Though our goal is to bring Berry home next year, we still must live with the result of his votes between now and then. One of those votes, on the Pelosi-Obama health care reform being rammed through Congress, is certain to have an historic impact on current and future generations of Americans.I've called Berry's office numerous times over the past few weeks and asked specific questions about his position on this controversial issue. Immediately following the first version released by the House, his aides told me they were reading the "chronically long" bill and would have more concrete statements the following week. That was weeks ago and still Berry's office won't take a stand on anything in the bill. I've asked if he is open to a government-run (in Dem-speak: public option) plan and received no answer. I've asked for specific items he'd require in a bill before voting for it, and specific items that would cause him to vote against it. In both cases, I receive no answer.
Today, Berry's Blue Dog colleague Mike Ross announced a deal between the (so-called) conservative Democrats and the Pelosi-Obama wing on the House Energy and Commerce Committee--a move that will allow a bill out of committee before the August recess. Following this announcement, I again contacted Berry's DC office and again received a meaningless response. When asked if Berry supported the compromise, the aide responded "The Congressman won't have a public statement until a final bill is released."
Last week when I called to get a response to the Talkbusiness.net poll posted here, his office was unaware of the results.
Now it's time to make Congressman Berry aware of the fact that 86% of Arkansans ARE satisfied with the current health care system. 74% DON'T support a government-run health care system. And 59% DON'T want to pay increased taxes to implement a government-run system. Join us to make sure Berry knows Arkansans aren't buying Obamacare!
On Saturday, August 22, 2009, conservatives around the country will be congregating at local offices of our elected representatives to let our voice be heard. At 12:00 noon CST, Recess Rallies will be held at Marion Berry's offices in Jonesboro, Mountain Home, and Cabot to send a clear, irrefutable message that we DON'T want Obamacare and he WILL be held accountable for any vote to force us into an inefficient, ineffective government-run health care system.
Click on the links below to find maps to the rally closest to you. Make your plans to join us. This is too important to stand in silence and hope Democrats will make the right decision.
August 22, 2009
12:00 noon
| Cabot | Mountain Home | Jonesboro |
In the meantime, call and email Congressman Berry to let him know you don't want your children saddled with mountains of debt to pay for a system that will prove more expensive and less effective than what we have now.
Tags: Government-Run Health Care, Health Care, Marion Berry, Obamacare, Public Option, Recess Rally
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I could not have said it better!
I totally agree, very well said!!
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