Comments on: Betty Sutton Says She’ll Vote Against Any Bill That Does Not Have a Robust Public Plan

By: heartrem

heartrem — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:56:03 +0000

called and thanked and promised if she keeps hers i will donate via actblue, and get faimly and friends to do the same!

By: Rixar13

Rixar13 — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:53:46 +0000

Thank you Rep. Betty Sutton.

By: oldtree

oldtree — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:25:30 +0000

I just saw where Josh Marshall is suggesting a bad plan is good, because it is something. I don’t believe he understands any longer. Something has changed at TPM. We do not give up protecting everyone, ever. I understand the way his reply to a reader is defined, but the definition is that of defeat. We do not give up before there is even a “plan” that is yet to be created. There are several political “plans” now floating like turds in the pool. But there is no plan that is ready to be voted on. We still do not know what will be submitted by congress, let alone each house of congress.
Much determines when someone gives up a right in their life. It sets their sites for a future certain to include defeat.

By: Blub

Blub — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:22:40 +0000

has anyone managed to talk to Susan Davis’ (CA-53) office recently? She’s been unwilling to commit to anything so far as I know and from the last time I spoke with her office, but then she goes and puts up on her House website this weekend stuff about how’s she’s diligently fighting to preserve the public option, and even said at her town hall meeting last week that there has to be PO. So what’s her strategy – deny to her constituents privately that she’s committed and then publicly say that she is? What kind of strategy is that? Color me confused.

By: sadlyyes

sadlyyes — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:21:07 +0000

push back HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: ghostof911

ghostof911 — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:20:19 +0000

But those who still don’t sign up would face hefty fines, starting at $750 a year for individuals and $1,500 for families. The maximum penalty on individuals would be $950.

Do we have the option of paying off this fine with home-grown marijuana, at the going street price per the ounce? Of course, Hocus Pocus Baucus would need to include a legalization clause in the bill.

By: cbl2

cbl2 — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:18:40 +0000

TPM reporting the Arm Twisting proper gets underway

weasels

By: sadlyyes

sadlyyes — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:11:31 +0000

PLEASE pass this around

During Obama’s speech tomorrow…he should say,
” I want everyone in this room who has the Government Healthcare plan to stand up.”
” I want you to sit down if you do not like your healthcare plan.”

B I N G O!

By: sadlyyes

sadlyyes — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:03:41 +0000

just called all 3 numbers to voice sincere thanks and approval!

By: sadlyyes

sadlyyes — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:59:20 +0000

YOU GO GIRL

and Loves me some Saint Jane

Up to $3,800 fine for failure get health insurance
Sep 8 12:54 PM US/Eastern
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WASHINGTON (AP) - A top senator is calling for fines of up to $3,800 on families who fail to get medical insurance after a health care overhaul goes into effect.

The plan from Democratic Sen. Max Baucus of Montana would make health insurance mandatory, just like auto coverage. It would provide tax credits to help cover the cost for people making up to three times the federal poverty level. That’s about $66,000 for a family of four, and $32,000 for an individual.

But those who still don’t sign up would face hefty fines, starting at $750 a year for individuals and $1,500 for families. The maximum penalty on individuals would be $950.

Baucus is hoping his plan can win bipartisan support. A copy of his proposal was obtained by The Associated Press.