Comments on: Is Healthcare Back On?

By: AceInTX

AceInTX — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:45:50 +0000

By: AceInTX

AceInTX — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:44:14 +0000

We need every Single Solitary Republican to vote against any and all versions of this bill. The Democrats need to own this lock, stock and barrel if this becomes law. That said I’m asking specifically that you make sure you call them if they are any of the following:

On the Senate Finance Committee

Sen. Chuck Grassley, Iowa (202) 224-3744
Sen. Orrin Hatch, Utah (202) 224-5251
Sen. Olympia Snowe, Maine (202) 224-5344
Sen. Jon Kyle, Arizona (202) 224-4521
Sen. Jim Bunning, Kentucky (202) 224-4343
Sen. Mike Crapo, Idaho (202) 224-6142
Sen. Pat Roberts, Kansas (202) 224-4774
Sen. John Ensign, Nevada (202) 224-6244
Sen. Mike Enzi, Wyoming (202) 224-3424
Sen. John Cornyn, Texas (202) 224-2934

In the Republican Main Street Partnership:

U.S. Senate

Sen. Susan Collins, Maine (202) 224-2523
Sen. John McCain, Arizona (202) 224-2235

U.S. House

Rep. Steve Austria, Ohio (202) 225-4324
Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, Maryland (202) 225-2721
Rep. Judy Biggert, Illinois (202) 225-3515
Rep. Brian Bilbray, California (202) 225-0508
Rep. Mary Bono Mack, California (202) 225-5330
Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite, Florida (202) 225-1002
Rep. Ken Calvert, California (202) 225-1986
Rep. Dave Camp, Michigan (202) 225-3561
Rep. Joseph Cao, Louisiana (202) 225-6636
Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, West Virginia (202) 225-2711
Rep. Michael Castle, Delaware (202) 225-4165
Rep. Charlie Dent, Pennsylvania (202) 225-6411
Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Florida (202) 225-4211
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Florida (202) 225-2778
Rep. David Dreier, California (202) 225-2305
Rep. Vernon Ehlers, Michigan (202) 225-3831
Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, Missouri (202) 225-4404
Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, New Jersey (202) 225-5034
Rep. Jim Gerlach, Pennsylvania (202) 225-4315
Rep. Lynn Jenkins, Kansas (202) 225-6601
Rep. Timothy Johnson, Illinois (202) 225-2371
Rep. Mark Kirk, Illinois (202) 225-4835
Rep. Leonard Lance, New Jersey (202) 225-5361
Rep. Steven LaTourette, Ohio (202) 225-5731
Rep. Chris Lee, New York (202) 225-5265
Rep. Jerry Lewis, California (202) 225-6498
Rep. Frank LoBiondo, New Jersey (202) 225-6572
Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, Michigan (202) 225-2667
Rep. Candice Miller, Michigan (202) 225-2106
Rep. Tim Murphy, Pennsylvania (202) 225-2301
Rep. Erik Paulsen, Minnesota (202) 225-2871
Rep. Thomas Petri, Wisconsin (202) 225-2476
Rep. Todd Platts, Pennsylvania (202) 225-5836
Rep. Dave Reichert, Washington (202) 225-7761
Rep. Aaron Schock, Illinois (202) 225.6201
Rep. Lee Terry, Nebraska (202) 225-4155
Rep. Patrick Tiberi, Ohio (202) 225-5355
Rep. Michael Turner, Ohio (202) 225-6465
Rep. Fred Upton, Michigan (202) 225-3761
Rep. Greg Walden, Oregon (202) 225-6730
Rep. Ed Whitfield, Kentucky (202) 225-3115
Rep. Frank Wolf, Virginia (202) 225-5136

By: AceInTX

AceInTX — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:21:09 +0000

By: cookcountyconservative

cookcountyconservative — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:10:06 +0000

His office said he has not decided yet – he is reading the bill and will make his decision based on what he learns and from the sentiments of his constituents.
I voiced my opposition. They also took my name and address.

He may be one to focus on – (202) 225-5701

By: redloft

redloft — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:31:55 +0000

Waxman has cut a deal with the Blue Dogs to mark the bill up this week and break for recess. This way the Dems can claim a victory heading into recess by getting the bill out of Committee.

By: jyjacobs

jyjacobs — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:25:41 +0000

…. for your words of encouragement.

By: djemi

djemi — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:23:54 +0000

I say this thinking of the late night vote the Pe-LIED-see called a couple of weeks ago, remember the one where members where turning up in there PJs.

Anyway my critter Rep. Mark Schauer (D MI-07) (he’s on Moes list) had this to say or at least his staffer had this to say

1) He has read the bill and understands it.
2) He doen’t believe that the floor vote will take place before it has finished its mark up in E&C. But does think that it will be out of E&C to allow floor vote
3) He wants to make SURE that everyone is satisfied that they understand it. Before a vote takes place.
4) He will not decide on his vote until the final version comes out.

I need a cameraman for some of this, and if I can make a request a front page post with links to all posts regarding language in H.R.3200, a kind of catalogue post. in fact any help would be appreciated.

By: leppard

leppard — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:21:59 +0000

My understanding is that representatives get a list of all the calls.

By: penguin2

penguin2 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:17:22 +0000

I had hoped to get to the August recess, and let them find out at home just how much people are against this bill. To know these people are actively making the effort to pass this travesty against the American people makes me ill.

What do we do now???

By: AceInTX

AceInTX — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:43:57 +0000

I’m not sure who they are aside from Senator Snowe…but I think Grassly is one of them and I do know he’s ready to sign onto a tax on “Cadillac Plans. and I think Judd Gregg is the other. He was on Fox News last night talking about a compromise to get it done.

and I’ll be stunned of there isn’t RMSPers in the Congressional Caucus that will provide cover for any blue dogs that don’t go along!

So…once again, we make progress, the American people express opposition to an Obama agenda item and our RINOs go to work in order to help the one pass his agenda…

By: GT350

GT350 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:39:57 +0000

Calling your Representative is your right as a citizen.

I live in Bay Area. I call my representatives & senators all the time: Rep. George Miller (the financial architect of this plan), Barbara Boxer, and Dianne Feinstein. It ain’t gonna do a darn bit of good. But I do it anyway. I keep it polite & respectful, but I read them the riot act.

I also call the freshman congressman in my parents’ home district (I own property in that district, but obv not a registered voter). I enjoy yelling at that guy. He won by about 100 votes in a very purple district. He voted for Porkulus and Cap-n-Trade. I told his receptionist that voting for Healthcare is going to get him a one-way ticket home from DC.

By: penguin2

penguin2 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:39:50 +0000

By: Swamp_Yankee

Swamp_Yankee — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:39:50 +0000

http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/blue-dogs-strike-deal-no-health-vote-before-recess-2009-07-29.html

I was skeptical of yesterday’s ruse and still am. But this is interesting.

By: Swamp_Yankee

Swamp_Yankee — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:39:50 +0000

http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/blue-dogs-strike-deal-no-health-vote-before-recess-2009-07-29.html

I was skeptical of yesterday’s ruse and still am. But this is interesting.

By: penguin2

penguin2 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:36:27 +0000

Glenn Nye VA-02 is mine. His staff keeps hedging when asked. I just reinforced that I was a constituent and wanted him to vote no. Husband sent e-mails too.

I agree with you, about the “nightmare.” Warner and Webb are marching right along. Webb’s offices only has busy signals. Not even going to voice mail, but that is his modus operandi. Haven’t got a response in weeks. You know they talk about the left wing taking over the Dem party? They are really all leftists. If none of them will stand up for what is right for America and at least take a stand somewhere in the middle they are just like Obama, Pelosi, Reid, etc.

Yesterday, Dick Morris recommended written letters too. Even more “impact.” Will work on that next.

By: jeckert30

jeckert30 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:24:06 +0000

Rep. Adler (D) is still taking comments from constituents according to his office. He has supposedly not yet made up his mind. I hope his office is getting a lot of feedback.

By: jyjacobs

jyjacobs — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:19:29 +0000

I am really stuck on stupid today.

By: IJB

IJB — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:17:22 +0000

I’m still in the camp that, if they call a vote, it’ll blow up in their faces.
(Either way, though I’m betting it loses on the floor…)

Let ‘em try it.

By: jyjacobs

jyjacobs — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:17:10 +0000

I acted quite stupidly today. I actually called my cogressman in D.C., he’s Mike Quigley, he replaced Rahm Emmanuel. The phone was answered immediately (after 1 ring) clearly their lines are not on fire. I was nervous and just made my quick point that I am a homeowner in Chicago and that my husband is a small business owner. This bill would add more taxes and regulations to an already tenuous situation. “Thank you very much” and she was probably laughing her a** off at my call. Sorry folks, as a conservative in Chicago, I am the fool. I won’t be calling Quigley’s office ever again. I embarrassed myself. If you know Quigley, then you know why.

By: jyjacobs

jyjacobs — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:08:06 +0000

I acted quite stupidly today. I actually called my cogressman in D.C., he’s Mike Quigley, he replaced Rahm Emmanuel. The phone was answered immediately (after 1 ring) clearly their lines are not on fire. I was nervous and just made my quick point that I am a homeowner in Chicago (60614, Quigley would know it’s the most affluent zip code in the city) and that my husband is a small business owner. This bill would add more taxes and regulations to an already tenuous situation. “Thank you very much” and she was probably laughing her a** off at my call. Sorry folks, as a conservative in Chicago, I am the fool. I won’t be calling Quigley’s office ever again. I embarrassed myself. If you know Quigley, then you know why.