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GOP Talking Points on Health Care

GOP Talking Points on Health Care

During the worst recession in a generation, Democrats propose a government takeover of health care, paid for in part with more than $800 billion in new tax hikes.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

·         It is clear from town hall meetings held across the country that the American people are rejecting the Democrat plan for a government takeover of health care.

·         President Obama has already delivered twenty-seven speeches nationwide on health care.  The American people don't want another speech, they want a new plan.

·         News reports suggest the president is still working out the "details" of his latest speech - further proof this administration will continue to put style before substance.

·         Pushing the same old tired policies with a different spin will not change the minds of the American public.

·         The president and Democrats in Congress need to start over on their health care plan.

·         House Republicans have a plan for reform that expands access to affordable health care and gives families the freedom to choose the health care that fits their needs.

·         It is time for the president, and Democrats in Congress, to begin working with Republicans on real solutions to the challenges our country faces, including health care reform.

·         According to economic modeling by the president's own chief economic advisor, the business tax increases alone will destroy up to 5.5 million jobs.

·         An independent analysis by the non-partisan Lewin Group found that as many as 114 million Americans would lose their current health insurance.

·         The Democrats' health care plan also includes harmful cuts to Medicare Advantage, and according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), will raise seniors' Medicare prescription drug premiums by 20 percent over the next decade.

·         Despite claims their reform will reduce health care costs, the CBO has said that the Democrats' health care plan will actually INCREASE government spending and increase our national debt.