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GOP to constituents: Questions on ObamaCare? Call Obama.
The Hill's Healthwatch ^ | June 15, 2013 | Elise Viebeck

Posted on 06/15/2013 6:15:05 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

Republican lawmakers say they anticipate a flood of questions in the coming months from constituents on the implementation of ObamaCare, which will pose a dilemma for the GOP. [WATCH VIDEO]

People regularly call their representatives for help with Medicare, Social Security and other government programs. Yet, Republicans believe healthcare reform spells doom for the federal budget, private businesses and the U.S. healthcare system. They're also enormously frustrated that the law has persevered through two elections and a Supreme Court challenge and believe a botched implementation could help build momentum for the repeal movement.

Some Republicans indicated to The Hill they will not assist constituents in navigating the law and obtaining benefits. Others said they would tell people to call the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

"Given that we come from Kansas, it's much easier to say, 'Call your former governor,'" said Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R), referring to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.....

(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...


TOPICS: Issues; Parties; U.S. Congress; U.S. Senate
KEYWORDS: abortion; deathpanels; democrats; obama; obamacare; republicans; zerocare
Indeed.
1 posted on 06/15/2013 6:15:05 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Why will they NOT eliminate it?

BECAUSE THE WHORING CONGRESS IS NOT UNDER IT.


2 posted on 06/15/2013 6:16:24 PM PDT by Diogenesis
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

in other words, voice your disapproval directly to those that will record your name and address... and promptly put you on ‘the list’ and start sabotaging anything they can in your life

good luck with that


3 posted on 06/15/2013 6:19:46 PM PDT by sten (fighting tyranny never goes out of style)
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To: sten

The alternative is relying on a Republican officeholder who has little to no influence over Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. Or move overseas.


4 posted on 06/15/2013 6:22:59 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (I'll raise $2million for Sarah Palin's next run. What'll you do?)
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To: sten
in other words, voice your disapproval directly to those that will record your name and address... and promptly put you on ‘the list’ and start sabotaging anything they can in your life

Maybe it's time to start sabotaging them.

5 posted on 06/15/2013 6:25:35 PM PDT by OneWingedShark (Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
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To: Diogenesis

Actually, they are, but they’re trying to weasel out of it:

Democratic Congressman: ‘Not Fair’ To Subject Congress To Obamacare Just Like Everyone Else
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/3031568/posts


6 posted on 06/15/2013 6:27:42 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (I'll raise $2million for Sarah Palin's next run. What'll you do?)
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To: sten

Hey, guess what? They’re already doing that. Read 2/3rds of the headlines here. Better to fight on your feet than grovel on your knees.


7 posted on 06/15/2013 6:30:26 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (I'll raise $2million for Sarah Palin's next run. What'll you do?)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Maybe they didn’t read it before they voted for it ya think?/s


8 posted on 06/15/2013 6:30:56 PM PDT by parthian shot
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

This is a smart idea on the part of Republicans. Just keep the HHS phone number handy, be polite, and evry compassionately refer constituents directly to the Ubanga regine.


9 posted on 06/15/2013 6:33:43 PM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: 2ndDivisionVet; Diogenesis

The scumbag politicians aren’t under Mengelecare - - only their staffs.


10 posted on 06/15/2013 6:35:37 PM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Tell constiuents to opt out of the exchanges, pay the relatively small tax penalty, and self pay at a private physician. Save up as much money as possible in the HSA. Keep extra money in the mattress if it looks like a catastrophic health care expense is coming, go for bankruptcy and Medicaid.


11 posted on 06/15/2013 6:42:03 PM PDT by grumpygresh (Democrats delenda est.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

if you’re going to fight, it’s best they don’t see it coming

why telegraph your moves?


12 posted on 06/15/2013 6:43:18 PM PDT by sten (fighting tyranny never goes out of style)
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To: Diogenesis

Congress is exempt from Obamacare?


13 posted on 06/15/2013 6:53:22 PM PDT by abclily
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

0bamaDontCare.


14 posted on 06/15/2013 7:12:57 PM PDT by Paladin2 (;-))
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To: grumpygresh

Tell constiuents to opt out of the exchanges, pay the relatively small tax penalty, and self pay at a private physician. Save up as much money as possible in the HSA. Keep extra money in the mattress if it looks like a catastrophic health care expense is coming, go for bankruptcy and Medicaid.

Bro, you need to say that everywhere. Then we take that tax penalty to the SC as unconstitutional.


15 posted on 06/15/2013 7:51:56 PM PDT by Undecided 2012
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To: Undecided 2012

to posts 11 and 15.

there is no fine if you arrange
your witholding so you don’t
get a refund.

everybody wins.


16 posted on 06/15/2013 8:51:57 PM PDT by RockyTx
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Or you could call Pelosi’s office, because now that the bill has passed, she no doubt knows what is in it. (202) 225-4965 Make sure to identify yourself as a Californian.


17 posted on 06/16/2013 7:16:21 AM PDT by La Lydia
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