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Explosion of New Government Agencies in the Healthcare Bill

EricM — Fri, 28 May 2010 04:04:01 +0000

True conservatives are usually in the “smaller government is better government” camp. Having more and more people being employed directly by the government will only make it harder to improve that government, as those government employees will be hesitant to vote in a manner that will negatively affect them. For example, when sanity hopefully again regains control and we begin work to downsize government, would those in the employ of the government vote for politicians that would work to eliminate their jobs? Likely not, even if it’s the right thing to do. Additionally, since we’ve seen in recent months that government employees typically make MUCH more salary/income than their private sector counterparts, growing government jobs is especially unwise fiscally. So why is this being discussed here? Well, the recent passage of the healthcare bill will usher in an unprecedented explosion in the number of government agencies and their resulting employees. Take a moment to watch this breathtaking presentation of the out-of-control expansion of government headed our way. Surely this will make your healthcare better, right? Right?

Where do the Virginia Democrat Congressman Stand on Health Care?

Jamie — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:25:02 +0000

Here are the latest quotes from three of the Virginia Democrats that absolutely need to vote NO on Health Control. Rep. Rick Boucher (D-VA): I reject unequivocally the unsavory deal making that took place in the Senate where Nebraska, Florida and Louisiana obtained special benefits that do not apply to the other states, and those special benefits provided to those states at the expense of residents of all the other states,” he said. “I simply cannot support legislation that contains those unwarranted giveaways to a select few states at the expense of the others…Boucher said he is hearing that cuts to Medicare funding to help pay for the reform package “may be as great as $500 billion. That’s ‘billion’ with a ‘B.’” … “I am persuaded that Medicare cuts at that level would impair the delivery of health care within our region. We have a large population that receives Medicare. It is the principal source of income for our nonprofit hospitals and virtually all the hospitals in my district,” Boucher said. (Steve, Igo, “Boucher Won’t Support Health Reform With Medicare Cuts,” The Kingsport Times News, 3/13/10) Rep. Glenn Nye (D-VA): [I]f the bill that is put forth does not contain significant changes and does not actually reduce health care costs for Americans and small businesses, it will not have my support. I believe it is absolutely imperative that any health care reform bill reduces costs for families and small businesses, allows Americans to keep their existing plan and choose their doctor, is bipartisan, is deficit neutral, does not force Americans to use a certain type of health insurance, maintains Medicare benefits for seniors, and lowers the overall costs of health care. H.R. 3962 does not meet these criteria, which is why I do not support it. Additionally, we must fix our current system before we add more people into it, which will only exacerbate any current problems…. (Jeffrey H. Anderson, “Rep. Nye of Virginia Looks Like A “No,”” The Weekly Standard, 3/15/10) Rep. Tom Perriello (D-VA): “If the final bill is going to bring down premiums for middle-class families and small businesses, then I’ll support it,” said Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Va., a centrist who voted for the bill in November but is now reserving judgment. “If it’s not going to do that, then I won’t.” (John Fritze, “Dems Have Trouble with Health Care Rifts,” USA Today, 3/5/10) Rep. Tom Perriello (D-VA): I just got off the phone with his office who told me that he was still undecided and waiting on the final language. I reminded them of the abortion promise, and the staffer told me unequivocally that if the abortion language does not change he will oppose the bill. He also said that if the middle-class taxes that are a part of the senate bill are not changed, that would lead him to oppose the bill. (“Where Are Pelosi’s Flippers?” NRO, 3/15/10) We must keep calling!!! Glenn Nye / (202) 225-4215 Gerald Connolly / (202) 225-1492 Tom Perriello / (202) 225-4711 Rick Boucher / (202) 225-3861

VICTORY ALERT: State Senate Passes 10th Amendment Health Care Bill

Jamie — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:31:38 +0000

Richmond Tea Party, along with dozens of other Tea Party and Patriot groups in Virginia, had a huge victory today in the State Senate. The Democrat-controlled State Senate passed a major iniative of the Richmond Tea Party, the 10th Amendment Health Care bill. This bill states that health insurance CANNOT be mandated in Virginia, nor can you be fined, taxed, or imprisoned for not having health insurance. Our biggest obstacle in passing this bill was the State Senate. We are grateful for the bipartisan support of the State Senate. We received the vote of all the Senate Republicans plus 5 Senate Democrats: Chuck Colgan (Manassas), Phillip Pucket (Bland, Buchanan, Dickenson, Pulaski, Smyth, Russell, Tazewell, Wise, Wythe), Roscoe Reynolds (Carroll, Floyd, Galax, Grayson, Henry, Patrick, Martinsville, Wythe), John Miller (Hampton, Newport News, York), and Edward Houck (Culpeper, Fredericksburg, Louisa, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania). It is very important that we express our thanks to these state senators. The Chairman of the RTP Legislative Committee, Joe Guarino, mentioned that he ran into a Legislative Aide for a Senate Democrat who expressed surprised and appreciation for all the emails they received thanking them for their yea vote in Committee. It is amazing the impact just 50 emails can have with state legislators. Please email the following these legislators. It is as easy as copy and paste. Senate Republican Emails: district14@senate.virginia.gov, district24@senate.virginia.gov, district19@senate.virginia.gov, district11@senate.virginia.gov, district04@senate.virginia.gov, district08@senate.virginia.gov, district23@senate.virginia.gov, district03@senate.virginia.gov, district26@senate.virginia.gov, district13@senate.virginia.gov, district15@senate.virginia.gov, district22@senate.virginia.gov, district27@senate.virginia.gov, district07@senate.virginia.gov, district40@senate.virginia.gov, district10@senate.virginia.gov, district28@senate.virginia.gov, district12@senate.virginia.gov, Senate Democrat Emails: district20@senate.virginia.gov, district38@senate.virginia.gov, district01@senate.virginia.gov, district29@senate.virginia.gov, district17@senate.virginia.gov

ACTION ALERT: Va State Senate Cmte to Hear 10th Amdt. Health Care Bill tomorrow

Jamie — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:26:55 +0000

Senator Jill Vogel’s 10th Amendment Health Care bill, SB417, will be heard this Monday (tomorrow), January 25 by the Senate Commerce and Trade Committee in Senate Room “B” 1/2 hour after Senate session ends. We are asking as many supporters that are available to attend this important meeting. These 10th Amendment bills will face their greatest obstacles in Senate Cmte and the Senate full floor. This is an important meeting and your only opportunity to show support while it is in Cmte. We recommend that you be there no later than 12:45PM for this meeting if you are able to attend to show your support. In the meantime, please contact the members of this committee asking for their support of SB417. Members of the committee and contact information can be found here. Lapel stickers for the VHFA will be available to you outside of Senate Romm “B” at 12:30PM.