Keep up the phone calls against Obamacare
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As you know, we are two or three days from a possible vote -- or a non-vote passage via the unconstitutional "Slaughter Solution" -- on the government-run health care bill in the U.S. House.
Barack Obama is thrilled that liberal Democrat congressmen Dennis Kucinich of Ohio and John Garamendi of California have pledged to support the bill, despite no "public option" that they were demanding previously.
Meanwhile, Rush Limbaugh and conservatives all over the nation -- including SaveCalifornia.com --
have gone "Code Red" -- targeting swing Democrats to demand they oppose this socialized medicine bill that takes away people's liberty and responsibility.
The Capitol Switchboard has been overwhelmed all these week. But we're encouraging you to call today, even if you've already made calls. You must fight harder now to avoid grieving on Sunday or Monday that Obamacare has passed.
ACT NOW: Please call your congressman to say "Oppose the Senate health care bill, oppose the House reconciliation bill, and oppose the so-called Slaughter Solution." The two main numbers for the Capitol switchboard (just provide your congressman's name or your zip code) are 202-225-3121 and 202-224-3121.
America under attack from within
A coalition of labor unions and liberal groups are spending $11 million to pressure swing Democrats to jam through Obamacare.
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The Democrats in charge of the U.S. House are actually considering unconstitutional, outrageous shenanigans. Believe it or not, the process is as bad as the substance. Not only is the government-run, pro-abortion Senate bill coming up for a vote, but Democrat House managers are trying to also push through socialized medicine through a "reconciliation bill" and even
an unconstitutional "rule" that would "deem" a bill passed without a vote!
The so-called "Slaughter Solution" to pass a bill without voting on the specific bill violates
Article I, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution, which reads:
"Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States; If he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his Objections to that House in which it shall have originated, who shall enter the Objections at large on their Journal, and proceed to reconsider it. If after such Reconsideration two thirds of that House shall agree to pass the Bill, it shall be sent, together with the Objections, to the other House, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by two thirds of that House, it shall become a Law.
But in all such Cases the Votes of both Houses shall be determined by Yeas and Nays, and the Names of the Persons voting for and against the Bill shall be entered on the Journal of each House respectively."
But the substance of the bill is just as bad. At its core, the Senate "health care" bill lays the foundation for full-blown government-run health care in the future, which is why liberals who want the so-called "public option" are supporting it now.
The Senate "health care" bill now before the House would:
- Fund abortions
- Lead to rationing of care
- Raise taxes
- Cost $2.3 trillion over 10 years
- Saddle your children and grandchildren with burdensome debt
Why is this happening? As Samuel Adams, a courageous and very Christian founding father, wrote, "No people will tamely surrender their Liberties, nor can any be easily subdued, when knowledge is diffusd and Virtue is preservd. On the Contrary, when People are universally ignorant, and debauchd in their Manners, they will sink under their own weight without the Aid of foreign Invaders."
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Samuel Adams, letter to James Warren, 1775
Here's the solution: Instead of passing a bad bill making government bigger and increasing costs for responsible Americans, Congress should start over and pass a bill that:
- Offers tax incentives for insurance plans that reward people for healthy lifestyle choices
- Permits Americans to shop for coverage across state lines without a new federal bureaucracy
- Allows small businesses to pool together and offer health care at lower prices, just as unions and big corporations do
- Frees up states to do innovative reforms that make coverage more affordable
- Limits outrageously high lawsuits which are the cause of unnecessary tests and the hiking of doctor's malpractice insurance, which has caused my insurance to skyrocket
- Stops forcing hospitals to treat irresponsible people for any reason at no cost, which made responsible people pay more and has resulted in the closure of many emergency rooms
Read more about what's really needed to solve America's health insurance problem
Californians, target these 4 Democrats
There are three "undecided" Democrats and one "leaning yes" Democrat in California that need to receive a flood of phone calls every day at every one of their offices, over and over, from people who oppose government control of health care. Not to be trusted, these four Democrats voted for the health-care takeover bill in November, but are "on the edge" now. We're prioritizing two Central Valley Democrats who are in danger of voting "yes" because there may be
a deal to trade their votes for water.
Call these four, especially if you live in their districtPhone their Washington DC and district offices, then visit/protest
1. Congressman Dennis Cardoza (Democrat – Merced)
Cardoza already voted for Obamacare in November and cannot be trusted this time. He voted yes for House health care bill in November, but first voted yes on the Stupak Amendment banning federal abortion funding as cover for
his pro-abortion record.
The district spans southern Stockton to northern Fresno, and includes all of Merced County and parts of San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Madera and Fresno Counties. Cities and communities in the district include Atwater, Ballico, Ceres, Cressey, Crows Landing, Delhi, Dos Palos, El Nido, Empire, French Camp, Gustine, Hilmar, Keyes, Lathrop, Le Grand, Livingston, Los Banos, Merced, Modesto, Newman, Patterson, Planada, Salida, Santa Nella, Santa Rita, Snelling, South Dos Palos, Stevenson, Stockton, Tracy, Waterford, Westley, and Winton.
District map
Washington, DC office
1224 Longworth Building
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-6131
202-225-0819 fax
800-356-6424 toll-free number
Merced Office
Merced County Administration Bldg.
2222 M Street, Suite 305
Merced, CA 95340
209-383-4455
209-726-1065 fax
Modesto Office
1010 10th Street, Suite 5800
Modesto, CA 95354
209-527-1914
209-527-5748 fax
Stockton Office
137 East Weber Ave
Stockton, CA 95202
209-946-0361
209-946-0347 fax
Cardoza has no email form
2. Congressman Jim Costa (Democrat – Fresno)
Costa already voted for Obamacare in November and cannot be trusted this time. He voted yes for House health care bill in November, but first voted yes on the Stupak Amendment banning federal abortion funding. Costa has a
mixed record on the lives of unborn babies.
The sprawling district includes all of Kings County, part of Fresno and Kern counties. Includes Coalinga, Firebaugh, Fowler, Mendota, Parlier, Sanger, Selma, Fresno, Arvin, Delano, McFarland, Shafter, Wasco, Bakersfield, Corcoran, Hanford, Avenal and Lemoore.
District map
Washington, DC Office
1314 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-3341
202-225-9308 fax
Fresno Office
855 M Street, Suite 940
Fresno, CA 93721
559-495-1620
559-495-1027 fax
Bakersfield District Office
2700 M Street, Suite 225
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-869-1620
661-869-1027 fax
Costa's email form
3. Congressman Jerry McNerney (Democrat – Pleasanton)McNerney already voted for Obamacare in November and cannot be trusted this time.
McNerney is pro-abortion and
voted no on the Stupak Amendment which would have banned tax-funded abortions.
The district includes most of San Joaquin County in the Central Valley as well as areas of Contra Costa, Alameda and Santa Clara Counties in the Bay Area. Includes Morgan Hill, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville, Alamo Oaks, Blackhawk, Brentwood, Mendenhall Springs, Tracy, Lodi, Stockton, and Manteca.
District map
Washington, D.C. Office
312 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
202-225-1947
202-225-4060 fax
Stockton Office
2222 Grand Canal Blvd. #7
Stockton, CA 95207
209-476-8552
209-476-8587 fax
Pleasanton Office
5776 Stoneridge Mall Rd. #175
Pleasanton, CA 94588
925-737-0727 or 408-744-0727
925-737-0734 fax
McNerney's email form
4. Congressman Joe Baca (Democrat – San Bernardino)
Baca already voted for Obamacare in November and cannot be trusted this time. He voted yes for House health care bill in November, but first voted yes on the Stupak Amendment banning federal abortion funding as cover for
his pro-abortion record.
The district covers the largest populated area of San Bernardino County, including the cities of Colton, Fontana, Ontario, Rialto and San Bernardino.
District map
Washington, D.C. Office
2245 Rayburn House Off. Bldg
Washington, D.C. 20515-0542
202-225-6161
202-225-8671 fax
San Bernardino Office
201 North "E" Street, Suite 102
San Bernardino, CA 92401
909-885-2222
909-888-5959 fax
Baca's email form
SaveCalifornia.com provides the above information soley for educational and lobbying purposes, and does not support or oppose candidates for public office.
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