Senate Phone Campaign: Oppose Government-Run Healthcare

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1) Slow down! Health care reform is important, complicated and affects 1/6 of the U.S. economy. Majority Leader Reid had six (6) weeks to write his 2,074 page bill behind closed doors. Shouldn’t the American people have at least that much time? We need health care reform done right, not fast. Stop the midnight amendments and procedural tricks, and let us see a real bill that puts patients first.

2) We will remember how you voted. A for cloture is a vote in support of government-run health care.

3) Health care reform can’t possibly be revenue-neutral. By all accounts these health care bills establish a new $1-trillion government-run health care program. That’s on top of the $800-billion stimulus plan passed earlier this year. We don't have the money, can't afford huge new taxes to get it, and it would be wrong to borrow it and leave even more debt to our children and grandchildren.

4) Seniors have paid into Medicare all their lives. It is wrong to cut seniors benefits and give it to non-senior citizens. Seniors in rural America who are on Medicare Advantage are receiving a quality of health care they have never before received. Many seniors are dependent on Medicare Advantage to maintain their quality of life. It’s wrong to take that from them to create a new middle-class entitlement.

5) Washington has not proven that it can run an insurance program on budget and provide quality care – and it should not be allowed to take over our health care system. Whether that's through a public "option," mandates, or co-ops, Washington has proven it is ill-equipped to deliver the care Americans deserve.
  • Medicare and Medicaid are underfunded and about to go bankrupt.
  • We’re told there’s $500 billion in waste to be taken out of Medicare.
  • Any money saved from waste, fraud, and abuse should be kept for Medicare to make it stronger and more efficient for seniors and taxpayers. Fix Medicare first.
6) This is no time for tax hikes. The economy is still reeling and unemployment is painfully high. We should be cutting spending and taxes, not finding ways to fund huge new programs by raising tax rates through the roof.
  • Medical device manufactures and insurance companies will be hit with additional taxes. The added tax burden will ultimately be paid by average Americans.

7) Please oppose this bill and any health care program that puts Washington in charge of our health care.
Senate Phone Campaign: Oppose Government-Run Healthcare

Latest reported calls for "Senate Phone Campaign: Oppose Government-Run Healthcare":

  1. Mon., Feb. 1, 2010 7:17 PM    link Name not displayed | Bridgeport, CT
    Call Report for Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (D CT)

    HELLO
    I'VE BEEN CALLING DAY AFTER DAY AND ALL I GET IS VOICE MAIL NON STOP.... PLS KEEP YOUR HADS OFF MY HEALTH CARE. WE WANT TO BE HEARD BUT NO ONE WANTS TO LISTEN LET'S CONTINUE W/OUR TEA PARTIES SOMEONE HAS TO LISTEN.....
    IF HEALTH CARE IF NOT GOOD FOR OBAMA & HIS CRONIES WHY THEN SHOULD HE SHOVE IT DOWN OUR THROATS. MAYBE IF PALOSI & OBAMS STOP FLYING AROUND FAMILY MEMBERS IN PRIVATE JETS PD. BY THE TAX PAYERS MAYBE WE'D HAVE SOME MONEY. ANYWAY IF HEALTH ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH FOR THE COMMUNISTS IN WASHINGTON, IT'S NOT GOOD FOR US EITHER .... BCUZ MR OBAMA AINT MY MAMA.....

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  3. Thu., Jan. 28, 2010 12:03 AM    link Elaine H. | Washington, MO

  4. Tue., Jan. 26, 2010 11:47 PM    link keith m. | Batesville, AR
    Call Report for Sen. Mark Pryor (D AR)

    dont vote on medicare bill

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  6. Mon., Jan. 25, 2010 11:23 PM    link keith m. | Batesville, AR
    Call Report for Sen. Blanche L. Lincoln (D AR)

    slow down

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  8. Mon., Jan. 25, 2010 11:21 PM    link keith m. | Batesville, AR
    Call Report for Sen. Blanche L. Lincoln (D AR)

    slow down

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  10. Fri., Jan. 22, 2010 5:50 PM    link Name not displayed | Lancaster, PA
    Call Report for Sen. Bob Casey Jr. (D PA)

    I asked that the health care bill not be passed.

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  12. Fri., Jan. 22, 2010 1:33 PM    link Martha C. | Ramona, CA
    Call Report for Sen. Barbara Boxer (D CA)

    Left a message

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  14. Fri., Jan. 22, 2010 12:14 PM    link Kathleen W. | Clearwater, FL
    Call Report for Sen. Bill Nelson (D FL)

    Bill Nelson's office answered, was very polite, listened to why I was against the health care reform, and said the message would be passed to the Senator. I simply said that this is America and the government should not be dictating on such a personal thing as health care insurance. I did state that I do NOT have current health care insurance and never have had it, but do just fine paying for my medical costs myself.

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  16. Fri., Jan. 22, 2010 11:34 AM    link Name not displayed | Omaha, NE
    Call Report for Sen. E. Benjamin Nelson (D NE)

    I made the phone call and a person named Mark answered. I was giving my name and city and the reason I was calling and I was disconnected. Hopefully it was not on purpose. I guess Washington is really disconnected with its constituents.

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  18. Fri., Jan. 22, 2010 9:18 AM    link Kimberly K. | Brick, NJ
    Call Report for Sen. Robert Menendez (D NJ)

    I just called the office and I did speak to a young lady who was very polite and listened to my veiws and made note and said she will pass my message on with regards on how IM OPPOSED to making this most important decions with our healthcare systems and the government run healthcare would be a huge mistake and would kill alot of sick people like myself .I have been fighting a unfair fight for healthcare and I have health insurence and still cant get the care I despritly need and deserve so I can fight a fair fight and win my 9 year battle of hell!
    I also stated the importance on how we need to slow down and really think this out and weigh it out because it will be a big mistake just to give it all away what we all work so hard for and say here you are to the government just to take this off the table and throw it in anyones lap so its delt with!
    She said Thankyou very much and she will pass my message on!!!!Kimberly Kenberg

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  20. Fri., Jan. 22, 2010 9:03 AM    link kimberly k. | Brick, NJ
    Call Report for Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D NJ)

    I received a sevice to leave a message about slowing down on such a important decision such as our healthcare and how it wont only effect myself who has been very ill for the last 9 years with health insurence and Im still unable to get the much needed care I need let alone millions of others whom are sick as well.Also stated that even if others arnt sick I dont beleive putting our government in charge of our healthcare decisions would be very wise at all it will put such a enourmous impact on all of us we wouldnt get the care like we really deserve and work so hard for.I said please lets take as much time as possible with this big and serious desion so we can all make the right one when the time comes we cant rush this its too important and to me it would be like riding in my car without a door!Stated my name,E-mail,phone so I hope to hear from them because like i said Im fighting a horrific disease with millions of other sick people young and old .Im very young and I want to live a productive life and I dont think I could have any chance at life fairly with our government making personal decions for me! I stand united as always kimberly! Thankyou!!!!

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  22. Fri., Jan. 22, 2010 7:49 AM    link Billy W. | Woodstock, GA

  23. Thu., Jan. 21, 2010 7:58 PM    link melody l. | Folsom, LA
    Call Report for Sen. David Vitter (R LA)

  24. Thu., Jan. 21, 2010 6:47 PM    link Nicole . | Wake Forest, NC
    Call Report for Sen. Kay Hagan (D NC)

    FAXED JAN 21, 2010

    DO YOU HEAR ME NOW ! ? ! ?

    Did the message sent by the voters of Massachusetts knock you out of your white castle in the clouds and back to the earth where the real people live? I sure hope so, because you have been given an opportunity to make a course correction and if you do, it just might save your job.

    Stop being Reid's Robot and start fighting for North Carolina. Your sworn duty is to represent the people of North Carolina and to protect the constitution. You have knowingly voted for a bill (H.R. 3950) that has unconstitutional and illegal language. In fact, it is being challenged by the Attorney Generals of 16 states, that is 30% of the states. If you are not smart enough or honest enough to read the bill and understand the the legal consequences of the bill, then you sure are not worthy of representing North Carolinians and should resign as a U.S. Senator.

    I demand that you stand up for North Carolinians and the principals this country was founded on: limited government, separation of powers, and a government that is by the people, and for the people.

    It is appalling that the health care reform bill is so BAD that members of the Democratic party have to be bribed before they will vote for it. Even more proof that the health care bill is bad is that the Democratic leadership refuses to let C-SPAN cover the health care debate so the public can see what is in the bill and who put it in the bill. And don't even get me started on the numbers games played to make it look like this is a fiscally responsible bill. There is no way this kind of government expansion is fiscally responsible.

    The elitist Washington DC crowd is out of touch, out of control, and out of power in 2010. Consider this your pink slip from me.

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  26. Thu., Jan. 21, 2010 6:32 PM    link Vivian H. | Gastonia, NC
    Call Report for Sen. Kay Hagan (D NC)

    Oppose this bill and any health care program that puts Washington in charge of our health care. Stop voting party line and start listening to the people in North Carolina

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  28. Thu., Jan. 21, 2010 5:40 PM    link barb r. | Morton, IL
    Call Report for Sen. Roland Burris (D IL)

    They just asked my zip code and thanked me for calling.I asked them to stop working on the healthcare bill and start working on jobs and the economy. I suggested 3ways they could provide healthcare for Americans:
    Make all Americans have the same plan, including the president and all government employees(that would facillitate fairness and a good plan)
    Allow insurance across state lines(would promote compition between insurance companies)
    Work on Tort reform-put a cap on what people could sue for.(would lower malpractice rates et encourage more people to become doctors)
    I am a critical care nurse.

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  30. Thu., Jan. 21, 2010 5:01 PM    link johnny h. | Gastonia, NC
    Call Report for Sen. Kay Hagan (D NC)

    Do what the majority of the voters want vote no on any type of healthcare bill. Start doing what the people want or you will serve only tern in the Senate.

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  32. Thu., Jan. 21, 2010 2:57 PM    link Name not displayed | Charlotte, NC
    Call Report for Sen. Kay Hagan (D NC)

  33. Thu., Jan. 21, 2010 2:54 PM    link Mamie V. G. | Elkins, AR
    Call Report for Sen. Blanche L. Lincoln (D AR)

    Ask her to listen more to her constituents and less to those trying to push this health care bill. need to focus on jobs ane economy.

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  35. Thu., Jan. 21, 2010 2:50 PM    link Mamie V. G. | Elkins, AR
    Call Report for Sen. Mark Pryor (D AR)

    Ask that the health care bill be put on hold and concentrate on more important issues such as jobs, terrorism, and the economy.

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