Sen. Thomas Carper (D.-Del.), Doesn't Expect To Read Health Care Bill Because It's Too Confusing

"I don't expect to actually read the legislative language because reading the legislative language is among the more confusing things I've ever read in my life,.."

Carper said he would "probably" read the "plain English version" of the bill as opposed to the actual text.

"When you get into the legislative language, Senator Conrad actually read some of it, several pages of it, the other day and I don't think anybody had a clue--including people who have served on this committee for decades--what he was talking about, " said Carper. "So, legislative language is so arcane, so confusing, refers to other parts of the code—and after the first syllable insert the word X--and its just, it really doesnt make much sense."

Carper questioned whether anybody could read the actual legislative text and credibly claim to have understood it.

Were it to become law, this bill would mandate dramatic changes in the U.S. health care system.

Republicans had introduced an amendment that would have required the committee to post the full actual language of the proposed legislation online for at least 72 hours before holding a final committee vote on it. It was defeated 13-10.

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[oldviolinat48]

people need to reprint online what it says too ! on page 59 lines 21-24 are yopu ready for this ?lines 21-24 the goverment will have direct access to your bank account for elective funds transfer.yes it does and much more.!!turn this bill over,it also states once made a bill-it can never be changed by anyone!pagesection 3403 of bill.HARRY RIED.done that in the night-whats going on up there?i know the answer too that

[WorkingMotherof2]

Call and tell them - We want TRANSPARENCY on the Health Care Bill - WE DO NOT want ANOTHER STIMULUS ( cause they haven't done anything with the last one yet..) and NO MORE FUNDING ACORN!!

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[WorkingMotherof2]

VOTE HIM OUT >>>>

VOTE HIM OUT!!!!!!!

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No one can read the legislative bill?

It's hard stuff to understand...

Call your congressman - - Tell them you want to read the bill!

[ermom]

Read the bill! I read HR3200, and yes, he's right on parts, but I could understand enough to understand we are being lied to by Obama and Congress about what the bill wil do.

[brickly77]

And who actually writes the plain language form of the bill. Oh ya the poeple that want the bill passed. Thats what got us introuble with the patriot act.

[brickly77]

Thats why your actually supposed to write the bill jackass.

[Breezeee]

This guy is a Senator? And he casually admits he can't read and understand the legislation he is voting on?

The Founding Fathers are spinning in their graves....