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Health Care for America Now (HCAN) the nations largest health care campaign launched a new television ad today detailing anti-reform front man Rick Scotts dubious past in the health care industry. The former CEO of Columbia/Hospital Corporation of America was forced to resign in 1997, and Columbia/HCA agreed to pay $1.7 billion in fines and penalties the largest fraud settlement in US history. The hospital corporation pleaded guilty to a litany of criminal and civil charges including lying to the government about how sick patients were so they could collect larger fees.

Now Scott is using his own personal fortune amassed during those years to attack President Obamas health care proposals with false claims and recycled scare tactics. Scott formed a group called Conservatives for Patients Rights and is advertising on national cable outlets like CNN and Fox. While some press have mentioned Scotts past in covering his new multimillion dollar ad push, too many continue to ignore the agenda behind the expenditure.

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[tonyrich300]

Everyone needs to see this

[bobhardball]

It was high time BUT sharper ads would be helpful!!!

[luciarita1]

DEAR MR. R. SCOTT

VERY SOON SOMEBODY WILL DO TO YOU AND YOUR LOVELY FAMILY WHAT YOU ARE DOING TO US AND TO OUR CHILDREN.

[cobra06608]

I want to tie Rick Scott down on a high speed rail and let the damn train run his fucking ass over.

[skywalk553]

ha it doesnt fucking matter anymore

[silverton7777]

Capitalism is not godism so let be honest capitalism destroys the environment and holds no one accountable. Look at George Bush war machine that is not capitalism it all done off of taxes. Stop war special intest groups that lobby congress for more wars like Iran. The funny this America is done financially so you might as well say the ship is sunk

[framer711]

Look, the government has to have subsidies and take care of thier people to an extent to controll inflation. Take that tool away and we are in deeper troubles. My wife works because we want better insurance. Sure it would be nice to have it for "free" but what about when inflation strikes and we need workers in the market compeating for wage to drive the price down? Donot take ambition from americans with socialism. Everyone can have a good life if we get inflation (price)down. Scott is a leader

[hubiesemos]

@TallahasseeLove850

I hope so he a real crook please do not vote for a crook.

[hubiesemos]

@jaxpolwatch not Rich Scott he a real crook

[hubiesemos]

he is a crook plain an simple. If you live in Florida please do not vote for him

[HarrysExcellentBook]

Rick Scott (FL) drops to Alex Sink. Ron Johnson does a belly flop to Russ Feingold. Harry's going to beat Sharron Angle. Dan Webster can go home. Jack Conway beats Rand Paul. Ken Buck (CO) walks home in tears. Linda McMahon gets body slammed! Joe Miller gets SHAVED by Murkowski (AK) ...and all you birthers will be deported for opposing the Democrats & Obama. ~Democratic House & Senate sweep November 2, 2010~ Hahahh !! All your teabagging will be of us :D