Gosar Applauds Federal Judge's Ruling to Allow States to Overturn Obamacare

Press Release

Today, U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson ruled that States may continue to sue to overturn the $2.5 trillion health care law. States are suing the Federal Government because of the unconstitutional provisions in the bill, such as requiring all individuals to purchase insurance and imposing unlawful taxes on individuals, families and small businesses. Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick voted in favor of the health care bill which raises taxes over $525 billion and does nothing to lower the cost of health care.

"Today is a victory for the American people," said Dr. Paul Gosar. "I applaud Judge Vinson for upholding the Constitution and recognizing that individual States have the right to stand up to the Federal Government and fight back against the largest expansion of the government in the history of our nation. As a healthcare provider I understand firsthand how inefficient the Federal Government is at running health care and I know that this bill will do nothing but lower the quality of care. We need real health care reform that actually lowers the cost of health care and protects the patient-doctor relationship."

Liberal Ann Kirkpatrick defended her health care vote by stating, "I am putting my district first again by voting for this reform package." (Kirkpatrick Press Release, 3/22/10)

Here is how Ann has put her district first:

* Exemptions from the onerous penalties included in the bill were given to big businesses, such as McDonald's, but small businesses must abide by the law and continue to pay the fines and taxes found in this legislation. As Dateline: Washington reported on 10/11/10, "Just days after McDonald's suggested the new health care laws would force it to end coverage for hourly employees, the Obama administration has issued an exemption to the golden arches and dozens of other firms that were poised to eliminate health coverage over prohibitive costs."

* This week, the Special Interest Group for IIAS Standards released a list of over 15,000 over-the-counter medications that are no longer tax-free because of Obamacare. This list includes allergy medication, cold remedies, pain relievers and more

* Strategy 360 recently released a poll of registered voters views on the health care bill:
88% disapproved of the health care reform bill because of government overreach
55% of registered voters and 79% of seniors said the bill shows the incompetence of Congress
72% disapproved of the bill's cuts to Medicare Advantage
70% disapproved of the increased tax on investments
69% disapproved of the individual mandate with fines
62% disapproved that there was no plan to deal with junk lawsuits

* Insurance premiums are skyrocketing because of Obamacare. NWCN reported on 10/12/10, "Ralph Nilssen's five beautiful kids are about to get more expensive. Regence Blue Shield sent him a letter saying rates are going up - way up. Regence put the blame - at least in part - on the new and controversial health care law. "Obama care went into effect and my rates went through the roof," said Nilssen. In the letter, Regence told Nilssen his $532 monthly premium could nearly triple next year. "I just sat back and said you've got to be kidding me," he said."

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