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Heard from Specter and gave my response. First email was rejected. Sent another one containing my response. Not returned yet.
n 3/2/2010 7:37 AM, [email protected] wrote:
Any clue as to what our "Founding Fathers" would think about that statement. I won't be insulting so I will ask you to re read thee Constitution and the bill of rights.
This legislation is an important step in ensuring adequate health care becomes a right in America and not just a privilege.
Just who determines what is "adequate"? You? The other other "anointed ones in Congress?
This is where I would say that you guys just don't get it, except I think you do get it! It's part of "The Agenda"
How about my right to a house, a car, " life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"?!
I'll be forwarding this on to others so they can see just how magnanimous you all are.
Sincerely!
There are some provisions that you mention that does need attention and I agree with you. This is never going to save money though. What other Government entitlements do?
Start over but make sure sure that you include the "important insurance reform".
Health care is not a Right and it will not save money. Admit that and enjoy some trust from your constituents.
n 3/2/2010 7:37 AM, [email protected] wrote:
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Dear Mr. XXXXXXX
Thank you for contacting my office regarding health reform. On December 24, 2009, I voted in favor of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which the Senate passed by a vote of 60-39. This legislation is an important step in ensuring adequate health care becomes a right in America and not just a privilege.
This legislation extends coverage to 31 million more Americans. It also has important insurance reforms: no longer can an insurance company reject a claim because of a pre-existing condition; no longer can there be a lifetime limit on insurance coverage. It also provides subsidies to those who need assistance and tax credits for small businesses that offer health care to their employees. Notably, it is projected to reduce the deficit by $132 billion in the next ten years and by greater amounts in the following decade. However, the bill lacks provisions that I would have preferred. I would like to see a strong, robust public option. I would like to see more clear-cut language on a woman's right to choose.
I consider the legislation similar to the Civil Rights Act of 1965. It was a very good law, but it took a preliminary legislative enactment in 1957 and another in 1964 - each an incremental step - to set the stage for what was satisfactory and adequate civil rights legislation. This bill is the first step in health reform and I look forward to continuing to improve this legislation in the future.
Again, I appreciate your taking the time to bring your views on this issue to my attention. The concerns of my constituents are of great importance to me, and I rely on you and other Pennsylvanians to inform me of your views. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office or visit my website at Link Removed.
Sincerely,
Arlen Specter
Health care "a right in America"? Now we get rights from elected officials? So you are now on a par with our "creator". Dear Mr. XXXXXXX
Thank you for contacting my office regarding health reform. On December 24, 2009, I voted in favor of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which the Senate passed by a vote of 60-39. This legislation is an important step in ensuring adequate health care becomes a right in America and not just a privilege.
This legislation extends coverage to 31 million more Americans. It also has important insurance reforms: no longer can an insurance company reject a claim because of a pre-existing condition; no longer can there be a lifetime limit on insurance coverage. It also provides subsidies to those who need assistance and tax credits for small businesses that offer health care to their employees. Notably, it is projected to reduce the deficit by $132 billion in the next ten years and by greater amounts in the following decade. However, the bill lacks provisions that I would have preferred. I would like to see a strong, robust public option. I would like to see more clear-cut language on a woman's right to choose.
I consider the legislation similar to the Civil Rights Act of 1965. It was a very good law, but it took a preliminary legislative enactment in 1957 and another in 1964 - each an incremental step - to set the stage for what was satisfactory and adequate civil rights legislation. This bill is the first step in health reform and I look forward to continuing to improve this legislation in the future.
Again, I appreciate your taking the time to bring your views on this issue to my attention. The concerns of my constituents are of great importance to me, and I rely on you and other Pennsylvanians to inform me of your views. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office or visit my website at Link Removed.
Sincerely,
Arlen Specter
Any clue as to what our "Founding Fathers" would think about that statement. I won't be insulting so I will ask you to re read thee Constitution and the bill of rights.
This legislation is an important step in ensuring adequate health care becomes a right in America and not just a privilege.
Just who determines what is "adequate"? You? The other other "anointed ones in Congress?
This is where I would say that you guys just don't get it, except I think you do get it! It's part of "The Agenda"
How about my right to a house, a car, " life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"?!
I'll be forwarding this on to others so they can see just how magnanimous you all are.
Sincerely!
There are some provisions that you mention that does need attention and I agree with you. This is never going to save money though. What other Government entitlements do?
Start over but make sure sure that you include the "important insurance reform".
Health care is not a Right and it will not save money. Admit that and enjoy some trust from your constituents.
