Asking your congressman to put in the Health Care bill what the democrats and the president claim is in the bill should show the American people how honest the democrats actually are.  There is no way your congressman will agree to the following but once he refuses then it will be easy to shoot holes in his statements.  Also, if some of the democrats actually agree to put their claims in writing the democratic party will just about self destruct.  So, 

Please make the following request of your congressman:

I am hoping you will lend your support to several statements the president has made about health care reform by committing to us right now that you will vote against any health related bill that does not include the following wording:

1. "There is nothing in this bill that will prevent Americans from keeping their current doctors and current health care plans at any time.  If any other wording in this bill is found to conflict with this commitment than any and all rules, regulations, and stipulations set forth in this bill automatically expire 30 days after said finding.  The federal government may only set a minimum on health insurance requirements. Neither the federal government nor the state governments may prohibit or tax health insurance that provides coverage above the minimum requirements.  An enrollment period will be held at least once a year during which all covered Americans will be allowed to switch between the government run and privately plans."

2. "If at any time the General Budget Office determines this bill is not deficit neutral over a rolling three year period then all rules,regulations, and stipulations set forth in this bill automatically expire 30 days after said finding."

3. "No monies for funding this bill shall be obtained by raising taxes on families with a taxable icome less than $250,000." 

I am also hoping you will support the democrats statements that the government run option will not be unfairly subsidized by requiring the following language:

4. "If at anytime the public health insurance option is subsidized either in the form of taxes, surplus equipment, loans, or any other form then the language in this bill providing for a public option will automatically expire.  If this clause is overturned by the courts then this entire bill and all rules, regulations, and stipulations based on it will automatically expire 30 days after the courts decision."


This proposed wording basically puts on paper the statements being made by those already in favor of the healthcare bill.

Item 1 is based on  President Obamas remarks on Health Care at N.H. Town Hall Meeting on Aug. 11, 2009 shown at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/11/AR2009081102461.html

"Now, let me just start by setting the record straight on a few things I've been hearing out here about reform. Under the reform we're proposing, if you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor. If you like your health care plan, you can keep your health care plan. You will not be waiting in any lines. This is not about putting the government in charge of your health insurance.
I don't believe anyone should be in charge of your health- insurance decisions but you and your doctor."

Item 2 is based on Obama In Raleigh: ‘I Won’t Sign A Health Bill Unless It Is Deficit Neutral’ as shown on http://raleigh.mync.com/site/raleigh/news/story/39103/presideAnt-talks-health-care-in-the-triangle/

Item 3 Is based on Obama campaign pledge as shown at 
http://www.youtube.com/v/UJVMWjTQh_Y

Item 4 is based on ????? as shown on FOX the week of Aug 7-14, 2009. 

(Please change this entry if you know who the democratic congressman was)

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