Top 10 Reasons We Need to Defeat Chris Christie – repost

 

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Emily’slist.org

February 25, 2013

Speculation is already running rampant around the 2016 presidential race and we’ve barely had a chance to think about the upcoming 2014 midterm elections. But before those come to pass, there are a few big races in 2013 that you need to know about — including the race for governor in New Jersey. Chris Christie is running for reelection, and we don’t need to tell you that what happens in this race could have major implications for the 2016 Republican primary, not to mention the general election. This could be the year we stop Chris Christie in his tracks. He’s been a disaster as governor, especially for New Jersey women and their families.

Here are the top 10 reasons we need to defeat Chris Christie this November.

10. Chris Christie Vetoed Same-Sex Marriage With the tide in America turning against bigotry and discrimination, and in one of the most solidly blue states in the country, Christie vetoed a bill sent to him by both houses of the New Jersey legislature that would enshrine marriage equality into law.

9. Chris Christie Is No Friend to Workers Christie has built himself a reputation as one of the most anti-union governors in the country, referring to public school teachers as “thugs” and supporting a bill that would “destroy collective bargaining.”

8. Chris Christie Doesn’t Believe in Universal Pre-K Not only does Christie oppose government-funded preschool for every child in his state, he attacked his predecessor’s plan as “simply wrong” and called it “government babysit[ting].”

7. Chris Christie Misuses State Funds At a cost of $2,500 an hour, Christie used a state helicopter for personal travel. Probably not the use taxpayers had in mind.

6. Chris Christie Supports the Ryan Budget Paul Ryan’s proposed federal budget would end Medicare as we know it, but Christie joined ultraconservative governors like Texas’s Rick Perry, Mississippi’s Haley Barbour, and Virginia’s Bob McDonnell to tell Ryan that his budget was what “voters clearly asked for.”

5. Chris Christie Vetoed a Hike in the Minimum Wage

Just last month, Christie vetoed a bill passed by the legislature that would raise the minimum wage in New Jersey — a state with the third-highest cost of living in the nation — from $7.25 an hour to $8.50, and index it to the consumer price index so it grows with inflation. Christie proposed a smaller increase, phased in over more time, which would not be indexed.

4. Chris Christie Vetoed Equal Pay Legislation Christie isn’t shy about much, and that includes the use of his veto pen. He vetoed three of four bills passed by the legislature designed to outlaw pay discrimination against women in the workplace and called them “senseless bureaucracy.”

3. Chris Christie Targeted Poor Families in His Budget It’s no surprise that Christie is a fan of Paul Ryan’s budget once you look at his own. His budget cut aid for tuition, for a center for abused children, for legal services, and for transitional aid to some of New Jersey’s neediest communities. When asked about the cuts, he said “I don’t care.”

2. Chris Christie Cut Funding to Family Planning Organizations Christie got out his veto pen again for a budget that would have given $7.5 million to family planning organizations in the state, including Planned Parenthood. He blocked attempts to restore the funding, even using a line-item veto specifically to target women’s health in New Jersey.

1. Chris Christie Is Proudly Anti-Choice Christie has declared himself against the side of women’s reproductive rights and on the side of those who would deny them, saying “I am pro-life.” We can’t trust Chris Christie, not in New Jersey, and certainly not in the White House. This November may be our best chance to stop his ambitions.

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Obama Cares: On the Friday before Mother’s Day, President Obama explained how the Affordable Care Act is helping women. For example, the law prevents insurance companies from charging women more than men and requires insurance companies to cover preventive services like mammograms free of charge.

Thanks to the women in this room and people all across the country, we worked really hard — and it’s now been more than three years since Congress passed the Affordable Care Act and I signed it into law. It’s been nearly a year since the Supreme Court upheld the law under the Constitution. And, by the way, six months ago, the American people went to the polls and decided to keep going in this direction. So the law is here to stay.

Review of IRS: On Wednesday, the President delivered remarks on the Treasury Department’s review of the Internal Revenue Service and said the “misconduct that it uncovered is inexcusable.” The President said he will hold the responsible parties accountable, put in place new safeguards to make sure this does not happen again, and work with Congress as it performs its oversight role.

I’ll do everything in my power to make sure nothing like this happens again by holding the responsible parties accountable, by putting in place new checks and new safeguards, and going forward, by making sure that the law is applied as it should be — in a fair and impartial way.

Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey: On Thursday, President Obama and Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan held a press conference at the Rose Garden. The leaders discussed U.S. – Turkey relations such as trade and investment, mutual security, and the conflict in Syria.

Prime Minister Cameron of Great Britain: On Tuesday, the President welcomed British Prime Minister David Cameron to the White House. The global partners spoke about the upcoming Group of Eight summit, sustaining the global economy, and the conflict in Syria.

As we’ve said before, the great alliance between the United States and the United Kingdom is rooted in shared interests and shared values, and it’s indispensable to global security and prosperity.

National Peace Officers Memorial Service: On Wednesday, the President headed to the U.S. Capitol for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service. The event paid respect to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty the last year. The 143 fallen officers were recognized for their courage on the front lines and their dedication to our community.

They exemplified the very idea of citizenship — that with our God-given rights come responsibilities and obligations to ourselves and to others. They embodied that idea. That’s the way they died. That’s how we must remember them. And that’s how we must live.

#WeTheGeeks: On Thursday, the White House launched “We the Geeks,” a new series of Google+ Hangouts highlighting the future of science, technology, and innovation in America. The first “We the Geeks” Hangout covered Grand Challenges, which are “ambitious goals on a national or global scale that capture the imagination and demand advances in innovation and breakthroughs in science and technology.”

Friday hypocrisy

112th Congress Tea Party membership map. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

So, Today is a day to close your eyes breathe in through your nose slowly and deeply then release your breathe slowly exhale through your mouth … be still stay calm  repeat when needed

 just another rant …

It has been a big week for members of the tea party, getting a lot of airtime. I have to say that most of the interviews on the airwaves spewed pushed a conspiracy theory about not only who should get 501c(4) status, but also how the IRS’s association with the Affordable Care Act is now tainted. I guess this should not surprise anyone but the paper trail or digital one just seems too coincidental for me.  I want to know what if any association do these folks have to republican members of Congress if as the media states this “scandal” will bring back the tea party. Fact is, only 18% of the public identify themselves as members of the tea party, but seem to show their true colours very loudly and it’s confusing to some because they don’t seem like a legitimate organization to even get this much notice or camera time

 This is also a week, a month, no, years of Republicans coming out of the woodwork that apparently still believes or wants voters to believe the BS about the President and as the mid-terms of 2010 move into 2013-2014, these kooks who were voted into office now appear unqualified and need to be voted out.  The notion that any member of Congress received or backed the tea movement is offensive. It also makes you wonder given the information regarding how many did not meet the threshold requirements just how the Tea Party folks paid for the various rallies not to mention did TV stations help, but have not admitted to sponsoring these so-called rallies.  The Tea Party is not just angry they are misinformed about where the President was born, say, he is a socialist, he favors the poor and because he is Black, he seems to be giving them the advantage.

 My question … are all these people actually buying this or is something else going on.  I understand being upset about the IRS, policy issues and politics in general but the signs at those rallies were telling. The fact is some really are mad that 53% voted an African American into office for a 2nd term and this still upsets folks while others continue to incite fear, promote exclusion and have crossed the lines of sanity

 Yes, I will say it again …  most if not all are misinformed some are racists and then there is a small group who are violet.   There are quite a few solutions, but the best is getting out the vote , remember that the mid-term elections have always been a no big deal vote  and last…   gerrymandering has made them critically important since 2010.

Top 3: The GOP’s Setback, Rape Culture, and Benghazi

GOP HISPANIC OUTREACH SUFFERS MAJOR SETBACK

“RAPE” IS NOT THE SAME AS “SEX”

BENGHAZI EMAIL BLOWS HOLE IN GOP CONSPIRACY

White House Women’s Update: An Investment in Our Nation’s Future

Last week, President Obama spoke about the ways the Affordable Care Act is positively impacting the health and lives of women and their families.

 

You can read more about the President’s commitment to health care for women in his 2013 proclamation for National Women’s Health Week.

 

Over the weekend, First Lady Michelle Obama delivered the Commencement Address at Eastern Kentucky University, and earlier this week, Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, Cecilia Muñoz, met with a coalition of mothers and children who use their voices to speak out about the importance of high-quality, early education.

 

Thank you for all that you do.

 

White House Council on Women & Girls

President Obama Explains How Health Reform Is Helping Women

President Barack Obama delivers a statement on the Affordable Care Act in the East Room of the White

Just before Mother’s Day, President Obama spoke to a group of women – including many moms – about the ways the Affordable Care Act is already helping millions of Americans like them.

“Women in particular now have more control over their own care than ever before,” the President said. “And I’m pleased to be joined today by many women who wrote in to tell us what the Affordable Care Act means to them.”

Carol was one of the women who wrote to the President, and today, she introduced him in the East Room. Carol’s son, a 22-year-old college grad and traumatic brain injury survivor with a rare genetic lung disease, was able to stay on his family’s health insurance policy instead of being kicked off the plan this year. Finding coverage on his own would have been nearly impossible, as Carol wrote to the President: “Given his history, he would be virtually uninsurable under the old set of ‘rules.’ Instead of contemplating law school, all of his resources would have been channeled into somehow, somewhere, finding health insurance.”

Carol and her son are why the Affordable Care Act lets young people stay on their parent’s plan until they turn 26, President Obama said.

President Obama talked about a few more ways the Affordable Care Act is already helping people across the country. You can watch the video of the event and read the full post here.

Celebrate National Women’s Health Week

President Obama issued a proclamation in honor of “National Women’s Health Week.” As Secretary Sebelius said, National Women’s Health Week is a time when “As a nation, we honor the women in our lives – our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, cousins, friends, and colleagues – by encouraging them to make their health a priority and to take steps to live healthier, happier lives.”

 

You can get more information and tools on National Women’s Health Week here and you can follow on Twitter using #NWHW.

First Lady Michelle Obama Delivers the Commencement Address at Eastern Kentucky University

First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks during the Eastern Kentucky University commencement at the EKU Alumni Coliseum in Richmond, Ky., May 11, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated a new class of graduates from Eastern Kentucky University.

“You all went through so much to make it to this day — the highs and the lows, the triumphs, the challenges, the celebrations, the devastations — and I’m not just talking about your love lives, either,” the First Lady told the graduates. “I’m talking about all those papers you poured your heart into; all those caffeine-fueled all-nighters; those moments of anxiety as you set out on your own, looking to find new friends you clicked with and a new community to call your own.”

At Eastern Kentucky, the students were part of a community committed to public service — and in the past year, the seniors and their classmates put in more than 107,000 hours of volunteer work. And Mrs. Obama told the Class of 2013 that they needed to maintain that commitment as graduates.

You can read the full text of the First Lady’s remarks here.

Meeting with Mothers and Advocates for Our Children

(Jeff Martin, National Women’s Law Center)

During his State of the Union address in February, President Obama called on Congress to expand access to high-quality preschool to every four-year old in America. As the President put it that day:

“In states that make it a priority to educate our youngest children, like Georgia or Oklahoma, studies show students grow up more likely to read and do math at grade level, graduate high school, hold a job, form more stable families of their own. We know this works. So let’s do what works and make sure none of our children start the race of life already behind. Let’s give our kids that chance.”

This week Cecilia Muñoz met with mothers, leaders, and tireless advocates that understand that the best investment we can make as a country is in our children’s future.

You can read Cecilia’s full post here.

Honoring Our National Peace Officers and more

Watch the first “We the Geeks” Hangout on today, May 16, at 2:00 p.m. EDT on WhiteHouse.gov and on the White House Google+ page.

Photo of the Day: Honoring Our National Peace Officers

Yesterday, President Obama spoke at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service, an annual ceremony honoring law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in the previous year.

The President said that the 143 officers honored “exemplified the very idea of citizenship — that with our God-given rights come responsibilities and obligations to ourselves and to others.”

Read more of the President’s remarks here.

President Barack Obama greets audience members during the National Peace Officers Memorial Service, an annual ceremony honoring law enforcement who were killed in the line of duty in the previous year, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. May 15, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:

Hanging out with “We the Geeks” The White House is kicking off “We the Geeks,” a new series of Google+ Hangouts to highlight the future of science, technology, and innovation here in the United States.

President Obama Discusses the Internal Revenue Service President Obama discusses the Treasury Department’s review of the Internal Revenue Service.

The President and Vice President’s 2012 Financial Disclosure Forms See the President and Vice President’s 2012 financial disclosure reports.

Today’s Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

9:50 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey

12:00 PM: The President and Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey hold a joint press conference 

1:30 PM: The Vice President, Dr. Jill Biden and Secretary of State Kerry host a lunch in honor of Prime Minister Erdogan

4:30 PM: The President meets with senior advisors

5:15 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at an event with Prime Minister Erdogan

6:30 PM: The President hosts a working dinner with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey

2:30 PM: The Vice President meets with Prime Minister Ivica Dacic of Serbia

Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live

CONGRESS

The Senate stands in adjournment until 11:00am on Thursday, May 16, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #91, the nomination of Ernest J. Moniz, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of Energy with up to 3 hours of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Wyden and Murkowski or their designees.

Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 2:00pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Moniz nomination.

During Wednesday’s session of the Senate, the Senate reached an agreement that on Monday, May 20^th, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #73, S.954, the Farm bill

The Senate is debating Executive Calendar #91, the nomination of Ernest J. Moniz, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of Energy, for up to 3 hours. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination. If all time is used, the vote would begin at approximately 2:26pm. If time is yielded back, the vote could begin earlier.

1:51pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Ernest J. Moniz, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of Energy

1:51pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Ernest J. Moniz, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of Energy;

Confirmed: 97-0

The Senate is in a period of morning business until 5pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no further roll call votes this week.

Senator Murray asked unanimous consent to proceed to H.Con.Res.25, that the amendment which is at the desk, the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; that H.Con.Res.25, as amended, be agreed to; the motion to reconsider be made and laid upon the table; that the Senate insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees. This is the long way of saying she asked to go to conference on the Budget resolution.

Senator Lee asked that Murray modify her request to make it not in order to consider any conference report that includes reconciliation instructions to raise the debt limit. Senator Murray declined to modify her request. Senator Lee objected to Murray’s request.

Senator Sessions then asked consent that at a time to be determined the Senate proceed to H.Con.Res.25, House passed Budget resolution. Senator Murray objected.

Senator Lee asked unanimous consent the HELP Committee be discharged from further consideration of S.Res.133, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress and the States should investigate and correct abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices; and the Senate adopt the resolution and preamble, with no intervening action or debate.

 Senator Blumenthal objected and asked that in lieu of S.Res.133, the HELP Committee be discharged from further consideration of S.Res.134, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that all incidents of abusive, unsanitary, or illegal health care practices should be condemned and prevented and the perpetrators should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law; the resolution be agreed to; the Blumenthal amendment to the preamble (to reflect the outcome of the court case), which is at the desk, be agreed to; and the preamble, as amended, be agreed to; with no intervening action or debate.

 

Senator Lee objected to Blumenthal’s request.

 

On Monday, May 20, 2013, at 5:00 pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nomination:

 

Executive Calendar #45, Sheri Polster Chappell, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida; and

Executive Calendar #46, Michael J. McShane, of Oregon, to be United States District Judge for the District of Oregon.

There will be 30 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nominations in the order listed. If all time is used, at approximately 5:30pm on Monday the Senate will vote in relation to the above listed amendments.

 

Further, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations:

Executive Calendar #11 Mark A. Barnett, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade; and

Executive Calendar #12 Claire R. Kelly, of New York, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade.

 

There will be 30 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nominations in the order listed.

 WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1)      Confirmation of Executive Calendar # 91, the nomination of Ernest J. Moniz, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of Energy; Confirmed: 97-0

 

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.982, to prohibit the Corps of Engineers from taking certain actions to establish a restricted area prohibiting public access to waters downstream of a dam.

 

Adopted S.Res.145, a resolution Promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2013 to bring attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations such as American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asians, Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.

 

Adopted S.Res.146, designating the week of May 12 through May 18, 2013 as “National Police Week.”

 

Adopted S.Res.147, recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

 

Adopted S.Res.148, designating May 18, 2013, as “National Kids to Parks Day”.

 

Adopted S.Con.Res.16, a concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass.

 

No additional EXECUTIVE ITEMS

 

 

 

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

Last Floor Action:
8:04:15 P.M. – The House adjourned. 5/15

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 16, 2013.

10:00:15 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:20 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Vicky Hartzler to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:36 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:46:46 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:47 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 16.
12:00:54 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Dr. Mike Landry, Sarasota Baptist Church, Sarasota, Florida.
12:02:00 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Shimkus demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Shimkus demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:03:11 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Olson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:25 P.M.		The Speaker recognized Mr. Buchanan for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.
12:04:18 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:44:19 P.M.		Prior to the consideration of any legislation in the House, the Chair recognized Mr. Takano for an inquiry on the constitutionality of H. Res. 215 and H.R. 45. The Chair stated that the inquiry by Mr. Takano was not timely.
12:46:20 P.M.		Prior to the consideration of any legislation in the House, the Chair recognized Mr. Polis to propound a statement regarding the consideration of H. Res. 215 and H.R. 45. The Chair stated the context of his comments were not parliamentary in nature.
12:49:54 P.M.	H. Res. 215	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 215 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 45) to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.”
12:50:11 P.M.	H. Res. 215	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 215.
2:01:49 P.M.	H. Res. 215	On ordering the previous question Roll Call 150 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

2:32:27 P.M.	H. Res. 215	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 193 (Roll no. 150).
2:42:58 P.M.	H. Res. 215	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 192 (Roll no. 151).
2:43:00 P.M.	H. Res. 215	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:43:01 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence for the police officers who serve and protect us each day.
2:44:01 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished question was on the Speakers approval of the Journal on which previous proceedings had been postponed.
2:52:01 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 277 – 132, 1 Present (Roll no. 152).
2:52:52 P.M.	H.R. 45	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 215. H.R. 45 — “To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.”
2:52:57 P.M.	H.R. 45	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 45 with 2 hours of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The resolution provides that the amendment printed in the report shall be considered as adopeted
2:53:15 P.M.	H.R. 45	DEBATE – The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 45.
5:41:05 P.M.	H.R. 45	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:41:24 P.M.	H.R. 45	Mrs. Capps moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce.
5:45:00 P.M.	H.R. 45	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to preserve benefits of the Affordable Care Act for women and children by excluding from repeal: (1) elimination of cost sharing for preventive health services, including breast cancer screening, screening for gestational diabetes, and screening for domestic abuse; (2) access to health care coverage for those with preexisting conditions (children and adults); (3) medical loss ratio requirements that ensure consumers receive good value for their premiums; (4) elimination of lifetime and annual limits on benefits; and (5) dependent coverage of adult children until age 26.
5:54:40 P.M.	H.R. 45	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:20:25 P.M.	H.R. 45	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 153).
6:20:31 P.M.	H.R. 45	On passage Roll Call 154 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

6:28:26 P.M.	H.R. 45	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 – 195 (Roll no. 154).
6:28:27 P.M.	H.R. 45	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:29:41 P.M.		BRITISH-AMERICAN INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276l, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013 the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the BRITISH-AMERICAN INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP: Mr. Cicilline.
6:29:51 P.M.		CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 6913 and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA: Mr. Wolf, Mr. Pittenger and Mr. Meadows.
6:30:55 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:47:49 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

   

8:05:13 P.M.		Mr. Rokita moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:05:23 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:05:24 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 17, 2013.

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CBO : Affordable Care Act

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CBO’s analyses of the health care legislation passed during the 111th Congress began in early 2009 and continued past the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA, which consists of P.L. 111-148 as amended by P.L. 111-152) in March 2010. The agency’s previous and ongoing work on ACA covers a wide range of topics, some related to specific legislative proposals and some with a broader perspective.

• H.R. 1549, Helping Sick Americans Now Act

  cost estimate April 19, 2013

• How Has CBO’s Estimate of the Net Budgetary Impact of the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Coverage Provisions Changed Over Time?

  blog post March 20, 2013

• Growth in Means-Tested Programs and Tax Credits for Low-Income Households

  report February 11, 2013

• Effects of the Affordable Care Act on Health Insurance Coverage—February 2013 Baseline

  data or technical information February 5, 2013

ACA is a job creator

 

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The Affordable HealthCare Law resolves health care and jobs issues.

 

If you believe in moving into the 21st Century, believe in health care being accessible to all , if you believe it is a right not a privilege or that the overhaul is long overdue; then you are on the right side of history. Please do not believe how some are portraying ACA, as a law for the poor.  I do not believe that parents with kids in college would say they are poor nor rich and these days most families have two or more in college at the same time. Therefore, having children covered until 26 is considered a relief to some families

The fact is over 32mil people will now have access to an improved health care system that will need more doctors, PA, and those great nurses who we usually see when we feel bad. Think about it, what does it take to run a Hospital? Our current workforce cannot possibly handle that many new customers and will need to hire more folks from the so-called bottom up such as grounds, parking lots, security, maintenance, janitors to gardeners to receptionists, and more.  I have no idea how many people go to the doctor each day, but if you have an appointment during the workday, your child is in school, goes to daycare or you take them with you … most people do not; bam more jobs needed.

I cannot begin to list the impact of 32million more people added to the health care system, but the proof of it being a jobs bill is obvious.

 

In Solidarity …

Information : from www.Whitehouse.gov

For a comprehensive overview of the Affordable Care Act, visit WhiteHouse.gov/HealthReform and HealthCare.gov.

Let’s take a look at what today’s ruling means for the middle class:

• Insurance companies no longer have unchecked power to cancel your policy, deny you coverage, or charge women more than men.
• Soon, no American will ever again be denied care or charged more due to a pre-existing condition, like cancer or even asthma.
• Preventive care will still be covered free of charge by insurance companies–including mammograms for women and wellness visits for seniors.
• By August, millions of Americans will receive a rebate because their insurance company spent too much of their premium on administrative costs or CEO bonuses.
• 5.3 million seniors will continue to save $600 a year on their prescription drugs.
• Efforts to strengthen and protect Medicare by cracking down on waste, fraud, and abuse will remain in place.
• 6.6 million young adults will still be able to stay on their family’s plan until they’re 26.

A major impact of the Court’s decision is the 129 million people with pre-existing conditions and millions of middle class families who will have the security of affordable health coverage.