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Congressman wants Lawmakers to enroll in Government Health Care

by politisite | July 15, 2009 at 07:48 pm

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By Albert N. Milliron, Editor Politisite.com and Iron Mill News

If Government health care is good enough for the American people shouldn't it be good enough for the legislators themselves? Congressman John Fleming M.D. (R-LA Dist 4) House Resolution 615 would require lawmakers to enroll in the government-run health plan it passes for the rest of Americans.

Under the current draft of the Democrat health care legislation, members of Congress are curiously exempt from the government-run health care option, keeping their existing health plans and services on Capitol Hill. If Members of Congress believe so strongly that government-run health care is the best solution for hard working American families, I think it only fitting that Americans see them lead the way. Public servants should always be accountable and responsible for what they are advocating, and I challenge the American people to demand this from their representatives.

What HR-615 would do is put each member of Congress, who have especially good medical coverage through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), on record to accept or reject the same health coverage they are pushing on all Americans. This vote would be quite telling. Congress has many benefits that are not offered to America in General. One is their ability to send their children to private schools. 38% Members of Congress put their children in private schools while they continually vote against the same benefits for all Americans.

Congressman Fleming is asking Americans to call their congressman and request that HR-615 be included in the amendments to the Health Care Bill. He has provided a Support Letter for House Resolution 615 to send to your representative as well.

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Amy Judd

at 19:53 on July 15th, 2009

Well, it should be...

politisite

at 20:07 on July 15th, 2009

Think they would read the BILL if they had to live by it?

albertacowpoke

at 20:08 on July 15th, 2009

Yep what.s good for the goose is good for the gander. Great idea.

Just Wonderin (not verified)

at 09:13 on July 16th, 2009

I can't find where congress actually gets vouchers for their children. Can you cite a reliable source for that? Many congressmen do send their children to private schools but the cost seems to be borne by them. I do think it's disingenuous of them to block vouchers for everyone while only those with the means (including the $165K per year congressmen) can send their children to private schools.

politisite

at 15:57 on August 14th, 2009

You are correct. The article has been modified to reflect your correction. 38% of congressman put their children in private schools. The President sends his children to private school. The democrat congress and the president have eliminated the DC Voucher program this year which provided private education for some very poor families in DC. The confusion came from my misunderstanding the DC Voucher program and a report by the Heritage foundation. The point is still valid regarding Congress not wanting to give up the Federal Employees Health Care Program, while forcing Americans and business into a program that provides less choice and benefits. I apologize to my readers for the mistake.