While we wait for the General Assembly to reconvene on Feb. 1, Kentuckians who support and defend constitutional principles should watch two important legislative items.
On Jan. 4, Rep. Jim Gooch, D-Providence, and Rep. Addia Wuchner, R-Florence, introduced House Joint Resolution 8 which "urges Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act of 2010."
Sponsors of the joint resolution were the first in the nation to file resolution for repeal at the state level. In light of the U.S. House voting to repeal the Affordable Care Act on Wednesday, Kentucky's own health care debate could have a significant impact nationally if the legislature passes this resolution.
In addition, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul will testify in Frankfort before the Senate State and Local Government Committee on Feb. 22 in support of the balanced budget amendment. This amendment could lead to a constitutional convention if two-thirds of state legislatures ask for one, as the U.S. Constitution requires.
"Congress has not acted on a balanced budget amendment, despite the overwhelming feeling of the American people that it would help put our nation's fiscal house in order," Paul said.
Check back for continued legislative updates during this year's session, as we work to provide you with important information about the impact Frankfort's decisions have on your constitutional liberties.
Friday, January 21, 2011
General Assembly watch: House Democrat's resolution urges repeal of health care act
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Repealing the Affordable Care Act of 2010 is a repudiation of constitutional principles.
In fact, Art I, Sec 8, Cl 8 encourages such legislation. Congress shall have the power to promote the progress of science and useful arts. The advances in medicine are the result of science and useful arts.
Wonder why the Republicans didn’t vote to repeal their health care also?
If they did, then they too would be at the mercy of the health insurance industry. Health insurance companies want the right to refuse coverage if you have a pre-existing condition.
They also want to cancel your insurance if you come down with a serious and costly illness.
And, they want the right to test your DNA to determine what kinds of serious illnesses you could come down with and when. That way, about 6-months before your DNA has programmed you for a serious illness, the insurance company will cancel your health insurance.
If you try to get coverage from another company they’ll check your DNA and refuse you coverage because you have the potential for a pre-existing condition.
They ought to call the GOP’s health care bill the Boehner and pronounce it Boner Health Care.
Clearly Reps Gooch and Wuchner have little or no understanding of the Constitution or what our founders even said about it.
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