Legislative Update from Nat'l Federation of Republican Women (NFRW)

PLEASE NOTE: The link to the FACTS ABOUT HEALTH CARE REFORM-WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT Booklet has been corrected. Please make sure to check out this excellent resource. (Click here to see booklet)

House Committee Approves Health Care Overhaul Legislation

On Friday, July 31, 2009, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved legislation for a health care overhaul. The legislation will be moving to the House for a vote this fall. Blue Dog Democrats struck a deal with Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, last week that paved the way for the House Democrat's proposal to move out of committee. Their deal included Rep. Waxman cutting out $100 billion, slightly weakening the public option concept, and exempting a few more small businesses from certain tax proposals. In reality, the deal did not change any of the core issues in the bill that have caused Americans to express outrage over the health care hoax in Congress. The concessions that were included in the deal may not even be included in final legislation that must first go through two other committees.

Let's keep the heat on during summer break!

As Congressional members return to their home states and districts over the recess, it is a great time to get in touch with your members to register your opposition to the current Democratic Health Care overhaul proposals in the House and Senate. The Heritage Foundation posted a great article entitled, "Five Questions for Health Care Townhalls." Click here to check out the questions you should be asking.

On the Hill

On Tuesday, President Obama will host the entire Senate Democratic Conference at the White House for lunch. Over the August recess, House Minority Whip, Rep. Eric Cantor, (R-VA), will be urging members to stay on message with health care. The House has recessed for August. The Senate is still in session. The Senate should be taking up the Supreme Court nomination of Sonia Sotomayor today.

Get your copy of the FRWF "Facts About Health Care Reform-What YOU Can Do About It" Booklet! (View and download FRWF's PDF)

The Fairbanks Republican Women Federated Club have developed a "Facts About Health Care Reform-What You Can Do About It" Booklet which higlights the things you should know about President Obama and the Democrat's health care plan. Click here to get your copy of the Facts About Health Care Reform - What You Can Do About It" Booklet. The booklet is also posted on the NFRW Legislative Action Center under the "Focus on the Issues" section.

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