Despite President Barack Obama’s deadline, both the House and Senate failed to pass Obama’s health care plan before they adjourned for the month of August. Now Senators and Representatives will be returning home to participate in one of America’s greatest democratic traditions: the townhall.
The events afford citizens the rare opportunity to share their opinions directly with their elected officials. Considering the unprecedented scope of power that President Obama wants to exercise over our nation’s health sector (a sector that is one-sixth of our entire economy and larger than the United Kingdom), we’re sure Americans will have plenty to say.
Today’s Townhall Downfall focuses on Arlen Specter. Pennsylvania’s citizens want to know if he’s read the 1,000 page bill overhauling our health care system. Watch:
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Heritage takes health care reform seriously. Doing nothing is not an option. Click here for real solutions that actually lower costs while maintaining the high levels of care that Americans expect.
