Let all Americans be part of the health care debate
Washington DC - Concerned that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will rush health care reform through the U.S. House of Representatives before Americans can study the bill or even pose questions to their elected representatives U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) is urging the speaker not to schedule a vote until the public can be heard on this critical issue during the traditional August recess.
Why are average Americans being denied the right to question their elected members of Congress before a vote that will have such a significant impact on their health care and their familys lives?" asked Brady. August should be made Americas Right to Know Month so those who are pushing a new government-run health care plan as well as those of us who have better ideas can face the music and our constituents head on."
Thousands of Americans have not only voiced their anger they have made it crystal clear theyve had enough of Congress rushing through massive spending bills that have racked up trillions in debt. Before a vote is called they have a right to know exactly what a secretly-negotiated health care bill would cost them in taxes and treatment options" says Brady.
When it comes to health care why are leaders in Congress afraid to let the public see their bill? If patients families small businesses and health care providers have the opportunity to study the proposal and give input directly to their member of Congress in the end these will be much better reforms for America.
Brady is calling on both Democrats and Republicans to sign a letter to the Speaker declaring August a month for public study and input into the health care bill.
