Speaker Pelosi’s Government-Run Health Plan Will Require a Monthly Abortion PremiumPosted by GOP Leader Press Office on November 5th, 2009
Follow @GOPLeader on Twitter for updates. Health care reform should not be used as an opportunity to use federal funds to pay for elective abortions. Health reform should be an opportunity to protect human life - not end it. Unfortunately, Speaker Pelosi’s 2,032-page government takeover of health care does just that. On line 17, p. 110, section 222 under “Abortions for which Public Funding is Allowed” the Health and Human Services Secretary is given the authority to determine when abortion is allowed under the government-run plan. The Speaker’s plan also requires that at least one insurance plan offered in the Exchange covers abortions. What is even more alarming is that a monthly abortion premium will be charged of all enrollees in the government-run plan. It’s right there on line 16, page 96, section 213, under “Insurance Rating Rules.” The premium will be paid into a U.S. Treasury account - and these federal funds will be used to pay for the abortion services. Section 213 describes the process in which the Health Benefits Commissioner is to assess the monthly premiums that will be used to pay for elective abortions under the government-run plan. The Commissioner must charge at a minimum $1 per enrollee per month. A majority of Americans believe that health care plans should not be mandated to provide elective abortion coverage, and a majority of Americans do not believe government health care plans should include abortion coverage. Currently, federal appropriations bills include language known as the Hyde Amendment that prohibits the use of federal funds to pay for elective abortions under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, while another provision, known as the Smith Amendment, prohibits federal funding of abortion under the federal employees’ health benefits plan. Speaker Pelosi’s 2,032-page health care monstrosity is an affront to the American people and drastically moves away from current policy. The American people deserve more from their government than being forced to pay for abortion. House Republicans are offering a common-sense, responsible solution that would reduce health care costs and expand access while protecting the dignity of all human life. The Republican plan, available at HealthCare.GOP.gov, would codify the Hyde Amendment and prohibit all authorized and appropriated federal funds from being used to pay for abortion. And under the Republican plan, any health plan that includes abortion coverage may not receive federal funds. This entry was posted on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 10:27 am and is filed under Health Care, Life Issues. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. 1393 Responses to “Speaker Pelosi’s Government-Run Health Plan Will Require a Monthly Abortion Premium” |
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November 5th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Please do all you can to stop this bill in its entirety. No compromise on government managed health care. Abortion is is a horrible thing but the rest of the bill would give entirely too much control over the lives of citizens to the government.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Stop the insanity!!! We need republicans to step up and shoot this down. Take back America now!! Fight for us John!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Keep fighting the fight…we will take back the House & Senate in 2010.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:21 am
This is ridiculous! I -DO NOT- support abortion and I -DO NOT- want to be forced to fund it because Pelosi wants to push her liberal SOCIALIST “healthcare” agenda on the American people.
Please stop this train-wreck!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Mr. Leader, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for the work that you and your members are doing on this important issue. Please keep up the good work. I do not want ANY health reform from the current crop of Democrats in power currently. I believe that this issue should be addressed, although after at least one or two interviening election cycles.
Thank you,
Brian T. Dunne
November 5th, 2009 at 11:25 am
It is good to see such a response from the GOP side. I am impressed with your citing specific pages and lines of the bill in your argument. Too often, the GOP response has been weak on specifics and that definitely been detrimental. Every time that false information is put out to the media, a direct quote that proves that it is false should be cited. In an age where there is 24-7 news coverage, no one should be given a pass to bend the truth.
Thank you so much for your courage in speaking the truth! We must always remember that when good compromises with evil, good is always diminished and evil always wins.
Tim Rohal
New Somerset, OH
November 5th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Why not stop selling out America and pass the d*** bill?
November 5th, 2009 at 11:26 am
If there is any question about how well socialized healthcare works, walk into a VA clinic and try to get seen in a timely manner. It doesn’t happen.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:26 am
“entirely too much control over the lives of citizens to the government” and yet you approve of the Patriot Act? Either government is good in your life or it isn’t, but you can’t lambaste government involvement only when it’s convenient.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Please stop this government takeover!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:26 am
I am not disheartened….I am angry and mad as hell. I will work my tail off next year to remove these bums from office. But right now, we need you to work your tails off to stop this insanity.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Way to bring this to the light- keep up the digging.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:27 am
These people are out of control and they need to be stopped
November 5th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Everyone who objects to a monthly premium to fund abortion should just stop paying taxes. Lets do some jail time to show these idiots in Washington we ain’t taking this c***
November 5th, 2009 at 11:28 am
If the Republicans ever want to be considered a viable party, they must stop this bill. If they don’t, a third party will be formed that will replace them. The American people don’t want this and if the GOP cannot stop this, we don’t need the GOP.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:28 am
The public funding of abortions — the ultimate elective surgery — is not healthcare. It is cosmetic — deadly, mind you — surgery.
If you wonder why “normal” folks distrust politicians of all stripes, this is a perfect example.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:28 am
I will not pay for abortions-
November 5th, 2009 at 11:29 am
This makes me sick. I know we already fund abortions through government subsidies going to Planned Parenthood, but come on. This is just disgusting, charging me directly monthly to facilitate murder?
November 5th, 2009 at 11:29 am
This is another insult to the Constitution and the American people. It is a move by a small group of radicals to destroy this country. This calls for a revolt by every day Americans who work hard and sacrifice daily.
Let’s take our country back!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:30 am
This is un-constitutional. These elected congress and senate people should read the constitution. You are going down a destructive path for the America that we know and taking away liberties and freedom from We The People! Zero Approval for those that are trying to force anyone to buy anything!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:30 am
This is just more proof that 99% of all Democrats give the rest a bad name.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Please vote against this House bill and start over with the Republican bill. Vote no on current House Health Care bill.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:30 am
If this bill passes, which I’m afraid it just might, I will NOT be enrolling, nor will I be paying any associated fines or charges that come with my refusal.
Have the liberals forgotten their conscientious objections to avoid serving this country during the Vietnam War? Well now I want mine!
Goodbye, morality.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:30 am
I strongly feel Pelosi is the biggest hypocrit because her planned healthcare for the poor, illegal aliens, or those that can’t afford coverage….should logically also include the 2.5 miilion babies that are aborted each year just in the USA. How can Congress discriminate against these baby US citizens, yet try to give free subsidizeed halethcare to illegals??? Makes no sense to me…more importantly, it’s not fair to these young babies that are the future of our country. Stop the killing.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:31 am
FINALLY, something that ethically, morally and spiritually can be aborted: the liberals’ healthcare bill!!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:31 am
No. I will not comply.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:31 am
The Federal government has no authority to expend the people’s funds on health care. That’s all that needs to be said. If you, it’s tyranny and you have abrogated your oaths of office.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Nancy is nuts - nobody in our extended family will be voting Demo next year for sure.
Stunt by Barbara Boxes in the Senate helps seal Demo fate in 2010.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Stop this tyrany!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Don’t stop fighting! I just sent a letter to 3 Senators in my state. It is truly insane!!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Obama lied! Joe Wilson told the truth!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Mr. Boehner,
What are we going to do with this lady? Has she no sense or moral values? Even if the abortion premium goes into effect for the public option. 90% of the people paying the premium will not use the services that the premium is for.
Respecting the dignity of human life is everyone’s concern.
God bless you sir. Hopefully other congressman (democrats included), will see that this is a terrible option in the health care plan.
Thank you for your time.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Congressman Boehner thank you for taking a stand! Keep up the good work. We need to fight for the unborn!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:33 am
This is crazy!!! Will vote against all I can who supports this bill. vernon r patterson
November 5th, 2009 at 11:33 am
This is absolutely unacceptable !!! You have no right to force this on the majority of Americans when the majority beleive that life is sacred, a gift from God.
Whether you believe life is sacred is not at issue. The majority of Americans do not support this, and you are supposed to be representing the majority.
Do the job you were sent to do which is to represent the majority of Americans, not your own agenda.
Your elitism will surely be the end of you.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Thank you for this information and your work.
After Tuesdays election was completed a commentator from WCHV in Charlottesville, VA responded to a question posed to him as to what the Virginia election results could mean. His reply was that Virginia voters have seen radicalism and socialism and have said that they do not want a part of it!
Could be a warning to the Blue Dogs! I trust that Tom Perrillio(sp) will take heed, he needs to go!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Keep fighting for us, Rep. Boehner. Thank you.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:33 am
A society can be judged by how it treats its weakest and most vulnerable members. America is better than this. We support you in fighting this!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Please keep fighting . They are rushing it because they know under a conservative House or Senate this garbage would never happen in this manner, they have one chance to shove it down our throats, the only good thing is that by doing this, they guarantee they will be booted out office come election day.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Dear Mr. Boehner: Please tell all of the Republican representatives as well as those Democratic representatives that have the backbone to oppose this takeover of (unconstitutional I believe) our healthcare system to vote against this so-called healthcare or health insurance reform.
God will bless us as we stand against these wicked practices.
Sincerely,
Robert L Gross
November 5th, 2009 at 11:34 am
If this bill goes through, Republicans as well as Democrats will be paying the price at the polls come next November.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Please do not support any program that legitimizes the murder of unborn human beings. Abortion is murder, regardless of wether its called abortion, reproductive choice or any other name.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Good Lord, deliver us from evil!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:34 am
RESITANCE IS FUTILE.
THE DEMOCRATS ARE LEADING US RIGHT OFF A CLIFF.
ITS A LONG FALL TO THE BOTTOM.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am
This is insane! We can’t let this happen. We conservatives need to step up and shoot this thing out of the sky. Lets keep fighting the good fight. FOR THE INNOCENT LIVES AT STAKE!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am
This is insane. Rep John Spratt (D)SC, York County will be watching…your political career may just end in 2010…
November 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am
This all or nothing attitude towards Health Care Deform is unacceptable! If the intention is to do what is right for the majority of America, then let’s get it right from the beginning! Gov’t option should not be an option. If the intent is to rush this through, then that by itself should make you question the validity of this bill. Pelosi, quit putting your agenda before the peoples interest!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Thank you John! I can’t wait until you’re our next speaker
EVERYONE — do your part. Call your representatives & let them know that if they support this pile of crap, they are next to go!!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Do everything you can do defeat this abortion of a bill, masquerading as good government.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Outrageous! I guess this answers once and for all the question of whether the Democratic Party is “pro-abortion,” and not merely “pro-choice.”
November 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Please keep fighting John….Americans do not want this….. all of it is morally wrong!!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am
PLEASE, PLEASE stop this.
I cannot and will not *knowingly* pay into a system that funnels the money to abortion.
These people are hopelessly corrupt and morally bankrupt.
Please, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, stop this horrible “healthcare” behemoth.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am
This is one of the problems that plagues the American people. We hear about how one party or the other hides what they are doing in a bill. I thing that they are avoiding a couple of issues (at least). 1. They work for us. 2. There are a lot more of us then there are them. The people have had enough of this spending our for things (aboretion) that we would ever think about spending on.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am
I live in DC and don’t have voting representation.
You need to do whatever you need to do to stop this bill from passing!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
If the Government can’t make me buy a pair of red shoes, or buy 50 lbs of bacon, how can they make us buy a Government-Run Health Plan?
November 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
You have got to be kidding me!!!?? This cannot be allowed to happen. I will stop paying taxes before I’ll allow my money to be used to murder children. They will pay with their jobs in 2010.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Another example of why these so-called Health Care bills have nothing to do with health care. This is strictly about control over our lives through higher taxes and coercion. Here is the government forcing everyone (whoops - taxpayers, I mean) in the country to support the radical left agenda.
We have now become the DSA - Divided States of America. Mmmm, mmmm, mmm
November 5th, 2009 at 11:37 am
This is the workings of a hysterical woman from San Fran….who believes HER thoughts should be the Ruling in all of this country’s laws. She needs to be stopped and replaced! Please Blue Dogs, PLEASE do something now!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:37 am
I feel as though I’m living in a nightmare. What is going on with our country? America is no longer the “Land of the Free, Home of the Brave”. Instead, there are so many laws that we are now all criminals and our valuable assets are taken a whim and gunpoint against our will.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:37 am
THANK YOU for fighting government run health care. Please keep up the good fight and know that the American people are behind you and appreciate all your are doing for us!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:37 am
I for one will not pay for other people’s abortions.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:37 am
I am a pro-life Democrat hoping you are able to stop this.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:37 am
When will someone please step up and read the Constitution? This bill is dividing our nation and has absolutely NO benefit to this great country. 2010 is going to be a wonderful slap down for the people who are voting for this bill
November 5th, 2009 at 11:37 am
We need to flush the entire congress - both parties, no exceptions. The Republican free spending RINO actions during the Bush administration are the reason we’re stuck with this demoncrat controlled congress now. If the Republican’s had governed as conservatives when they had control of the White House and both houses of congress we would not be fighting this battle now. It’s funny to me that the RINO’s in congress only act conservative when they’re in the minority.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:37 am
I am from Canada (live in the US now) and have seen firsthand the terrible healthcare which results from socialized medicine. It is important to point out that the bill funds abortion; however, let’s not lose sight of the fact that although most Americans do not support funding abortions, MOST Americans would not change their minds about a bill if they thoght it was a good bill. RIght or wrong, MOST Americans WOULD support a bill even if tehy disagreed with some of its provisions. So our task is to mobilize people against thi sbill because of what it doe sto their healthcare.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:37 am
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops is urging Catholics to oppose any bill that provides public funding for abortions or does not allow conscious provisions for health care providers who do not wish to or cannot participate in abortions.
This bill compels us to do something that we believe is inherently evil.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Thank you, Congressman Boehner! None of this is about healthcare. The liberals don’t give a whit about our health! It IS about control. Controlling the economy and manipulating the population through managed healthcare. You think it’s bad now, what we can eat, drink, drive, smoke, exercise, discipline our children, just wait for this monstrosity to pass!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:38 am
One Part of a horrible bill. Please do all you can to defeat this bill. Every lousy part of this bill needs to be exposed to the American public. With over 2000 pages I know that’s a big chore!
God Bless You John. Keep fighting for what’s right!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:38 am
We must stop this madness.Do it NOW!!!!!!!!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Republicans are the cause of our health care problems and did nothing but worsen the situation during their awful 8-year reign. Time to pay the piper, rednecks.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Also in this bill but not related.
- Limit the amount of contributions to a flexible spending arrangement for medical expenses to $2,500 per year. (Effective January 1, 2013)
My cap is currently at $5100. This new rule would limit me to $2500 and expose $2600 of income that was once reserved for out of pocket health care costs to state and federal taxes. I use every penny of that $5100 for my wife’s care. Now I’ll lose 1100 to 1200 of it to taxes… SO much for not taxing the middle class. All I see are my health care costs going up with this bill… not lower.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:39 am
This is so disturbing to me. I am a mother of 3 wonderful children and I truley believe that abortion is a form of MURDER. There are too many women who use abortion as a form of birth control, and too many young lives are taken by a grown women who knows right from wrong. I dont believe in it, and in some sick way… Im supporting it, because I pay my taxes. Please we have to pull together and stop this bill from taking effect. It truly scares, and sickens me to think that The GOVERNMENT will be funding ABORTION! Change, right…….. change for the worse.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Please do everything you can to stop this attrocity of a bill. Tuesday was a warning shot–those that ignore the message will be defeated.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Ok, Mr. Boehner, now please get on the steps of the Capitol building and start screaming this information!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Vote this garbage down!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Is there anything that can stop this awful tax money grab? I get sick, pun intended, thinking about it and how this bill help destroy the United States. Please help stop this bill in all forms.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Please continue to oppose the Obama-Pelosi-Reid-Democrat plans. Do not fall for the so-called moderate Democrats in any of this. The Democrats, both those holding office and those who voted them in, knew exactly what they wanted and now we are being forced to deal with it. Margaret Ross
November 5th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Please do all you can to stop the madness. I am from Massachusetts and have no voice here.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:40 am
My Family and I do not have health insurance as a small business owner that does not qualify because of preexisting condition. They want me to lose 75 pounds. But I will never pay for any government program that supports abortion. Taxes or premiums. My family and I had rather receive three square meals a day with free medical at the Marion, IL federal penitentiary, than be a part of murdering an innocent child.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:40 am
This is an absolute travesty on so many levels. The individual mandate is absolutely unconstitutional period, I oppose this out of the gate for that one reason alone.
The Democrats don’t give a damn about anything but pushing their own personal, very radical agendas. The day the U.S. government forces its citizens to purchase insurance (or anything else for that matter) — that is the day a new and very real revolution begins.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Respectfully, the GOP needs to mobilize to kill this bill, and any like it, in its entirety. Do not compromise. Government run healthcare is a cornerstone of SOCIALISM.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:40 am
This health care plan is a travesty for the American people - Please do everything possible to prevent its being passed.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Isnt there a current mandate against federal funding for abortions? Did they just decide to ignore this? This is really upsetting me. Its weird also how these pro death advocates who want to kill completely innocent children also vote against state’s rights to kill guilty murderers. Hypocritical fools
November 5th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Once the government begins funding abortions, it is only a matter of time until it demands them!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Ditto Rob Birchmeier..
Pelosi and her cronies must go!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Remind Obama he told the American people that tax payer funds for elective abortions would not be part of any health care reform package - Obama lied once again
The entire bill is one big abortion!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Thank you for continuing to fight for life and for our Constitution.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Sent same info from original house bill to Senator Casey, Specter, and Representative Altmire. Please make a point to speak with them about this.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Pelosi and the far left Dems are using the Health care issue to advance their abortion agenda. Voters are watching. The Republicans and some Dems are fighting the good fight–keep at it.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Please stop the government take over of, not just our health care, but our lives in general. The saying “less is more” is never more appropriate than at this time when we need LESS government so individuals have MORE control of their own lives.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Guess this vindicates Rep. Wilson when he said “you lie” to Obama!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Anything and everything you can do procedurally in the house to kill or severly delay debate or a vote on this government takeover of our healthcare system - PLEASE DO.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:41 am
To Pelosi, please tell her, Change is Coming and it is called 2010.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Stand on principle! Have all you Republicans go even further and advocate that the nationalized, socialized medicine of Medicare that exists be eliminated. Medicare is nationalized, socialized medicine. Go the whole way. If you are going to oppose a public option, then all Republican candidates for Congress should be consistent and advocate the end of nationalized, socialized medicine by abolishing Medicare. You can reassure all the seniors that those private health insurance companies will provide them very affordable monthly policies even if she is 85 years old. What are you afraid of Congressman Boehner?
Stand on principle. Even if you lose 90% of the senior vote 2010 by calling for the elimination of Medicare (the nationalized, socialized medicine here in the United States of America), you will still be scene as a man of principle. Do it! Abolish Medicare– all the seniors will love you!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Stop the criminals running the US government. If not, then we deserve the thugocracy we will certainly get.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:42 am
I am appalled. These Democrats are insidiously trying to change our country through subversion and deceit. They recognize that their plans can only succeed if people are ignorant as to the true contents. Keep shining the light on their true motives and let’s take our country back!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Wow. I can’t wait for the congressional colon-cleansing at the mid-term elections.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:42 am
ANOTHER THOUGHT: The government study on the “47 million uninsured” number explains that there are ONLY about 6 million people who are “chronically uninsured.” Under Pelosi’s plan, HOW MANY people would remain uninsured? Despite the media spin, there are estimates that about 5 or 6 million would still remain uninsured.
So what would be the point of creating a massive new bureaucracy if the result is the same?
November 5th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Keep up the good fight and do everything you can to spread this message.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Please tell everyone on the hill that there are millions of us that can’t come today but would love to be there to stop this bill. We will be heard, if not now by the existing members of congress, then in November 2010 by the new members we send there to replace them.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Keep up the fight Congressman Boehner! This travesty of a so called health care plan needs to be taken down now!!! I am a small businessman here in northwestern PA and our economy is in shambles as well. We need to create jobs, specifically manufacturing jobs, but no one seems to give a crap, I guess everyone is supposed to become a teacher, health care provider or work for the government! Bring back manufacturers so our economy will grow and recover!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:43 am
This legislation is unconstitutional and needs to be stopped at all costs. There has never been one government program that cost LESS than was originally projected. Every one has cost obscenely more and did more harm than good. Time to send the socialists packing!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Mr. Obama has gone on record that this is not true. Why is no one challenging him on this. This is as serious a time as we have seen in this country in decades and we can not have lies being the basis for the decisions being made. Keep at it, the truth will win out.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:43 am
This bill is against the will of the vast majority of the American people.
It is an outrage! It must be stopped! Please do all you can to stop it!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Congress must be held acccountable! There must be Conservatives within the Republican Party who stand on their values. You cannot combat Liberalism with Moderate stances! Marco Rubio from Florida will stand up for the unborn, he always has!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:43 am
My Lord! hat is our country becoming! I am very afraid for the future of this nation, please sir do all taht you can to stop this insanity on the left.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Folks, rather than giving them pause these people have become even more defiant in the face of defeat. They are in desperate mode now. They know their days of unchallenged majority in Congress are numbered, so they will stop at nothing to get this abomination of a bill passed. It’s EXTREMELY important that we not let our guard down and press on with the same energy and enthusiasm that we did all summer.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Did I miss something or is the Constitution still in effect? The Demagogues (i.e. Democrats) and our “Moderate” Republican brethren act as if it doesn’t exist.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:44 am
I will be watching the vote on this and I will NOT vote for anyone that supports anything Pelosi initiates, especially this government run health plan. The thought of my tax dollars being used for abortions sickens me.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:44 am
I am certain that we already have a Federal Law that does not allow Federal money for abortion, so what is the beef, we will not overrule an active Federal Law.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Mr.Boehner,
Please continue your hard work in supporting the American People. Pelosi and the rest of the Dems are not listening to us. They continue to ignore us and they will see where that takes them Tuesdays elections should have been a wake up call but they don’t care, they will see, we are coming to take our country back.
GOD bless America.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:44 am
What has happened to this country? Keep fighting!!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:44 am
This vote will serve as a clear metric. Any GOP MOC who does not stand and vote against this absurd measure ought to be expelled from office.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:45 am
I’m glad to see this blogged about at the Minority Leaders website, however unless your a conservative/republican you probably won’t be reading this. I’d love to see this published on CNN and FOX. The American people must be made aware of these “sneaky little details” the Democrats don’t want you to hear about. Spread the word
November 5th, 2009 at 11:45 am
I don’t think any kind of abortion should be put in this bill
November 5th, 2009 at 11:45 am
My taxes that the government takes out of my hard earned pay check, SHOULD NOT pay for abortions or be part of the Abortion Premiums.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:46 am
My wife and I support your efforts to stop this health care takeover monstrosity.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:46 am
How about a $10/monthly premium ‘in case’ you need a galbladder removal & an $8/monthly premium for appendix removal & $9/monthly for hemoroids treatment…
Just put all the acual medical procedure *premiums* on TOP of the $/monthy MANDATED INSURANCE COST…
That way, it will cost the *government* nothing to run healthcare…
oh, right, wait, it does cost the *gov* ANYTHING - it is all paid by the TAXPAYERS… (well, that is what these days??? 1/4 of the population?????????)
November 5th, 2009 at 11:46 am
The only avenue left for us to STOP this is…Prayer,,,,,,,The Dems HAVE the votes!The republicans can ’step up’ all they want…They don;t have the votes. Elections have consequences!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:46 am
As a healthcare provider I am adamantly opposed to funding any mandate not intended to promote health and well being. Furthermore, healthcare providers need to be allowed to exercise their conscientious objection to any measure that may inhibit health or life, and I am not aware that this is provided for in this bill.
Thank you John for your strong work in exposing this for all to see.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Most health insurers, if not all, cover abortion services in cases where the mother’s life is in danger. To have an elective abortion - because the pregnancy is incovenient, unplanned, scary, whatever - should be paid for out of pocket. And with the incredible alleged savings we’re all going to be experiencing as a result of this health plan, there is absolutely no reason someone should be unable to afford to pay for their own elected abortion.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:46 am
I’ve written to all my congress critters trying to get this stopped. Everyone else should do the same. Keep up the fight.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Please, please PLEASE for our children and our grandchildren’s sake, STOP THIS MADNESS! Someone has got to fight for the American people. This is a complete communist takeover of our freedoms and liberty. If this insane bill passes, we’re doomed to fail. I fear for our futures unless someone steps up and STOPS THIS NOW!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Please stop this madness. True Americans need to unite, take our country back to its core principles and our cherished Constitution.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:47 am
It boggles my mind how the American people just sit and take this abuse from the very people who “claim” to represent US. It’s so incredibly easy to REMOVE them office with a single vote from enough people.
Yet Americans in general are either lazy or to wrapped up in their childrens soccer games to tear themselves away from everyday selfish life to make the CHANGE we need to keep this country alive. Get rid of the 545 people who are driving this train wreck of a country into the ground! Make the change!! VOTE! Tell them their FIRED! Where’s the common sense?
November 5th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Why doesn’t anyone bring up the point that mandatory health insurance is UNCONSTITUTIONAL. Congress has enumerated powers and forcing us to buy health insurance is not one of them.
Its not like auto insurance because driving a car is a privilege and the states (not the federal government) make you get auto insurance in exchange for the privilege of driving a car. If you do not want to drive a car you do not have to get auto insurance.
This whole debate is insane, together with that fraudulent global warming scam. The republicans need to open their mouths. Stop being so nice to these Marxists.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Nancy, you lie.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Too little too late John. It is the failure of Republican leadership to be Reagan conservatives that resulted in Pelosi and her band of liberals being put in a place of power where such a plan as this will see the light of day. Conservative values and ideas win every time. Liberal-lite leadership…better known as moderate or centrist…is not what this party needs. 2010 should be the year we have a strong, unapologetic, fiscally and socially conservative national party message. If we don’t, it is time for us to get new leaders.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Mr.Bohner I appreciate you and other republicans disecting this potential pocket book breaking gov’t sham of a bill. However the real affront to the American people is the fact that the gov’t once again is making an attempt to enter the private sector in a field which the gov’t has no experience. Nanny state social programs have no room in a free market republic.
Any bill that interferes with individual choice or freedom, or fines those unwilling to participate is un-constitutional and should be struck down! Allow insurance companies to compete nation wide and let intelligent , responsible ,and rational Americans take ocare of themselves. I promise we are completely able to look out for our own interest and those of our families. Thank you and keep up the good work!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Thank you for informing us. PLEASE STOP THIS BILL!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Rep. Boehner -
Great site! Congrats, you’re top of the pops on http://www.drudgereport.com.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:47 am
I hope the Dems get it all - 100% - without one vote from anyone with conservative values. This way maybe the 50+% of the so-called religious/christian people out there that voted for Obama will come back home (and back to their senses) and vote all of them out of office in 2010 and the big one in 2012.
We can and we will rise to the challenge and set America back on course to being a fiscally and morally responsible country once we flush congress out again and get a congress who is either center or right of center back in charge of the law making.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:47 am
This is an opportunity for the BlueDog Democrats to take a stand and stop the Pelosi’s Government-Run Health Plan !
November 5th, 2009 at 11:48 am
STOP!! PLEASE EVERYONE STOP BIG GOVERNMENT FROM MAKING OR HEALTH CARE DECISIONS! IT IS OUR CHOICE TO DECIDE WHO, AND WHAT IS BEING TO OUR OWN BODIES! DO YOU WANT YOUR TAX DOLLARS PAYING FOR DEATH ON A UNBORN FETUS?? DO YOUR WANT YOUR TAX DOLLARS TO PAY FOR THE “DEATH PILL”? WE NEED TO CONTINUE TO FIGHT THIS AND DO NOT GIVE UP! (THE LIBS SURE WONT)WE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME COUNTY IF THIS MASSIVE BILL PASSES!! TELL THE HOUSE AND SENATE TO JUST STOP!! STOP! STOP!!
AND GO TO THE TEA PARTY ON THE CAPITAL TODAY…. JOIN THE GREAT ONE AND MICHELLE BACHMAN IN THE FIGHT!!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:48 am
Congressman Boehner. I know you are doing all you can to keep this idiotic bill from coming to pass.
Me and my family are watching, waiting and hoping you are able to fend off this incredible attack on our free market way of life.
As you appreciate this is more than a battle about health insurance.
This is a play to change the fundamental definition of our nation.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:48 am
If this is passed, EVERY anti-abortion taxpayer should refuse to pay taxes next year. We’ll see how they’ll manage to arrest all of us and run their socialist state with all the workers behind bars and no one but freeloaders loose.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:48 am
The RNC put McCain on the ballot last year, created the debacle in New York 23 and continue to look down on normal party members. This garbage gets in because the Republicans in Congress have too little will to do their jobs and represent the rest of us. You and your fellow Republicans had better learn some principles and stand for them or expect to lose support.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:48 am
The media has been so delinquent in reading and studying this proposed legislation, and informing the American people about this travesty. Please tell the American people about this, and thank you for fighting for us.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Pelosi is bound and determined to push her agenda no matter what the cost to other members of the House. Blue Dog Democrats had better think veryyyy long before they help her on her on this mission. Her seat may be safe in the heart of crazy-lib San Francisco, but the Blue Dogs and others will lose their seats next year. Count on it!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Stand strong against this abortion amendment! I am offended that I, a pro-life American, must pay for abortions through higher taxes or premiums. The healthcare “reform” bill has little to do about its stated purpose and is nothing more than another federal governmental takeover of the economy. As a retired physician, I could write a far better bill than Pelosi’s monstrosity, providing universal coverage, curing many of the actual or perceived healthcare shortcomings, and cost only a fraction of whatever the CBO finally estimates to be the cost. Why do you not start legislation to repeal the Tenth Amendment, because Congress completely ignores this amendment. There is no Constitutional authorization for healthcare reform, cash for clunkers, bailouts, corporation seizures, limitation of executive compensation, etc. Did America realize the *change* Obama would bring to America?
November 5th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Please seek a strong candidate to replace Brian Higgins in New York. He replaced Jack Quinn, a Republican, and before he gerrymanders the district,I believe we can take it back
November 5th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Please help stop this bill. Stop Pelosi. Tell her to listen to the people, we are out of money, killing the unborn is un-american. Pelosi and her helpers need to seat in while an abortion is being preformed.
May God have mercy on our country.
Florentino
November 5th, 2009 at 11:49 am
If you could do us a favor and pass this bill early next year with Carbon Credits right around summer so peoples energy bills spike right before the mid-term elections, we would really appreciate it.
Thanks for making our job so easy.
The Future Republican Controlled Houses
November 5th, 2009 at 11:50 am
This isn’t all about healthcare. It’s about freedom and I am not going to sit idle and allow my tax dollars to be forced to fund the killing innocent babies.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Dear Lord help us! NO NO NO to this dispicable socialist healthcare plan and all their ilk! This will be the ruin of America!
Keep up the good fight Mr John Boehner we can’t let this corruption of a bill pass!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:50 am
I’M NOT PAYING ANOTHER DIME OF FEDERAL TAXES UNTIL THIS SOCIALIST MADNESS STOPS.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Another question that needs to be asked: Will the goverment-run plan also require all Americans to pay for “trans-gender” medical procedures? (i.e. sex change operations)
November 5th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Please, Republicans, go back to your conservative roots so you are not derailed by third party candidates. We are tired of Democrat Lite as much as we are Democrat! I know too many people who plan to vote third party. That will help Dems, but they just can’t see it.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:50 am
I will not work if this thing passes. I cannot support killing babies.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:50 am
There’s no point in attacking Nancy Pelosi in such crude terms, or vowing civil disobedience via not paying taxes - all that does is distract from the GOP’s overall message that the Dems’ health care bill is the worst possible “solution” and must be stopped. We’ve seen time and again all year that when conservatives stick to the facts, people pay attention and see things our way. If we attack Pelosi, she gets to play the victim. If we attack the real and frightening provisions of this bill that make it so awful, we will defeat it.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Frightening, we will all be forced to pay for abortions, medical personnel will be forced to perform them against their will and people with cancer will be denied health coverage for 6 months. Makes me wonder what other group the Democrats plan on killing off in this bill.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Even with every Republicans voting against this bill, they do not have the votes to stop this alone. They need sensible Democrats to defeat this take over of our healthcare system. CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES TODAY!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:51 am
This is offensive to me as an American and goes against everything that I stand for.
At what point do we as outraged Americans stop posting on bulletin boards and start working to make our voices heard? I am not advocating for violence by any means but when do we take action in the form of letter-writing, Internet and social media campaigns to make our voices heard? One voice can be ignored but the voices of the masses cannot.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:51 am
See the comment above from Don Bauder. I will paste it again in the hopes that it will sink in to those in GOP who think that “bipartisanship” is what America needs. Nope. Not even close, because “bipartisanship” means you have to accept this extremely distorted view of what America should be about. Don’s comments reflect my thinking completely. He wrote:
Don Bauder Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 11:28 am
If the Republicans ever want to be considered a viable party, they must stop this bill. If they don’t, a third party will be formed that will replace them. The American people don’t want this and if the GOP cannot stop this, we don’t need the GOP.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Wow. This is detestable. That Pelosi and her crew would have the audacity to mandate that people fund something against their core beliefs is awful. You don’t have to pay for my church services, and I certainly don’t want to pay for your abortions.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:52 am
John,
Please keep fighting to defeat this Federal Health Care nonsense. I am so sick and tired of this arrogant entitlement that these far left liberals openly express. More of these liberals need to listen to the American public. No, we do not want government running our health care and subsequently running our lives. Yes, we do want the present system fixed using the free market to allow more competition and establishing tort regorm among other aspects. “We The People” want the freedom to choose our health care.
I do not want any of my money going for monthly abortion premiums. Please defeat this!!!
Thank you.
Bob Van Dyke
November 5th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Quick question for anyone who might know the answer. I believe this bill also mandates that the uninsured now carry health care of which the govt option might be the only one available. If I connect the dots and am one of the unlucky ones that doesnt have private insurance, does that mean it will be illegal for me to not support abortion? If so, that is messed up and is something the GOP leadership needs to better explain.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Absolutely terrible! How can they expect me to help fiscally support for something I do not support? THEY HAVE GOT TO GO! ANYONE WHO VOTES FOR THIS ABOMINATION SHOULD BE (and WILL BE) REMOVED FROM OFFICE! Republicans and Conservatives alike need to take back our government! WE will do what we can in 2010 and 2012; YOU do what you can to prevent this from happening until then!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:52 am
I think you should leave this provision in. Since it clearly violates the separation clause it could be enough grounds to invalidate government-run healthcare plan using the courts. This plan is going to cost the taxpayers trillions.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:52 am
legalized abortion is tearing the fabic of this society apart.
As a society we no longer care about the unborn. Soon it will be the recently born, and then the very old……
God will not protect a people, when they turn against the helpless amongst them.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:53 am
Go get ‘em, John !!!
Pls see what we are doing for our country, as Moms.
Many of us are in DC today to support Michele B and the “House Call”, and next year, we are converging on the
Capitol Mall. Also, Saturday (day before Mothers’ Day)
May 8th - we are rallying at our State Capitols for
“M.O.M.s Day”. Those are the 2 biggies we have planned,
and in between (as in today in DC), we are jumping on
and joining in wherever patriotic Americans need us.
Do all you can to reverse the damage in DC. Our kids
are depending on you - and us.
God Speed, Mr. Boehner. We are with you!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:54 am
As a physician, I am offended that abortion gets mixed up with a mandatory health care plan. Regardless of Pelosi’s addled thinking, pregnancy is a normal healthy aspect of life. How does terminating a normal healthy living process get wrapped up in a government run insurance program? When do we get back to the fundamental concept of health INSURANCE–that actuarial financial product that keeps us out of bankruptcy during a health crisis?
November 5th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Please please, stop this bill!
The Democrats in office are trying to ruin our
beautiful United States of America.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:54 am
This bill needs to be passed. If I could afford one of the private insurers I would but also with my pre existing conditions (high blood pressure, acid reflux) its hard to find one that will accept me. I am 21 and have no health care right now. I am in school and the school only provides a little health center that really isn’t worth much at all. I am on Medicaid but it is going away because I have turned 21 and I am in serious need of healthcare as I have prescriptions each month that total over $300.00 dollars and I can’t afford that.
Rep. Bohener help the Dems in getting this bill passed for the American people. Why are we always helping the large corporations instead of the little people like me.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Let the Dems pass whatever they want…..It is their death sentence.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Each detail of this insidious atrocity is more frightening, more arrogant and more out of touch with the majority of Americans than the last. But we are speaking of the Democrat party, those to whom public opinion matters not at all. When one is convinced they are more intelligent, more informed, better able to decide for the masses, one needs not concern themselves with the opinion of the great “unwashed.”
Stop this bill, stop Cap & Tax, stop the string of so-called stimulus bills… STOP IT!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:56 am
The GOP better get on board with the grassroots conservative movement that is building, or they will be out. John - thank you for what you’re doing with this bill, but please realize that the GOP is not doing enough in all areas to bring our country back to where our founding fathers meant it to be. We are not going to put up with it anymore. We don’t need moderates in our “tent.” We just need to go back to basics. People are getting stirred up because its becoming harder and harder to distinguish the Dems from the Repubs. Wake up!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:56 am
I WILL NOT pay for the murder of these babies.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Time to play PIN THE PINK SLIP ON THE DONKEY. Every blue dog and moderate Dem needs to be sent a pink slip saying a vote for the health bill is a vote for their defeat in 2010.
Stop this madness!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Thank you for keeping us informed. Please know that the majority of America does not support this monster of a health care bill. I think the GOp needs to do all it can to stop it. Return to the core values that drew me to the party in the first place.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:56 am
362 days and a wake up until we vote again
November 5th, 2009 at 11:56 am
There are very few things government does well and managing health care will clearly not be one of them. The Republican party needs a resurgence, but not with RINOs - real, conservative Republicans.
GET GOVERNMENT OUT OF OUR LIVES.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:57 am
I will no longer pay federal income taxes.
The revolt is on !!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:57 am
It’s time for ALL Republicans in Congress to act like the conservatives we elected them to be, STAND UP, and publicly oppose this bill. Abortion (the allowing of) has no place in a Government-Run plan, much less any other type of insurance plan. At the same time the Republican Party needs to put forth SOLUTIONS, and GET THE MESSAGE OUT that you do have an alternative to the Democrat Health Reform bills being proposed.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Don Bauder - It is not up to the Republicans to stop it. It’s probably to late for that and threatening the GOP is not effective. The problems lies with our fellow citizens who put these socialist baby killers into office. If this bill passes, we’ll just have to wait until 2012 for the new GOP Congress (both houses) and President Gingrich enact new legislation which turns this over.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Ms. Pelosi describes herself as a faithful Catholic. Once again, she proves that she lives in some sort of parallel universe. One can only hope that she will, some day, develop the capacity to feel shame.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:58 am
Government — including Republicans — should stop trying to run the healthcare industry. Enforce existing laws, such as fraud and anti-trust, etc., and let a competitive free-market (monitored for abuse)come up with solutions.
It is clear that the Democratic leadership wants to control the health care industry, and among its goals is the eventual elimination of private industry from the health insurance sector.
Among its plans to finance government-operated, or controlled, healthcare insurance providers is new fees and taxes for private insurance companies. Such increases are certain to be passed onto premium payments, causing private insurance prices to rise.
Obama’s health care plan won’t improve the quality of health care, nor will it reduce the cost to those paying for health insurance. Instead, the plan is another social welfare program, in which those paying the bills will be forced to pay for another “entitlement program” in which the ever-demanding recipients (including the illegal aliens who will receive payment because of a lack of identification enforcement, or their eventual amnesty, which is the next priority of the Democrats.)
Meanwhile, Obama says the cost for medical care treatment currently being spent on illegal aliens, that providing such care is a matter of decency.
Let’s be honest, if the U.S. is going to have open borders and feed/house/educate/medically treat anyone on this planet who wishes to come here, it is going to be a huge financial burden, and will bankrupt the country. Free health care will be yet another incentive to attract still more illegal aliens, even as the accelerating loss of manufacturing jobs makes it increasingly difficult for the economy to assimilate those already here.
The Obama administration gives lip service to bipartisanship. What it really means is Obama wants participation only from those who agree with him. Or put more simply, Obama’s idea of bipartisanship is: let’s everybody do as I say. If you don’t agree with the liberals that are running the government, and negotiating deals excluding the other party, you will be labeled as an obstructionist, and the government will do what it wants.
I urge all taxpaying citizens to rise in opposition to the growth of government and its attempt to take over the health care industry,and hold Obama to his pledge that healthcare reform will not add another dime to the nation’s huge federal deficit.
Gary Clouser
November 5th, 2009 at 11:58 am
Abortion has become everything it was said it would be; a form of birth control for the promiscuous and an industry for the abortionists.
The procedure has undermined the sanctity of life and obscured its dignity beyond recognition.
Democrats in general with soft headed Republicans help are the authors of the culture of death and self destruction that has permeated our nation’s social norm.
Can we remove the stains from the fabric of our nation when so many have accepted its soiling as merely part of the pattern of life? Let’s hope so.
Fight Pelosi at every turn before she, Harry Reid and Obama rend the robes of a nation that still is the envy of the free and not so free world.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Would have been nice for the Republicans to do something about runaway health care costs when they held all branches of government rather than wait until they were a minority, limited to the ability to whine about the atrocities the Dems will now commit in the absence of that effort. Still, nice to see you step up. Next time you have the chance be proactive instead of reactive - you may still be a viable party.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Don remember last year when everyone voted in the Dem majorities, that is why we can not stop this from happening. Also look at the last race for the senate seat Good old Al got elected and now the Dems have complete control there as well. George Bush and his centralist have a lot to answer for.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Thank you Representative Boehner for your diligence in this matter. We are with you and must defeat any use of federel funds for abortion. Keep up the fight!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Please stop this communists from taking over America.
Thank You!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
I hope the Dems realize their $1.00 abortion fee will be the one dollar that brings down their government.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
This is terrible. How dare anyone call this “health care”. What is next. I am so disappointed in our leadership. NO ABORTIONS - PERIOD!! These people have no right making such decisions. They need to be stopped. I do not want my tax dollar going to pay for abortions. I am totally against them.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
I DO NOT support abortion and I DO NOT want to be forced against my conscience to fund it or have anything to do with it.
“When we kill our pre-borns we become lower than the animals in my opinion for the Creator dis not ordain
it to be this way”.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
This is insane…I really hope that moderates are concerned with all the poison pills hidden in this bill. Thank you for pointing this stuff out to us!!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
good job pelosi as soon as its passed its going to be challenged as unconstitutional, what an idiot
November 5th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
I agree with Don, if the GOP doesn’t show they are fighting with every last breath to stop this remaking of America into a Socialist country, a third party is the only choice for us.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
keep up the fight.. thank you . we are behind you
November 5th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
I will not pay
November 5th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
It is amazing how many social agendas the Democrats are trying to squeeze into this legislation. Keep up the work–we need to stop the government takeover of any private industry–especially one this large. I would hate to wake up one morning and realize that I would be more free living in Austria.
-Murphy
November 5th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Thank you for taking this stand. I don’t believe abortions should be unconstitutional, but if you’re going to get one, you should pay for it yourself! No funds running through the federal government.
Also, please discuss with your colleagues the need to get passionate about the job you do. If your angry, be angry. If your excited about something SHOW IT. We need to see some passion in our leaders. Avoid he milquetoast, watered-down, politically correct. These are important times, and I want to see some true passion from the people I’ve put my faith in.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
This is outrageous! How can Pelosi get away with lieing like she does? I thought I heard Henry Waxman say on the news the other night that the Abortion provision would NOT be allowed in the current House Bill. I can not believe anything any democrat says anymore. They are dispicable. Can’t she be censored??
November 5th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Republicans better get their act together and stop this
now. We need more than 30 second sound bites for the
evening news - we need Republicans to grow a spine and
show some real leadership. We’re growing inpatient!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
We are in this position because the republicans on everyone elsen party has failed to differentiate between theology and political ideology. Most Americans were fed up a minority of vocal Christians pushing their social agenda and they voted away from that. This is one of the lessons of the NY congressional race.
NOw, most Americans are seeing that what’s happening is worse not better, but until we lead with secular fiscal conservatism we will not prevail.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
It is very obvious that Nancy Pelosi and the Dems are fearful of the public reading this bill. Their intent is to vote on it as quick as possible before this bill is analyzed by the general public. Keep up the good work Dems, by your ineptude, our ability to throw all of you out of office in 2010 will be even easier!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
It is stunning that we the people are a majority against this ‘health reform’ but we cannot stop this - And illegals will be covered - The supreme court has ruled that no person in the USA , whether legal or illegal, can be refused emergency room service - The bill may exclude illegals, but the hospitals cannot, and we will pay dearly - What a debacle of a bill -
November 5th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
The people of America should not be force to pay for something they don’t believe in tell them no to abortions
November 5th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
The Dem’s have to be stopped…they are selling the American people out!! I will be campaigning hard and heavy in 2010 and 2012 to get them out of office. I am an independent but with conservative values. The Dem’s scare me and the Repub’s, who used to stand for conservative values, are beginning to scare me also. Who is going to stand up for the American people…hopefully…not the self serving politicians!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
I don’t want my tax dollars supporting abortion or this health care scam. Please stop this, we are counting on you and the rest of the (R)’s to put an end to all this waste. Make this country Great again.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
This is not fair to the taxpayers of the USA. Fight this all the way.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
This is so wrong!!!!!! If this goes thru and I need insurance,Iwill sacrifice my financial security before I ever buy your plan. This is so evil
November 5th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
CONGRESS: STOP THIS INSANE DEBACLE NOW!
We do need health care reform, the NOT THIS BILL.
Let’s take the time to get it right. Right for the American People.
I agree with Joe Wilson - Let the Senate and the House be subject to their own bill. Then maybe they will take the time to get it right.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
UNBELIVABLE! DISGUSTING!
I paid over $100,000 dollars in taxes last year and will not be paying taxes this year.I would rather utilize this money to hire a team of lawyers to fight this assualt on America!
I am an American and I choose to FIGHT!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
This is insane, this bill will destroy the medical foundation apart, it will drive up taxes and lower the middle class standard of living.
Please do every thing in your power to stop this.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
I will not fund abortion. I will not stand against God with this hellish, immoral act. Pelosi is trying to make us all complicit with her hell.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
I resent Speaker Pelosi and liberal democrats in general. I would rather go to jail than pay taxes four abortions! Cant wait for 2010.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
How did this woman ever get to where she is now? People we all need to step up and be counted. There is a war being waged on our country to destroy our foundations of life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I’m angry. We all need to be more angry and act instead of complain.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
I am morally, ethically and religiously opposed to having to fund someone’s abortions. Who do these democrats think they are?!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
There is nothing that the Republicans can do to stop this bill. The Democrats have the majority and can pass it. The only people that can stop this bill are other Democrats. If you have a Democrat US Congressman, call him or her and voice your opinion strongly. Tell them you’ll actively work to defeat them if they support this horrible bill. I unfortunately live in the moron Grayson’s district. He will not listen, no matter what.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Mr.Boehner, Please do all you can to stop the Socialist take over of our beloved country. They are working on ruining it. No government run health care. Please please stop this people, they are out of control. The American people do not want this!!. Thank you for all your efforts.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
This is America. The legislation these people are introducing does not represent the people of the USA, nor is it in thier power as enumerated by the Constitution.
They have no right to do this.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
How dare you folks dictate the health care choice/decision a husband, wife and medical provider might choose for their health! Abortion, contracpetion should be available as one of the choices in one of the plans offered. You do not have to sign up for it if you do not want it. What other medical procedures and drugs do you not want to allow Americans the choice to have? Also, health insurers NOW decide what procedures, medications they will allow as per your coverage - they are the current gatekeepers - and their rates are increasing at an alarming rate every year.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Someone needs to explain to Americans that this will be an incredibly expensive plan. Someone needs to tell Americans that this is NOT “free health care” — but will result in Americans before forced to purchase health insurance AND pay for those who cannot or will not buy their own.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
First, allowing someone to legally kill their baby is should be a crime.
Second, to force all of us to carry the fincial burden for killing babies is a shame and should be fought.
If Nancy thinks killing babies should be free, let her pay for them, she and her husband are wealthy enough
If the folk in California re-elect this ______ (whatever you want to call her) you deserve your bankrupt state burdens.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
It is important the people of America continue to speak up in protest of this plan. The Democrats need to understand that if they push this bill through they will run the risk of losing their ’seats’ in the next election. Look what happened to VA & NJ. Call your representatives and tell them it should be a ‘no’ vote. (I JUST DID.)
November 5th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
No way on the abortion inclusion!! They’ll be a march on Washington if this happens I am afraid. This is sick!!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Do not use our money to end lives.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
What can you expect from those thieving, corrupt, Godless Democrats.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
This woman is possessed, that’s my final observation of the matter.
Repubs need to be in the face of every bluedog Democrat reminding them of this weeks elections.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Thank you for providing the American people with such a truthful analysis. Please do everything in your power to stop this bill.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
If the bill was good, it would be passed. The DEMS could ram it down out throats and we would just have to take it.
For this thing to be in such trouble, it is a problem within the Democratic Party. The Republicans don’t have the problem.
The Democrats know they are in trouble. They know their own party has backed them into the corner. This is not the proud party it once was. It does not stand for the little person. It stands for a monolithic state.
Stand tall and vote against it! Everyone of you Republicans. The Majority of American People are with you. Be brave! Take a stand! God bless you. Our hopes and prayers are with you. DO NOT BACK DOWN! DO NOT SURRENDER YOUR IDEALS!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Go ahead…cram this down our throats, you are right, there’s nothing we can do about it until 2010, but wait til 2010, 1994 will feel like a winning day for you Democrats compared to 2010
November 5th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Someone needs to ask the question: Why do we keep spending money we don’t have on things we don’t need?
November 5th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Obamacare Has An Abortion Trust Fund
In case you didn’t realize yet that Democrats were way out of the mainstream of American culture and society, I see your “change” and raise you a Federal Taxpayer Backed Abortion Trust Fund.
There is a Federal Trust fund for abortion…
November 5th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Can I get a link to a PDF version of the bill?
November 5th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Dear Representative Boehner:
Please continue to fight the good fight. We are witnessing attempts to destroy our individual choice in health care, the abandonment of our troops and our long-standing allies, the imposition of a catastrophic cap and trade bill and the wholesale increase of taxes and regulations in all areas of our lives. Hearing your voice gives me some faith that sanity has not abandoned everyone in Washington. Please don’t mince words or engage in polite dialogue…give it right between the eyes to that witch and all that support this luncacy.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Kill the bill.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
John, keep fighting the good fight. We got your back come November 2010.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Rep. John, Sir, please–
FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT
sort’a like a school sports fight song!
Thanks, Bruce
PS Please encourage my Congressman, Mike Coffman, to speak out very loudly on stopping this 16 # (of paper) bill.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
“I will not pay for abortions-”
Neither will I. We are moving ever closer to civil war.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Most moderate conservatives are not in favor of federal funding of abortions. However there are far more significant issues at work here and focusing on the abortion issue is nothing more than preaching to the choir. You are making no progress in getting moderates and independents to side with our cause, and these are the voters that will define the direction our country moves in. Try dropping the abortion issue and start focusing on the major government take over of our country.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
John
Thanks for bringing this up, but STOP being so mellow in your news conferences. Show some spunk and get this bill “aborted.”
November 5th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Abortion should not be included in health care reform …no federal money and no premiums paid by an individual or a family!
Also, how many of the bill’s provisions are NOT constitutional? (EX: Mandating purchase of health insurance and penalizing those who choose not to purchase.)
November 5th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Mr. Leader,
This is appalling. Please do all in your power to stop this. It’s bad enough to think that we will have a government-run healthcare system, but to think that they will use our tax dollars to pay for abortions is unfathomable.
Thank you for all you’re doing to return our party to its roots. Keep fighting the good fight.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
PLEASE for the sake of our children. STOP THIS MADNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Stop the madness.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Don is right. I will vote Conservative over Republican every day of the week. The GOP had dropped the ball on too many issues - immigration, border control, spending during the Bush years, etc. The reason we are in this mess with the Dems is because the GOP went away from their conservative roots, allowing the Dems to gain power. But you are right - Pelosi has to go.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
This bill needs to be stopped. Americans do not want any form of government healthcare.
The growth of government in the U.S. is already totally out of control. We will be watching both Republicans and Democrats in the handling of this bill.
Hopefully New Jersey and Virginia were a wake up call.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Thanks for bringing these details to light. Don’t let them secretly write horrible bills like this and force a quick vote before the bill is fully communicated. Bad bills publicly reviewed will defeat themselves.
Thanks for your work.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Recent elections and nationwide events should show Mr. Steele, et al that being Republican isn’t enough…conservative is. We got our heads handed to us with McCain…I stopped sending money to the party and until the party goes back to conservative principles I will keep my money—what the Dems don’t tax away that is.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
John,
Thank you for the citation to the line, page and section of the bill that is relevant to abortion inclusion. So many of us are feeling helpless and unrepresented in Washington especially concerning the inclusion of abortion in this health care bill. Please stand strong and encourage other republicans and blue dog dems to reject any abortion coverage in this bill. We NEED SPECIFIC LANGUAGE PROHIBITING THE USE OF TAX DOLLARS TO FUND ABORTION UNDER ANY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Please Mr.Boehner, be as proactive as possible in shining the light of truth on this quasi-criminal takeover of another private industry.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Hi…I’ve got a shipment of torches and pitchforks here that someone ordered?
November 5th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Keep fighting John! This will be the last gasp for the liberal Democrats. They’ve ignored the tea parties. They’ve ignored the town hall meetings of ‘09. They’ve ignored the elections in Virginia and New Jersey. We’re not going to take it anymore! Pelosi, Reid, and Obama are all out of office by 2012!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
I only wish the Republicans would have found a way to lead when they had control of congress and the White House. Now we’re in an uphill battle
This proves that you are learning.
PLEASE keep it up and defeat the liberal, socialist agenda before it’s too late.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
PLEASE do what you can to stop this bill!! It is absolutely not acceptable for us to be FORCED to support such a horrible, disgusting act such as abortion. This bill is garbage, Pelosi is garbage, and what our ‘great’ government is doing to the people who make this country great is GARBAGE!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Didn’t the president specifically say in the speech to both houses that abortions would not be in the bill? That’s right, honesty and transparency are just campaign slogans. Thanks for wading through the quagmire of a bill and pointing this out to Americans.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
It’s a travesty.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Blue Dog Democrats better look at the plank that Pelosi wants you to walk. It is very,very short and very high over the water. You won’t drown - the fall will kill you.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
This liberal Congress is going to bankrupt our country. We need to be reducing government costs not increasing it. We need to be focusing on legislation that will deal with the real issues: reducing the health care cost, portability/existing conditions issues, and the uninsured. Let’s focus on the important and not ruin what a majority of Americans already enjoy/earned for the sake of few. We cannot afford to tax (steal from) people more by adding special health care programs and giving away health care to people who are too lazy to work. This health care legislation is simply reducing our liberties and allowing the government to have too much say in our lives.
People need to be responsible for securing health care coverage. I personally spend $7,500 per year to cover my family and have earned the money and pay for it.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Stop these Socialists long enough for us to vote them all out of office. Peolosi is a national disgrace.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
The republicans need to get the details of their healthcare bill on television loud and clear. Public opinion is the only thing that has a chance of keeping democrats from ignoring it.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
John,
We are out here fighting putting our resources and our necks on the line for life, freedom, capitalism, common sense, and the pursuit of happiness. You folks in Washington should do the same if not more. Don’t worry about your job so much that you don’t do it. You have always represented the people, but now you MUST represent and sacrifice it all for the principles and ideology that our forefathers established and for which many died.
Scream, kick, and scream some more. This is no time to be reserved, proper and dignified.
Nixon’s minorities “watergated” him. Where’s Pelosi, Reed and Barney’s “Watergate”? You can’t tell me these un-principled heathens are squeeky clean. Shut them out like they shut out Rove (and consequently the Republicans). Use the same principles. It works both ways.
If you’re waiting for the base to get fired up, well, don’t wait so long that you can’t undo what these immature sixties teenageers are inflicting on Capitalism. Come on guys. Move, move, move, now, now, now!!!
Everyone wants leadership. Even independents and undecided voters want leadership. Everyone complains about the leader, but everyone wants one, and knows that they need one.
Keep up the good fight. More than half of the country is with you.
May God protect you. May God bless you. May God protect the USA. May God bless the USA, now more than ever.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Oh my God. Please, please stop this. Thank you Drudge for linking it.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
What are they thinking!???? This bill is SO NOT pro-choice!! FORCING all recipients to PAY for abortions?? Let me pay my premiums for my existing insurance, please. Those who think this government healthcare is a freebie have a very rude awakening if it passes.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
I believe that this violates my freedom of religion. Christians - and others who support life - should not be forced to participate in and pay for a plan that funds the slaughter of unborn children.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Mr. Boehner - Republicans must go further on the offensive. Not just you, but all of your more eloquent colleagues. The only place our outrage at Democrats is being spoken or heard is on talk radio. Repub. ratings will soar if you guys start nailing the democrats.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
How is it that less than 600 elected people can force 350 million American citizens into a disaster of a government health care plan that nobody can understand and the majority of us do not want. Most of these elected people are ignoring the wishes of their constituents. Where are the Constitutional lawyers?
Stop this now!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
So with 10 million subscribers to the ‘Government option’ that comes to $120 million in Government-funded abortions a year….
November 5th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
This just proves that this bill must be stopped. I do not want to contribute one dime to an abortion. I don’t want to be mandated to pay for someone else’s abortion.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Mr. Boehner,
Thank you for exposing this liberal nonsense. I believe that I am in the majority of conservative Republicans that becoming more disenchanted with the lack of visual opposition from our Party. For instance, I have been watching FOX news for three hours but have seen no reference to this issue. Aside from you, where are our other representatives? Where is the outrage from our elected officials? I see myself and many others looking for Independent candidates that will be more vocal regarding conservative principles if elected Republicans continue their “moderate” stance with the liberal opposition. We need more men like you; the “moderates” will hopefully be voted out of office and replaced by conservatives, Republicans if available, Independents, if necessary.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Kill this bill. Who do these arrogant Democrats think they are? They don’t represent the people of this country and they refuse to listen to alternative views. This is about power and subversion of the Constitution. Has anyone asked if this government run health provision is even Constitutional?
Keep up the good work.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Forcing taxpayers to fund abortions draws a line in the sand. Those who say, “I would never have an abortion, but I won’t prevent others from making that choice,” will now be forced to pay for the procedure. This is sickening.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Please PLEASE Kill this bill–the WHOLE thing! It needs to be STOPPED! I will NOT vote for ANY member of Congress that votes for this debacle. I will do everything in my power to get those who do vote for this evil thrown out of office. I’m mad, and I’m done sitting watching my country be ripped apart by foreign nationalists, and democrats who are communists. I echo the words of Patrick Henry!! “Give me LIBERTY, or give me death!”
Please know, there are a good number of Americans who will reach such a point of disgust that we will take up arms against the leaders of this country–to defend our nation from ALL enemies, foreign AND domestic. KILL cap and trade. KILL this bill. Roll back the far left agenda of this maniac in the White House, or you may find yourselves with another revolution on your hands. A revolution of people who love, and desire a free and prosperous, America. Please stop being Democrat Light! I GUARANTEE if you, and the rest of the Republicans currently in the house, and on ballots for next year would run, would operate, and would live by the principles of conservative thought, the Democrats are the ones who would be relegated to minority party status for a generation. This nation IS NOT a progressive, liberal, whacked-fringe, communist nation. We happen to enjoy freedom, and living in the most prosperous nation on earth. We also mean to keep it that way!
Fight the good fight. Stand true to our principles of limited government, low taxes, and letting US decide how best to live OUR lives, and you will get elected in LANDSLIDES all over this country.
Respectfully.
Tim
November 5th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Hey Neil.
Looking for another free lunch I see.
Good luck with that…loafer
November 5th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
This insanity must be stopped.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Personally, I don’t have strong feelings about abortion but I can respect those who do. In any case, those who think the government is going to do a good job running one sixth if the US economy have become detached from reality. The competitive free market works best at providing, with constant innovation, almost anything.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Mr Leader;
Please continue to reflect our countries conservative values. Mrs Pelosi has her agenda and is trying to steamroll it onto the American people.
If she is successful our country is going to go into a death spiral.
We have to get our country back!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
What is the plan to stop this? Seriously. You need a plan. The people of America will help you.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Congressman Boehner,
Please use every bit of your power as Minority Leader to put a stop to not only the abortion funding features of this health plan but every aspect of this plan that is government controlled healthcare. The only reason for healthcare reform is to guarantee association health plans and the ability of small business to pool together across state lines to obtain less expensive options for their employees. Also to address tort reform to allow doctors to practice without fear of being sued for any wrong step. These two alone will bring great reform to healthcare.
Kevin Murray
Voting Member
Ohio Small Business Council
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Chairman, Small Business Advisory Board
Cincinnati Regional Chamber
Chairman, Southern Advisory Council
Printing Industry of Ohio/Northern Kentucky
November 5th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Rep Boehner - Keep up the good work. This must be stopped. I believe Thomas Jefferson said it best when he said “to compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propogation of ideas which he disbelieves abd abhors is sinful and tyranical”. Please stop this or the GOP will fall by the wayside and independent conservatives like me will take over.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Talk about a sacrament that must be protected at all costs! This is horrible.
It’s not enough that murdering infants in their mother’s womb is legal. Now we are mandated to pay for it?
As George says: I will not pay for abortions.
It is paying for the murder of BABIES IN THE WOMB. The blood will be on all of our hands.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
I can not believe that this is in a bill. I do not and will not support any public offical that advocates abortion. The Democratic party and it’s leadership is trying their best to tear this country apart. I do believe that Health Care reform needs to be looked at, but not at the cost of our moral conscience. It is apparent that the Speaker has no real clue as to what the American people want or need. To put together bill that calls for the wilfull act of killing children is without a doubt appauling. All Democrats should be aware that this will cause or could cause the worse civil unrest the world has seen since the 60’s and 70’s. Get a clue and stop trying to force feed this country the 09 version of Marxism.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Whatever I can do to help fight–let me know.
Linda Basaldua
November 5th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
The Pelosi led bill is an abomination. Abortion mandates and funding should be specifically ruled out of all legislation; and, an excepitonally strongly worded conscience clause must be included. What else is in the 2,000 page bill. Each bill should be read aloud in Congress and printed in every newspaper and internet paper.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
:A majority of Americans believe that health care plans should not be mandated to provide elective abortion coverage”
Should say
“A majority of Americans believe that health care plans should not be mandated period”
November 5th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
The dem/socialist plan is a step in their planned destruction of our economy. It is not about anything more than a government takeover. They don’t care about anything in it except the “public option”. Anything else in the bill is political and helps their base while totally ignoring the people. This has to be defeated.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Hmm. Funding abortions. And accepting illegals.
I guess the mainstream press will now report that the Congressman who shouted “You lie!” during Obama’s speech was actually right.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
keep fighting for us!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
I’m praying for you all in washington. I know you have a lot to deal with, and it must be exhausting. But stay the fight! More and more of those in America are waking up and are backing our representatives and senators on conservative issues. We must save this country!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
It is well past time to bring these jokers out! Bring them out! The mainstream media will not do it. Your supporters already understand what is happening. You and too many other republicans are simply preaching to the choir. It is time to get into the faces of the less intelligent voters and speak the truth! Debate the democrats in places where their voters lurk - MSNBC, CNN, ABC, NBC, The View, MTV/VH1, BET, etc. Get the truth and evidence out in the open NOW!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
After New Jersey and Viriginia were swept by the Republicans, it seems that the democratics sense the end is near for this far left agenda and are moving as fast a possible to push this through. Reupblicans must step up and defeat this bill(s) or risk being voted out of office. Unless conservatives step forward now, by 2010 it may be too late to reverse this madness.
Bill
November 5th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
So…what can you get for a dollar these days?
Horrific.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
I’ve got a shipment of pitchforks and torches here that someone ordered?
November 5th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
You guys have to step up and do the right thing. This is a battle between good and evil. I will go to jail before I pay one dime to help kill (yes I said kill) unborn babies.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
PLEASE CONTINUE TO FIGHT AGAINST ABORTION AND THE RIGHT TO LIFE ! THANKYOU FOR ALL THAT YOU ARE DOING FOR OUR COUNTRY ! DON & PAT SIMMS
November 5th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Promise us, JOhn, that you will undo this bill if it passes. Make a 2010 promise that Republicans will undo this. “Reset 2010″
November 5th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
I certainly hope you are going to stand in front of the house and read all 2000+ pages. This thing needs to be read out loud. Everyone needs to hear what a sham bill this is. Use your power and read it out loud!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Do not support this horrible provision in the reform bill! I do not want to pay for abortions!!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
“It behooves every man who values liberty of conscience for himself, to resist invasions of it in the case of others: or their case may, by change of circumstances, become his own.” Thomas Jefferson
Any government that attempts to violate our liberty of conscience on this issue does so at their own peril.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
No…NO….No….No….No….!!!!!!! No gov’t funded abortions…. EVER!!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
It’s my understanding that the abortions covered will be the same that’s covered under the federal health insurance given to government officials (including yourself): risk of death to the mother, rape & incest.
Can you please clarify whether that is correct?
November 5th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
This monstrosity must be voted down, not only for reasons related to abortion, but for fiscal reasons as well.
Our current debt-load coupled with existing unfunded mandates already tops $104 trillion. Simply put, America cannot afford this Democratic incarnation of healthcare reform–we are already in the unhappy position of being borrowers and slaves to our lenders.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
How about we the people get to offer congress “we the people insurance coverage”. Then we the people can dictate to those members most deserving the proper medical treatment starting with Lobotomies and if necessary amputations. All in favor say yeah, ok the bill passes!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
I am deeply saddened that such a bill is even seeing the light of day in our Congress and is being pushed through by so many of our elected officials. It must be stopped. Keep fighting the good fight and thank you for all you are doing to protect our freedoms.
Thank you!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
PLEASE stop this! sick people….
November 5th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
I find it interesting you chose to leave our the above section which says “ABORTIONS FOR WHICH PUBLIC FUNDING IS PROHIBITED.” It doesn’t give authority to the Department of Health and Human Services, it states that there are certain instances in which Federal funds would be authorized for use BY the Department of Health and Human Services. Please stop being so disingenuous.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
D is for Democrat.
D is for Death.
When it comes to the issue of abortion, the Democratic Party is the Party of Death. No other way to say it.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Yes there are many moral issues with this bill, end of life, beginning of life, quality of life. The reason that this is such a dilemma is the Gov is going into an area that it should not be in control of. The personal choice and control of one’s health care and that affect on one’s every day life.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
The founding fathers were much wiser than this group of clowns. I will qoute here THEIR wisdom. I believe we should listen to these words. They resound more truth now than ever…
Whensoever the General Government assumes undelegated powers, its acts are unauthoritative, void, and of no force. - Thomas Jefferson
This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they can exercise their constitutional right of amending it, or exercise their revolutionary right to overthrow it. - Abraham Lincoln
Money with them (members of US Congress) is nothing but trash when it is to come out of the people. But it is the one great thing for which most of them are striving, and many of them sacrifice honor, integrity, and justice to obtain it. - Col. Davey Crockett
NOW! contrast to these mental midgetts…
When I become chairman [of a House appropriations subcommittee], I’m going to earmark the sh*t out of it. -Democrat US (Virginia) rep Jim Moran
Democrats are “trying on every front to increase the role of government.” - Dem senator Barney Frank
November 5th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
As a physician OBGYN in a rural comm. , I am qualified to comment on thiis issue. The gov. can’t run Medicade, medicare or the V.A. Why are we even considering giving them more power. Iam no fan of insurance and have to fight every day to get paid for what I do,so I am in favor of some reform. The abotion issue will define our society , the democrats say they are worried for the uninsured ,yet have no problem killing the unborn,I forgot they can’t vote, but I can and I can support others financially. Do the right thing
November 5th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
I do not want the government (me) to fund abortions for anyone who wants them.
I don’t want government coverage at all. We will be forced from our private health care plans. I do not want to pay for EVERYONE to have healthcare.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Hey Don Bauder:
Republicans are voting 100% against this bill. And they’re actively speaking against it.
What more do you want? The rest is up to We, The People, to turn up the heat. Simple as that. Show up at local rallies. Give money to campaigns in swing districts. The GOP is holding firm on this one, I don’t know what difference a “third party” with 40% of the vote could make.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Its sad to see that many Democrats and perhaps some Republicans are destroying their own parties by voting for all these wasteful and costly bills. (Health, Energy etc) They will bankrupt and destroy our economy and send us into financial slavery beholding to our greedy and power hungry government officials. We will vote out all incumbents that voted for these bills. We will remember and replace you with new members of Congress who will undo the mess you have created.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
You lie!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
The Pelosi led bill is an abomination. Abortion mandates and funding should be specifically ruled out of all legislation; and, an excepitonally strongly worded conscience clause must be included.
What else is in the 2,000 page bill? Each health bill should be read aloud in Congress and printed in every newspaper and internet media site prior to the reading in Congress. That would give citizens an opportunity to make reasonable judgement and critism of the provisions ot the bill(s).
November 5th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
People, we have to wake up to what is happening in our country. Abortion paid for by our taxes? What is wrong with this picture? What happened to the rights of the unborn child, the child who’s heart started beating at 18 days? Are we going to stand by and allow OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS to bend the laws of our country to their own interests? It is time for us to stand up to the people we have sent to Washington to REPRESENT US and let them know that we are mad as hell and we’re not going to take it anymore! Vote them out in 2010!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Thank you for your ongoing efforts to stop this atrocious bill in its tracks. This bill will end our freedom and if it passes, it will be difficult to ever get it back.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Mr. Boehner:
Thank you and all members for standing up to Ms. Pelosi and her ilk that want to foist this ridiculous “health plan” on the American people. I find it interesting that when the majority of hard working, responsible people in this country are satisfied with their health insurance policies, the democrats believe they need to turn health care inside out for people that don’t want to buy insurance, have access to public health care, are in the U. S. illegally, etc, etc.
Good luck to all of you trying to save us.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Please don’t vote for this bill. I don’t want any portion of my preimums spent to abort human life. The choice comes long before a child in conceived. Try something called “self control” for a change.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
This plan is an afront to the majority opinion of all people. Not just Americans. The most basic of human rights is the “right to be a human”. No government can have credability as a world leader on topics of climate change, people rights, racism , education etc if it built on a foundation of abortion support.
I am sending my son to battle in Afganastan next month and am honored by his service to our country but not by service to these leaders who fail to lead.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Don Bauder says “if the GOP cannot stop this, we don’t need the GOP”. With just a little thought you can see the fallacy of this statement. If more people would have been awake before the last election and elected more Republicans, then and only then could the Republicans be able to stop the insanity. With the existing numbers in the House and Senate, THERE IS NO WAY THE REPUBLICANS CAN STOP ANYTHING. MAYBE THE NATION WILL WAKE UP NEXT NOVEMBER AND GET REPLACE ENOUGH DEMOCRATS WITH CONSERVATIVES, THEN WE CAN STOP THIS BUNCH THAT IS INTENT ON DESTROYING OUR NATION!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
These radicals tearing down our govt. and taking freedom must stop at all costs. Where is your guts Republicans! Stop this bill and the Speaker!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
The health care ramblings by Congress are a disgrace to our country, especially when there are other issues of equal or greater importance. Many in Congress seem to be scrambling for a “me first.” The health care provisions in place are already to complicated…they cost fortunes to administer. Now we’re trying to “perfect” them with new bills that are even more complex and will cost even more to implement and administer. Congress needs to listen to the people advocating adjustments to what is already in place to (1)simplify the structure and (2)expand the provisions to achieve acceptable new objectives…in a competent way. Reinventing the wheel is waste. As for abortion provisions, they should NOT be a political issue, at least at Federal level. Why not delegate the matter to the states, also an old idea. Some of them may find acceptable approaches. At least, it would minimize the need to leave the country for such purposes.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Protect Freedom and Liberty! Keep the government out of the health care industry.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
This makes my chest hurt
November 5th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Mr. Boehner
Please stop this crazy woman from ruining our country.
Stand firm and let the blue dogs know that what they do on this bill may well affect their own healthcare choices next November,
November 5th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
What is wrong with this woman?
She is destructive by thought and action. Can’t she be
thrown or censured in some way?
She has left the back door opened for those who want abortions to be paid for by those who deplore abortion!!
It’s idiotic. The Republicans must bring sense and sensibility and not allow this bill to go forward until they remove the abortion part!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Mr. Leader,
From a seemingly lone conservative in Sacramento California, thank you for today’s excellently detailed summary of the Dem’s publicly funded abortion clause within their current bill. Found your site on Drudge today and have forwarded to everyone I know.
Matt Turner
November 5th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Rep. Boehner, thank you for this warning. Fight with all your might against this. I will be calling my Representative and Senators to inform them if they support this I will be aiming to take hundreds of people to the polls to vote them out of office.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Speaker Pelosi is not at risk of being un-elected next year. She knows that and so does everyone else. San Francisco will send her back to Washington no matter what.
However, defeat of this bill is in the hands of “blue dog” Democrats who are at risk of losing their seats next November. Will that reality counterbalance the behind-the-scenes threats from Speaker Pelosi? I hope so.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
(Stan Jones), I guess that since many of the elected Dems conveniently don’t pay all their taxes, then, they don’t care about how any entitlement program is paid for. It’s not their money….
We must be sure to elect officials that respect life from conception to natural death. Anything less is not acceptable.
Thanks for keeping us informed about what is going on with this horrible bill.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
John, You need to do everything in your power to stop this bill. Get all the other republicans and do something the poeple who put in office want.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Keep fighting, Mr. Boehner. Abortion is murder. And funding nationalized health care requires theft. Don’t compromise with that.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
If people are going to start stipulating that their taxes not pay for abortion, I’m going to stipulate that my taxes not pay for welfare.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Mr. Minority Leader, I am otherwise a very liberal Democrat, and I support health care reform and a public option, however it is my belief that abortion is murder, and must not be in a health care bill. I won’t ask that you support a public health care bill, because on that I know we disagree, but I will ask that you do all that you can to ensure that abortion is not covered in any publicly funded health care plan.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Expose, expose, expose what is in this bill to the American people and you won’t even have a floor vote after we deluge big government enablers with letters and calls.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Keep fighting against this, John!! We need reform but not THIS reform!!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
I am not in support of this bill and what it stands for; it is time for the GOP to stand up for Americans. I am ready to join the conservative party if things do not change.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Looks like we have a chance to stop this from happening… keep up the pressure people!~
November 5th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Please keep fighting AGAINST this entire bill. You have my full support in stopping it. I work in the health care industry; this bill would be horrible for ALL Americans.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Mr.Boehner - Please pull more references from the bill and Post so that more light can be shed on this awefull bill. Thank you so much and please continue!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Please continue to inform the people in this county about the progressives trying to steal our country.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
You mean to tell me that this Pelosi bill will force the Amish and Muslims to help fund abortions? Abortion is absolutely abhorrent under their religions. Wonder how the courts will rule on the constitutionality something like this. As a matter of fact, the Amish don’t believe in any kind of health care insurance.
They rely on their faith in God and their brethren. If the medical bills are too much for one family, the whole Amish community will hold fundraisers to pay the bill. Will those who object to health care insurance on religious grounds be forced to purchase it?
November 5th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
You are doing a great work and it is appreciated! The Democrats are edging us closer and closer to a socialist country. They are taking control of our corporations, our financial institutions, our salaries, our internet, and now they also want to slide us into what will eventually become a totally government run health care system. President Obama has stated so. We need to go back to what our founding fathers established for our Federal government: LESS government, LESS control over private institutions and lives, and let the free-market economy work as President Reagan showed us in the “80’s. The Republican Party needs to stop pandering to those who lack the conservative ideals that our founders wished. This is supposed to be the CONSERVATIVE party. I don’t want to choose between lesser evils, I want people to believe in and I believe Most Americans do too. Always tell us the truth and represent those who specifically voted you in. Keep up the good work. I pray for your (our) success.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
I don’t believe in government run healthcare! They can’t even take care of distrubing H1N1 flu Shots why would I want them to run my healthcare system. Please do everything to stop them. We are behind you!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
The whole idea of gov’t mandating that citizens buy ANYTHING, and this includes health insurance, is clearly UNCONSTITUTIONAL. Just as Sen. Hatch said.
If they pass this, it needs to be taken to the Supreme Court. Checks and balances system.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Stop the insanity!!!! Listen to the people. No government run healthcare!!!! No government funded abortions!!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
This is outrageous! Speaker Pelosi should not be allowed in any church in the land. Please stop this bill. We do not want government run health care. Stop it now!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
There are plenty of good reasons for abortion (not the least of which, cases to preserve the life of the mother). Why wouldn’t any healthcare plan cover it? People get too worked up over this stuff. Calm down and think before you write.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
The govt. is doing such a great job with the flu vacine, surealy they can also do a great job with the total health system.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
I cannot believe the evil coming out of this Congress. They cheat, lie, steal, and now murder, and force us to pay for murder. Pelosi doesn’t even have the nerve to do her dirty work in the light of day. She sneaks around and lies. There will be consequences to all of this. One way or another. Either the American people will exact the consequences or God will.
I will not pay for this. I plan to hang onto my private health care plan with everything I have. But I also know these criminals are passing regulations to undermine and destroy the private health care industry.
If I am ever forced onto the public option, I will be paying $12 less per year, and telling them to take that off my “abortion premium”.
If I have a tax penalty for that, I won’t pay it. If they try to take my house, I will find lawyers to take the case and fight it all the way to the Supreme Court. I will go to every news program that will have me. I will organize groups of Americans that will refuse to pay this “abortion premium”.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
I’m a 47 year old single male. I’m pretty confident that I’ll never need to have an elective abortion and while it’s none of my business what others choose to do, I do not personally support elective abortions. Yet I’ll have to pay a monthly fee for it. This heath care bill is getting completely out of control.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Don…The GOP doesn’t have enough votes to stop this. Are you an idiot? And John…Obama and the democrats passed the Patriot Act as well. Are you an idiot? And David…it is not the Republicans job to pass the **** bill. The democrats have all the power.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
There is no one to blame but republicans themselves for this outrage! The republicans SQUANDERED their chance to make things right in 1994 with the ‘Contract with America’ and did nothing until the pathetic democrats took over…now look at the mess!
And the GOP wonders why so many conservatives went independent.
These are sad days for the America we once had.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
If this obamanation, pun intended, passes, every Rep. that votes for it must be targeted as an abortion activist and removed from the House. With the country leaning ideologically to the right, many of these peoples’ districts are conservative and that is where they are weakest, and where we must attack. I do not want to live in Speaker Pelosi’s “Marxist Utopia”!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Please stop this afront on our rights and liberties. Should this bill go into law I would hope the party would immediately launch an appeal to the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the legislation.
2010 will be the year that anyone who votes for this bill will be voted out.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Thank you Mr. Leader for doing just that, leading, and not leaving it just to the watchdog groups to tells us all that’s wrong with the bill. Thank you for taking a stand.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
I’m Catholic and pray that Nancy Pelosi comes to her senses. She needs to leave the church or be excommunicated.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Add my name to the list. I will not pay for abortions. If the GOP can’t stand on this principle then I will leave the GOP.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Mr. Boehner,
This is a travesty, and all Americans need to fight this “theft” of our hard earned dollars to support these fools in power.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Don’t yell at Republicians to stop this Bill. They don’t have the votes in either house to do that. Complain to the Democrats in office. They are the majority party with the votes to pass the bill in both the House & Senate.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
This must be stopped. You must do everything you can to stop it. What can we do in the heartland of America to stop the socialists from San Francisco and the east coast from taking our country to complete destruction?
Please tell us….
November 5th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
How is any of this even consititutional? How Can the Human services decide when an abortion can be performed?
Please stop the train wreak!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
What the hell?
November 5th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
So the slaughter of American Innocents is to continue by forced funding. Anyone who votes for this pathetic, liberal party is as evil as they are!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
I’m 82 years old, still working, and have paid into Medicare since its inception. For 10 years or more I also paid the employer’s share for 20 some folks who worked for me in a failed, small business (which is why I am still working at this awful age.)
Now they want to cut the Medicare I have been paying into for almost half a century and provide abortions for $1.00 a month premium, and charge me too!!
Wow!! Where can I go and what can I do now?
November 5th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
The republicans should stand up to Speaker Peolsi and tell the Congress and the world that this bill is BAD Medicine for all of us. Nancy has said she is willing to lose a few seats to pass this obamantion - Tell the Blue Dogs it’s their seats she is willing to lose. It’s time to tell the people of the United States the truth. This bill is not about health care - it is about government taking over our lives. This cannot be allowed to pass.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Mr Boehner,
I support the work you are doing to preserve long-held American Values. Please continue to fight as hard as you can. There is a majority of Americans that are tired of the Liberal Leftist Statist agenda being forced down our throats. Abortion is a travesty, and to force the public to pay for it is nothing short of sickening. Keep up the fine work Sir!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
This bill cannot pass. It is incumbant upon those opposed to inform the”squishy middle” that a vote to allow this bill to go to a floor vote is the same as voting for it. They cannot have it both ways in voting for closure, but voting against the bill. Stopping a fillabuster has the same effect as voting for the bill. Coming from a state that has 2 democrat senators, I will do everything in my power to remove those who allow this to go to a floor vote.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
I will not only NOT pay for abortions, I want to say NO to ObamaCare.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
My powder is staying dry just for dump bills like this. I will NOT accept this bill or anything like it. 2010 will be a reckoning. Who ever votes for this will be unemployed in Nov 2010.
Just let them keep this up and people will be in the streets taken this country back.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Everyone in the country needs to know this
November 5th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
John obviously doesn’t realize that one of the federal government’s mandates is to provide a national defense (e.g. the Patriot Act) - why he thinks objecting to social engineering through health care is hypocritical is beyond me. Believing in a limited federal government is not the same as the “government is good in your life or it isn’t.” Is that your argument against the health care sham from Pelosi? Also, the Patiot Act passed almost unanimously with over 90 percent of the country behind it and has worked pretty damn well.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
I appreciate you telling the American public what to be against….but Republicans will NEVER be successful until you articulate a COMPELLING agenda in clear and simple terms, what Republicans are for. Only then will you cause a rallying of Americans to the cause. As a conservative, I held my nose and voted for 2 Bush’s in 4 elections for president. I am done compromising my principles. It’s time for the moderate wing of the Republicans to compromise. I WILL SUPPORT CANDIDATES THAT SHARE MY CONSERVATIVE BELIEFS IN THE COMING ELECTIONS, WHETHER THEY ARE REPUBLICAN OR NOT!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Formerly a Republican, I now consider myself as a independent. From now on, I will vote for those who truly represent the will of the people. Congressman Boehner, you are doing the right thing. Fight for us! This old man will be working his creaky knees in 2010 to kick out the Pelosi’s of Congress,.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
This is insane. Pelosi will ruin this country if this madness isn’t stopped. Our tax dollars should not be spent funding abortion. Call your congressman and demand this bill be stopped.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Please stop these lunatics. So now they want an abortion premium. The issue here is that we need to make people more responsible for their actions or lack of action in some cases and not have the government in volved in being responsible for individual irresponsibility!!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
It is important to have healthcare reform, however, I don’t understand how any reform can pass without addressing tort reform. I am dismayed that both parties can’t seem to squash the small but powerful trial lawyer lobby. Why? I don’t believe in denying someone the right to sue a hospital or doctor who makes a catastrophic mistake that severly limits or takes away someone’s life, however, the trial lawyers get much of the money paid out through fees that they charge for the suit, making the act of suing lucrative for them. The wronged patient(s) don’t receive the full benefit of the suit or even 3/4 of it.
Is there anyway to CAP the pay % that a lawyer receives for wrongful death or other medical malpractice suits? This could cut down on “ambulance chasing lawyers and possibly lower mal-practice insurance because the number of law suites would most likely decline due to constraints on fee collection. Just a thought…
November 5th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Mr. Boehner,
Numerous polls have shown American’s are evenly split over the legality of abortion. I don’t understand why the left feels that American’s want abortions to be paid for with tax payers dollars when they can’t agree on its legality.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
No to ObamaCare! No to state sponsored, taxpayer-funded abortions!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Please stop this bill. I am vehemently against the abortion clause. I am happy with my health insurance also. This doesn’t need “fixing”
November 5th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Keep up the fight John, I am watching right now the Patriots on the Capital, These liberal evildoers need to be stopped. The nerve they shut out debate and arrogant about it and the self centered one is no where to be found.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Please defeat this bill. Also, assure those from both parties that vote for this bill will subject them to the most massive wave of electoral anger they have ever faced. A vote in support of any of atrocious bills is a vote/check for their conservative opponent.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Just when you think the democrats have run out of insanity, the leaders open their mouths again.
I dropped ny AARP membership because of ir’s stand on this bill and I hope several million more do the same. They arenot representing the interest of seniors.All they want to do is sell insurance and your address to others of the same ilk!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
House Republican Leader Boehner:
Please, galvanize the men and women on both sides of the aisle to DEFEAT this “HealthCare” bill.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Please keep up the good fight against this Bill - it will be the defining mark of the Republican Party and our nation as a whole if we can stand together against it
November 5th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Why won’t the Republican Congressmen and Senators inform their Democrat counterparts and the media that should this health care plan and cap and trade be passed, when the Republicans come back to power they vow to repeal every one of these communist bills. Remind these communists that through elections, they will someday become the minority and these repeals will be instituted.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Elective abortions have killed 53,000,000 babies since Roe v Wade. This number is almost 25X higher than all American casualties from all wars from the revolution through the civil war to Afghanastan. And 99% of the patriots who have given their life volunteered to do so, because they were fighting for something they believed in. These 53,000,000 babies have NO VOICE, and they have been swept under the rug. I view abortion as murder, and I WILL NOT pay for them. How can these liberty destroying democrats ask me to do so? As a physician, I can tell you that this is only the tip of the iceburg with all that is wrong with government health care. Call, write, and visit your congressmen. We HAVE to stop this trainwreck. Then vote these incompetent “public servants” out of office ASAP.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
It is too bad that organizations such as the AARP (founded not surprisingly as a liberal retired teachers organization) are so politically invested with the leftwing that they are willing to support this legislation even over their members’ objections. Candidate Obama predicted in 2004 and 2007 that his system would lead to a single payer government system in “a couple of decades”… Perhaps then, teachers and other unionized employees will not be happy when the perk of private, tax free health insurance is jettisoned by their employers. By then, with the government paid for abortions, we won’t need as many teachers anyway as America grays its way out of existence as a super power into something resembling decadent socialist Europe. AARP bristles at any suggestion that this is “socialism” and blindly echoes the lies coming out of the White House: changes won’t effect Medicare (Advantage), choice and private health insurance plans will still be available (not for long), costs, the debt/deficit and taxes won’t be raised, no rationing despite the predictions of fewer doctors and less money compounded by increased demand, illegals won’t be covered, no threat to privacy or end of life counseling, etc., But at least here we have clear proof that abortion services will be part of all premiums and covered as deemed appropriate by the all-powerful HHS Secretary. Religious leadership of all stripes need to speak up, especially Catholic hospitals!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
These people will stop at nothing to achive thier ends. Not our protests or chalanges, not our laws or sensibilities. They are willfully tyranical!
I am reminded of The Unanimous Declaration. How much abuse shall we endure?
November 5th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
You need to talk to Dennis Moore, my congressman, and tell him to stop abortion in this bill! I’ve tried but he is very elusive in the district!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
I feel abortion is morally wrong and as a Christian I am outraged that my money would be spent to pay for an abortion to kill an innocent baby. This whole health care plan must be stopped and stopped now. Those people pushing this bill are evil pure and simple.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
My fellow Americans. I encourage each and every one of you to spend time this coming week and weekend in reviewing and reading the Decleration of Independence. The words proclaimed by the founding fathers through Jefferson’s pen ring more loudly and more truly than even in 1776. When compared to the actions of our own modern government, the actions of the parliament under the King George III were miniscule and reasonable compared to the tyranny being brought upon us by our own Government.
For far to long we have seceded our power of Liberty and Freedom to an ever growing, ever swelling government. With each tax dollar, with each government hand out a smaller bit of our individual freedoms have been chipped away. It is now time for the American People to rise up and declare with one loud voice: No.
Whether you support healthcare reform in the Democrat method or not, the methods they have pursued to pass this aboration against the freedoms of this country and the grotesque abuse of the constitution should concern every citizen. It is our time now, as a people, to declare No. We will not accept laws that restrict our abilities to pursue life, and liberty, and happiness.
We will declare No to government involvement in our lives.
We will declare NO to national debt. We will declare NO to government spending. We will declare NO to forfeiting the American ideals which has led us to be the greatest nation in the history of the world.
With the Almighty’s assistance, so help us, we will stand up as a people and declare NO to those who would oppress us.
And should those in power choose to ignore us? Then may the Almighty bless us as we stand united once more, just as we did 233 years ago against tyranny to reclaim what is rightfully ours. Liberty and Freedom.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
medicare and medicaid are bankrupt, why would this government managed plan be any different?
are they telling seniors that 500 billion of the money to fund this new plan comes from a reduction in monetary support to medicare.
there are only two ways to lower health care costs. first way is to reduce what is currently provided (an example is rationing, what they are going to do to medicare). the other way is to increase supply, ie. the number of doctors, hospitals, nurses, etc.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
And now AARP supports the bill? Immediately I am resigning from AARP. Killing of innocents should be a part of NO medical bill–”first do no harm.”
November 5th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
This woman is an affront to this great country. Thank you for fighting the good fight. We will prevail.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
NO ABORTIONS AND NO GOVERNMENT RUN HEALTHCARE PLAN/TAX!!!!
NO TAX INCREASES!!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
God protect all law-makers who protect life. I used to be a democrat when I felt that they stood for the ones who cannot defend themselves. I left when I realized they didn’t care about are most vulnerable, the unborn. I will still pray for all law-makers (of ANY party) who will step-up and do what YOU KNOW is right!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Please continue to join the voices of Americans to stop this bill. Everything we need to know about this bill is contained in the provision to fund abortions. It is wrong, it is evil, and the citizens of this country will not tolerate it.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
The day I am mandated to pay for abortions with my tax dollars will be the same day I STOP paying taxes. Who’s with me?
November 5th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Representative Boehner,
Your representation of the American people these last few months (during the Obama Socialist Remaking of America Program) has been unmatched/unparalleled. Thank you for your hard work and for having the “audacity” to challenge these sub-reptilian-intelect socialists. Your work for the American people and its future generations is definitely noticed and much appreciated. Keep up the good work.
American for Boehner
November 5th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Please stop the bill entirely. The precedent it sets is entirely unamerican…
November 5th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
What’s ridiculous about this sudden “issue” - opposition to abortion coverage in health care - is that current PRIVATE plans afford abortion coverage today!
The hypocritical choosiness of what the anti-reform crowd decides to spotlight holds no water. Until we see marches at private insurance companies HQs with the same zeal that is being portrayed here nobody should take you seriously.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Excellent job Congressman Boehner! It is time to remove the radical left from power and take back our country, so help us God.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Pelosi and her drones are pathetic and they are in a big hurry because they know well that moderates/Blue Dogs in Red states are going to take a butt-whipping in 2010! I’ll continue to contact my representative to express my disgust with this nationalization of health care attempt!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
This has been the scariest eighteen months of my life.
We have seen a financial crisis, entitlement crisis, credit crisis, employment crisis, etc…. This nation is on the verge of becoming a “third world” country. We only have 1% population growth(entitlement people mostly)–they will not pay taxes. We have unemployment which–I will argue is closer to 20%, not 10%. Hence, no funding for social security and medicare and medicaid. We have “baby boomers” retiring
drawing social security. My mom is 82 and barely paid in,is getting $8 dollars for every $1 my father paid into the system. I will be lucky to see .30 cents. If someone is slightly disabled and out of work–they will draw from the system. If someone was laid off at 62–they will draw from the system.
People wake up–how can we afford to pay for more entitlements when the current system has failed and is in arrears already???? Australia is looking good, as my Wharton Prof said.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Evil prevails only when complacent
people & power hungry politicians allow it.
Good must act against every attack with
digence-never stopping. Keep fighting th
Good fight.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Who does Pelosi and all thses far left solialist think they are? This needs to be stopped and for good. Then after healthcare the cap and trade bill also needs to be stopped. It would be the largest tax increase in 100 yrs.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
How can theses guys even think that are doing the right thing? Durbin and Burris won’t listen. It is obvious the they and their ilk don’t care. It is time that the high and mighty take an election tumble. Oh and there is more to America than the east and west coasts.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
I can’t believe this is happening! Please fight for us Mr. Boehner. I am 100% AGAINST this government-run health care!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
As a practicing Catholic, I object to any of my taxes being used to fund abortion. Please stop any such provision.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
The liberals SO don’t care. This would absolutely be an infringement on my religious beliefs. If I pay every month to kill babies aren’t I complicit? I think I would be and if I think something is a sin and I do it I’m sinning. What the heck am I supposed to do about that except go to jail? These people are nuts!!!!! There’s no freedom of religion in this country unless you are anything besides Judeo-Christian.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
In the bill on page 110 is has (4) Abortion Services - section (A) is “Abortions For Which Public Funding is Prohibited” and (B)”Abortions For Which Public Funding is Allowed.”
So, assuming that abortions for rape, incest and to protect the life of the mother are “acceptable conditions” for section B, what is the problem?
Once again, we have an allusion to something by the Republicans without having all the facts.
If you are looking to ban the use of Federal/public funds for abortions relating to rape, incest and protecting the life of the mother, I don’t think that is a realistic expectation nor does it reflect a majority of any elected offical’s constituents.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
We need to stop this now!! The people have spoken and they do not want this bill yet some think thye have the right to shove it down our throats.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
I am afraid there will not be enough votes to kill this bill and our tax dollars will be used as noted.
For myself, I have had enough. I am old enough to retire and will do so by 2010.
My tax bracket is in the top end so they will lose a large dollar taxpayer.
Unfortunately, I must close my business to retire. The employees know this up front and the reasons.
I hope the are mad as hell when they go to the polls next year.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
This bill is an abomination!! The only possible reason for stretching it to more than 2,000 pages is to obfuscate it’s intent and to bury all of its intrusions into the lives of american citizens.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
I would rather go to jail than pay for abortions! This is absurd and it has got to be stopped.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Pelosi likes to pretend that she is catholic even though her core beliefs are anti-catholic. she is a disgrace and hopefully will be refused the blessed sacrament from all priests for her lack of respect for the rights of the unborn.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
This is absolutely disgusting.
So, according to this “plan”, or “bill”, it not only allows the stripping of our hard earned dollars to fund abortion. (It isn’t “elective’ to pay these premiums” now is it?)
The side effect will be that it makes it far easier, and quicker, for abortions to take place.
Right? (plainly, this is just wrong on so many levels.)
November 5th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
John, please keep up the good fight. There are many more people than you could imagine behind you.
We here in Virginia sent a strong message to the Pelosi / Reid Congress yesterday, but they do not seem to be hearing our message. We would appreciate it if you could let the Moderate Dems know(and Lib dems, for that matter), we are coming after each and every one of their seats unless they stop this madness. Conservatives and moderates are very angry and we plan on voicing it in a big way in 2010.
Make sure you and your colleagues do not lose your conservative values. Any Repub that does, needs to take a long hard look at NY 23.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
This is unacceptable. The majority of Americans do not want this, and next fall it will show in the elections. Let us unite against the people who are promoting this.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Pelosi is out of control ! The Constitution calls for checks and balances. The Legislative Branch needs to be thwarted.I thought this was a representative democracy. Fat chance! This is not about ” health care”-ONLY CONTROL.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
There is obviously a major movement here that is building momentum for the Republican party. This healthcare bill is insane, but it is not the only thing happening in Washington that is damaging our country. There is no question that “peoples” interests change with time, but there will never be any good reason to do away with, or create laws that restrict or change our foundations. I am begging Republicans to learn how to fight for their base and to become fiscally and morally responsible for the people and future of our country. There are many reasons Republicans are the minority in Washington right now. Many rose up like this 9-10 years ago to give Republicans the majority and that opportunity was abused. The majority of Americans are pleading for strong leadership now. Conservative representation that will fight for Individual Freedoms, American Independence and do away with this big government oppression on responsible hardworking people. Please avoid the next revolution and fight for us, while so many Americans are still willing to put faith in you.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
The inclusion of abortion into the government health care is horrendous. Unfortunately, Democrats have only been given this authority due to Rinos who have by longevity risen high in the party. There was no way that John McCain should have been our candidate. likewise we handed away the 23rd district in N.Y by picking a strong liberal for a Republican nominee. Why did we support Specter in Pennsylvania when Toomey was conservative? Look what that got us. We need to get candidates who stand on conservative principles and not compromise their souls to stay in power like McCain.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
If there was any doubt about the sanity of the speaker of the house, this should be proof positive that she has no clue what the american public wants. Please let’s either make California an Independent Republic so we don’t have to put up with her any longer or just pray the citizen of the state have enough sense to vote the crackpot out.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
I am glad that all other family members are dual-citizens.
I can go back to my old job and return when the smoke settles.
It’s not so easy to just stop paying taxes when you have a family to feed and nowhere else to go.
Elections have consequences.
Also: Blue Dog Democrats are better to have in office than Liberal Republicans. The Blue Dogs are the only ones preventing this calamity at the moment.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
There is an old saying “Measure twice and cut once”, Pelosi and crew are cutting and cutting and not even bothering to measure. Won’t someone with courage and discipline stop this insanity?
November 5th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
I was born and raised in Europe and I am familiar with government run health programs. They stink and the waiting lines to be attended by a doctor are a disgrace. I urge the Republican leadership to stand up against the Pelosi/Obama health plan. Americans need to stand up against this socialistic take over by this administration. No matter what your political affiliation, please do not accept the loss of your freedom. Europeans did and are now trying to reverse their failed government run health plans.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Stop this entire bill now. The abortion provision is the worst, but the whole thing is a train wreck waiting to happen.
Connie
November 5th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
It cannot believe Pelosi is Catholic. Talk about not practicing what you preach.
Amazing
November 5th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Contact the blue dogs and let them know not to support this bill. Stupak is the main one leading his blue dogs against this bill because of the abortion ammendment.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
John–you Republicans in power need to step up and take the hard line. Stop catering to the middle. The conservatives in this country are waiting for their party to decrease government, not simply slow its growth.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Supporting Abortions is against our Christian moral values. Government should not have the power to legistate our freedom. We do not take abortion lightly, this is a serious offense!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Thank You for speaking out against this bill that would
fund the death of dear unborn baby Americans.Thank you for standing up for what is right.Thank you for citing specific sections of the bill which help advance the cause of defeating this socialist anti-life plan which aims to take over 1/6 of our economy and take control over the lives of many Americans who still believe in the right to life,individual liberty and the pursuit of capitalist happiness.May God strengthen all those who need the courage to vote NO on this horrible Marxist socialist liberal health care power grab.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Pelosi is aware of how much the people reject her policies and is now hell bent on screwing the people out of spite.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Such great care is taken by the government not to offend any religion starting with taking Christ out of Christmas. Requiring Americans to pay for abortions certainly offends many religious people in this country, yet the government is not the least bit concerned about offending citizens as long as their agenda is protected and paid for. When are we going to stand up and say ENOUGH ???
November 5th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Stand tall John! We are all proud of you!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Like it or not, abortion has been found to be a protected right under the Constitution. The same constitution that provides for gun rights, privacy, no home invasion without warrant, etc. Please, GOP, stop wasting time with matters beyond control and focus on the the fiscal discipline that has TOO LONG been missing from Washington. Keep the cost of this bill down while ensuring people can get health care. For all you loving your personal health insurance, I hope you never get seriously ill because you will find your health plans severely lacking. Yes, the insurance companies you have health insurance through will do ANYTHING they can to drop you once sick. No, private insurers do not have you best interests, nor your health, as their primary concern.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
This has to stop–the whole bill is insane and we’re throwing more and more money into this pit. Please continue your efforts to keep this craziness from passing!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Thank you for representing the people as you have and do. Please continue being direct, and with the details we need to know in order to speak the truth of this terrible health care bill to those we hope to enlighten,… as we The People press on in this fight.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
What do our opponents mean when they apply to us the label “Liberal?” If by “Liberal” they mean, as they want people to believe, someone who is soft in his policies abroad, who is against local government, and who is unconcerned with the taxpayer’s dollar, then … we are not that kind of “Liberal.” But if by a “Liberal” they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind, someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions, someone who cares about the welfare of the people — their health, their housing, their schools, their jobs, their civil rights, and their civil liberties — someone who believes we can break through the stalemate and suspicions that grip us in our policies abroad, if that is what they mean by a “Liberal,” then I’m proud to say I’m a “Liberal.” [September 14, 1960] John F. Kennedy
November 5th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I am a registered Democrat and voted for President Obama. I was on the fence, but not any longer.
I will still keep my party affiliation, but I will not approve of this bill!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
The GOP has the opportunity to stand up for the American people.
Give us an alternate bill that:
Makes it clear no taxpayor dollars will be used for abortion
Prevents insurance companies from denying/canceling coverage for pre-existing conditions/often when people need their insurance the most
-Improve access to care for un-insured Americans/do not make it mandatory
-Improve the COBRA coverage /102% of premium is often too much for out of work persons to pay/it becomes a ‘benefit’ they can’t really use/there must be something that can be done based on income to improve this for hardworking people who are temporarily in between jobs so they don’t lose their coverage and go into economic ruin if they get sick
-provide for more training money for nurses and nurse practitioners………this will significantly reduce the cost of care
The GOP is the party of the people/please get out there and fight for us!
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November 5th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I would like to see a Republican on television every time I turn it on citing specifics from this monstrosity of a bill. There has been so much muddying of the waters when it comes to what exactly is in this bill, we need to be very specific in citing all these horrendous inclusions. Please keep going, push the Republican plan, and cite specifics!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
I thought the abortion provisions were removed. What happened?
November 5th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Stop the maddness…your headline and assertions are crazy. Abortion is the law and a WOMEN”s choice. Please use your energy and resources to PREVENT unwanted pregnaticies. Support Planned Parenthood and teach birth control. Also understand, less and less abortions are being performed because being a single parent does not have the stigma it used to. STOP stiring up the crazy people and DO something constructive…abortion is NEVER going away.. legal or not History proves this. Let’s use the money to PREVENT them. Stop this maddness NOW!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Thank you, Congressman for bringing this to light! Our prayers are with you and your fellow congressmen as you find a way to stop this bill! Please keep us posted.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
These so called leaders have no souls.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Please, sir, stop Pelosi
November 5th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Keep up the good fight! My Senators have deaf ears to the voices of their own people and follow their party’s leadership without waiver or question. Health care reform in its current version must go down in flames. Thank you for your continuing efforts to put some common sense into this issue.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
I believe Pres Obama stated abortion would not be covered in the Health Care legislation. If so why doesn’t the GOP highlight this?
November 5th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
This bill must not pass. I resent the attempt to marginalize moral belief through legislation and the audacity to force support from the very people who find it repugnant. This is a battle for the free mind and heart of Americans.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
This bill must be stopped. Forcing Americans to pay for the murder of the most helpless among us is unthinkable. This is so unconstitutional! This is exactly the kind of government power that this nation was founded against.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
This is government at its absolute worst. Keep fighting for liberty and sanity! I’ll do my part to kick as many of these bums out of Congress at election time!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
This outrageous act by Pelosi and her band of goonies is unchecked aggression. So far the Republican Party has been a total failure to Americans who are Conservative. Clean out the Republican Party of the RINO’s. Get rid of the politicians who have been in Washington for the past 30 years. My advice: Fight this tyranny without worrying about the political repercussions. I guarantee this, those who don’t give it their all because they are afraid of not being re-elected, will be signing a political death warrant for themselves. Because I, along with most people I know, will take this lackadaisical attitude no longer. Any Republican or Conservative that does not fight this and other damnable legislation will meet the wrath of the American Conservatives. We will do everything within our power and means to ensure they lose the next election. We do not care what party you are part of. Republican, Democrat. Does not matter. We put America first and request all politicians to do so as well. You work for us. We will fire you if you don’t do your job. Start doing your job!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Healthcare is supposed to save lives not kill babies!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
There is no ‘magic word’ I will speak to make everything right. You (the Congress) have violated my (our) country, and now it is time to make things right. Change what you have done, or we WILL vote you out.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Lasik is a more medically necessary procedure that is always considered elective. They both cost about the same. Yet having Lasik I wont need more surgery for many years. Theoretically someone could have an abortion every 3 months if they were completely irresponsible. Can you at least get it amended to limit it to 1 per year on the governments dime? It seems like this and this type of policy could easily bankrupt the entire system. Personally I think any elective procedure should not be covered but If i have to have it, there needs to be some limitations. Most healthcare plans limit chiropractic care to 12 visits per year so financial limits are not unheard of.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
I’am for abortion to an extent ie rape, mother’s life ect. ( but not in place of birth control) I do not want my tax dollars paying for it. reform is not a public option or an entitlement. We must STOP this BILL or face huge increases to public debt! Pelosi, Hoyer and Reid need to relize that they represent and work for us not their egos. STOP THIS POWER GRAB!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Abortions are legal in this country and should be covered under the health care plan. If you don’t want abortions covered, you should try to make abortion illegal. Otherwise, your intentions are to obstruct citizens from exercising their legal rights.
Good luck you tired excuse for a political party. And good luck to you when you stop paying taxes — a great excuse to throw another idiot in jail.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Fight it with all you have in you. Make conservative choices and you will have an army of voters behind you marching sir.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
“Health and Human Services Secretary is given the authority to determine when abortion is allowed under the government-run plan” it will probably only be allowed for pregnant women. That should limit it. Can we have a loss of confidence vote for congressional elections?
November 5th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
11.5.2009
Tide will turn fast, the Catholic church will be unhappy. When papa pope isn’t happy no one is happy.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Shut this travesty done now. Also what needs to be shutdown is this cap and trade debacle.
I have to point out our legislators have forgotten what it is to be beholden to the confines of the Constitution. The right to take over the health care system is not theirs, the right to destroy our domestic energy production and industry with this cap and trade nonsense is not theirs, to nationalize two major auto manufacturers is not theirs, to won the mortgage industry is not theirs, but here we are looking at this bloated monster that keeps growing like a cancer .
We need to take back our government, limit its size and scope and get on with being Americans, a country that everybody else had to try and keep up with
November 5th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
These lousy rats really are tap-dancing in a political minefield. There is NO WAY I’m going to pay into a system that finances the infanticide perpetrated by the godless sluts of America. NO WAY. I’ll hit the wind first, and work for cash in a lumber camp somewhere.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Only true evil would encourage a leader to cary the cross of killing inocent, unborn children. Goodness wouldn’t allow it.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
This is terrible. The federal governent will be extracting money from people whose conscience requires that they oppose abortion to pay for the killing of the unborn whose voices cannot be heard.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
This is evil. As politicians, think of your country, not re-election, or government committees. This is America’s last stand if we do not fight NOW against a power grab disguised as Health Care! GOD does not take abortion lightly, neither should Americans! If this passes, a revolution is next!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
The mandatory requirement to fund abortions infringes on my freedom of religion because it would REQUIRE me to financially support activities expressly against my religion.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
The 10th amendment to the Constitution states:
“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
The founders created a system to protect our God given right to self determination.
Where does the federal governemnt get the right to force people to buy health care insurance?
We have freedom, and that means freedom to fail!
Get out of our most private lives!!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Congressman Boehner, please continue fighting the “good fight” to protect defenseless lives in the healthcare reform debate! It is NOT a matter of religion or politics… it is a matter of SCIENCE that is being over-ridden by ideology and business interests. Sincerely, Ted Wills
November 5th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
I’m from Illinois, and have written my Representative, as well as both Senators (all Democtrats).
So far all I’ve received back are standard form letters with Demo talking points…disgusting.
Keep fighting the good fight!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
What makes the Democrats think that millions of Americans will actually pay our federal taxes if this bill passes? What if 40 million Americans decided not to pay the cost of the this bill, by withholding that portion from there taxes?
Do the Democrats have any idea the Pandora’s box they are opening if they pass this legislation—or perhaps they honestly wish to tear apart this country?
November 5th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
John … Patriot act? Do you know that Obama is building a huge facility to track everything we do and say.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
I will not pay for abortions either.. i will sit in jail every day the rest of my life before knowingly contributing one dime to help fund the murder of unborn children. I dont know how Pelosi and her kind of ilk can live with themselves with the garbage they are trying to push down our throats.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
I thank you for your efforts to stop this bill in its tracks. I will not pay for abortions no matter the cost to me.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
I am a Bible reading Christian who believes in God’s WORD and His sovereignty. Therefore, I am commanded, by my LORD, to obey these leaders that He has put into positions of power unless they are in direct opposition to His law. If, according to Polosi’s bill, we must directly pay for the killing of children, I too must refuse to pay any tax, fine or fee that directly supports this abomination. Hopefully, Christian congressmen, lawyers and citizens will act like Christians and promote the same.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
God bless you for what you stand for, Mr Boehner. It makes me more proud to be a buckeye when men like you stand for the truth. God help us all if this bill passes! Keep up the fight. You will always have my vote.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
John: It is an absolute must that this insanity be stopped in its tracks. Let no liberal ever take up this kind of monstrocity and foist it upon on America. Please fight the good fight. Let all wavering republicans know that this is poison in the making. Thanks for speaking clearly and explaining your stand on this. God bless you, Paul
November 5th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Wonder if the president, and the leadership in congress will ignore this proposal and continue to claim the republicans are only participating in the process by saying “no” to all of their wonderful proposals? I wonder if this proposal will get any meaningful coverage in the mainstream media.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
I agree with Don Bauder. If the GOP stops representing the majority of americans, who do NOT want this bill passed, we will look for another party to represent us. This is too important and will affect us the rest of our lives. This is absolutely a turning point in our nation’s history.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
The bill says “based on the law as in effect as of the date that is 6 months before the beginning of the plan year involved.” Doesn’t federal law already prohibit government funding of abortions?
November 5th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
This bill is an abomination. Please do everything you can to stop this takeover of 1/6th of our economy. Please stop this bill NOW!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
God, have mercy on us all.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
As a taxpayer in Minnesota, I already pay for abortions for MN poor because of the doe vs. gomez ruling. It is an ABOMINATION! Speaker Pelosi, listen to the Bishops..no funding or subsidy of abortion!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
To all conservatives reading this: please keep the fires burning. We have a long way to go until 2010 elections! The reason Pelosi and Obama are where they are is because many of us let… the other guy vote; thinking all along that this type of lead-in to socialism could never REALLY HAPPEN IN AMERICA. It CAN! Make plans now: 1. Get registered to vote if not already registered, 2. Use your influence to make sure like-minded conservatives know whats going on and ask THEM to be ready to vote. Family, friends, neighbors, co-workers etc., 3. Get active in the Republican Party; even in a small way will help. 4. Stay up on whats going on and use your voice. Send emails, letters and let elected officials know you will vote them out of office if they even act like a socialist.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
PRAY, PRAY AND PRAY SOMEMORE!!! THIS MUST NOT PASS!!!
They will not listen to us, they will do everything they can to force and to “cram down our throats” this horrid bill from hell. God help us!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
LET US ALL REMEMBER WHO IS FIDDLING WHILE OUR COUNTRY IS BURNING TO THE GROUND…FIRST, WE CHECK OBAMA’S POWER IN NEXT YEAR’S ELECTIONS, AND THEN IN 2012, WE RID OUR COUNTRY OF THAT MENACE!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
What part of NO DOES SHE NOT UNDERSTAND!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
In the best interest of the entire United States of America and possibly the world wouldn’t the most sensible thing we could do as intelligent voting adults be to insist that MS PELOSI no longer be in the position of Speaker and find a replacement with just a modest amount IQ. PLEASE!!!!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
As a long standing member of ‘We The People’, I’m burning up fax lines and firing e-mail rockets to demand a stop to this Socialist nonsense. IMO, it’s up to the general public to give voice to their objections and make the Demoncrats take note.
The Republicans in Congress are out numbered, need our support, and cannot be expected to drive the legislative process alone. This burden is on OUR shoulders to carry, so let’s roll and git er done! Fax. E-mail. Phone calls. Letters to Editors. Whatever it takes!
2010 is the year we vote. Tell your candidates to start now with their campaigns. It is not too early to have them their faces and campaigns get in our faces.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
As a practicing Catholic, can I opt out of paying my taxes since I think abortion is morally wrong?
November 5th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
That a girl Nancy! You go girl!
I knew you were just kidding when you and the president said that abortion and illegal aliens would not be covered.
Pay for it out of the pockets of the rich people that don’t have to work. They are keeping me down and won’t let me be a success.
If you can, try to get my welfare benefits increased. With the price of cigarettes and potato chips going up I am having trouble making ends meet.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Paying for abortion is a good thing. We will save money and live in a safer soctiey in the long run because of reduced crime and less energy use. Abortion has already reduced crime drastically. Read Freakonomics
November 5th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Those of us who care enough to seek out the details of this bill know what a terrible mess it will make. The Republican leadership MUST do a better job of getting the word out to people who think there’s such a thing as a free lunch.
I suggest a bullet-point style of information releases sent to folks on the internet to spread around and PROVE what this will do.
We’re in a battle for the very future of our nation.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Congressman Boehner,
Thanks for fighting the fight for all Ohioans and Americans who want less government intrusion into our lives. The Republican plan is a MUCH better alternative to the Speakers monstrocity and takeover of our health care.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Where in the consitution, is anything this out of control gov’t, is doing legal? This has to be stopped. These poor innocent babies, where is their voice. The American people are angry, and we will not stand by and let this happen. The only fear we have is of the government. God help us all.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Thank you for the research and facts! Please keep up the fight to end this undemocratic bill that would force people to fund a procedure that is contrary to their beliefs and conscience…not to mention the “penalty” or bullying of families if they do not wish or cannot afford to participate.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
I think a general tax revolt is in order in America. The Dem’s (and the GOP as well) can not squander what we do not give them.
As with the commercial sector, the only way to really make an impression some times is to hit them in the pocket book.
Let’s show our “leaders” how tired we are of their spending practices by cutting of their funding.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
I want to assemble as many citizens as possible to file a lawsuit claim that the Bill once passed will be unconstitutional! This is a violation of my free will to use fees assessed on my income to pay for services that are counter to my moral and religous foundations. A direct assault on my First Amendment Rights! Let those who support abortion volunteer the funds for the procedure.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Can’t you people read? Abortions will be covered and paid for by those who enroll into this option (one of many). None of you will be paying for this unless you enroll into this plan. When did intelligence leave the GOP?
November 5th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Republicans must return to their base and embrace conservatism again. There isn’t the slightest hint of bi-partisanism on the democrat’s side, so why must we cater to the liberal and moderate portion of our party? Rep. Boehner, stand strong and lead us back to sanity and victory will follow.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Mr. Boehner,
Thank you for making public this portion of the bill. We must defeat this bill and others like it. Keep the faith and fight the good fight!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Yet one more reason why the current Health Care Reform package should be broken up into numerous small pieces of legislation, making it easier for people to read/understand as well as allowing the politicians to vote on key issues separately than being forced to vote for or against an omnibus bill.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
I encourage you to let this be the heart and soul of your career…serving and protecting the under-represented. Champion the protection of the unborn and do everything in your power to stop this potential seizure.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
We should never pay for abortions but on the other hand no one ever discusses the fact that if you think the birth rate for teens and poor is high now, watch it jump when they get their healthcare from us and then get all those extra welfare payments! What a double dip!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
They’ll get Abortion payment from me the same day Democrats cut the size of Federal Government by 75%.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
We need republicans and democrats to defeat this UnAmerican Unconstitutional socialist takeover of our liberties. This bill is wrong and evil on so many levels it must be stopped. God bless anyone who votes against it.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
I do not agree with abortion and do not feel I should have to pay for it. Come on conservative republicans - stand up now.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
When will this end? We have to put a stop to it before it gets even more out of control. They want to control every aspect of our lives and we have to fight against it. Keep up the good work Mr. Boehner -
“When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty” - Thomas Jefferson
November 5th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
John B we are relying on you. Keep fighting for us..
Pray for our leaders, this is the road to Hell.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
The Republicans should just stand out of the way. America wants this bill with a public option. I got a bill form my insurance company yesterday. My third 20% increase in five years.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
I am not working and paying taxes to pay to murder babies! Please stop this!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Please tell Congressman Chet Edwards, Tx., to vote against this use of federal funds to pay for abortions.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
If I were the Catholic Bishops of the various dioceses wherein these pro-abortion legislators live I would ex-communicate them. Better a few good Catholics than a gaggle of CINO’s (Catholics-in-name-only). Does the Catholic Church need these people? Probably but just for the grants. The least the bishops could do is to refuse them communion.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
This is ridiculous and totally against what the majority of Americans want. The lunatic left is going too far and needs to be stopped. I refuse to pay one dime into a program that funds abortion!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
You already do George . . . you already do. God save us.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
This is not socialized medicine people - relax! This is a bill trying to give access to people who are carpenters, waitresses and others who don’t work for corporations with health plans! Everyone who eventually gets a “public option” will have to pay for it! It’s not about getting something for nothing, just giving everyone a chance to buy insurance! As for abortion, it’s a legal right and should be safe and rare. Be kind to the poor - in peace, Good Christians!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Thank goodness someone is reading this bill! The American public was so naive in voting this man and his people in. The idea of a black president just won them over and many did not make informed decisions. Is this any different than what we expected?
Please do everything you can to stop this bill!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
The bill also allows that coverage of services can change 6 months after any laws change. A simple repeal of the Hyde Amendment which could be done NOW, when the Democrats have overwhelming majorities, would make federal payment of abortion legal. Of course, the Democrats won’t do this now, because the sentiment of Americans is against abortion. Once this health care reform bill is enacted…. BYE BYE HYDE!!! You wait and see!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Thanks for fighting for us!!!! I am from Tenn. Marsh Blackburn is my Rep please let me know whom I should email to encourage them to stop this BS It will ruin our economy Thanks Steven
November 5th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I will not be forced to pay for abortions.
If that means I refuse to pay my taxes….so be it!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Thank you for your outstanding leadership. Please stop this madness. I wish there were something more that we could do at this point. We will pray and stand ready to do anything else that might be helpful.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
please do all you can to rally the troops and STOP THIS BILL. Give the American people incentive to excel and stand aside - Pay off our insane debt, stop the earmarks, stop giving my money to the banks, stop giving my money for silly stimulus (payoffs), and don’t let my money be spent on this terrible bill.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
“If the Republicans ever want to be considered a viable party, they must stop this bill. If they don’t, a third party will be formed that will replace them. The American people don’t want this and if the GOP cannot stop this, we don’t need the GOP.” Don, it’s this kind of cut our own throats thinking that got Obama elected and this bill in existence in the first place. Had not so many people jumped ship we wouldn’t even be having this discussion.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I do not support abortion unless medically needed or in the case of rape. I absolutely do not want my money going to fund any sort of abortion. That should be my choice, not the government’s. Please continue to fight for what’s good, decent and right for Americans. Keep this bill from passing!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
The Republicans have a real opportunity here to pound the Democrats as the Dems are pushing two fairly unpopular agendas with the Cap and Trade and Health care reform. The GOP should push for public debate over man made global warming noting the numerous studies and PhD’s in the world supporting the lack of any evidence correlating CO2 with global temperature - while supporting new technologies to reduce foreign oil dependency. “Drill baby drill” is a bit of a stupid slogan… and please, no more Joe the plumbers..
Secondly, fight this ridiculous health care overhaul the Dems are cramming down our thoughts, this website with detailed provisions in the GOP plan is a great idea and should be publicized.
And finally, admit your own mistakes of the past and negotiate prescription drug prices for the federal government. Please don’t be so obviously beholden to lobbyists. I realize money talks and I have no issue with lobbyists having influence, but the logic behind being the biggest prescription drug purchaser in the world, and not negotiating a price is an assault on your GOP supports intelligence.
Do those 3 things and the next elections will be very RED indeed….
November 5th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
I believe government established is by the people for the peole to NOT KILL people.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
This madness must stop! Do not know what we can do to stop all of this craziness. Wonder what it will be like to stand in line for a slice of bread and an apple in the not too distant future. This is axactly what the far left Marxist agenda wants, then they can control all of us - the poor, poor hungry masses.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Politicians on both sides continue to sell the American people down the river. They are all the same…promising away our money,jobs and futures for votes.Illegals get more political attention than working citizens? Stop the insanity. In these days of easy access to media and info, why do we need so many politicians anyway? The more politicians, the more spending and the more growth of government. VOTE THEM ALL OUT before they lead us to some “world government”.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Today’s government under Obama has started a downhill spiral of the American spirit, economy and becoming a socialist/communistic abomination. If this bills passes, we are in for terrible times as this would be just the beginning of the downfall of America. I hope the people that voted these yahoos in will not re-elect them.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Thank you for standing up for God’s gift of life. Keep up the good work and I look forward to the day when you are the Speaker of the House.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Please ensure that no Republican, even the RINOs, supports this nightmare of a bill. I’ve already called my House Rep, Glenn Nye(D) and it appears he’s not supporting this, but I am going to remind him again, every day! Stop Obamacare now!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
My tax dollars go to pay for the destruction of human life and I won’t pay a dime in taxes again. Guaranteed.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Please do what you can to stop this. We do not wish to be party to murder and would be forced to quit paying taxes altogether
November 5th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Health care reform needs to happen NOW, not later.
But not the kind of ‘reform’ the Democrats are pushing.
—Individuals should be allowed to band together (without being an employment based group) to buy group health insurance and negotiate favorable rates like large corporations and unions do.
—The exemption for ’self insured plans’ must end. If an employer wants to ‘play insurance company’ he should be regulated like one. sorry
—The legalized practice of cost-shifting should be ended. Those who purchase private insurance should not be forced to pay for those who will not pay.
—Everyone should be able to open an HSA/MSA account.
—Illegal immigration must end. Illegals are bankrupting the health care system in many states.
—Campaign finance reform (the real kind) needs to happen. Candidates should raise 100% of their money from individuals who are qualified to vote in their district. No out-of-district money, and no money from anyone who can’t legally vote (i.e. minors and noncitizens)Politicians won’t be able to extort money from targeted industries.
—The insurance industry needs to standardize all forms and information systems to save on paperwork and admin costs (estimated to be as high as 20% of the health care dollar)
These are the kinds of things that will lower the cost of health insurance and allow those who wish to buy it to be able to do so.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Health care reform is not about taking over. That is stupid and you now we can’t fix stupid. So Leaders do your job and get this bill out and we’ll do our job and vote you in
November 5th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Thank you for the update. I refuse to fund the genocide. All taxpayers will have blood on their hands if this passes.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
All democrats are sleaze-bags. It’s time for a revolution.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
This is an outrage. This immoral law cannot be passed. It certainly shows how the Democratic leadership represents the few far to the left and not the majority of Americans. Please keep up the fight and keep shining the light on the specific details of this legislation. Seeing specific references make it harder for the main stream media to continue distorting the truth and spreading their socialist perspective.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
The consequences of this bill passing will be horrific for all Americans. This bill must be stopped. Not only for the damage it will do, but also because it is completely unconstituional.
I would like to see one patriot stand on the floor of the house or Senate and boldly proclaim this. How can we allow people that have sworn to defend the constitution desecrate it so. The constitution is the supreme law of the land, not Nancy, Harry, and Barrack. They must be challenged on this front and forced to show America where in our sacred document they get the right to tell me what I must buy and how much I must pay for it. And that place aint the interstate commerce clause! The commerce clause has been stretched until it is unrecognizable. If this bill becomes the law of the land we should drop all pretence that the U.S. constitution has any relevance to what happens in this country any longer.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
The democrats have become sooo extreme. They cannot be reasoned with. If you disagree with their agenda, they attack you, demonize you. I had been a democrat since I was old enough to vote, but 10 years ago I realized they were nothing but a bunch of arrogant, left-wing hypocrites, and changed my affiliation to Independent.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
We need a third party. I do not see much difference in the GOP and the Democrats.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Why don’t we just put this bill to a public vote?
November 5th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
This is such an insane situation. Pelosi just said this bill is the culmination of the political life of many in Congress. Well - if that is the case - one would think the bill would be outlined and understandable to all Americans - after all a life time of work might mean one had a sensible set of guidelines to present to the public. With Obama it is also the culmination of his interest in taking our country down the Socialistic path to a diminished USA.
One would think world peace, a balanced federal budget, a strong military, an exceptional educational system, an updated infrastructure, securing our borders - one would think these achievments would be the goal - the culmination of years in Congress. But none of those worthwhile, sensible causes would be laced with control of the American people - getting this insane bill through would mean control, control, control - Americans can work out their own health care issues if allowed to buy coverage over state lines, if some sensible regulations are put in place - end of story. The effort put forth by Dems does not make any sense unless the goal is total socialism and a debt that “we the people” can never repay.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
It is interesting that we elected a president that has sworn to protect the Constitution, who has stated in print and in speech that this piece of paper is only something to circumvent because it and does not address his vision for America. He will not stop unless he is called to task about the violation of his oath of office.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
I am a veteran and use the VA system. It is getting better than it was 10 years ago…BUT, my doctor spends on average 12 minutes with me and I bring in all the records from my family docotor just to make sure she knows whats going on. If our health care system becomes socialised medicine and it mirrors the VA system. Good Luck if you have cancer, your test will be postphoned and you more than likely will die from it. Instead of Canadians coming here for health care…..we’ll be going there.
PLEASE stop the MADNESS….make it available for people to cross state lines for for insurances, work on TORT rerform…in Texas they changed their laws and it works!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
While most moral people are justifiably outraged by the inclusion of abortion funding and taxation in this bill, be very careful. This is probably a bargaining “chip” in the Dems negotiations. They know full well the anger that this will engender, and I think they’ll ride it as long as they can, and then offer it up as a concession to get the support they need to pass the rest of the bill. While the abortion inclusion is heinous, the entirety of the bill stinks, too, and needs to be rejected.
What I don’t want to see is righteous people getting fooled into thinking that if the abortion provision is dropped, they’ve won, and then they cave on the rest. There can be no compromise on this bill at all. I know that may not be “political”, but it must be defeated in all the present iterations.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
While I hope the GOP & moderate Dem’s are successful in stopping this awful bill, it is the american public that is responsible for this. Ms. Pelosi and the others that put this bill together are in power & were elected by the voters. What was the american public thinking when they elected them into office? The only way to stop them is NOT RE-ELECT THEM into office!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
John is right a majority of Americans do not want to pay for abortions. This is beyond even the right to life issue, or the issue of how liberal or conservative you are, or what party you support!!!! This is not a partisan issue people…it is as basic as this: No other American citizen should be expected to foot the bill for another citizen’s decision for elective surgery!!! This healthcare reform is supposed to be about protecting the health and well being of Americans…I am one of the millions of uninsured, but I would not expect my government or anybody else to foot the bill for me if I choose to have an abortion! I wouldn’t expect my private health insurance, had I any, to foot the bill for it either.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
OK, enough is enough! The entire concept of Federally run universal healthcare is something I do not support anyway. But as you know, there are many “doors” that this bill opens that will be used as access points to many areas of our lives that have no business in the public domain. Even if Congress were 100% transparent and wise, there are countless federal employees that make mistakes, have too little time to devote to the intricacies of a person’s health, and let’s face it, there are corrupt employees in all walks of life.
The idea that all payers (read: US citizens) will be required to fund abortions is horrendous, but I’ll leave it to others to make the obvious comparisons there. Suffice to say that the SCOTUS ruling that allowed the current abortion policies never intended the nation’s taxpayers to actively fund abortions for others. the message such a an would send to young adults is just wrong.
If a bill that provides for Federal Universal healthcare passes, it will be in courts for decades, and various parts of it will also be tied up in courts for the remainder of all our lifetimes. All the while we’ll all be funding countless companies that find loopholes in the legislation and not only milk the federal budget, and will get away with it simply because there can’t possibly be effective oversight. Medicare fraud is rampant and that program is tiny compared the the funds that will be involved in this. Deceit follows the funds.
Has the Republican Party become so hamstrung by various interests that the people have to continue voting Democrats into Congress because they seem to be the only ones capable of action lately? The actions that they’re taking are wildly misguided, but it’s tough to deny that at least they’re trying!
Please defeat this entire concept - not just this bill. You did it in the early 1990s, so do it again now. We are about to be saddled with yet another cost that (again) many more than half the voters don’t support.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Mr. Boehner, Please rally ALL Republicans to stop this Madness !!! This and the “Cap & Trade” SCAM ! Please hold out somehow until the next election cycle. AMERICA, as a FREE nation, is depending on you !
November 5th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
I just ran the numbers on my employer of about 500 people. Using changes page 272 of the bill makes on employee coverage percentages against the percentages they currently pay. And page 276, eight percent rule.
My employer would save roughly $445,200 a year by dropping the coverage I currently get that I like and want to keep.
Not including any other cost increasing aspects of the other 2030 pages of course.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Required to pay for things (such as abortion) which you do not agree to or wish to support? Through taxes? Isn’t this taxation WITHOUT representation?
I wonder just how far the dems think conservative America will stretch before it ’snaps’ back?
November 5th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
All of you are overreacting. It seems silly to oppose such an important piece of legislation over such a trivial matter.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
I agree - take that nonsense out of the bill, and at the same time ammed tax law to forever close the loopholes grant exemption to churches and such! What say ya’ll?
November 5th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Please run out the clock and stop this bill in its entirety John. We will take back the House and the Senate in 2010.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Limited government is what the Republican party stands for, I am glad to hear that you ALL are standing firm against this bill
November 5th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
I refuse to pay for a premium I find immoral!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
The GOP health plan needs to address the problem of pre-existing conditions. I recommend an assigned risk pool just like auto insurance has. All insurance companies would have to underwrite a certain percentage of folks with pre-existing conditions. Then you would be spreading out the health risks between all of the insurance companies with everyone participating. This should, in and of itself, bring down the cost and everybody would be covered.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Thank you for standing up to Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats on this! Do not back down, the American people are showing how they feel about this and it will not bode well for anyone who votes for it.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Leader Boehner -
Please continue to fight the good fight to defeat this government run health plan! The majority of citizens in the United States of America do not want this type of health care… we don’t want the government interfering further into our personal lives…. what the majority of citizens want is low, competitive premium costs, portability of insurance plans and coverage for pre-existing conditions across insurance plans. The ability to complete these requests does not require 2000+ pages of gobble-dee gook text containing hidden agendas, or ambiguous language to benefit either political party.
Please, John, charge forward to defeat of this disastrous legislation!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
I will not pay for abortions - if that makes me a crimminal in this country, so be it.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
The current administration, which I’m sorry to say I voted for, is a disgrace to all Americans. After the first year, how anyone can support anyone from this administration is beyond comprehension. All of those who have yet to see the light, as I have, had better wake up to the fact, this administraions main goal is to get as much control over our lives as possibe. They know they are out in 2010 and the president is already a lame duck. They don’t care. It is there job to pass and fullfill the goals they set out in the 1970’s when many of them were elected and impose unions, (SEIU), the most corrupt union in the country, into service jobs in health care. Wake up people, is this really what you voted for. A, now, republicain lifer.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
You’re playing pretty fast and loose with the word “elective” Care to be specific so your supporters AND detractors can be better informed of your position?
November 5th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
If the Roman Catholic Church would take the first step for Life they would excommunicate Nancy Pelosi. Bill Clinton was excommunicated by his church. So what is the reason for whimpy Catholic leadership to stall on this one? Nancy Pelosi’s excommunication would bring to light this issue and cause all Pro-Life Americans to take a look at what is about to take place. Pro-Life Americans will soon be forced to pay for abortion. Wow..
November 5th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
What government takeover? No one will get free care. It’s just a government-run pool for the self-employed, small businesses, and those with pre-existing conditions who the insurance companies won’t cover. This group will pay their own premiums but as it is gov’t run, they won’t have certain overhead which will reduce costs, and provide competition to an industry which has run away with its profit-margin. How is this competition socialistic? It’s not!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
I HATE PELOSI AND THE LIBERAL DEMS. BUT IT’S YOU REPUBLICANS THAT GOT US INTO THIS MESS IN THE FIRST BY NOT STICKING TO CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES. WHAT WE NEEDE NOW IS MISSION STATEMENT AND A PLEDGE TO STICK TO IT. WSW
November 5th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Stan Jones is right: I also believe that those of us who do not support funding abortions should indeed be willing to go to jail for what we believe in. If there are enough of us brave enough to take a stand and not pay taxes (and thus suffer the consequeces), we could make a
tremendous statement about the rights of the unborn and the rights of all of us who would be sucked into supporting this heinous crime - along with other issues in this bill that we do not support.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
This is the time for Americans to take back their country from Constitution ignoring, big government nuts — regardess of what party they claim affiliation to. We must stop thinking as “Republicans” or “Democrats” and being loyal to a party. We must think as Americans and claim loyalty to the Constitution. Republicans, don’t believe the leftist lies that you lost power because you became too extreme. You lost power because you became indistinguishable from the lefist thugs that now runs the Executive and Legislative branches of government. America had a temper tantrum at George Bush and a corrupt Republican Congress. Go back to the Constitution. Go back to government of the people, by the people, for the people or you will cease to exist as a party.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Thank you for keeping us informed on the specifics of this unconstitutional healtcare bill. Please continue to fight against this and keep pointing out the outrageous proposals contained within. How can my government expect me to pay for any elective murders of unborn babies? Absolutely unthinkable…Fight to keep it so.
Anne Bentz
November 5th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
This is complete and utter bull****.. I do not wish to have my FORCED payments go to KILLING an unborn child!!!
I Must admit to all I voted for Obama because I believed he would do the RIGHT things for the country. I see now that the patch he is leading us to squeezes even more money, freedoms, and humanity from me on a daily basis. Granted alot of this was left to him to fix, however instead of fixing things hes creating endless new problems..
How about supporting our Soldiers why hasn’t he stepped up and addressed the Afgan military needs!? I made a mistake and Im sorry america I was fooled. Never again.. We ave to get the word out that anyones name on these bills will be be VOTED out forever..
November 5th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
If this thing goes through, it will be even more important to change the leadership in congress so that “we the people” who have been stymied and stifled, have a chance in 2010 of repealing this program before most of the so called benefits & mandates, go into effect.
Jim H., Hilliard, FL
November 5th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
We need strong voices that will speak for the rights of the defenseless babies. Are not these politicians listening to the cry of their people? Who is it that they are listening to? For every one person for this bill and the funding for abortion there are at least 10 people who are opposed.
Waiting till they are up for re-election is too late. We must contact them now and make ourselves heard.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
I am sickened by this Pelosicare bill. Huge bureaucracy, federally funded abortion, rationing, taxed pacemakers, penalties…MAKE IT STOP!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Please keep showing the world that the Republican party is the party of KNOW.
Let me ask this - why is there no discussion about how unconsitutional it is to mandate coverage????
I say this to all our representatives regardless of the letter after their names - stay out of our lives, leave us our freedom and give us our money back. We may not always be right in how WE spend it, but at least we recognize it’s value and it’s our folly to make.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
this is a battle that must not be lost. once gov’t claims this much control and people have voted themselves this large a benefit, it’ll never be won back.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
STOP THIS BILL.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
I agree with Don Bauder. I’m an conservative independent, if the Republicans that we have in office cannot take care of this then it’s time to form a new TRUE party of the right. One that stands for beliefs regardless of popularity in the House.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
I have not received a satisfactory answer as to why Republicans did not push the tort reform and the other commonsense solutions at HealthCare.GOP.gov when they had ample opportunity. However, let us not live in the past.
Candidate Obama repeatedly made explicit promises (posting bills on-line, restricting lobbists, etc etc) that he has so quickly and easily broken as President. How do we know that you will not renege on your intention to legislate tort reform etc when you do get the opportunity? I do not know if you reply to comments, but if you do, then please help me to trust your word. My experience is has been that most politicians lie too easily. I suppose that what can convince me is if you and your colleagues sign a document stating that you will pass the solutions at HealthCare.GOP.gov within 100 days of becoming the majority. Will you do that sir?
November 5th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
This bill is the biggest travesty I have seen in my 50 some years. It is a horrendous reach into every American’s most private business AND their wallets. If unleashed it is an insatiable and unsustainable beast.
It MUST be stopped!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
We must do everything we can to stop these deranged people. They clearly see that time is running out for them to implement their communist manifesto! Stop the madness!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Thank you for the specific information. Please continue to stand against this bill and the Pelosi/Reid/Obama definition of healthcare reform. I refuse to fund abortion. The hardship case uninsured needs assistance in navigating the private and charitable options out there, not one more bureaucracy to coddle us or to dictate personal choices.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
She is so clueless as to what the American people want…or, I suspect maybe she just doesn’t care. In any case, I hope her district wakes up and votes her out of office. She is a disaster.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
$1 per month per person? Does that add up to about $300,000,000 per month nationwide to pay for abortions?
November 5th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Yet another nail in the coffin where the Dem. Health Care plans are concerned. Americans are already unhappy with various aspects of the federal health care plans–and the plan(s) just keep revealing more & more reasons why federally mandated/federally sponsored health care is not the way to go.
The entire government run health care idea is disasterous for Americans. Most Veterans already know the score if they have ever had to deal with the VA regarding health care. Since when has the federal government ever run anything efficiently, either fiscally or otherwise?
When will folks wake up and realize that people from countries with socialized medicine ‘plans’ are paying out of their pockets and traveling hundreds, if not thousands of miles for U.S. Health care?
Wake up, folks-and oust the folks that would bring you taxpayer funded abortion-on-demand in the next Congressional elections. In the meantime, actively petition your Congress to halt the insanity of federally mandated/federally run health care.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
I will protest for my money to pay for ANY abortion!!! We should all be outraged!!! Pelosi is crazy! Stop this now!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Please, do everything humanly possible to stop this bill from reaching the presidents desk. This is the time for the Republicans to stand up en masse and stop this fiasco. We need to enlist the conservative democrats to do the same. This has to be done, our future as a country under God is at stake.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
I am appalled that my government is demanding me to support murder through paying my taxes! I guess all pro-life people will now be required to not pay taxes. Nancy has blood all over her hands, stop this now, GOP!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Thank you for this valuable information. Here is some more valuable information, courtesy of opensecrets.org, showing a breakdown by industry of who has contributed to Mr. Boehner over the last 10+ years: http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/industries.php?cycle=Career&cid=N00003675&type=I
Wow - look at the hundreds of thousands donated by insurance and pharmaceutical companies, as well as medical professionals. Too bad they haven’t come out in favor of abortion - I bet you would too, Mr. Boehner.
Let’s see if you have the stones to leave this up on the comments section.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Paying for abortions is criminal. I believe abortion is murder and will not be a part to it, nor will my money. Wake up America!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
I will not pay for abortions. They can put me in jail for my refusal if they want to, but I will not give my money to kill babies.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
This bill must be stopped. Thank you for your efforts.
Lilburn, Georgia
November 5th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
I AM A FREE MAN, I AM NOT A SLAVE!!!!!
What stands between me and slavery is the Constitution, which limits federal power TO those enumerated. We need to restore the 10th amendment and kill entitlements all together, and the best tool is the 10th amendment.
No federal bureacrat will ever, ever tell me which medical procedure my child will receive!
I AM A FREE MAN, I AM NOT A SLAVE!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
I absolutely refuse to allow any money of mine to fund the termination of life in the name of convenience. If this passes, people like me will be forced, under penalty of incarceration, to fund the murder of the unborn. That is 100% unacceptable.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Out of curiosity … you can claim “Conscientious objector” to avoid forced participation in war. If this were to pass … can we all claim the same and not pay into this system. If the get away driver is just a guilty as the bank robber in the eyes of the law, wouldn’t we be complicit to murder if we contributed our money for abortion? I would guess that you would end up with a trial by jury … would you convict a non-payer?
November 5th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Passage of this bill by both houses and signature by the president will indicate that our government has become a domestic enemy of the constitution and will need to be removed by ANY means necessary. A quote by Thomas Jefferson comes to mind……blood of patriots and tyrants to refresh the tree of liberty….
Stop this madness before you start another civil war!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Please stop the insanity that is in this bill. We must support life.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Abortions are the reult of people making the choice to have sex. If government is going to cover the expense associated with peoples’ choice to behave this way, will they be subsidizing people/couples who have fertility issues? These people didn’t choose to be infertile. There’s nothing they could have done about it. Why would the gov’t help people who chose to have unprotected sex kill babies but not help pay for fertility services for people who, for not fault of their own, can’t reproduce naturally?
And don’t tell me “Go adopt”. That’s the same argument that could be made against abortions - give the babies up for adoption.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
The Republican Party best get back to our conservative prinicipals…New York found that out…People have to realize that Republicans are powerless to stop this unbelievably crazy bill. Good luck John!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
We already have a gov health care system called the Veterans Administration. How does that compare to the private sector?
November 5th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Give Me Liberty or Give me Death…There has never been truer words spoken for defending our Nation (under God)
To stop this bill, you (and you allies in Congress) must not waiver, our very future as Leader of Nations depends on the courage of the few, to preserve our republic for the Many. This Health Care Monstrosity MUST be stopped by all means necessary. Our way of life (Liberty and pursuit of Happiness) is under assault. If this passes, we will be enslaving our future generations to our (this generations) debt (greed & gluttony).
November 5th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Please do all you can to pass reform
November 5th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Pelosi should be excommunicated!! I have a moral problem with being forced to pay for something that my religion says is wrong.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
2010 is around the corner, and I for 1, will make sure
to vote ( R ). Republicans stand for, ( Less Government, Less taxes, No to Gay Marriage, Pro-Life, No to Too much Government in the Private sector, and Repect the constitution ) This seems pretty normal to me, but to the looney left, this is outrageous.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
You have my family’s complete support in opposition of this massive intrusions into the Liberty of ALL americans.
Keep fighting the good fight and you will have the support of the vast majority of the American People
November 5th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
The whole ‘health care’ deal is nonsense. But abortion is murder. How can a government allow this?
November 5th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Thank you for standing against mandatory abortion funding. This is NOT health care.
You are our voice. Thank you
November 5th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
No, no, no - no npaying for abortions. This entire bill itself should be “aborted”!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Pass this bill quickly.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
GOP had a chance to do something about this train wreck we call healthcare but chose to fight wars instead.. they have no one but themselves to blame for the mess were in.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Anyone who votes for this bill needs to be run out of office on a rail.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Thanks, John, for the latest damaging info. regarding federally mandated health care. Hopefully, everyone reading this will spread the news like wildfire.
Folks, petition your Congressfolk to drop Dem sponsored federally mandated health care and let them know, unequivocally, they will be voted out as soon as the opportunity presents itself if they continue to try and force it down our throat!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
I believe a majority of Americans are with you, even in the blue state of Rhode Island.
Keep up the great work, Speaker Boehner (soon we all hope).
John
November 5th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
1) Comment 9 re Patriot Act is dead on in my view.
2) An abortion paid for by the public is a net $ savings more than likely in the long run. Harsh but true.
3) I do not want to pay for it, and I don’t want the government involved with either the abortion, or paying for the next generation of welfare babies born to folks who can’t afford a 400 dollar procedure.
4)Vote 3rd party or you are just being used by the oligarchs.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I will not pay into a system, that will use that money for abortions.
If this passes, I will stop working and live off the system, like so many others already do….
November 5th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Thank you for opposing this bill. It is fiscally irresponsible and morally abhorrent.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
If liberals want to breed themselves out of existence…by all means, let them.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Congressman Boehner, I beg you to pass on this warning to your fellow Legislators: every single day this administration turns up the fire under the pot - and it’s boiling hotter every moment.
Conservative Americans are not violent people - but the blood of the Colonists runs in our veins, and there IS a limit to the abuse we will take from our government.
I fear that this administration is going to push this nation into another revolution BECAUSE THEY’RE TOO STUPID AND ARROGANT TO RECOGNIZE THE DANGER.
This abuse of power must stop.
Please. please warn them before it is too late.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Abortion coverage is a great idea. I would rather help pay for a one-time abortion than pay for the benefits of an unwanted child for his/her entire life. True fiscal conservatives and pro-abortionists should be standing strong in favor of abortion coverage. Thank you.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Quoting a study from the National Right To Life Movement and then saying “a majority of Americans” is ridiculous. Of course their study says that. Why would they publish a study that said anything else and who do you think they were asking the questions to?
If the Republicans ever want to be considered a viable party, they’ll stop acting like a bunch of uneducated, over reacting simpletons, and they’ll start using their brains from something beyond watching Fox News and memorizing Leviticus!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
This is disgusting and is unconstitutional. Kill the bill!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
The insanity of it all…
Our “trusted” elected officials will be
remembered by “We The People” when the clock
strikes the appointed hour and the votes are once
again tallied in this Great Nation!!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Thank you for your efforts…
Do all you can to stop this BILL!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Madam leader of the House.
What would your good Catholic grandparents think of what you are doing?? You need think hard about your decision to take away defensive lives. Wake up and listen to the American People.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
I never thought I would see a day in America where the majority of its citizens would have absolutely little if any control over what goes on in our personal lives! A small minority has taken over the entire workings of our country, and no one seems willing or able to stop them in their tracks. Where will it end!?
November 5th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Keep up the good work for Ohioans and the nation. Please stop the insanity on this bill.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
The bill has to be stopped
November 5th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
I was raises to understand the responsability I have for the way my money is spent. I would rather go to jail than have the blood of a baby on my hands.
Stop this or a tax revolt will follow!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Mr. Boehner,
Thank you for the insightful, clear & concise summary of the abortion-supporting portions of the bill. Please do all you can to continue fighting this. I urge EVERY American to contact their representatives & object to this before it goes to a vote on Saturday. This is getting way out of hand.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Citizens having to pay for abortions, when they find them morally reprehensible?
TYRANNY!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
If the plan is so good, why not put it out in plain language for all the read and digest. Schedule the vote for 1 month from now. It isn’t going to take effect till 2013 so why the rush to vote now? It should be able to withstand criticism - if it is a good plan.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Please do everything possible to stop this bill. And when you’ve done that, do the impossible! We’re counting on you. Many of us feel helpless to do anything, especially when we have “hard core” liberal Dems representing us in Congress who brush us off.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Please review Sec 213 Insurance Rating Rules again. It appears that confusion is being employed on one side or the other of the argument regarding this issue. That section appears to be discussing “participating health benefits plans” not a public option plan. As such, the premiums paid are paid by the subscriber to the insurer.
Until the law of the land is changed to make abortion illegal, insurance coverage for such a procedure, with the premium for that coverage being paid for by the subscriber is legitimate. It is not using federal funds to cover abortion.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Abortion is not about a woman’s right to choose … its about a baby’s right to live.
Its all in the spin. Please do all you can to stop this madness.
I’m from New Jersey where an anti-abortion governor just won. We can and must prevail.
Keep looking up!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Unbelievable! How does we impeach her?
November 5th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Sir,
I commend you for your valiant effort in keeping with the powers of the constitution. I do not think it is fair to support with public money on a private issue as abortion is. Something serious has gone wrong with the Democratic party if such measures are readily endorsed. I find it all very disturbing, and fear the fall of the Republic is such shenanigans run rampant in this Congress. God Bless America, but I think God is turning a new leaf with ideas such as these being entertained!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
This healthcare madness has to stop NOW! I will not pay for someone else’s abortion. We are losing our freedom and liberties by the day. Get the czars out! Restore sanity to America!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Congressman Boehner, I urge you to stay in the fight and work to rally support to defeat this unconscionable legislation and the erosion of our freedoms that this bill and the agenda of the Speaker represents.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Please do not let this happen. Like Social Security, once this train-wreck-waiting-to-happen leaves the station there will be no way to stop it. I sincerely thank you for your efforts.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Keep fighting this proposed destruction of our health care system. What is proposed by the democrats does not solve any problems; it creates even more.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
You americans are pretty stupid.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Thank you and I pray that God will build a hedge of protection around you and all that are working to protect us from Palosi. Lets have a TEAPARTY around all media outlets soon to show them the majority is silent no more!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Never in my life been so afraid for my country as I am now. In fact, I’ve never been afraid until now. Pelosi and company are dangerous.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
This bill is an abomination. I admire and support what the Republicans are doing to stop it and hope a million people show up at the Capitol today to express their total rejection. However, I fear it is too little, too late. The Speaker must already have the votes or she wouldn’t be forcing the vote for this Saturday. PLEASE DO SOMETHING! Otherwise, America is doomed.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Do the Republicans understand why they were thrown out in 2006? Graft, corruption,sex scandalls, and a general failure to live by basic principles of Republicanism. Do they know that this is still the way many people that used to call themselves “Republican” still feel? Right or wrong! Americans are tired of the games that go on behind closed doors. who is running this ship? The Republican alternative ‘health reform plan’ is great! Where the heck was it when it could have done a tremendous amount more good? Like in August! The party needs a tactical planning guy ,’person’. If the people give the republicans another chance in 2010, they need to know that most folks believe that a repeat of 2006 behavior will kill the party.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Nice try, but the section you are referring to only applies to states that allow abortions. This bill has nothing to do with prohibiting or approving abortions. To make this clear there are two topics in the same section of the bill. One is called “Abortions for which Public Funding is Allowed” and the other is called “Abortions for which Public Funding is Prohibited”. Those two sections are exactly next to each other under SEC 222 which the article is referring too. Check sec 258 to see what the bill really says on abortion.
As for the section regarding your tax money is going to pay for abortions, the truth is it has always been that way. Your tax dollars already fund abortions that are regulated by each state. Proof provided in the link below.
http://www.statehealthfacts.org/comparetable.jsp?cat=10&ind=458
November 5th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Kill this bill!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
I am a Democrat but I am a human rights advocate (that’s right, not all Democrats are against human rights). I am definitely against this provision.
I do not want my tax dollars going to support abortion.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
God have mercy on this country if we allow this horrific bill to pass!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
I will also NOT PAY for abortions!!! Please stand up for what is right.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Stop taking my money
November 5th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Thank you for the great information. Please stop this Bill for seeing the light of day. Have you read the entire document?
November 5th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Thank you for your vigilance regarding this monstrosity of a bill. Please do your best to kill this bill. If you cannot, at least make sure the Democrats own it 100%. Eject RINOs and “Progressives” from the Republican party, or we, the voters, will start voting for real conservatives (both fiscal and moral). I’d rather split the vote and give the Democrats overwhelming control than be sold out by RINO’s - and you know who they are.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
I will not pay for abortions either.
This is immoral.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Instead of 1 health Care bill a step by step plan should be adopted. Vote on 1 issue at a time. Such as tort reform, Then insurance issues one by one. And so on.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Between this bill and cap and trade, I’m afraid American is in for “Change” it did not bargen for. Maybe, because people are taking notice, getting scared and finally fighting back - we can eventually take our country back. Right now, I find the only thing I can do is pray that somehow God will change the minds of the dispicable members of our legislature.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
KARMA WILL STRIKE ON ITS OWN!!!! STOP THIS NOW!!!!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Re: Stan Jones -
Amen to that, bro!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
President Reagan once said, “the problem with government, is there’s to much of it”.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Everyone please urge your representatives to vote against this awful bill! Contact them as often as possible and don’t just email them, call them, visit them - this is too important of an issue to just sit back and do nothing.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Nowhere in either section/line quoted does it say ANYTHING about paying a $1 premium per month for abortion services (prenatal and postnatal care are mentioned but nothing about abortion). Congressman Boehner, you are being disingenuous to say the least.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Obama is the man! pass this bill now! we need universal health care
November 5th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
This bill, or one very much like it, has been in the wings for very many years; even before Oh-Bummer fancied public office.
As of this date, November 5, 2009, all of the indignities and waste and excesses and silliness of Oh-Bummer can be stopped and turned back and repealed and reversed and excised and ignored and forgotten, but the trillion-dollar health fiasco cannot.
If Democrats can obtain socialized medicine, they can always clamor for more and more of it, and they will always have a captive audience because we Americans will always be stuck with it. It will be the vehicle which will provide them with more power and money for generations to come.
If Republicans are able to stop them from socializing medicine, it will be the first time in a generation that we have heard our voters and stood with them, and defended the taxpayers against the pirates of Washington, DC. It will be the clarion call that will announce to one and all who we are and what we believe. We will have a dividing line between the parties that is defined by something other than gays and guns.
If Republicans cannot unite and, by any means necessary, defeat this measure, which is a truckload of new regulations and a trainload of money for liberal comrades, we are surely finished as a party because we abandoned our voters in their direst hour of need.
If Democrats cannot pass this measure with 61 senators, 258 congressmen and a willing President, then they miss the best opportunity they are liable to have in the next decade; and by being exposed as less than forthcoming with details and process, they risk their leadership in the Congress and the White House.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
The bill does not say that, you are lying. Before other commenters jump on me, read the section of the bill, and show me where it says that the $1 premium will pay for abortions.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
We must do all we can to END America’s holocaust of killing nearly 4,000 pre-born children DAILY, NOT expand it!!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
I do not believe in abortion and will not be a party to murder.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Abortion is not a choice if someone else is forced to pay for it against thier will.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
If abortion is covered then why not breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, laser vision correction, and a host of other “elective” surgeries? Other than to preserve the life of the mother, having a baby won’t kill you, so it’s elective surgery.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
To expect the American People to pay for federally funded abortions is insanity. Many citizens do not believe in abortion and now Ms Pelosi wants to require the taxpayers to pay a premium to the Government so they can fund murder of unborn babies. This needs to be stopped immediately.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
The Health Care Reform bill is about control. It must be defeated for the good of ALL Americans. They started to trying to pull a fast one i.e. Stimulus Bill and it didn’t work with health care.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
George, You already are paying for abortions if you pay taxes. Abortion is murder.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
I suspected from the git go this whole “health care” concern Nancy and friends were working so hard on is really mostly about trying to sneak pro baby killing funding for all tax payers to be forced to pay. Never mind the polls have screamed loud and clear, over and over and over and over again—-people are highly against this. So much for the dems concern for real health care…but having Bart Stupak in my district—-how I admire his courage to do what he is against those in his party. What ta hell is this Nancy?
November 5th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Thank you John for all you are doing to stop this outrage. This cannot be allowed to pass. I don’t want to fund abortion!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Tim says: “I am impressed with your citing specific pages and lines of the bill in your argument.” - except if you go to the citings listed, it’s not what it says, and they don’t match up.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
We are MAD AS HELL and we are not going to take it anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
I will not pay for someone’s lack of responsiblity. I will not pay to have a baby aborted. I will not pay for Nancy Peloser’s profiteering moves for government. I will not pay for the need for a kingdom wanted by this wasteful government. I will pay for a United States Military. I will donate to Conservatives running for office. I will not let anyone trample on my rights or the right to be a Constitutional American. In fact, they can just get out of my country.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Someone must stop the insanity; No more business as usual. If our current elected officials won’t stop this, vote everyone out of office that supported it
November 5th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
I feel so dis-illusioned and disgusted at this point. I WILL NOT PAY FOR MURDER. This must be stopped. Please fight for us and stop this.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
I just spoke with Mike Petterson at Dennis Moore’s Overland Park office in Kansas City, and he argued and argued with me that our federal tax dollars would NOT be used to fund abortions. I gave him the information that Con. John Boehner provided, and he said”Well, you’ve got to consider the source”. I read what Con. Boehner wrote above, and that man still argued with me. I said-so, you’re not going to tell Con. Moore that I want him to put a stop to the abortion coverage in this healthcare reform bill? He said, oh yes, I’ll tell him, but you’re wrong, it doesn’t say it will pay for abortion with tax payer money. SO FRUSTRATING!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Thank you for the detailed line item information.The truth is a powerful weapon. For the sake of our nation, please continue fighting.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
If this actually did go in place, could someone stop paying taxes and have a legal leg to stand on since this violates established religious beliefs?
November 5th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
A lot of us may have to refuse to pay taxes, refuse to purchase what the gov’t healthcare is requiring and go to jail for our principles. Those who are now in congress, whether Democrat or Republican, do not seem to have the integrity to stop this evil bill.
This bill is not about Healthcare, it is about a radical takeover of our lives!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
These folks really must want to energize the conservative base as well as the majority of the country which views elective abortion as a bad thing to be avoided in most if not all circumstances. How can they ask a member of the Catholic church to pay for the promotion of an act which is nothing short of sinful before their church. Sheer lunacy.
I am reminded of the old adage “if we give them enough rope, they will hang themselves.” Pelosi, et al are certainly up to that task.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Please keep up the pressure on the Dems and not letting this bill pass. What we are seeing is not just a take over of “MY/OUR” healthcare but also of MY/OUR FREEDOM. These people have no respect of what we “the people” want. Our elected officials work for us and they were not hired to tell me what I can or cannot do with my healthcare and freedom. Real simple solution - we hired them we now fire them! The GOP needs to turn up the heat and hit them hard and base this hit on true conservative values.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
This is wrong. President Obama stood and told American citizens that the bill would not pay for abortions. Oh, I forgot….he likes to ‘change’ things, doesn’t he. Wonder if he has a concious…
America contact your congressman and stop this bill.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
It is time for the Republican leadership to fight like they’ve never fought before! The situation is clear. Americans do not want this overhaul of healthcare in any form. We need representation in Washington. We stand together in opposition of this bill or any bill that has come before the people, so far. PLEASE do all you can to shoot this down. Save the innocent and protect us all from this absurdity.
Thank you…
November 5th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
KILL THIS HEALTH CARE BILL! And just FYI, the Republican Party needs to find and nominate CONSERVATIVES. Anything less and anyone who cannot clearly state and stand on those conservative beliefs is only a watered down half measure wimp!
Stand up for the beliefs that America was founded on! I’m glad to see the Republicans in congress boycotting the cap / trade bill and taking some other action.
Keep it up!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Will I be exempt from paying the Monthly Abortion Premium if I don’t have a uterus?
November 5th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Stop this nonsense!!! Why are we breaking the best health care system in the world for a few duds that don’t want insurance!!! Stop this before it bankrupts our whole country and hasn’t fixed a thing. Go Republicans, and congrats on the results of Tuesday night. Funding abortion? Why are we not surprised? Remember we gave millions for the swamp mouse too!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Where in the Constitution of the U.S. does any branch of U.S. Goverment have the authority to mandate or even regulate health insurance? IT DOESN’T! If this Bill passes it will effectively nullify the original Bill of Rights. Honor your oath and support the Consitution. God Bless America!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
This is so wrong at every level. Our country is being destroyed.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
When you are appointed as Speaker next year it is important that you remember that you are appointed to Govern, not rule. This Bill must be stopped. How can we help you accomplish this? We have called our Congressmen and our Senators. What else can be done?
Tom
November 5th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
There are many things we would choose not to pay for: illegal wars & executions to name two. We don’t have that luxury. I will not try to take away someone else’s right to chooose a legal abortion. Their personal right is their liberty. If you take that away you are no patriotic conservative.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
If the temporary employees in Washington don’t start listening to their employers their temporary position will be terminated in 2010. People don’t want government to control their healthcare. They want the government to stop forcing mandates on insurance plans. We want the insurance that we pick out that does not include all the crap that congress mandates we must buy if we buy insurance. We want lower cost healthcare, not government controlled healthcare.
I am tired of hearing people say that there are people dying everyday because they don’t have health insurance. What is wrong with these people? Do they think that government controlled healthcare will stop people from dying? People with insurance die every day. Dying is a part of life.
The congress is out of control and they continue to lie to the American people about costs of programs. The people know that anytime congress tells you something is going to cost a certain amount you can rest assured that it will always cost more. When they told us how much medicare was going to cost they lied and now they have to pass bills every single year to cover the shortfall. Almost every member in our House of Representatives needs to be replaced and our Senate may even need to be dissolved. They are acting like dictators and that is not going to fly in this country anymore.
Are you aware that they pass laws that impose mandates on individual counties and then threaten them with fines if they don’t comply? That is not what we send them to DC for. Throw 98% of them out and lets get some real Americans in there.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
I was raised to regard the U.S. as the land of the free and the home of the brave. And all I see are the brave. They are not at HOME!!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
I am so fustrated with this whole attitude of Government control, and the tax and spend rate we are moving forward, WE MUST NOW AND IN THE NEXT YEAR FORCE THE “POWERS” TO HEAR US. IT IS VITAL TO AMERICA AND OUR DEMOCRACY!!!!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Does Medicare and Veterans care allow for abortions? If so, it’s a non issue. (For those of you who don’t know, the disabled are covered through Medicare)
November 5th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Why dont you do this step back, abstin from the vote and let it all pass. Then when it it is put into action the voting public can take its measure and vote in the 2010 elections for divided government.
Gridlock in Washington is a worthy goal. The governed want you to do less… not more.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
This bill must NOT become law. We are already on the brink of financial ruin, this will send us over. Currently it is illegal for an abortion to take place on the taxpayers dime, it should stay that way. We Americans don’t want this bill. Congress works for US. Stop this madness.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
I resigned my AARP membership this AM due to their sponsorship. PLeas do all you can to stop this bill in its tracks.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Congresssman, thank you for pointing out the specific line, page number, etc. of the bill that deal with abortion, and other offensive areas of this bill. (Actually, all of the bill is offensive to me). Keep up the fight…
November 5th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Mr. Boehner,
This, as is the rest of the bill, is outrageous.
We do not want government healthcare. Period. Much less paying for other’s abortions.
You and the rest of the Republicans need to fight this and convince the Blue Dogs not to walk the plank for Pelosi.
The American people are counting on you and your collegues to stop this at all costs.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
American’s should avoid healthcare by governmemnt at any cost!!!It is because I care about your great nation. The city on the hill.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Americans are fed up with both sides. Look at what happened in NJ on Tuesday! NJ has been Democrat for generations, yet their “blue” map turned RED!. The backlash against ALL incumbents is beginning. 2010 will leave a lot of Representatives of both parties without jobs unless they have the guts to step up and put a stop to this - health care, bailouts, stimulus, cap and trade, ad infinitum. STOP THE SPENDING - NOW!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Call your senators and representatives!!
https://secure3.convio.net/aulact/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=329
November 5th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Please continue to stand firm on the issue of abortion and health care reform. I fear for what would happen to my beautiful, medically-fragile, daughter if this health care bill passes. If the GOP will take a strong, principled, conservative stand we will win every time. NY-23 proves what we get with liberal/moderate republicans and positions.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I don’t want to pay for people who have abortions….or for people who chain smoke….or eat poorly…..or do illegal drugs…..or drive so insanely they get in accidents. Why should I expect other people to pay for me? I am against this entirely.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Don’t worry, the Central Committee is in charge. All is well. Do not interfere with the wisdom of 5 Year Plan. Nancy, Obama and Harry know best.
All you workers, back to the collective.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
It is time for action and I truly think the first action should be for all everyone to make a commitment to vote out all incumbents that have been in Congress for more than one term. All this talk about “kicking out the bums” has got to stop and we need a serious commitment to getting rid of them all and really cleaning house, even if it means occasionally voting for a Democrat over a career Republican who has forgotten his responsibility to his constituents. The power that we have allowed these people to acquire has corrupted them. What we need is an influx of new blood to challenge all these jokers and run against them.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Reagan took the GOP to new heights by stating his beliefs and standing by them. All that wanted to come along were welcome. He built it and they came to swell the ranks.
Since that time, the GOP has told us voters to ‘hold our nose and pull the lever’. Every time, the smell gets worse, the ‘r’ by the name means less and less. This culminates in a congressional candidate with an ACORN endorsement that throws her support to a Democrat. The GOP must stand for SOMETHING if it is to be a viable party.
The Republicans did good by bringing in their own healthcare bill, one that’s less than 2000 pages, but that’s only a start and does not begin to make up for everything the party has done since straying from the Contract With America.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
It is sad how people spout untruths on this issue. Abortion is a heart breaking event in some women’s lives. It is not often ‘elective’ in the sense that many conservatives take it. I have seen the painful heart wrenching process this is for many women. It is of course valid to be opposed to abortion, completely valid. But to paint a pro choice person as a killer is absurd. Abortion is a very painful choice that some women have to make for many different reasons, and it is rarely the capricious, heartless choice that conservatives paint it to be.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
What do you need from us to help stop this from passing?
We don’t want to be forced into funding abortions. It’s a morally reprehensible position for a government to take - to tell its citizenry that they have no right to any moral decisions - the government will be taking that over.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Did anyone ever doubt that this would be the case? Has there ever been a president who has lied to the public so much! It is impossible to believe anything Obama or Pelosi say. It is utterly shameful.
Thank you for all your good work in exposing the truth of this bill. I have tried to find it and download but so far have been unable to. I can only find the old House bill with 1000 pages.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
If you health care from a government doctor, you probably like the Post Office, AMTRAK, VA Hospitals, Social Security and all programs that are run by the government. If you think Congress will be on this “plan”, you probably believe in the Easter Bunny. They have sweetheart plan and they are not going to give it up.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Now is the time for the conservatives in Washington to take a very loud stand and speak up for our beliefs. Pandering, weakness, and mediocrity are why we have the situation that we do now. This is a golden opportunity to take the bull by the horns and defeat the socialists.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
This is UNREAL. They are the most sneaky, corrupt and dirty bunch of bullies I’ve ever seen in my life. STOP THE RAILROADING NOW!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
“John Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 11:26 am
‘entirely too much control over the lives of citizens to the government’ and yet you approve of the Patriot Act? Either government is good in your life or it isn’t, but you can’t lambaste government involvement only when it’s convenient.”
Sorry, John, but your LAME attempt at trying to change the subject and point fingers about a separate issue is not going to work. Consider yourself flanked, and rolled up. The people affected by PATRIOT can fight against it, but the people affected by Abortion cannot, so those of us fortunate enough to be born in the Land of the Free have to do it for them.
Not one penny of my money for Abortion!
Tony Kaiser, Indianapolis, Indiana
November 5th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Thank you for sounding the alarm on this outrageous provision! We must uphold the sanctity of human life if we are to preserve the inalienable rights and Constitutional framework of our society. Keep fighting the fight—the American People support you!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Pelosi lies again.
The so called blue dogs better take note of what the people want and not what Pelosi wants. Specifically, the Ohio reps better represent the people of their state and not be worried about future monetary support or committee positions on this vote.
A word to all Representatives. The American people will not stand for the destruction of their superior health system so that a few politicians can gain personal power in Washington. We will respond in force to remove them from office and reverse these actions.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Looks like the tree of liberty needs to be refreshed!
Why hasn’t anyone asked any of the “uninsured” if they really want the government to be in control of their health care. There is this absurd assumption being made by these communists that every singe uninsured citizen wants government to “save” them from the horrors of capitalism. I, for one, am uninsured and would rather die than let the government anywhere near me! I’m fine paying my doctor with CASH when I want to see him.
Thomas Jefferson must be rolling in his grave!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
This is a takeover for sure of our freedom of choice. Pelosi is simply trying to ram her belief systems on the country as a whole. We can not be expected to allow our tax dollars to be used for what is against our beliefs. This is just a precuser to what this bill is all about in the end; a takeover of our constitutional rights and liberties. Healthcare is their doorway to that end. Please rise up, use every means you have to stop this.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Republicans must draw the line in the sand and stop this government takeover now. No compromise, no faltering from true conservative principles!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Please stop this radical government takeover. I will not pay for murder, which is what abortion is. I am a 56 year old white, married female, and I will do jailtime rather than pay for government killings.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
How about a constitutional amendment that says members of congress are bound and subject to the laws and programs they pass for everyone else? I’m sick of these “public servants” who live like kings and act like gods off the backs of the people they theoreticly serve.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
This is insane!!! Where ARE WE doing????
The aborted baby has NO freedom or ‘RIGHT to choose’!
This SHOULD be called ‘child ABUSE’ and ‘NEGLECT’!!
I know this is ‘old thinking’ - but WHY do we SAVE trees and animals, etc., etc., but KILL OUR OWN???
Bottom line, this is just WRONG, WRONG, WRONG!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
John, As a 7th generation citizen of Ohio I implore you too keep fighting for all Ohio citizens and all Americans. My Grandmother, Mary Taylor Holmes, was an administrative aid to Bill Harshaw for several decades from her hometowns in Bethal and Batavia, and I know she would say keep on fighting! This battle canot be lost. Thank you for all you are doing. Best Doug Holmes
November 5th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
stop this funding under goverment helath plan for abortions…it is not a health care
November 5th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Two points.
First, this is another example of the Progressive’s feeling their elite class knows what is best for us and giving gifts to their supporters at our expense.
Second, Republican’s had better realize the Tea Party movement isn’t just a validation for them to continue their old ways. We want our country back and we want government, high taxes and intrusion into our lives to disappear. Failure to do this will have us voting for a third party. We aren’t willing to blindly follow or vote against the other party by giving you our vote. Rhino’s that drop out and give their support to Democrats won’t cut it any longer.
Regards,
Roger
November 5th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
How dare they use my money for abortions!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Please do all you can to stop this attack against the American people. Do what you can to top the entire healthcare Bill HR3962. Now is the time! American lives are at stake! Those who have been born and those who have yet to be born!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Say NO to all abortions! We should not be paying for them! Thank you for making us aware of this. Please keep up this pressure! WE MUST FIGHT UNTIL THE VICTORIOUS DEFEAT OF THIS BILL!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
this is just a placeholder. It says right above it “Abortions For Which Public Funding Is Prohibited.” READ THE BILL!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
I agree with Don Bauder above. If the GOP continues on this path of meeting in the middle, we need a new conservative party. Even Newt let us down by supporting the liberal Republican in NY 23. Our political leaders need to be called out. This country really needs some good solid conservative direction to combat these liberal loons.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
I imagine that Pelosi, Obama, and Reid are simply throwing bones to the abortion mill industry. Planned Parenthood charges close to $800 per surgical abortion in our city. That’s BIG money, and that’s what this is all about. Conservatives need to man up and and stop this insanity.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Why do we have to ruin the health care for the vast majority to improve it for a small minority? Will it even imporve it for the minority? Where is the Constitutional authority for this in the first place?
November 5th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
It would be an absolute affront for the government to require individual Americans to help fund abortions. That the Democrats have put this into their health care bill is, frankly, shocking. Please do everything in your power to fight this, Mr. Leader.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
I am suddenly not worried about health care reform passing! I will be contributing to any conservative campaign in the future that is willing to loudly proclaim during campaings that “(insert democrat senator or congressman name here) VOTED TO KILL BABIES WITH YOUR TAX DOLLARS - it’s right there in the public record!”
I really wish we didn’t have a GOP version of healthcare reform because it validates that we needed one in the first place (which we don’t until after tort reform) and it moved the negotiation to their table - that was dumb of GOP leadership, but here we are how do we make the best of it?
November 5th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
They can pass the bill but it is unconstitutional and I’m ignoring it.
I “opt out”.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
How can we not agree with all these comments. Our country is falling fast, at the hands of our current administration, not the previous one. I will obey my
God and not pay for anything that supports murder.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
I am absolutely opposed to funding abortion in any form. Not only do we need to protest against this to our representatives but we also must PRAY against it. The devil is in the works in this mess.
Lets vote the liberals out next chance we get.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
I WILL NOT PAY FOR ABORTIONS…… DO NOT USE MY TAX DOLLARS…..I am outraged at this……I agree that a woman has the right to do what she will with her own body…but, do not expect others to PAY for it ! ! ! ! …I am getting really tired of all this govt. spending….My vote will count come 2010 and 2012 ! !
November 5th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
The health care bill keeps changing. Which one is the current one, and where may one find current information for this evolving monstrosity?
November 5th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
I returned from a Veteran’s Affairs appointment this afternoon. I’m a WWII vet. Belive me, you do NOT want government-run health care. Here at the VA in Dallas (rated as the worst in the nation a few years ago) you get a clear picture of what everyone would have to put up with. And Obama, who could’nt run a popsickle stand, want to run heathlehcare, the auto industry, the financial sector, etc.? PLEASE STOP THIS BILL BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY. The future of our great nation depends upon heroic people taking a stand against socialism, now.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Pelosi is off her rocker. If you can’t stand up for consevative principles we the people will act!
No way our family will ever pay one dime into this illegal system the government is about to foist upon us. Abortion is illeagal under the Constitution. I suggest you read it!
Stop statism!
Stop socialism!
Reduce government size!
Stop spending!
Reduce taxes!
Get out of the peoples lives and stop the nanny state!
Stop supporting the terrorist Islamic leaders and states around the globe!
It’s about time for a VIABLE third party!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
No 2,000 page health care bill that no one has read!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
A vast majority of private insurers pay for abortions because it is cheaper for them to pay for than a birth. I’m telling you because I know you would hate to look like hypocrites. Better check to see if you need to find a new insurance company. One that doesn’t condemn fetus souls to an eternity in purgatory.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Please tell all your fellow House reps that a vote FOR the proposed healthcare bill in this form, and/or Cap and Trade, will likely send each of them to the unemployment line themselves after the next elections. This must be stopped.
Thank you.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
We agree this must be stopped. They no longer have the consent of the governed. It feels like we are being ruled, not governed. We must get rid of our bank accounts so that they can not have access
November 5th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Thank God you are fighting for us and the life of millions of babies who can’t fight for themselves against this evil!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Health Care should be to save lives not kill innocent babies. We need to purge our society of the mentality that babies are not worth the time it took to create them. God does not look kindly on a those who would treat innocent life as a punishment or a disease that needs to be eliminated.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Republicans should WALK OUT on this vote. Make it clear to the entire nation that this legislative monstrosity is owned entirely by the Democrats who choose to vote for this unconstitutional power-grabbing scam.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
I will not pay for someone’s lack of responsiblity. I will not pay to have a baby aborted. I will not pay for Nancy Peloser’s profiteering moves for government. I will not pay for the need for a kingdom wanted by this wasteful government. I will pay for a United States Military. I will donate to Conservatives running for office. I will not let anyone trample on my rights or the right to be a Constitutional American. In fact, they can just get out of my country. By what right can the federal government confiscate our money (private property)? Where in the constitution does it say the federal government has this authority?
November 5th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Healthcare reform is needed, but let it be done in a moral way, not what is currently on the table.
Abortion has nothing to do with health care and should never be part of any plan.
Pregnancy is not a disease: it’s what got all of us here.
Can we please go back to “One Nation Under God”?
November 5th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
The democrats are determined to bankrupt our country.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Hello Representative Boehner,
As a life long republican and dissabled military veteran I am appauled at the Democratic smoke and mirror game being played on the American people by Nancy Palosi and her gang of thieves in Washington. I emplore you to do all you can to stop this health care disaster before it is rammed down our throats by the Democratic majority. 2010 elections are fast approaching and we are all watching to see how this plays out. We are counting on you and our fellow republicans on capital hill to kill this bill and to push a more reasonable and fiscally responsible plan that will be in line with the moral and ethical principles our nation was founded on. Good luck and don’t hesitate to call us to action should you need it.
v/r Mark R. Clark, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
November 5th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Remove Pelosi and all who support this bill from office.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
You have my support! Do not allow this kind of garbage.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
As a taxpaying christian I can’t allow this to take place. I would ask that all faiths step out of their shells and protest loudly. Hire lawyers, priest, preachers or whoever to get this point out. Ask your church leaders to stand up (catholics). How can anyone that believes God and proffesses a relationship with Him vote for Obama and his policies. This is larger than republican and demacrat.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
GOD save the USA!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
I so fear for my childrens future. We need to stop the madness and kill the bill.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
It appears to me that the Hyde and Smith Amendments prohibit the sort of proposal that appears in the current House Health Care Bill. The arrogance of the minority far Left who pull the marionette strings of Speaker Pelosi knows no bounds.
I am an anesthesiologist who refuses to provide anesthesia services for elective termination of pregnancies (elective abortions). I treat my Hippocratic Oath as almost a religious code. Attempt to force me to provide services for elective abortions, as proposed in the bill, under threat of criminal prosecution and /or medical license revocation, and I imagine that others like me will openly revolt, and become American political prisoners in the Land of the Formerly Free.
YOU MUST KILL THIS BILL.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
This is ridiculous. We the American people are urging Congress, if you see any value at all in protecting innocent human beings, KILL THIS BILL!!! I will NOT pay for this!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
This is horrible. You need to stop this any way that you can. I like my health insurance plan. I do not want to be forced into something that will not serve my family as well as we are being served now. Also, I will not be forced to pay for abortions. Why do they think that the American people would pay for something that is elective and would go against many of this country’s citizens’ moral or religious beliefs? This is not what taxes are for! We are paying taxes for national security, infrastructure and education… well plus social programs like medicare and social security. Why add this monstrosity on top of the burden for those of us who work hard every day for more than 50 hours a week. We earn a salary to support our families, not for a bigger percentage of our wages be turned over to the government to use for these purposes. I hope you and your colleagues stand up for us, the people, and do what is correct and in the interest of our great country.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
The GOP plan will cover 3,000,000 more people that don’t have coverage. Do we really need to worry about any more people than that?
November 5th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Thank you for your efforts, but you must do more. Each and everyone of you have taken an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution. Educate the people about the unconstitutionality of this bill. A great start would be to support - publicly and in print - Rep. John Shadegg’s bill: The Enumerated Powers Act (HR 1359), which requires that… “Each Act of Congress shall contain a concise and definite statement of the constitutional authority relied upon for the enactment of each portion of that Act.” It’s been presented in every successive congress since 1995.
What a concept!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Republicans, Independents, and the few Democrats who have a conscience should WALK OUT on the vote. Make it clear to the nation that this unconstitutional power-grabbing monstrosity is wholly owned by the Democrats who remain to vote for it.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
This is ridiculous………what is this world coming to. Makes me sick!!!!!!!!!! We should have to pay to kill innocent babies???? Talk about unconstitutional.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
When does this insanity stop? People, if you don’t like the path this Whitehouse is taking our country down, then you’ve got to speak up and get involved. Complacency is our Enemy!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
We can either sit back and let our country be turned into a socialist country or we can vote and give America back to the people.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
God help us all!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Alright…so if abortions are free, can I get my liposuction and nose job AND breast augmentation too???!!! I think that my neighbors should pay for that, too…
November 5th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Lunacy does not even begin to cover describing these elected representatives pushing their private agendas expecting the American taxpayer to fund them. If the American people want a continued loss of freedoms they will sit back and do nothing. Now is the time to let these “elected” representatives know that we have a voice - and it will be heard as it was in the Tuesday elections. STOP THE LUNACY!!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
I will go to jail before I am forced to spend one dollar of my money to fund abortion.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
You know, John, the way this whole thing is being pushed on us is like a stalker’s methodology for his victim… eventually the victim gets worn out from being pushed and pushed.
This must not happen to us as Americans withstanding blow after blow of this insanity of GovernmentCare / ObamaCare, or whatever it is called. Please keep fighting the good fight. I personally don’t want this bureaucratic mess in my life.
I do believe much reform has to be made in the healthcare system, but I have always believed this legislation to be like the sugar coating on top of a huge smelly pile of you-know-what.
I will not pay any tax that goes to fund an abortion. I consider this an affront to my religious freedoms, that this country’s Constitution is sworn to protect. Perhaps this bill can be looked at as unconstitutional because of this protection being violated.
God bless your work!
Seraphim Hanisch
Waymart, PA
November 5th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
The only thing worse than government funded abortions is forcing people who consider abortion to be murder to help pay for them. It is beyond obsurd!
You have my wholehearted support as you oppose this travesty.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Abort Pelosi!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Stop it now.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
I will not pay for abortions….I pay way too much in taxes already…My voice will be heard at the voting booth ! come one 2010 & 2012 ! ! !
November 5th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Please continue to fight against government taking control of health care. Seniors and doctors oppose this bill regardless of organizational (AMA/AARP) sellouts. Federally funded abortion is wrong.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
What Pelosi and crew are doing is essentially creating and encouraging an environment of death for future generations by having the government subsidize abortions, thereby making it much easier and convenient for women to kill off their fetuses, and consequently, their future offspring’s.
Make no mistake. A wicked and evil form of government cannot and will not be tolerated by the good citizens of this country who strive to live upstanding and exemplary lives themselves. We cannot let this happen people. This must be stopped in its tracks ASAP! Not only for the abortion containing clause but for all the other horrendous legislative bunk and red ink contained within its 2000+ pages.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
This bill has got to be stopped. At what point will the insanity in Washington ever end? If you don’t like the path this administration is taking our country down, then you’ve got to speak up and get involved. Seriously folks, complacency is our enemy!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Please stop this insanity of these liberals!!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Ill be damned if i will help pay for even one abortion! My concience and my God prohibit this!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Just dust off Hillary’s 1994 health plan that should be a whole lot better and cheaper then this.
She was way ahead of her time.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Gov’t sponsored abortions are such an obviously bad idea. Is this our future, forced abortions and euthanasia?
No way, we will not stand for such tyranny!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Is this such a surprise? We all know that the leftists love abortion, and hate anything wholesome.
The President voted against having extra medical care given to babies who survived the abortion process. Remember the when he said it was above his “pay grade” to say whether or not that baby should receive special assistance at that point?
Elections matter, I can’t stand country club Republicans looking down their nose at folks like Palin. So if Republicans (I’m not one) want to gain my vote they should get real and return to Ronald Regan’s ideas.
Andy
November 5th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
And you are surprised because why???? Pelosi’s bill is not about health care, it is about control, ideology and taking FREEDOM away from THE PEOPLE. When will you Republicans learn to talk in these terms and quit talking like a bunch of CPA/Lawyers? Pelosi is a radical leftist and should be labeled as such. Her and read are stealing FREEDOM and REDISTRIBUTING WEALTH. Get it?
November 5th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Re: “On line 17, p. 110, section 222…” — if you bother to read one page earlier, p.109, you will see that the abortion payment is OPTIONAL. If it offends you, don’t sign up for it. Rep. Boehner didn’t bother to tell you that this is OPTIONAL, did he?
It says:
“(1) The Health Benefits Advisory Committee may not recommend under section 223(b), and the Secretary may not adopt in standards under section 224(b), the services described in paragraph (4)(A) or (4)(B) as part of the essential benefits package and the Commissioner MAY NOT REQUIRE [my emphasis — ec] such services for qualified health benefits plans to participate in the Health Insurance Exchange.
(2) VOLUNTARY CHOICE OF COVERAGE BY PLAN.—In the case of a qualified health benefits plan, the plan is NOT REQUIRED [my emphasis — ec] (or prohibited) under this Act from providing coverage of services described in paragraph (4)(A) or (4)(B) and the QHBP offering entity shall determine whether such coverage is provided.”
November 5th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Abort Pelosi!!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Not only is abortion a legitimate medical service that should be covered under any public option plan, it should be mandatory for private plans to cover it as well. Additionally, the Dem plan as scored by the CBO reduces costs more and expands acces more than the Republican plan. This is yet another fail for republicans, IMO.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
I will not pay a red copper cent to eliminate the pregnancies of weak, sexually-active women.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
The distinction I draw here is that you are flipping between necessary abortions and elective abortions. Only abortions which by law are allowed to be paid for by federal funds qualify under this bill. These would be non-elective abortions, such as when the mother is in a lifethreatening situation. Mothers determining to terminate a pregnancy for elective reasons would not receive coverage under this bill.
While I do not have statistics at hand, I am willing to bet that a majority of people would favor the allowance of abortions when the mother’s life is at risk. Stating a statistic that a majority of American’s don’t favor abortions right after saying that this bill would allow them is very misleading because you are interweaving elective and non-elective procedures.
Lets please try to keep this very important debate on a level playing field. we all owe our lives because our mothers decided not to abort us, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that all abortions are wrong.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
This has got to stop…she calls herself Catholic. She should be excommunicated!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Outrageous, these people are downright evil. When will we be rid of them?
November 5th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
If the political double speak belched forth by the left its not apparent to America now, I am afraid it never will be. How can they claim to be the party of choice when in fact they seek to eliminate more of our choices with each subsequent bill? This is the point of no return!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
I am not a Christian and still I believe late term abortions are cold blooded killings! You don’t need to be a Christian to understand that! How can state sponsor this? Why all of us are forced to pay for this? Is there a way to stop these anti-religion/anti-common sense communist/socialist/progressive whatever they call themselves - gangs? God save America. I am an immigrant and back home I have seen the excesses of these leftist gangs. I did not come to this free country to be forced to do against my will by bunch of dictators I observed back home!! Mr. Boehner please keep doing the great work, oppose these nuts and let the country be free again as NJ and Virginia is freed.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Show an abortion on television-Fox , Hannity, Beck, O’Reilly, or ?? and let everyone know what this debate is really all about. No one can stop television from showing a woman exercising her “constitutionally guaranteed right to choose” ! I dare the media to show the truth !
November 5th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
If the Republicans do not stop this bill from passing, you are just as guilty as the Democrats. Shut it down, no matter what it takes. Filibuster, filibuster, protest, pitch a fit. Do not let this happen. The American people will not forgive this atrocity.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
This insanity called “Health Care Reform” must be stopped and abortions must not be funded by taxpayer money regardless of what they call it. Stop the insanity.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
It is good to see the Pro-Life sentiment here, but we are putting our efforts in the wrong place. Instead of focusing on abortions, we need to spend more time, effort, and money in the fight against aging, which ends far more lives every year. Pro-Lifer should support and fund research into biological immortality so that we can preserve the life we already have.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Want to see how well government insurance works, walk into any VA clinic and tell veterans that they would be better off without the VA and see how far you get! Stop rationing our care for the sake of profit and pass legislation that makes the health and well being of Americans the priority!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
I am not happy that the bill requires all to pay for abortions. In my opinion, this is an elective surgery. Why then does it have to be there? As a mother and a Christian, I cannot allow this to happen.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
If was not for the lack of term limitsm, these human failures would never return to office to do the harm they do. However, it is sad to see so many gullible Americans fall for their anitics. In some ways, we deserve what we get. Now is the time for anybody to rise and shine, equal to the occasion, and save this sinking ship called the USS America around.
Let us abort on abortion and save precious lives.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
This needs to be stopped. Not one penny should go toward covering abortion costs in this health care plan. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is very clear on this matter and they are in 100% agreement. As our beloved Pope John Paul II said “A nation that kills its own children is a nation without hope?”
November 5th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
We keep refering to “federal funds” as if the fedral government has its own money to spend. It is tax payer money; it is the people’s money. We should have the right to prevent our money from being spent.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
When Americans are forced to start paying for abortions, we will all lose our protection as a country and we will be destroyed…
November 5th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
I agree with Don Bauder, “if the GOP cannot stop this, we don’t need the GOP”. I will go one step further. If even a single GOP member of the House of Representatives or Senate vote for this bill, I will find a third party to support. I’m sick and tired of voting for lite-blue Republicans.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
STOP THE GOVERNMENT SPENDING!!!!
STOP CREATING MONEY OUT OF THIN AIR!!!
PLEASE ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR THE LOT OF YOU!!!!
NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
I will stop paying income taxes if one penny is used to pay for abortions. They can’t put us all in jail!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Mr. Boehner, what sort of healthcare does the House of Representatives offer its members? What are the monthly premiums? Does the healthcare the House offers its members exclude members for any reason, e.g. if you have pre-existing condition? If a House member is facing a life-threatening illness, e.g. pancreatic cancer, does the healthcare the House offers its members limit the amount the carrier will pay for tests and treatments for said illness?
November 5th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
If only it were our political parties (Dem and Rep) being the object of abortion, most everyone would be happy. This is a case where we need to keep the babies and bath water, and just get rid of the entire tub. Passing this bill will divide the U.S. in ways Pelosi, Reid and Obama couldn’t fathom.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
How many of you screaming about socialism are claiming Social Security? Medicare?
How many of that rail against abortion are staunch supporters of the death penalty? war?
How many of you say you don’t want government to meddle with big business but have no problem with big business running our government?
Just slow down a bit and think for yourselves. Be calm, deliberate and rational …please.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
I do not want my money to fund the killing of innocent babies. I do not want my money funding the killing of my parents. I do not want this healthcare. I do not want this government. I want to be responsible for my own life, and my family’s. I was doing just fine until THEY took over! We are responsible for ourselves and our family. That is all we should be responsible for. To think that it is the government’s job to take care of ANYTHING is beyond me! STAY OUT! You are ruining my life! When is 2010 going to get here?!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Luckily my congressman and senators oppose this monstrosity of a bill - even so, I sent them multiple emails to remind them of why so many of us oppose the government taking over the healthcare industry. But if your legislators hesitate for a moment in opposing government run healthcare, you should insure that they be permanently separated from their cushy government job come election time.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
They think this is just an argument. But, this is about a life. The bill is requiring citizens to pay for killing a baby. It is wrong as wrong.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
I do not support abortion, and will not pay for it.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
When you abort the smallest human form, you kill the “image of God” as it were, in effigy…for we were miraculously created in His image.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
This is an outrage, but apparently it is only the tip of the iceberg as far as Democrats’ elitism, arrogance & presumptuousness go! Americans DO NOT WANT GOVT-RUN HEALTH CARE, period! And certainly WILL NOT ACCEPT EITHER A MANDATED HEALTH PLAN THAT PUNISHES THOSE WHO DECLINE IT, NOR *ANY* TAXPAYER-FUNDED ABORTIONS!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, Mr. Boehner & all Republicans, YOU MUST DEFEAT THIS INSANITY! THE WHOLE THING should be scrapped and everyone needs to start all over, to craft a health care reform bill that is: (1) Not longer than 50 pages!!, and (2) ONLY covers those who OPT IN, and are willing to PAY their share, on some level, for the privilege; and (3) does NOT cover any ILLEGAL ALIENS or ABORTION procedures; and (4) DOES COVER PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS. The other nuances can be covered elsewhere, such as TORT REFORM.
Just pass a REASONABLE PLAN THAT IS AN ADJUNCT TO EXISTING PLANS! Do not reinvent the wheel! Do not force all Americans into one-size-fits-all healthcare, and then punish/tax/fine those who cannot or will not join the plan! Do not steal money from Medicare to cover any new plans.
You could have solved ALL this by simply EXPANDING MEDICAID TO COVER THOSE LEGAL AMERICANS WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO BUY HEALTH INSURANCE. WHY CAN’T YOU DO THAT, AND TAKE TIME TO CRAFT A SENSIBLE BILL?
AMERICANS WILL NOT ACCEPT THIS PLAN, WHETHER IT “PASSES” OR NOT. BE AWARE THAT THERE IS A GROWING MUTINY IN AMERICA AGAINST THE FASCISTIC TENDENCIES OF THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION, AND DO SOMETHING TO HELP US ALL!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Mr. Boehner,
I am truly shocked and dismayed that this bill is even under consideration. Not just for the issue stated in your blog, but countless others. You and your team have a very large battle to fight and I just want you to know that I’m pulling for the GOP. Please try and focus on being the “answer” party instead of the “opposition” party and I think that will go very far in the minds of Americans. Keep posting the issues you find in the Bill, but please get us smart on your alternate health bill. It sounds like it has merit, but is not coming off well on TV (and we all know why).
thank you.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Well thats a Democrat for you. The one thing they will stand up for and protect with everthing they have. That is for women to keep killing their babies.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
I agree with Don Brauder and would only add this:
GOP will also need to keep themselves “clean” and stay out of trouble so that the country doesn’t suffer again through a liberal revolution… Because next time it may stick.
KILL THE BILL AND START OVER
November 5th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
The only solution is to call your governor’s office…demand the governor of your state call a constitutional convention to seek repeal of the 16th amendment of the US contstitution.Only way to stop them, is to quit giving them our money, and I ain’t going to jail for that,,,I elected a governor to do my bidding, as an elcted official…..so did every one of you folks…dial ‘em up today. or sit back down and hush,,,the fed stuff is out of our hands, they will gut it out before the 2010 elections, then allow 27 million aliens to vote for them…call your statehouse or hushup.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
This is the last straw!
I will not participate in abortion funding in any way, shape or form. Ms. Pelosi has become an imperial Queen in her own mind–let them eat cake!–let them be taxed beyond their ability to pay!–let them pay for abortions despite the fact that they believe it is a despicable and morally offensive procedure.
Stop the insanity and this bill!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Mr. Boehner,
Did you get this information from Sarah Palin? This would be the same Sarah Palin who claims that death panels will exist with the health care reform. Please stop lying.
Scott Craig
November 5th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
I don’t want this plan and don’t want it shoved down my throat. It is time for all Americans to take back our country and our rights from these liberal jerks.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
This continues to be beyond belief. Aborting babies and throwing them in the trash is OK, but don’t you dare put a glass bottle in there. They want you to pay for abortions, pay for sex changes, pay for the results of all kinds of perverse lifestyles–but don’t you dare think of having one too many Twinkie. Please GOP, stick together and stop this madness. The other side hates the light because their intent is evil. We need you to keep shining the light of day.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Grow up people. Abortions are going to take place whether you like it or not - the choice we have is whether women do it safely or we return to the days of backyard coat-hangar abortions. You don’t have to spend you money on it - but you can’t tell me how to spend mine.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
When will you stop asking detailed questions about this “plan”, and DEMAND to know where the authority to do any of this comes from??? WHERE IN THE CONSTITUTION DOES IT SAY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO TAKE OVER OUR LIVES AND HEALTHCARE, PRIVATE CONTRACTS, ETC??????????
November 5th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
What has happened to our country? Could you imagine George Washington, John Adams, etc… forcing citizens to pay for abortions? This is not what our Founding Fathers fought and died for. This is what happens when liberals slowly but surely remove God from our government…which ironically is what our country was founded upon.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
#8 Neil Adams Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 11:26 am
“If there is any question about how well socialized healthcare works, walk into a VA clinic and try to get seen in a timely manner. It doesn’t happen.”
Really?
So what did your ‘w’ do about this problem in the 8 years he was Preside4nt? Answer up. And what about the 12 years of reagan and bush #41. What did they do to improve the VA. GOP PUKES love to complain. But when they are in charge, they have no balls to fix the problem. Wounded US service men and women desire much better care. Would a 2% tax increase kill you? Your fellow wounded US service men and women are dying. It shows that GOP Pukes don’t care!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
I don’t care who stops this bill, Republicans, Democrats, or Independents, It needs to be STOPPED at all costs. This nations was founded on “LIFE, LIBERTY and the pursuit of HAPPINESS. NOT abortions.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Unfortunately it seems neither Boehner nor any of the people posting comments on this site actually read what this whole post is about, for if you did you would realize that it is not true. Section 213 Line 16 Insurance Rating Rules - this section does not state that there will be a $1 charge for supporting abortions… what it does do is limit the variation in premium rates charges; these include Age, Area, and Family enrollment. What Boehner has done is take two disparate parts of this act and linked them together by conveniently leaving out the words, catagories, sections, and pretty much everything else in between to give you a partial truth. Open the PDF I’ve linked below, then scroll to page 96 and read it starting on line 16 until the end (it should take about 2 minutes to read) or that section and you will realize it has nothing to do with abortion.
As an aside, if you actually read some of the links in this blog, they are linking back to other sites who are quoting this blog.
This man is not giving you the full truth, it only took me three mouse-clicks to find proof that he was deceitful. Do yourselves a favor and take the time to check facts so you don’t blindly follow Mr. Smiley Glad Hands as he leads you off a cliff to your doom.
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h3962ih.txt.pdf
November 5th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Wow never ceases to amaze me what our elected government employees we attempt… Was it so special to see Speaker Pelosi try and spin how happy she was about the elections on Tuesday. I’m convinced the people in Washington seem to think the American People are a bunch of morons.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Mr. Boehner,
If you can stop this bill and make sure the voting electorate of the United States knows that you stopped it and why, you will be the Speaker of the House after the 2010 removal of these pagan socialists.
God Bless you and all the other men and woman in Congress who love this country not just in front of the cameras, but in their hearts.
Paul
November 5th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Does this not actually step on my Freedom of Religion? Can the Gov’t force me to support something that is contrary to my religion?
November 5th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
It’s good to see so many people here willing to adopt these unwanted children. Oh, wait, you don’t want that at all, you just want to control other peoples rights. Nice. As soon as this bill is done you can go back to hating gays and illegal’s.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Thank you for all you do. Some may say that one dollar a month is minimal, but that money should go toward the health care of all citizens, not the destruction of those who cannot defend themselves. This entire bill should be aborted.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
I don’t want my taxes to pay for abortion!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Pelosi is a Godless moron. Please slash spending and stop the Feds from taking over our health care.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
John,
I have met you before and am impressed with your strength and courage. Thanks to you for your work and to Congressman Dave Reichert who is currently calling out the AARP for supporting this bill that is patently harmful to all senior citizens!
AARP is only interested in having a bigger gap in medicare so they can sell more medigap insurance.
John–I hope all Republicans will walk out during the vote here and let America know there NO complicity of the Republican party on this travesty being foisted on America.
I know it will be hard, but in two years when you are majority leader you MUST lead a battle to undo this socialized medicine plan no matter how much blood (figuratively) is spilled before there is blood (literally) in the streets over this disgusting act against Americans.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Representative Boehner,
First: thank you. In the state of Washington we are unable to get our leadership to listen to us. We keep writing to those who are supposed to speak for us and they ignore us, or send us flippant responses that show they are not paying attention.
Shouldn’t the government be neutral on abortion?
Does our constitution bestow the right to free healthcare?
Why aren’t these questions being answered?
November 5th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Try being on Medicare. Most good doctors will not take it now - wait until their reimbursement is cut - none will. Did you know that more claims are denied on Medicare than on private insurance?
November 5th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Stand up for us…or you will be irrelevant!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Please stop this John! You’re doing a great job and we’re behind you. Please continue keeping us informed as well as the blue dogs. This bill absolutely make no sense!!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
STOP! STOP! STOP! Are we becoming a country devoid of all morality?
George
November 5th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Republicans don’t have the votes to stop this bill. The public must rise up and let these democrats know how we feel about this bill. It’s up to us now.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Give Caesar what is Caeser’s, but I will not give a dime to kill babies. The prisons will soon fill with the like minded.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
As a disgusted member of AARP we better be aware that the movement to abort old people is also in the liberal
agenda.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Thank you John, for keeping us informed. Keep up the good work and I’m confident we can win back the majority in 2010! The country is already tired of this administration. You and the rest of the gop cannot let this health care bill pass. I refuse to pay for abortions!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
What about artificial insemination for homosexual couples? What about cosmetic breast enlargement? What about face lifts? What about sex change operations? Who decides these issues and whether or not our tax money covers these things? Is it Pelosi and her San Francisco constitutiency?
November 5th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Don Bauder–
You are being unrealistic to expect Republicans to stop anything with a majority of D’s in both houses. The best they can do is vocally oppose so all of us will know, next time around for elections, who it was that wants to help Americans and who it is who just wants to control us with Socialism!
It is not the fault of the Republicans that the American idiocracy didn’t see through Reid/Pelosi/Obama and their henchmen.
Call all the blue do D’s you can (D’s in Red or purple states) and push on them letting them know we WILL vote them out if they do not comply with the vast majority of Americans and stop this travesty of legislation.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
I absolutely will not pay for any kind of tax that contributes to abortions. I would rather go to jail. Nancy Pelosi is out of her mind and does not live in the realy world of people who do not agree with her agenda. The woman is brain-dead.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
So, I don’t understand. You can choose or not choose abortion coverage depending on whether or not you might want one? Sort of like maternity coverage only different?
Would you just kill this whole healthcare bit, please? This isn’t healthcare, it is a nighmare.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
If the Democratic bill is so wasteful, how is it that it covers 12 million more people than the Republican bill while cutting the budget deficit over the next 10 years by billions more than the recently released Republican proposal?
I support real health reform, including the cost-saving public option.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
>> “entirely too much control over the lives of citizens to the government” and yet you approve of the Patriot Act? Either government is good in your life or it isn’t, but you can’t lambaste government involvement only when it’s convenient.
The Constitution explicitely states that the Federal Government is to protect the US from foreign threats. It does NOT state ANYTHING about providing bad Obamacare.
So, YES, I can lambaste government involvement when it NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS, but tolerate it when its their MANDATE to do so. As a matter of fact, it’s my DUTY to do so.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
A line has to be drawn and there is no better place than here. You cannot have my dollar.
Tyranny by any other name is still tyranny!
“Come and take it”
November 5th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Please if you are reading this I urge you to e-mail or call your representatives immediately. This is only a small portion of the BS in this bill. It is not about insuring Americans it is about dictating policy upon Americans. Bombard your congressmen. Remind them that they work for the people, by the people not fancy Nancy. Her far left mentality has bankrupt California, you know the state she represents. STOP THE INSANITY.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Is this an administration in which the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing? I thought Obama said no federal funding for abortion! I am pro-life and I do NOT want my tax dollars going for abortions. amazing how this president has given over his power to Pelosi…. Can’t wait for 2010.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Pelosi is not leading. She is an out of control power hungry bully. She and the rest of the loosers that support this bill have every intention to keep their gold-plated health care. Should speak volumes as to how bad this bill is.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
I WILL NOT pay federal taxes any longer if this bill passes and requires me to fund abortions. Throw me in jail, I would be proud to take a stand against this atrocity!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
We do not need a health care plan thats kills but helps to save lives.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Superlatives have lost their meaning in today’s society, but all I can say is I have NEVER been more disgusted with the so called “leadership” in this country. This is beyond borderline absurd.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
The bill is a disaster on many fronts, but alarmingly so on providing free abortions essentially on demand. The bill should be discarded totally.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
In the days of Aerospace and the race to the moon govenment contractors offered Health care insurance as additional consideration for their employees to entice the best and brightest to work for their companies. Today health care insurance in regarded as an entitlement. Socialism doesn’t work. If it did the masses would stop trying to move to America the land of the free handouts. I want my country back! Stop taxing the hardworking to pay for the useless, the lazy, and the illegal.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Abortion is the LEAST of my concern on destroying the best heath care system in the world.
The right wing nut cases are ever bit as dangerous as the tax and spend Commies.They want LESS government but can’t keep their cotton picking of paws out of the citizens bedrooms!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Congressman Boehner,
I support all your efforts to STOP the monstrosity of a supposed health care plan. It is neither a “health” plan nor a “care” plan. It isn’t even a plan, but an evil bloated monster in the disguise of a health care plan, especially when it it is coersive, oppresive, and causes death rather than supports live.
I understand that one senator raised the issue that the bill is unconstitutional because one provision in it forces employers to pay sick leave to those who may be sick to to the flu. I believe the entire bill is unconstitutional due to its forced manner on citizens. I would like the Republican leadership consider a lawsuit at the Supreme Court level against the Democrats to stop this!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
The Democrats are showing just how power-hungry they really are. They are determined to push this anti-American legislation down our throats whether the people want it or not. This is the most undemocratic process I’ve even seen in my life. Please, Senator, you and the rest of the GOP stand and fight for our right NOT to be dictated to by a bunch of self-appointed demogogues whose only interest is their own self-interest! We need to take America back — But, we can’t do it without you! Fight for US senator — The People are with you!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Why the heck would I consider paying a monthly premium to fund abortion. I am a single white male in my 60s. This whole Pelousy bill is a crock. I say vote it down and throw it away. Then go back and defund the TARP bill and defund the stimulus and then, pass a bill requiring congress to read the constitution and then pass a test on it. If they don’t pass, they will be removed from office on the spot and your state can send up another one.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
This is but the tip of the iceberg with what Pelosi and her henchmen are calling “reform”.
Just take a long, hard look at so much else that has been included in the democrat’s bills: ten billion dollars of our money to help shore up the UAW’s health benefit trust (the one with benefits far in excess, and at much lower cost, than most everyone else in the private sector enjoys), a prohibition on states participating in federal funding for alternate resolution courts/systems for medical malpractice claims if those states pass tort reform that limits or caps legal fees and other damage awards, etc.
Please take a long, hard look at the specifics and then demand that the GOP and your elected ‘representative’ stop these bills in their tracks. The very collapse of the U.S. dollar may very well be at stake if we do not get spending back under control.
It starts now, it starts here!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
But wait, the dear leader said that abortions WILL NOT BE FUNDED. He never lies> PUKE, SPIT
November 5th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
I am conservative yet still believe in a woman’s right to choose. However, that choice should not be made at my expense. Let them pay for their own abortions, don’t ask for my help!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
From the very moral fibre of this nation this bill must be stopped. Democrat, Republican, Independant
we must make our voices be heard. It allowes abortion and will backrupt our country.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
With all due respect to all members of Congress. Stop messing with health insurance period until such time as you have sufficiently removed all fraud from existing programs in the present Government system.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
She is completely “off her rocker”, this woman is NUTS and EVIL, Cruella Deville comes to mind when she smiles! She must have a huge chip on her shoulder to make the country that elected her pay such a dire price - she is the perfect match to Obama!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Just where in the Constitution of the United States does Congress have the authority or right to provide federal funding for the murder of unborn children?
November 5th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Either the government is good in your life or it isn’t? Wow, that’s an either/or logic fallacy if I’ve ever heard one. Not saying I support the Patriot Act at all, but me saying that I support public roads and libraries but am against government funded abortions is in no way contradictory. I believe that the government does serve a good purpose…when it’s power is limited.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Please show me the REPUBLICAN PLAN!!!!!!!
Not the 4 page plan/summary that Jim strolled out in June 2009. Who is he fooling!!???
November 5th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
The Pelosi bill is a steaming pile of something. I would like to see Rep. Boehner negotiate an intelligent alternative with the blue dog democrats. Let’s give the American people REAL reform. I would even go a little nuclear on the dems- promise for ANY blue dog that joins votes on the Republican alternative, the National GOP will not run a candidate against them in the district. The party that puts nation before party will always win in the end.
You might even go for the whole house by offering them full seniority and a number of committee chairs if they vote for Mr. Boehner as Speaker……..
I know, I am evil that way but I am sick of watching the dems misgovernance and this is the fastest way to get them out of office.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Please do what you can to stop this. I do not agree with pushing a bill through that even its supporters can’t understand or communicate. And I certainly do not think that my taxes should be used to fund abortions. I don’t understand how people think this will be a success when, from what I understand, we have or will have trouble funding medicare and medicade.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
STOP THE MADNESS!!! If everyone is required to help fund baby murders, hell WILL break loose! This is like the plot to a bad movie!!! STOP THE MADNESS!!! STOP PELOSI!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
And watch out for the fake Ellsworth amendment that claims to ban abortion funding but doesn’t. http://www.lifenews.com/nat5607.html
November 5th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
I strongly support universal single-payer health care, but I most assuredly DO NOT support health care plans that pay for abortion. Anybody, like Rob Birchmeier above, who doesn’t like government-run health care can just not accept Medicare, which is a fine system. AND, the VA does just fine by my husband. I’d be glad to have the comprehensive care that he does through the VA. I have a preexisting condition and am not insurable under current, for-profit, largely Republican-leaning companies. I’d like to see the US come into the 21st century and insure all of its citizens. Insurance should no more cover elective abortion than it should cover elective cosmetic surgery. Neither is health care.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
It’s all as clear as mud. Can you clarify this so i can get myself riled up in the appropriate manner?
November 5th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
If this does pass - it is time for those who don’t support abortion on demand, to step up and demand from their government that they are accountable for their actions. As well, it is time to stop paying taxes to a government that is governing only approximately 35% of the people (the % of the population that is self-described as liberal). Maybe the South had it correct - it is time for change.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
I’m with Don Bauder! Enough is enough GOP!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
If this helth care ever went through i would always pay the bill a dollar short.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
We can’t blame the Republicans. They are the only ones standing in the way of the bill, but there aren’t enough to stop it. We need to call the Demoncrats and tell them not to vote for it, or we will vote them out. NOOOOOO WAY Killing Babies should be insured, and NOOOOOO WAY I want to help pay for it.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
I want desparetly for the Reps to regain control, but it cannot be with McConnell, Boehner, Cantor and the like who are the architects of why the Dems are in power now. I touch a hot stove only once and if they get back in, look for the continued spending that started the recession in the first place
November 5th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
John, you and the Republicans are needed more than ever! Whether its healthcare, climate change or anything we need you! Our country is falling apart and we need to become the super power we once were! The party is starting to win some major victories and we need many more! 2010 & 2010!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Now the Marxists at AARP and the American Medical Association have signed onto help strip our freedoms. They are radicals and must be stopped. Yeah, right.
I clicked the links and can’t find anything about abortions premiums. Must be like a living will is a death panel. You guys have to stop scaring people and help reform health care.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
I don’t want my tax dollars going to fund abortion… final, period, no…. this nonsense needs to stop and stop now..
November 5th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Dear Congressman Boehner,
Thanks to you and the other Representatives who are fighting the good fight to take down this nightmarish bill! Speaker Pelosi and the other Dems in favor of this are not thinking of the United States, they are attempting to our capitalistic nation into a socialized nation. Please, Mr. Boehner, please, do all you can to stop them from doing this! Thank you very much for your hard work! I believe that the majority of the people in this country are against this health care bill. Unfortunately, the major media outlets are mouth pieces for Obama and it is difficult to get the truth out there. Conservatives need to relentlessly contact the Blue Dogs are implore them to vote against this bill. It needs to die in the house! There is a up to date list of all the Blue Dogs on the internet…..just Google “names of Blue Dogs.” Thank you, again!
Sincerely,
Suzanne
Kenosha, WI
November 5th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
This is indeed insanity, just as when Hitler took over Germany, killing became the purpose of the government. The only way to stop this evil, is to pray. The Virgin Mary, mother of our savior, promises to bring peace if we say the Rosary. Please learn how to say this ancient prayer and join me in the daily Rosary.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
November 5th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
What ever happened to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” to the radical Progressives? This bill is appalling. Not surprising it came from the modern Democratic Party. Let’s abort each and every one of them as soon as they come up for re-election.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
The American people will not stand for this. The GOP needs to get in front of every reporter they can find.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
PLEASE talk to the Blue Dogs and save our country! PLEASE don’t let this happen. The people DON’T WANT IT. Are we not a Republic any more?
Also, if Quakers can avoid the draft because of their religion, I’d like to know why I can be forced to pay for abortions! I’m an ACTUAL Catholic, not an “ardent practicing Catholic” like Ms. Pelosi.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
I will set in their federal prison for not paying taxes if this passes I am not going to take innocent children’s lives.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Stop state funded abortions under the guise of health care. Such utterly irresponsible actions will mark the beginnings of a state-sponsored murderous society.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
It figures, wasn’t Nancy Pelosi the one who was going to educate the Pope on rights of women wanted an abortion.
I will NOT pay this fee.
If this farce isn’t stopped I’ll never vote Republican again.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Nancy Pelosi is insane.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
DO NOT USE MY MONEY FOR ABORTIONS!!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
This is blood money, they talk about saving lives, what about the unborn the most innocent? God help us! Everyone please pray this bill fails! Nothing is impossible with God.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Why is health care reform legislation a 2,000 page bill
loaded with coverage for abortions, fines and possible jail sentences for those who don’t want any part of this democrat fiasco? It should be very simple. Open up competion across state lines, tort reform, and regulation on the existing insurance industry against
failure to provide the coverage that was paid for. As for Pelosi, it is inconceivable to me, that anyone in their right mind, would pull the lever that cast a vote for her. She is without a doubt, the most despicable person in the government. To think that she is the third most powerful person in this great country is of grave concern. God save us till 2010.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Even though you are not my representative in Congress, I strongly agree that this plan needs to be stopped in it’s tracks. I hope you are passing on this important info to all your concerned collegues.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Couple this with the fact that “grandfathered health insurance coverage” from section 202 will basically be impossible to keep after Y1, and it looks like I will be forced into the Exchange… which means I will be forced to pay for abortions.
My other option is for the IRS to fine me 2.5% “of the excess of(1) the taxpayer’s modified adjusted gross in- come for the taxable year, over (2) the amount of gross income specified in section 6012(a)(1) with respect to the taxpayer.” (SEC. 59B.)
This is an outrage.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Great. More silly games with out of context lines in the bill.
The bill in relevant part reads:
[QUOTE](3) COVERAGE UNDER PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE OPTION- The public health insurance option shall provide coverage for services described in paragraph (4)(B). Nothing in this Act shall be construed as preventing the public health insurance option from [B]providing for or prohibiting[/B] coverage of services described in paragraph (4)(A).
(4) ABORTION SERVICES-
(A) ABORTIONS FOR WHICH PUBLIC FUNDING IS PROHIBITED- The services described in this subparagraph are abortions for which the expenditure of Federal funds appropriated for the Department of Health and Human Services is not permitted, based on the law as in effect as of the date that is 6 months before the beginning of the plan year involved.
(B) ABORTIONS FOR WHICH PUBLIC FUNDING IS ALLOWED[- The services described in this subparagraph are abortions for which the expenditure of Federal funds appropriated for the Department of Health and Human Services is permitted, based on the law as in effect as of the date that is 6 months before the beginning of the plan year involved.
*GASP* It’s ABORTION-NEUTRAL.
Not that this distortion attempt is surprising.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Congressman, you guys need to check the ventilation system for controlled substances. Why aren’t the Republicans fist-fighting Dems in the aisles? We’re not all that impressed with any of you.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
My Congressman will not vote for this bill, but he is in your minority and that may not be enough. How can we influence Congressman that do not represent us?
November 5th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Please explain why what you describe as a mandotory fee of All enrollees in the government program is is fact under the title “Optional Service Coverage”
November 5th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Please continue to stand up and expose how the “Dem” liberal wrecking ball is reeking havoc on our nation. As far as the GOP goes, I fear we have drifted from our core values and need to return to them. Tax-payer funded abortion has the potential to galvanize the American public. No matter where we stand on the abortion issue, most of us do NOT want to pay for someone else’s abortions and NONE of us appreciate being deceived by Pelosi and her little lap dog, B.O.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
John!
Take a long walk off a short pier and get out of the damn way.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
WONDER WHAT HER BISHOP WOULD HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS LATEST MOVE?
In a Meet the Press interview on August 24, Pelosi responded to a question from Tom Brokaw about when human life begins, saying “as an ardent, practicing Catholic, this is an issue that I have studied for a long time. And what I know is over the centuries, the doctors of the church have not been able to make that definition . . . St. Augustine said at three months. We don’t know. The point is, is that it shouldn’t have an impact on the woman’s right to choose.”
http://www.catholic.org/politics/story.php?id=29033
November 5th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Time for a fact check.
1. The bill DOES NOT leave public plan abortion coverage decisions up to the Secretary of Health & Human Services. In fact, it requires the Public Health Insurance Option (aka Government run plan) to pay for abortions ONLY IF Federal funding of those abortions is allowed under law at the time. In other words, the PHIO’s coverage must be consistent with Federal law. It is NOT up to the Commissioner(see Sec. 222).
2. The Premium: IF there are indeed any abortion services legally eligible for Federal funds, since the PHIO is required to cover them (to be consistent with the law), then the question is how to charge for them? This bill says says PHIO can’t ignore the cost of these services IF they’re covered. The premium may include the dollar cost of the services, but cannot include any savings from having fewer babies to care for later. In other words: the government plan MAY NOT view abortion as a cost saving policy. In fact, the the $1/month/enrolee minimum value says this coverage will be priced at least this high. (Sec. 213)
2. For private plans, even if they participate in the Exchange, abortion coverage is OPTIONAL and CANNOT BE REQUIRED. So it’s up to the insurer. Again, Sec. 222.
So, in an exchange, a government plan will be offered alongside private insurers. The government plan will be required to cover whatever abortions are legally eligible for Federal funding, and must price this coverage at $1/month/person or more. The private plans are free to a) not offer abortion coverage and b) charge less for the coverage if they choose to offer it.
Now, consumers will come to the exchange to shop for insurance. Those who want to pick the government plan will be forced to pay for abortion coverage IF Federal law permits such coverage - no cherrypicking, and no free ride. Those who want nothing to do with such coverage will pick a different plan. But NOBODY WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR ABORTIONS as they can choose to go elsewhere.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
We must stop this. This cannot be allowed to happen.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
I will not pay for this. I simply will not do it. Your move, Washington.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
You know we can sit here and b**** all we want but in the long run the Congress will do what they do.
Lets start a movement to remove all encumbants from office. Next lets get a referrendum to limit terms in office as the Congress will never do it.
The above are the solution!
Ricci
November 5th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
poster John you say entirely too much control over the lives of citizens to the government” and yet you approve of the Patriot Act? The patriot act did not do anything to control American citizens. It did enable the government the ability to listen to conversations originating from certain countries. I do not want to pay for abortion, if someone wants to get one than they can pay for it. And for Don I agree the GOP should do everything they can do to stop this, but the Dems have the votes to pass it without GOP support.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Mr. Boehner, we need YOU to run for President in 2012.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
America, it’s time to start thinking long and hard about NOT paying anymore taxes at all until our voices are heard! Some of the DEMOcrats in CONgress refuse to hear our voices, even though we’re in the MAJORITY that are AGAINST this stinking pile of government takeover that is currently going thru under the pretense of “Healthcare”. There has got to be a point in time where we say ENOUGH IS ENOUGH and stop funding this debacle!
November 5th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
The government isn’t responsible to pay to destroy a helpless fetus that was created by an irresponsible choice. If you’re grown up enough to be having sex, you should be grown up enough to deal with the consequences.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Lies, lies from the left: Progressives are anti-progressive, New Age is really occult old age, Democratic is really socialistic, Dem Health care is really Gov’t control, Woman’s choice is really baby sacrifice, politically correct is really fascism, multicultural is really anti-Judeo-Christian culture, affirmitive action is really anti-white, etc. Stop Socialistic Logan’s Run-like Healthcare.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
As a long time Democrat I am disgusted with this bill
that Ms. Pelosi and her crew want passed. Although I
am not opposed to abortion I do not understand why
we should pay for abortions because some girl
or woman got herself knocked up.
Are we also going to pay for abortion for illegal aliens as well?
I plan to work for the Republicans next year to help oust every idiot who supports this garbage.
Also let’s start a PAC to raise funds to oust Nancy,
Barney and her other friend Harry as well.
Adam B.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Below is a link to a web page that helps you easily e-mail your US Representative, Speaker Nancy Polosi, Representative Steny Hoyer, and your US Senators telling them you are opposed to Abortion funding in our health care reform. It is a Catholic Web-page, but for you non-Catholics, the e-mail it helps you send is generic for anyone who opposes government funding of abortions.
Just wanted to pass this along.
http://www.usccb.org/healthcare/
November 5th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
George,
The GOP can’t stop this bill, they don’t have the votes. If King Obama and Queen Pelosi can rally the Dem’s, the simple math shows, they have the votes to do it.
We don’t need a third party we simply need to take back the GOP from the left and moderates in the party and run on conservative principles and not apologize for it.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Can any of you explain to me how come every poll shows a MAJORITY of popular support for a public option in healthcare?
A lot of you call the government “socialist”. I call you all “selfish”.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Our congressmen and senators - of any political stripe - are in for a very rude awakening come next election.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
We the people……say STOP THIS BILL, NOW!
November 5th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Yeah fight against all socialist agendas. No socialized healthcare! Well except for medicare, because I earned that by growing old. A gov ran insurance provider would ruin private companies, just like how the gov ran USPS ruined private postal carriers like Fedex and UPS.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
I will not pay into anything that funds abortion. I will not join the health care plans and will NEVER pay a penalty tax. Time for another revolution in America.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
By the way, the AARP and the American Medical Association support this bill… but what do they know, right? Specially the AMA, they are just doctors after all. If you could all channel your anger towards something more constructive things will be going much, much better
November 5th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
At some point the leader of the Republican party are going to have to take a stand on this issue and make the democrats pay. I don’t care if it takes every Republican walkiing out of the next presidential address to congress…….the American people need a wakeup call if nothing more than to take notice.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
How can the GOP stop it when they do not a majority in
congress?? next year we have to elect house members
who will be wiling to reverse this bill if it passes.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Keep fighting folks. Remember to get out and VOTE when the time comes….push everyone you know into registering so they can . We sat on our cans way too often in the last 9 years….Letting others , who cannot understand whats going to happen, vote the wrong way. I’ll be more involved in politics this next election in my state. You must be too. Remember why so many died.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Heaven forbid you actually read the bill. Regardless of what side you stand on, you may read the FULL text of the bill:
http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3962/text
And make informed decisions yourself.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
I don’t see where the text of the bill states that elective abortions will be covered by the plan, or that anyone would have to pay a premium on elective abortions.
There are actually sections on page 110, one for prohibited abortions and one for allowed abortions. Neither situation is described in any detail, except to state both cases fall under existing law. Existing law (medicare) covers medically necessary abortions (life-threatening situations) only. It doesn’t even cover incest.
Not sure what the big deal is here!
November 5th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
This is no joke..These Marxists must be stopped, or this country is doomed. Where are our Republican leaders??????
November 5th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
We need the Republicans and Conservatives to stop the craziness! PLEASE DO NOT LET THIS BILL PASS! I do not support government funding for abortions. I do not support a complete and total take over of health care by the government. We can’t afford this and this 1.2 Trillion Dollar plan is not necessary. Find a way to help the 12 million who need health care coverage through the remaining stimulus funds. Let the stimulus package bump up Medicare/Medicaid for the uninsured. I do want those that need health care to receive it. I want the fraud, waste, and abuse to be stopped so that more dollars will be available to help those who need assistance.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
I left the Republican Party because it refused to do what was neccessary to curb Illigal immigration which is a large part of the high cost of health care. Liberals are deceivingly using cost and promising to bring costs down with this bill. See how its all connected?
Don Bauder is absolutely right the GOP has an opportunity to actually stop a bill that could spell disaster for all Americans. Do right right by this nation GOP or continue to lose support.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Abe, I’m ready to join the regulars in our fight against the tyranny of slavery.
deja vu all over again.
John, I’m ready to join the “regulars” in our fight against the tyranny of communism, forced abortions, death councils, and taxpayer abortions.
I regret I have but one life to lose for my country.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Mr. Leader,
Your leadership against government healthcare is outstanding. Thanks you for doing the heavy lifting. Keep up the good work sir. The GOP will reap the rewards in 2010.
This much government intrusion into our private lives is unacceptable and un-American. Our founders are rolling in their graves seeing this socialistic approach be taken by the Dems.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
I will not support abortion anywhere, anytime,or for any reason! I will not pay for abortions … but, I will work diligently to remove those from Congress who do support abortion! That is my promise.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Thank you for helping to protect the citizens and taxpayers from this financial mess. I’ve been attending tea parties for months now and have enjoyed meeting the other protesters. It will be good when the government finally realizes that the protesters cross party lines. We are concerned taxpaying citizens. I’m a conservative worried about our country’s future and through your leadership am seeing hope for the Republican party again!
November 5th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
I would be forced to stop paying taxes as a conscientious objector. Period. I will not pay for abortions, even one dollar. To force me to do so is unconstitutional and against my beliefs. End of story.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Can you link these to facebook so we can share them easily?
November 5th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Sir,
You said, “under the Republican plan, any health plan that includes abortion coverage may not receive federal funds.”
May I suggest that NO FEDERAL FUNDS be given to ANY insurance company!!
No federal funds should be given to ANY private organization anyway.
STOP this subsidization crap.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
PLEASE stop this! I agree with George, I WILL NOT be forced to pay for abortions. Pelosi is evil…along with many many others you are going up against, but know you are right and fighting for good to overcome evil. They (the DEMS) have gone too far, they are out of control and must be stopped!
November 5th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
I will not pay for abortions. God help us if we allow this bill to go through. The saying goes “if you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything” I believe the election of 2008 proves people fell for anything and now the unborn are going to pay for it. The GOP must stop this! 2010 is right around the corner and we are just waiting to vote!!!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Do you commenters not understand that sometimes abortion is a medical necessity?
Banning abortion as a public-health procedure in this bill would be like banning C-sections or like banning NICU care for premature babies… i.e. it would be ridiculous to pre-ban something that is sometimes necessary for reproductive health.
If the life of the mother is at stake… if the baby has no chance of living… if the choice is a multiple birth where all the babies die vs. selective abortion to save one baby…
You people who are commenting are not medical professionals but idealogues. It should not be controversial that a legal medical procedure is covered by health insurance.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Have you ever read this? It takes about 3 minutes of a search with a .pdf reader to understand that it does not fund abortions and goes out of its way to make sure that organizations that DO NOT provide