ObamaCare - Still Not Transparent

Check out this new video from the NRCC. Things have been pretty quiet regarding health care reform but we're guessing Obama will somehow claim a victory on it Wednesday night at the State of the Union.

ObamaCare Keeps Falling

President Obama's approval rating on handling health care is at an all-time low, according to a new CBS News poll, something that is helping to drag down his overall approval rating.

Just 36 percent of Americans approve of Mr. Obama's handling of health care, according to the poll, conducted from Jan. 6 – 10. Fifty-four percent disapprove.

Barry, Barry - when will you give up on this government takeover of the health care system? The reason people are losing their health care is because they're losing their jobs! Lets focus on the economy and getting private industry to start booming again instead of government growth.

Six Supports Corrupt "Nebraska Compromise"?

We've been upfront about the disaster that is the "health care reform" bill that's barreling its way through Congress. Led by Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, the Democrats will stop at nothing to get anything passed; no matter who gets run over, shafted, or what crooked deals need to be made to appease skeptics.

The fact Nebraska will never have to pay for Medicaid coverage in the future, sticking states such as Kansas with the bill, is downright criminal. Thankfully, Republican lawmakers here in Kansas are putting pressure on Democrat Attorney General Steve Six to join the other 13 state attorney generals that are objecting to such a deal.

Six is a relative unknown in Kansas politics. He was appointed by Queen Kathleen after their poster boy Paul Morrison was forced out after an infidelity scandal a few years back. What we do know about Six is that he's the typical Kansas Democrat that campaigns as not being a Democrat in order to get elected.

So where does he stand on letting Nebraska get this Medicaid deal? So far, only silence.

It's time Six takes a stand for or against the typical Washington corruption that Kansans are sick and tired of. So where are you Mr. Six? Kansans are waiting to hear where you stand.

Senate ObamaCare: It's Finally Here

The Democratic Party’s decades-long push to insert more government control into our U.S. health care system cleared a major hurdle early Monday morning, with the Senate voting to advance a massive $871 billion bill to extend coverage to nearly all Americans and tighten regulations on private insurers.

If the Senate passes the bill as expected — after two more procedural votes this week and a final vote set for 7 p.m. Christmas Eve — House and Senate negotiators will begin the arduous process of melding two substantially different bills. Democrats are optimistic they can reach a final compromise, but that is by no means ensured.

Check out the video below. Luckily we know where Senators Brownback and Roberts stand on the bill.

Government Health Care Fails Again

Health officials are recalling hundreds of thousands of doses of swine flu vaccine after tests indicated they may not be potent enough to protect against the virus.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notified doctors about the recall Tuesday. The recall involves about 800,000 doses made by Sanofi Pasteur. The doses are pre-filled syringes intended for young children, ages 6 months to almost three years.

Health officials recommend children those ages get two doses, spaced about a month apart.

Health officials say it's not clear how many doses have already been given, but they don't think children need to be re-vaccinated. The lots passed potency tests when they were first shipped, but tests indicate the potency waned after.

A little awkward that this comes a day after Governor Parkinson hung out with 'Sid the Science Kid' to promote the H1N1 vaccine. “In some cases, we have supply that is actually not being used,” he said. Good thing we've got some extra here in Kansas since apparently kids that think they're vaccinated - may not be. This is just a preview of what's to come when the government runs our health care system.

ObamaCare Still Unpopular

3 new polls released yesterday show Americans still are opposed to the Senate version, and the even worse House version, of health reform.

CNN: “Do You Generally Favor [The Senate Health Care Bill] Or Generally Oppose It? … Favor 36% Oppose 61%.”

FOX NEWS POLL: “A Majority -- 57 Percent -- Oppose The Health Care Reform Legislation Being Considered Right Now. About A Third Of Americans -- 34 Percent -- Favor The Reforms.”

NYT/CBS NEWS POLL: “And 42 Percent Approve Of The Way [President Obama] Is Handling Health Care, Down Five Percentage Points In The Last Few Months.”

Let's hope Senators Brownback and Roberts can stop this runaway train!!!

Boxer: Abortions are Like Viagra or Something

Speaking on the floor of the U.S. Senate yesterday during the debate on abortion in the health care bill, liberal California Senator Barbara Boxer once again went off the deep end. Her rationale for allowing taxpayer funding for abortions is this: If men get coverage for Viagra, women should get coverage to abort their child. See the clip below.

Senator Brownback Town Hall Tomorrow

The Leavenworth County Republican Party is hosting Senator Sam Brownback tomorrow

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 1:00PM - 2:00PM Olathe City Hall, 100 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS

Senator Brownback will be discussing Health Care and other relevant issues. Come join and thank Senator Brownback for all his hardwork!

ObamaCare at a Standstill in the Senate?

Dem Senators are peeling off of President Obama’s government takeover of health care and its liberal fantasy land that spends more than a trillion and contains hundreds of billions in new taxes.

As James Carville told CNN, President Obama only has 57 votes.

Reuters is reporting that Senators Liberman, Landrieu and Nelson are at NO, and Bayh maybe too.

As we all know, no 60 votes, no laundry. (Senator Reid needs 60 votes to break the filibuster on the motion to proceed to consider the bill. If he does not get 60 votes, ObamaCare never comes up on the Senate floor.)

Luckily we can count on Senators Brownback and Roberts to oppose this expensive, government takeover of the health care system.

Poll Watch: Obama's Approval Still Decreasing

According to yesterday's Rasmussen tracking poll - Fifty-three percent (53%) of voters disapproved of the President's performance. 46% of voters say they at least somewhat approve.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 45% now favor the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats. Most (52%) remain opposed.

Fifty-eight percent (58%) of likely voters say it is at least somewhat likely the next president of the United States will be a Republican. The number has been trending in this direction since Democrat Barack Obama took office in January and is up 14 points since then.

Letter: Defining Governmet

At least Robert from Cherryvale gets it - below is his letter to the editor from the Topeka Capital Journal

Is the following the kind of government you want?

One that raises your already too high taxes.

One that pushes a health care plan that even the author doesn't understand.

One that uses scare tactics to try to pass a bill.

One that calls you a racist if you do not agree with the administration.

One that wants the government to control everything from the media to your life, and even your death.

One that has tried, and is still trying, to spend us into bankruptcy.

If you're saying no, I suggest you let your voices be heard by writing your senators and representatives. If you're not saying no, I feel sorry for you, your children and your grandchildren and their future.

Then, there is our interim governor, who has said the state might have to raise taxes. Can we afford him and more taxes?

ROBERT BROWN,

Cherryvale

Government Run Health Care at Your Finger Tips

Check out this video from the NRCC - Any guesses on whether Moore read all 1,990 pages before voting YES?

(Not So) BREAKING NEWS: Moore Supports Taxes

The House Democrat health care bill, H.R. 3962 passed the House late Saturday night. To no one's surprise (except voters of the 3rd district) Dennis Moore was the lone Kansan support the legislation.

It's appaling that Moore still refers to himself as a 'fiscally responsible blue dog'. This legislation costs over $1 trillion, contains over $700 bill in new taxes on individuals and small business and according to Obama's economic advisors - kills over 5.5 million jobs.

Moore's op-ed on the issue says: I will be voting for this bill because it addresses the issues of affordability, fiscal responsibility, quality and choice. We can no longer afford to do nothing.

We'll give him choice - he did vote against the Stupak amendment to ban federal funding of abortions but as for quality (rationed) care and fiscal responsibility? We're just not buying it anymore Dennis. Despite the 3rd district voting for Obama in 2006 - we here at What's Right With Kansas are convinced this is the year to beat him.

Republican Health Plan Unveiled

Kansans across the state agreed back in office - the Democrats 1,000+ health bill (HR 3200) was just not something we could support. It increased the defiict, taxed businesses and had a government run option that could eventually take over their entire health care system, and not play fair.

How did Democrats respond - they nearly doubled the size of the bill. HR 3962 is 1,990 pages long, still included a public option, mandates individuals purchase 'government (essentially Kathleen Sebelius) approved health care and mandates businesses purchase health care or pay a fee. Democrats introduced this new legislation last Thursday and were hoping to have a final bill pass the House by Columbus Day. They have been very vocal about how they intend to keep the process behind closed doors - not allowing amendments on the floor. They will allow Democrats a managers amendment for any last minute changes and then allow Republicans one substitute.

The Republican substitute has been leaked - feel free to check it out HERE. From first glance we appreciate that during this troubled economy, Republicans are focused on reforms that our country can afford to work on now. They also kept in at 230 pages - something people can actually read before voting!

Republican Leader John Boehner had the following to say about the substitute:

“Republicans have outlined a plan to lower costs and expand access at a price our nation can afford. This includes letting families buy health insurance across state lines, allowing small businesses to pool together and offer health insurance to their employees at much lower costs, just like big businesses and unions can today, giving states the tools to create innovative reforms that lower costs and ending junk lawsuits that contribute to high health care costs. Given all that’s at stake, the American people deserve to see the Republicans’ smart, fiscally responsible plans debated here on the House floor side-by-side with the Speaker’s 1,990-page bill. And I hope we will see that debate and a vote as soon as possible.”

Health Care Bill Blows a Kiss to Trial Lawyers

The health care bill recently unveiled by Speaker Pelosi is over 1,900 pages for a reason. It is much easier to dispense goodies to favored interest groups if they are surrounded by a lot of legislative legalese.

Section 2531, entitled “Medical Liability Alternatives,” establishes an incentive program for states to adopt and implement alternatives to medical liability litigation. [But]…… a state is not eligible for the incentive payments if that state puts a law on the books that limits attorneys’ fees or imposes caps on damages.

So, you can’t try to seek alternatives to lawsuits if you’ve actually done something to implement alternatives to lawsuits. Brilliant! The trial lawyers must be very happy today. Looks like Queen Kathy has found another way to give a kickback to her old trial lawyer friends. As you may remember she was the former Executive Director of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association.

Sebelius: Lack of Magic to Blame for Botched H1N1 Response

Kansas' own Kathleen Sebelius takes the cake for another example of incompetence coming from both the federal government and the Obama Administration. Lately, Kansans and Americans across the country have been faced with waiting lines reminiscent of the lines people had to wait in to vote in last November's election. But this time, instead of voting for "change", they're trying to protect themselves against a deadly virus.

Last week, The New York Times reported Sebelius' excuse for the Obama Administration's lack of preparedness and what does she blame? The fact she's not magic...oh, and government's too big.

“If we could wave a magic wand or have the tools in our government shop to fix this,” Sebelius said, “I think there would be a different expectation.”

Okay, I guess we can't blame you Kathy for not dabbling in witchcraft and magic (imagine what the Pope would say about you then! Excommunication anyone?)...but we are glad you have FINALLY admitted that the federal government is too big, burly, and bogged down by red tape that it can no longer serve the American people.

Change we can really believe in! Just wait until Pelosi pushes through the government takeover of health care that will lead to the kind of rationing we're seeing with the H1N1 vaccine.

AFP - Kansas Health Forum

Americans for Prosperity - Kansas is holding a health care forum this Sunday, Nov. 1st

Memorial Auditorium
101 S Lincoln, Chanute, KS
6:00 - 9:00 PM

The forum will feature AFP-Kansas state director Derrick Sontag, Topeka business owner Ken Daniel and state senator Jeff Colyer.

As a small business owner, Daniel has dealt with healthcare in terms of providing coverage for his employees. He also is the executive director of the Topeka Independent Business Association. Colyer, a physician, has been in the Kansas Legislature for three years and has also served on a number of health-related committees.

Register for the Chanute Healthcare Forum at no cost today at info@afpks.org or by calling 785-354-4237.

Happy Friday

If you're trying to get through te 1,990 pages of the new House health care bill - check out this reading guide the Republican Conference put together.

Some of our favorites:

Page 94 - Section 202(c) prohibits the sale of private individual health insurance policies, beginning in 2013, forcing individuals to purchase coverage through the federal government

Page 297 - Section 501 imposes a 2.5 percent tax on all individuals who do not purchase “bureaucrat-approved” health insurance - the tax would apply on individuals with incomes under $250,000, thus breaking a central promise of then-Senator Obama’s presidential campaign

Page 520 - Section 1161 cuts more than $150 billion from Medicare Advantage plans, potentially jeopardizing millions of seniors’ existing coverage (Remember Obama's promise not to make any cuts to Medicare??)

***Still waiting to hear from Team Goyle or Kelly on whether they're supporting this massive take-over of the health care system

House Dems Keep Pushing

House Democrats unveiled their comprehensive health care package today. What will be the new catch phrase - Medicare Part E, the Competitive Choice? No matter what, the plan will still involve a government-run option that will compete unfairly. Check out this video for a quick reminder on the door this 'option' could be opening. The real kicker is that the bill, the comprehensive version of HR 3200 - somehow doubled in size - 1,990 pages. HERE

**Be sure to catch Queen Kathy's quote at 1:55 - "I'm all for a single-payer system....eventually"


When will Raj Goyle and Laura Kelly break their silence and announce they'd be voting right in lockstep with Liberal Democrats for this unfunded expansion of government?

The Change We Deserve

CBS' Mark Knoller tweeted yesterday that President Obama has tied President Bush for the number of rounds of golf played while in office: 24. Only troubling thing, President Bush took 2 years and 10 months while Obama has managed to find the time in just 10 months.

What happened to the current health care crisis in America, the H1N1 National Emergency, the less than 3 months he's given himself to close Gitmo and move its dangerous detainees to our backyards. What about his pledge to end the war - instead he's decided to simply leave our troops in harms way in Afghanistan, delaying a decision on the requested troop surge.

Perhaps he thinks since he's already won the Noble Peace Prize his work is finished. Any other ideas on a better way for Obama to spend his time? Playing with his kids, fundraising for ACORN, appointing CZARS, campaigning for Democrats in NJ and VA?