House vote 220-215 as health plan passes

Arkansas_Constituent says...

I don't believe that Vic Snyder is properly representing the district in his voting "Yes" for this healthcare Albatrose and increasing the national debt rather than helping reign in medical cost.

I sincerely hope that this comes home to bite him and the voters remember his vote in the next election; and pray that the voters of District 2 see fit to replace him with someone who more favorably represents the more conservative values of the district rather than Congressman Snyder's rubber stamp the current socialist, marxist Administration in Washington.

I hope those who voted for Obama can now see the error of their vote as he proclaims a socialist mandate in his election and takeover of private enterprise, financial institutions and healthcare.

Move over China, you are now the new Democracy and we are the new Socialist nation.

November 8, 2009 at 8:07 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Ricardo says...

Mike Ross is a Liar. This is not what I expected someone like him to do, lie to my face.

On Friday Mike Ross Liar's office told me that he was NOT going to vote for this healthcare bill. He was against it. The only 'reason' he voted to bring HR 3200 out of committee was to have a 'debate'.

Well the debate is over. Mike Ross is a Liar. I am not a special interest group. I am a voter who thought he was a man of his word. Now Mike is running campaign fundraising against 'special interest against him'. Well if you are against Liars like Mike Ross I will join a 'special interest', I am interested in men of character.

Mike doesn't want you to know that your 'current' insurance ( if you have it) will increase in price because of section 222 of the bill he voted for. Also if you are on Medicare (hello Hot Springs!!) you will start having to go through a non medical person to see if you 'need' to see a doctor, section 223 of Mike's bill.
You see, the reason they voted so quickly is because voters ( like me) would likely read the thing and realize Mike must be getting a special 'favor' for himself,
Or maybe it is because Mike Ross is a liar.

November 8, 2009 at 11:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

WooPigSooie says...

Ricardo-

Congressman Ross actually did VOTE against the bill. Here is the exact quote in the article:

Of the three Democrats, Marion Berry of the 1st District and Vic Snyder of the 2nd District voted for it. Mike Ross, representing the 4th District, opposed it, along with 38 fellow Democrats.

November 8, 2009 at 11:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

pycwatson_hotmail.com says...

Congratulations to those members of Congress who voted for the Health Care Reform Bill last night. They had the courage to stand up and make a decision for Arkansans and citizens in this country. This bill shouldn't be compaired to a Razorback football game because it's about real people with real health insurance costs problems. When citizens have few if any chances to afford coverage that's an ethical challenge that our representatives need to address and we have two that did that last night. Vic Snyder and Marion Barry are two lawmakers we should be proud of because they did the right thing for Americans. Ross' 4th District should be ashamed of his behavior last night! The Bill is on line and if you want it read to you, go to www.healthbill.org.

November 8, 2009 at 11:40 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Ricardo says...

Then I stand corrected. I read that incorrectly from the roll call vote with the others.
My apologies,

but anyone who voted this out of committee for 'debate' allowed this to happen regardless if he was 'allowed' by speaker pelosi to vote against it. Without Mike's support on the committee this would never have made it to the floor for a midnight vote.

November 8, 2009 at 11:40 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Ran2133 says...

It was a foregone conclusion that Marion Berry and Vic Snyder were going to vote for this monstrosity "just following Pelosi's orders." I hope the voters in their respective districts send both back to Arkansas next year to stay. Better yet, send them to New York so they can be with their liberal cohorts.

November 8, 2009 at 11:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Ricardo says...

Apologies again for misreading the vote Mike Ross actually made, and my comments without having the correct information. Sorry.

November 8, 2009 at 12:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

aimee1 says...

"Moderate Democrats, including Ross, also raised concerns about the overall cost of the health bill and their desire to ensure that illegal aliens will not receive healthcoverage under it."

TRANSLATION: - concern fo my benfactors in health insurance and MY desire to stay on their good side.

"Boozman echoed that sentiment: "I am very much infavor of the reform of health care but feel we need to do it through the free-market forces."

When the "free"-market does not corrrect the problem (how long have YOU had to fit it..???) then it is time for the government to step in...

Thank you to the two Democrats who supported their party in this struggle to correct a great injustice whih has gone on too long...!!! THANK YOU...!!!

November 8, 2009 at 12:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

davisdds_cableone.net_ says...

I hate high cost insurance also. But at least I can get in to see my doctor. Just wait folks, when this government insurance gets going you are going to be in a world of do do. Hope you do get anything serious.

November 8, 2009 at 8:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Ricardo says...

"The Health Care Bill in Ninety Seconds "
The key 'features' of of H.R. 3962:
And they 'debated' a whole 12 hours on this Saturday! Wow! That was worth voting it out of committee wasn't it?

"Cost
The CBO now estimates health bill spending at $3 trillion over 10 years. Since the CBO historically underestimates expenses, assume massivenew deficits for a country that can ill afford them.

Personal Requirements
You'll be required to buy a 'qualified' health plan. A family earning $102K a year will pay $1,700 a month in premium and out-of-pocket expenses. 'Willful' failure to buy a plan will result in a fine of up to $250,000 and 'imprisonment of up to five years'. Illegal immigrants are exempt from fines and imprisonment.

Business Requirements
Every business in America must provide a 'qualified plan' for employeesand pay 72.5% of the cost. Failure to do so results in an 8% payroll tax.

Impact to Seniors
Medicare reimbursements will be slashed by $500 billion. Medicare Advantage plans will be slashed by 20%. In many cases, seniors will be forced to see nurse practitioners rather than doctors.

Payments for Community Organizers, Translators and Racial/Ethnic 'Balance'
The bill provides grants to community "entities" with no required qualifications. The bill also provides translators for patients who do not speak English and offers grants to schools serving students with "disadvantaged backgrounds including racial and ethnic minorities."

Illegal Immigrants Covered, Abortion Funding Still Possible
Proof of citizenship requirements were gutted, so illegal aliens will be subsidized.
Its implementation will result in an economic catastrophe of the first order as certainly as the sun rises in the morning "

November 8, 2009 at 11:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )