Rep. Courtney Offers Strong Rebuke of Members Opposing Health Reform, but Take Subsidized Care

During a floor statement on July 22, Congressman Joe Courtney again called on Members of Congress who accept taxpayer subsidized health care while opposing reform to "take a look in the mirror". The Congressman reminded Members of Congress that the heavily subsidized health care they receive is selected through a public exchange, the same type of exchange proposed in the Americas Affordable Health Choices Act.

The Connecticut Congressman, who refuses to accept taxpayer subsidized health care until all Americans have access to affordable coverage, gave Americans the following homework assignment:

"Every taxpayer and every citizen of this country should ask that question of their Member of Congress when the times comes to vote, 'Are you prepared to stand up and vote for a plan which will give us what we give you?'"

Copy the following link to see what your Member of Congress may be paying for health care: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/rates/nonpostalhmo2009.pdf

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