Do you think Congress should be forced to enroll themselves in the health care plan they vote for?
On Tuesday, the Senate health committee voted 12-11 in favor of a two-page amendment, courtesy of Republican Tom Coburn (Oklahoma physician) which would require all Members of Congress and their staff members to enroll in any new government-run health plan.
Congressman John Fleming (Louisiana physician and former Medical Officer in the United States Navy) has proposed an amendment that would require Congressmen and Senators to take the same health care plan that they would force on us. (Under proposed legislation they are exempt.)
Congressman Fleming on House Resolution 615:
Over the past few weeks, members of Congress and the American people have come to know the details of the Administration’s proposed health care plan. Call it whatever you like, I believe this proposal is nothing more than government-run health care. As a physician, I am amazed at the number of bureaucrats in this House who are quick to claim a government-run health care plan is the reform this country needs. In response to this, I have offered a resolution that will offer members of Congress an opportunity to put their money where their mouth is, and urge their colleagues who vote for legislation creating a government-run health care plan to lead by example and enroll themselves in the same public plan.
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.
To see a list of Representatives who currently support H. Res 615, please click here.
Call, fax, email or write your Congressman, let them know you want their support for House Resolution 615. If you would like to download a letter and ask your representative to consider supporting House Resolution 615, visit Congressman Fleming’s web site for more information.
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Yes, they should use the same plan they are wanting to foist upon us! Why should they be exempt? If it’s good enough for us – it’s good enough for them.