Ask any House Republican about repealing President Barack Obama’s health care law, and you’ll get the same fiery, self-assured talking points about tearing down what Speaker John Boehner has called a “monstrosity.”What on earth do you think we've been yelling about for years?
But talk to some of the 16 freshman lawmakers who have declined their government health benefits, and you’ll hear a different side of the story — about tough out-of-pocket expenses, pre-existing conditions and support for health reforms that would help those who struggle with their coverage. As they venture into the free market for health insurance, these lawmakers — many of whom swept into office fueled by tea party anger over the health care law — are facing monthly premiums of $1,200 and fears of double-digit rate hikes.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Welcome to the party, pal!
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To hell with all 16 of them. $1200? My last premium before I decided I could no longer afford insurance, was over $2000, and that was for me alone. I have been without health insurance for about two years now. All my health care expenses are out-of-pocket, and I do not have, and have never had, the salary of a member of Congress. May they suffer as much as I have, or perhaps even more, given their arrogance. Damn them all to hell... no sympathy from me.
What you said, Steve, times 10.
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