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Health Care Daily Review
Over the next week, the House of Representatives will consider a health care overhaul that amounts to one of the most far-reaching pieces of legislation in generations. I recognize people’s desire to be fully informed and involved in the process. Beginning today, you will receive a daily recap of timely and pertinent information as it relates to the health care debate. Health Care Fact
House Call Update WHAT: Health Care “House Call” on Washington Please click HERE for my video statement on the event.
Latest News
Small Businesses Lose Under Democrat Health Care Bill
Today I met with several House colleagues to discuss
our participation in the follow event this Thursday.
WHO: American Public, Members of Congress, Actor Jon Voight, Radio Host Mark Levin, and
others.
WHEN: Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 12:00-1pm
WHERE: West Steps of the U.S. Capitol (House Side)
New report suggests House Democrat bill costs over $1.2 trillion
House Republicans Offer an Alternative Solution
A recent report from National Journal suggests that the Majority Party may break its promise to allow 72 hours to read the bill by adding last minute amendments through the Rules Committee.
American Farm Bureau Federation comes out opposed to H.R. 3962 citing employer mandate
and burdensome payroll tax.
The Family Research Council opposes the H.R. 3962 for many reasons including the inclusion of federal funding for elective abortions in the government option and the subsidization of health plans that cover all elective abortions.
The National Federation of Independent Businesses does not support H.R. 3962 because the bill fails to create a more competitive marketplace for health care and will negatively impact small businesses with mandates, taxes and penalties.
National Right to Life Committee objects to H.R. 3962 because the bill will create a public option that will authorize a federal agency program to pay for elective abortions and use federal funds to do so.