Posted on 09/04/2015 1:34:03 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
"Freshman Republican Rep. Ahn “Joseph” Cao of Louisiana was the only Republican member of the House to vote “yes” Saturday in the 220 to 215 approval of President Barack Obama’s sweeping overhaul of the nation’s healthcare system.
Cao and his staff had signaled in interviews with Newsmax that he was open to supporting health reform legislation, but his final vote would depend on language regarding funding for abortion because he didn't want to be in conflict with his Catholic background.
“There is political pressure on me to do well,” Cao told Newsmax. Earlier he had told reporters that voting against healthcare reform would “probably be the death of my political career.”
Cao waited until 218 yes votes, the number needed to ensure passage, had been cast for the bill before voting.
On his Web site, Cao wrote: “Tonight, I voted to keep taxpayer dollars from funding abortion and to deliver access to affordable healthcare to the people of Louisiana. I read the versions of the House (health reform) bill. I listened to the countless stories of Orleans and Jefferson Parish citizens whose healthcare costs are exploding – if they are able to obtain healthcare at all. Louisianans needs real options for primary care, for mental healthcare, and for expanded healthcare for seniors and children.” "
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/cao-healthcare-vote-house/2009/11/08/id/336057/
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/cao-healthcare-vote-house/2009/11/08/id/336057/
Cao: .............“Today, I obtained a commitment from President Obama that he and I will work together to address the critical healthcare issues of Louisiana including the FMAP crisis and community disaster loan forgiveness, as well as issues related to Charity and Methodist Hospitals,”
Thank you for giving me that information Irenic.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Cao
Cao, the guy who replaced the thief William J. Jefferson. Democrat.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_J._Jefferson
I see Cao (fake R) was ousted by another Democrat.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cedric_Richmond
Using the NR who is determined to pass Amnesty is dishonest.
That describes nearly all of the GOP slate this primary. The question means what does 'love of country' and 'make America great' mean?
You wrote it because you’re on an anti-Trump jihad, while accusing everyone of lying whenever we point out Walker’s pathetic weakness of immigration.
Correct
If I believed that I wouldn't be so enthusiatic in my support for Trump. I believe Ted Cruz is a patriot of the first order. I believe Ben Carson is a good man, and a patriot but in over his head. The rest? meh.
There are NO riddles here.
Either you see the bigger picture of America and her needs or you are down in the weeds and mud.
Did you understand Jesus’ Parables? There is always a bigger picture.
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