Should Congress Have the Same Health Care as Others?

[Allen Ivey]

It only takes a minute--just a "yes" or "no."

This is not politics, it is a moral/spiritual issue. Those Congresspeople who decide should receive the same as the rest of us. No health care, nothing for Congress. Poor health care, they get the same. Great health care, they get the same. Whether you are for or against health care, this makes sense.

if the actual statement from the internet does not come through, please visit

http://fleming.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=55&sectiontree=29,55

On Tuesday, the Senate health committee voted 12-11 in favor of a two-page amendment courtesy of SenatorTom Coburn that would require all Members and their staffs to enroll in any new government-run health plan. It took me less than a minute to sign up to require our congressmen and senators to drink at the same trough! Three cheers for Congressman John Fleming of Louisiana !   Congressman John Fleming ( Louisiana physician) has proposed an amendment that would require congressmen and senators to take the same healthcare plan they force on us (under proposed legislation they are curiously exempt). If this is so good for the people then our government should be required to take advantage of it, too. Congressman Fleming is encouraging people to go on his Website and sign his petition (very simple - just first, last and email). I have immediately done just that at: http://fleming.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=55&sectiontree=29,55     Please urge as many people as you can to do the same!   If Congress forces this on the American people, the Congressmen should have to accept the same level of health care for themselves and their families. To do otherwise is the height of hypocrisy!   Please pass this on!!