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Sen. Reid’s Government-Run Health Plan Requires a Monthly Abortion Fee
Posted by GOP Leader Press Office on November 19th, 2009

Just like the original 2,032-page, government-run health care plan from Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA), Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D-NV) massive, 2,074-page bill would levy a new “abortion premium” fee on Americans in the government-run plan.

Beginning on line 7, p. 118, section 1303 under “Voluntary Choice of Coverage of Abortion Services” the Health and Human Services Secretary is given the authority to determine when abortion is allowed under the government-run health plan. Leader Reid’s plan also requires that at least one insurance plan offered in the Exchange covers abortions (line 13, p. 120).

What is even more alarming is that a monthly abortion premium will be charged of all enrollees in the government-run health plan. It’s right there beginning on line 11, page 122, section 1303, under “Actuarial Value of Optional Service Coverage.” The premium will be paid into a U.S. Treasury account – and these federal funds will be used to pay for the abortion services.

Section 1303(a)(2)(C) describes the process in which the Health Benefits Commissioner is to assess the monthly premiums that will be used to pay for elective abortions under the government-run health plan and for those who are given an affordability credit to purchase insurance coverage that includes abortion through the Exchange. The Commissioner must charge at a minimum $1 per enrollee per month.

A majority of Americans believe that health care plans should not be mandated to provide elective abortion coverage, and a majority of Americans do not believe government health care plans should include abortion coverage. Currently, federal appropriations bills include language known as the Hyde Amendment that prohibits the use of federal funds to pay for elective abortions under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, while another provision, known as the Smith Amendment, prohibits federal funding of abortion under the federal employees’ health benefits plan.

Leader Reid’s 2,074-page health care monstrosity is an affront to the American people and drastically moves away from current policy. The National Right to Life Committee has called the Reid abortion language “completely unacceptable.” The American people deserve more from their government than being forced to pay for abortion. The pro-life Stupak/Pitts amendment passed the House by a vote of 240 to 194, enjoying the overwhelming support of 176 Republicans and 64 Democrats. The Stupak/Pitts Amendment codifies current law by prohibiting federal funding of elective abortions under any government-run plan or plans available under the Exchange. The Reid plan ignores the will of a bipartisan majority of the House, and indeed the American people, by rejecting this bipartisan amendment.

Health care reform should not be used as an opportunity to use federal funds to pay for elective abortions. Health reform should be an opportunity to protect human life – not end it – and the American people agree. House Republicans have offered a common-sense, responsible solution that would reduce health care costs and expand access while protecting the dignity of all human life. The Republican plan, available at HealthCare.GOP.gov, would codify the Hyde Amendment and prohibit all authorized and appropriated federal funds from being used to pay for abortion. And under the Republican plan, any health plan that includes abortion coverage may not receive federal funds.


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133 Responses to “Sen. Reid’s Government-Run Health Plan Requires a Monthly Abortion Fee”

1. Lisa Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 11:44 am

Please stand with Sen. Coburn and make the whole bill be read before debate on it! I do not and will not pay for elective abortions. Thank you for standing strong for the Americans that are against the government taking over our health care system!

2. David DiGennaro Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 11:46 am

As a former U.S. Navy veteran and a Roman Catholic, I will NEVER agree to any abortion fee on any health plan. Why do government officials insist on ignoring their constituents?

3. spence Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 11:46 am

We’re praying for you Senator. We know you’ll do everything you can to stop this.

4. Cathy Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 11:47 am

Its criminal that people that don’t condone this practice have to pay anyways.

5. Janet Lee Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 11:53 am

Thank you for your steadfast support of the pro-life position. It seems this administration is determined to push forward their pro-abortion agenda at the cost of health-care reform. In fact, this seems to be their defining agenda and want to pass abortion funding no matter what the cost. The single-mindedness of the Obama administration on this policy is staggering. Please continue the “good fight”. Know that we are praying for you.

6. Ira Mikell Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 11:55 am

This requirement goes against the conscience of all Christians who strongly believe that abortion is the same as murder and that such a requirement will put them in the category of being an accessory to the act as well as forcing them to fully sanction the procedure. If this does stay, as well as the threat of imprisonment for violating the health care mandate, you could see many Christians not sign onto the socialized health care.

7. Harley James Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 11:58 am

I used to think these people were insane, but it has become increasingly plain that they are taking away our freedom one step at a time. Legal abortions are disgusting enough without having to be coersed into paying for it. Our religous freedom is almost gone. Everyone I can talk into voting and voting against these socialists may help give them a message. Please continue to keep up the good work. Thanks

8. Katie Smith Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 11:59 am

THROW ME IN JAIL. I WILL NOT PAY THE GOVERNMENT TO KILL BABIES. FORGET ABOUT IT.

9. Mary Ann Shelton Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:02 pm

Thank you for this clear statement. Not no, but HELL NO should Americans be forced to pay for euthenizing babies.

10. Kathleen Terra Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:03 pm

I absolutely oppose Reid’s plan! Do not give in! Abortion is abhorent, and I am completely opposed to helping people pay for this.

I am willing to help pregnant women, in contrast.

11. Renny Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:05 pm

The Dems. only have abortion, union thugs, gay marriage, Ward CHurchill-style academics, and the loopy Hollywood/MSM. They left off being thr party of the working man aftre WW II.
It’s a wonder people elect them to anything.

Bork Congress. 2020-224/224-3121 or soon it will appointing death panels for you.

12. Scott Martin Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:05 pm

It is Appalling to require an Abortion premium from ALL participating in the Government Option. I am vehemently opposed.

If this passes, indeed a sad day in America.

13. Nan Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:06 pm

Read the Bill before the body in it’s full - explain in details the bill. Let the people hear in detail what will happen if this bill becomes Law - - - I still believe that we should be allowed to VOTE

14. EDWARD UNTERMAN Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:06 pm

I am 100% opposed to abortion and I agree with Rep. Boehner’s position. HOWEVER, we must not allow this one issue to cloud the fact that this entire legislation is a disaster in the making. I feel that the Dems are setting us up to accept the whole horrible package if they bow to our wishes on abortion funding. We must emphasize the long-term damage to our economy and health care system if this legislation is allowed to pass.

15. Connie Nilsson Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:08 pm

My taxes being used for things that go against my religion. Hum… somehow i feel like this is Taxation without representation.

16. Jerry Cook Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:08 pm

The Republican party needs not focus on “abortion.”

There is a much larger issue; focus on the larger issue.

This government run health care and the taxes associated with the bill needs to “go away!”

The fed needs to get out of Americans lives.

The Republican Party needs to make this go away.

Did you know there is 10.2% documented unemployment in the US. Where is the bill to cut taxes and improve the unemployment figures?

17. H D Wolfe Jr Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:08 pm

This Bill is BS and needs to be defeated!!!!!

18. James Urda Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:09 pm

I will not being paying a portion of my income tax if abortions are funded thru my tax dollars. My withohold will be blantant and up-front with a note written on my tax form showing me paying less than what I calculate to pay.

What about Conscience Clause? Same things will apply if anyone is required to participate in an abortion they are against.

19. Leslie Sexton Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:09 pm

Sir,

Thank you for continuing to fight this bloated bill. I too find it “completely unacceptable” to be forced to pay for someone’s abortion, a procedure I equate to murder.
Leslie E. Sexton
TSgt USAF (ret)
Haughton, LA

20. Chuck Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:09 pm

Thanks for your hard work in Washington, representing Ohioans, and being a true conservative voice.

21. Jason C Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:10 pm

There is a double-edged sword here that Democrats should pay heed to. The legislation allows the Secretary of HHS to determine when abortion is allowable under the government-run plan, according to the text.

Unless there are other guidelines given to the HHS head in making this determination, under a GOP administration federal funding for abortion could easily be limited to rape,incest and danger to the life of the mother.

Leaving these things wide open in anticipation of getting a political prize you’ve long wanted can ultimately lead to the opposite result when the political tides invariably shift.

22. Jerry Cook Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:10 pm

I forget something.

While I am not a Bill Clinton fan, he had it right in 1992: “It’s the economy stupid.”

23. Tom Reindl Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:11 pm

Where do I go to opt out of this portion of the health care bill? I am 100% against abortion (always have been), and I’ll be damned if this “changing” government forces me to contribute to it. Seems like a good time for a stand through civil disobedience. This is an absolute outrage!

24. steve dees Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:11 pm

When, Obama got elected, and the Dems got a lock on the super majority. The first bill to be passed, should have been one to make it illegal for federal employees to take money from lobbists and their companys. This would fix most true problems over time, but noooooooooooooooooooo. We get the same ole BS, OUT OF THE NEWLY ELECTED REPS.

25. hperrino Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:11 pm

Kill this bill or it will kill our children and our economy.

26. CV Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:11 pm

House leader Boehner please keep us updated on this waste of paper.

27. Kris Gavin Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:12 pm

It is unconstitutional and immoral for the Federal Government to make me pay for people to kill their children. This is beyond ridiculous and frightening. This entire bill shows how the Federal Government is usurping power from the states. This is NOT a Federal issue, this is something that is supposed to be left to the states under the US Constitution, which Senator Reid and Congresswoman Pelosi swore to uphold.
I can’t believe this bill has gotten this far. It should have been killed in the Congress as utterly wrong.

28. Dax Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:12 pm

I will say this loud and clear. Harry Reid is not a God fearing christian. I know this more than anything in my life. He claims it but it is not so.

29. Mark RIchards Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:12 pm

With the National Right to Life group saying this bill is totally unacceptable as written, I wonder what the National Organizaation of Catholic Bishops are going to say?

If there is publicly funded abortions in this bill, then EVERY CATHOLIC should be opposed. EVERY CATHOLIC should write to their respective legislators and let them know that they are opposed.

30. ColorMeRed Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:13 pm

Any member of congress that votes for this bill or any version of it will be voted our of office next September. We have had enough of this c***!

31. Lorayne Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:13 pm

And so the games have begun AGAIN!!! Despite overwhelming public rejection of the government involvement in paying for abortions, in ANY sneaky way, Reid and the liberals will continue to push it forward, buried in 2000+ pages of gobbly-gook…He will also resort to the blatant misuse of so-called Opt-Out scams, and even distortions of Senate procedures. Like Obama, how low can he go?? Apparently the sewer isn’t too low for the liberals.

32. PatG Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:14 pm

I’m beginning to think that, in addition to gaining complete control over every Americans’ life, the “healthcare reform” bills are for the promotion and widespread acceptance of abortion.

May God have mercy on us all!

33. Dr. Caleb Barnett Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:14 pm

Don’t back down guys. If it gets ugly, it gets ugly. But this has to be stopped. America is losing her freedoms and it is crippling her. Our economy and unemployment rate are showing it, and discontent among American citizens is palpable. This is not a time for bi-partisen combayah. It is a time to fight for Reagan ideals of personal liberty and smaller govenment. A time to stand strong for what our founders bled for. Despite Obama’s sentiments (2001) they were not “oppressive” by only saying what the government could not do to us. That is the very thing that has made us the greatest nation in the history of the world. Fight for us, and I promise you that I and my family and collegues will fight to support you.

PS: Bring up the discrepency between the original medicare cost estimates and the actual costs. Also the fact that they are fudging the numbers by taxing us and cutting medicare for 10 years and only providing coverage for 6 years. Then telling us some BS number for a 10 year estimate. Make sure that the American people KNOW BOTH of those facts.

34. Carolyn Ford Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:14 pm

An abortion monthly fee is absolutely unacceptable. How dare the government mandate that I, who am opposed to abortion, a fee to promote the murdering of children!
This is objectionable, reprehensible, and strikes of dictatorship. What’s the next step? Being forced to jail or a fine, if one refuses to pay?

35. Tim Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:15 pm

This is an illegal collection of monies by the federal government!
They are only allowed to collect money in the form of taxes, per the United States Constitution.
They are not allowed to set this money into a “fund” to be used for abortion coverage, or any health care coverage for that matter.
In the 1937 “Helvering v. Davis” case in front of the Supreme Court, FDR’s team had to argue that Social Security was not a fund with money set aside, as FDR proclaimed it to be to the people. They had to argue that is was nothing more than a tax on the people to be used in the general fund. That was the ONLY way it would be constitutional.
This will be no different.
It’s just a power grab and a tax increase.

JUST SAY NO!!!

36. Chris C Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:16 pm

I’d rather go to prison than pay a $1/month for abortion.

37. Tom George Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:16 pm

You people in Washington are insane.

38. Mahlon Keel Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:16 pm

What ever is required must be done to stall the dems health care bill till the 2010 elections. The costs for this mess will break our economy and turn us into a third world economy, just look at CA.

39. Lloyd Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:16 pm

These people wont quit, until they totally own us, they have got to have all the power they can get their hands on, these democrats have to tax and spend they know no other way. It is a shame they don’t listen to the people of this country, the majority has clearly spoken, they don’t want this fiasco, but the dems are like little spoiled brats,either they get their way or they promise you will be sorry if they dont.

40. Janna Wilson Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:17 pm

What can we as Americans do to stop this insanity?!!! Is anyone listening to what we say?

41. Randy Whatley Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:17 pm

Rep. Boehner,

Amen to your blog. As a teacher, I can’t imagine what is in store for us if the Government is now going to pay for murders to take place. If they do this, then they might as well pay for all elective surgeries. Why don’t we pay for something more important like cancer treatments or dialysis treatments. The Almightly God will have no choice but to take His blessings from the USA and allow more terrible things to happen. It’s movements like this that make me want to move to another country. Isn’t that sad. How can we be proud of the USA and have a government that runs things like this? If the Feds can’t keep the mail out of the red, why do they think that they can run a Nation-Wide Healthcare program. In closing, Rep. Boehner, does Congress know that Obama wants to tax YOU! I can’t believe that congressmen will voluntarily accept the brunt of the taxes. Why hasn’t anyone said anything about that? Everyone in Congress makes over $250,000.00 per year. That doesn’t make sense and I can’t believe that Democrats can’t see that. May God bless you in your efforts to get this country back under GOD FEARING CONSERVATIVE, Not Republican, control. Thanks for standing up.

Randy L. Whatley, 6-8 school Teacher in the great state of TEXAS

42. William Ledford Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:17 pm

Sir:
Thank you for your continued support for the unborn and your fight against this Government takeover of our health care system. I live in Virginia, and have written numerous times to both Mark Warner and Jim Webb. I get a standard form letter and am sick of it.The voters of Virginia WILL speak again as we did in our govenors race several weeks ago. Perhaps you could influence my two elected senators to see your view.

43. Desiree Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:17 pm

IT IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO MAKE ME BUY SOMETHING OR PAY FOR SOMEONE ELSE’S HEALTHCARE. RIED, PELOSI AND THE REST OF THE THUGS CAN GO TO HELL. NOTE TO ALL PUBLIC SERVANTS, WE WILL GET YOU OUT OF ELECTED OFFICE IF YOU VOTE FOR THIS.

44. Peter Bina Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:19 pm

Bury Reid’s Health Care Plan along with the requirement that all tax payers pay for abortions through their taxes. The United States provides for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all citizens living and those unborn to its citizens.

45. Kristin Landers Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:19 pm

I’m perfectly willing to help pregnant women as well, and have in the past supported organizations that help women through their unwanted pregnancies until they give birth and another family adopts the child. But I will not be assessed an ABORTION fee each month. It’s unconstitutional and I’ll try to sue the federal government before I go along with this insanity. Harry Reid is way out of line - and hopefully soon out of a job.

46. Ted Galotti Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:20 pm

Scrap this bill and start over. Tort reform, Sell insurance
across state lines to aid competition, and not allow discrimination against pre existing conditions. Three page bill,would cost taxpayers nothing.
Mr Boehner, keep up the good work!!

47. Dan Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:20 pm

I certainly hope there are enough Blue Dog democrats in the Senate that will not allow this crazy thing come to the floor!!! I expect EVERY REPUBLICAN to do everything to stop it as well!!!

48. Brinksmom Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:21 pm

This must be how NOBama plans to create jobs! There will be more jails and prisons needed to house the people who say HELL NO! So there will be jobs for constuction and jailers too. What a brilliant idea-NOT!

49. Charles Dabkowski Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:21 pm

Do you understand the worlds “elective” and “voluntary”?
If not, look them up!

50. Barry Smith Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:21 pm

Stay Strong Mr. Boehner, America is with you!

51. Dennis Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:22 pm

The single issue with God is the killing of His unborn children. There will be a terrible price to pay if this becomes the law of the land.

52. john gundrum Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:22 pm

this is the kind of crap the dems want to hide in their health care nightmare. one republican wants to make the senate read the entire bill before discussion.
Do it. This will upset the dems but I’d bet very few of them have actually read the bill. Good luck on defeating this monstrosity.

53. Allan Stearns Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:23 pm

I am the grandfather of an 8 year old beautiful child. At birth, she weighed 17 oz. Today she is perfectly healthy. This child would qualify under some pro choice schemes as a late term abortion (26 weeks). That is my definition of murder. What’s your?

Abortion is just wrong! I will not be forced into paying for government funded abortions. Congressmen/women and senators who vote for these bills deserve to rot in Hell. Is that plain enough?

54. Donna Luciano Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:24 pm

I have not been an advocate of the healthcare reform proposals so far because of the overwhelming financial burden that will be imposed on tax paying American citizens. This abortion coverage twist just makes it that much more unpalatable. And the insidious way that the language is inserted in a 2000+ page bill is an egregious to not only the will, but the intelligence of American citizens.

Please reject this proposal and let us get back to the federal government doing the will of the people.

Thank you.

55. Jeri McDonald Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:24 pm

OMG! What the hell are these morons thinking? They have absolutely no right to impose this on the American people. Abortion is murder, plain and simple and I agree with many of these other posts. I follow the laws of God and when government steps on those laws forcing them on us, then it is time to throw them out of office. IMPEACH ALL OF THEM.

56. mike ames Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:24 pm

The whole thing is unconstitutional and they are Marxist plain and simple or at the very least pure opportunists scum.

57. richard ciganko Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:25 pm

God has woven each of us in the womb and will not forget us. We cannot forget each of those in the womb either. Fight this abortion component along with the rest of this bill. It will be the moral, spiritual, and economic ruin of the country.

58. concerned citizen Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:25 pm

Let me get this straight……my insurance does not cover my birth control pills, but now its going to cover an abortion! What is happening in this country!

59. Damon Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:26 pm

Let us wake up fellow Americans. We are slipping ever further away from the ideals of liberty and ever closer to the necessity to once more look at the challenges of an oppressive government. Republicans and Democrats alike should be aware, the people will not stand for this.

60. Matthew Harper Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:26 pm

There are not enough jails available….

61. Robert NYC Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:26 pm

A truly disgusting turn of events, but what did you expect?

1) Ignoring current laws

2) Ignoring the beliefs of half the country blatantly.

This clown Reid and Pelosi need to be thrown out of office as soon as possible

62. vinnie madrid Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:26 pm

My conscience says “go to jail before paying a tax to perform abortions to others” All the health plans should be abolished and just fix the 2 or 3 things that need help such as Tort reform and fraudulent billing to medicare. Do not change the entire system to put a feather in foreigner Obama’s hat.

63. Kathleen Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:27 pm

Oh My Gosh! Now I’m in tears!!! I hope the people who cast their Pity Vote or Backlash Vote last November are happy now! How can this be happening in our gloriously FREE country????

64. Holly Powel Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:27 pm

First, I REFUSE to pay for anybody to have an abortion.
BUT…I though because of Roe V Wade, women in this country have the right to have an abortion if they
want to have one, without having to consult the father or anybody else.

So, why, under this bill does the Sec. of HHS have to “determine when an abortion is allowed under the government run health care plan”?????

Doesn’t this sound like they are taking AWAY the woman's right to choose???!!!!

65. Joe Bogden Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:27 pm

I am so very disgusted with Democratic members of Congress forcing this health care issue upon the American taxpayers. It is equally depressing to realize that the average American citizen really cannot do much of anything to stop this impending travesty. Just how has the leadership of our great country become so corrupted and indifferent to the desires of the majority of the electorate. What has happened to the USA that I grew up in?

66. Frank McDowell Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:27 pm

Reid is just as crooked and dishonest as Pelosi

67. Cynthia Wright Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:28 pm

What country is this? I no longer recognize my homeland. When did our ELECTED representatives decide they have the right to act AGAINST the wishes of the majority? Don’t you get it Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid? We do not approve of our tax dollars funding abortion! I am past angry. I am enraged by our Senate and Congress. Enraged. Then when I read this morning that the premiums for the Public Option in the Reid bill will actually be higher than those in the Private Sector, well, that was the last straw for me. If we, the hard working majority, are being compelled to cover health care for those who can’t/won’t cover themselves, then at the very least it should not cost more than what we buy for ourselves. And the whole reason for this Public Option Farce was to LOWER the escalating premiums we are paying now. Not RAISE them. This is outrageous……words escape me. And this crap about loading the taxes into the first half of the decade and the spending into the second half to SKEW the costs is CRIMINAL. My dismay has been growing for about a year and it has finally erupted into full blown anger. I am livid.

68. .James Posey,Jr. Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:28 pm

It is unconstitutional to threaten me with jail if I choose not to abandon my religous and moral beliefs and participate in this liberal policy.

69. Jacqueline Condakes Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:29 pm

Now I’m pro choice, BUT, You can force the American people to pay into a plan to fund elective abortions, and if the gov’t is going to fund abortions then they should equally fund, abstinence programs and counseling for people to have the baby and put it up for adoption. They can’t have it only one way. Nov. 2010 can not wait.

70. mtlin Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:29 pm

I will not pay my taxes.

71. Bill Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:30 pm

Well, it includes abortion funding and a public option, so it should be dead on arrival. That is if Stupak and Snowe mean what they say. I hope the poeple of Nevada give Harry a job he is qualified for - maybe cleaning up dog c*** in downtown Sin City!

72. Todd P. Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:30 pm

Just another nail in the Democrat’s coffin! These people are hell-bent on political suicide. Americans don’t like to be abused by politicians. Can’t wait ’til 2010!!……….

73. James Moore(Iraq War vet) Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:31 pm

Keep up putting out the truth! You need to be louder than the press, get the word out.
I did not serve my great nation and help Iraq build a new government for nothing.
Get the word out we are a government that is “For the people by the people!”
We need term limits, 2 terms only for every office. Then a person can wait a 2 terms and run again. Get the professional lobbying out of government as well would help our law makers make the right decisions.

74. Jeff Parker Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:31 pm

Thanks John for representing our weakest unborn citizens. Is had to believe there still exist those that still want to treat other human beings as material to bought and sold. I stand with you in defense of the santity of life. I will refuse to pay for any fee or fine for a bill that will ultimately be use to promote a culture of death. I would go to jail first.

75. Libertarian Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:32 pm

Given that thousands of abortions are currently performed annually. Who is paying for them NOW? Is anyone checking with the insurance their employers provide to see if it pays? If they do will the opt out?
Do we care about all abortions or just govt funded ones?

76. Doc Kirchner Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:32 pm

If a women wants an abortion, she should pay for it. No one should be forced/mandated to pay for other people’s choices.

77. Bobby Long Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:32 pm

Rep. Boehner,

First I want to state that under the Constitution Article 1, Section 8, the Federal government has no delegated power to pass laws concerning government run health care, period. No excuse to try the ‘General Welfare’ or ‘Necessary and Proper’ phrases either as their meaning have been well documented in several sources (Federalist Papers, Convention debates, etc) This is a direct usurpation (if that’s a word) of power limited by our founding document. From your public comment, I do not believe that you subscribe to this violation of the Constitution, but I feel compelled to state my position in this matter.

Further, there is a power delegated to the Federal government that I am in favor of using. The power to ‘promote’ open trade between the states. I would like to see competition opened up for Insurance companies. That would bring down health care costs!

I am also in favor of health care reform. Simply, remand it to the individual states.

I will NOT pay taxes that fund abortion, no matter the consequence, as it is in direct violation my moral beliefs, which I value more than convenience.

Respectfully,
Bobby Long

78. Beez Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:34 pm

As a Roman Catholic I cannot allow myself to be compelled to pay such a tax. The Vatican has been very clear on this issue. The Vatican position is that persons who in any way assist in providing an abortion for someone must immediately excommunicate themselves from the Church. Paying this tax would qualify as such assistance. Now what?

79. Aaron Wadley Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:34 pm

Abortion is not euthanasia, euthanasia is generally pain minimal, but abortion is the deliberate bludgeoning of a human being until he is physically destroyed.

Oh yeah… Surprise! You already pay for abortions they just hide it well by paying for the building, the power, the machine used, and maybe even the doctor. As long as the actual procedure is not funded it is legal. You and I are Planned Parenthood’s biggest contributors.

May G-d have mercy on America as we willingly allow the government to bugden us into destruction.

80. Mark Streher Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:34 pm

Sen. Reid pretends to be against abortion, but apparently he doesn’t mean it. This provision is an abomination (like the rest of the health care takeover only more so). Reid must be defeated in 2010!

81. Dan Palmer Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:34 pm

There are three categories of people who are in such numbers that the freedom-usurping political class get away with such abominations.

They are the Constitutionally ignorant (wilfill and institutional), the apathetic, and those collude in order to receive some money or benefit from government.

The purpose of government is to protect life, liberty, and property. With the host of horrible things this poor excuse for a Congress is passing, life, liberty, and property are all endangered.

What recourse do we, taxpaying citizens, have when all three branches of government are acting unconstitutionally together? The checks and balances are moot! James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and John C. Calhoun had it right with the concept of nullification.

82. sara Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:34 pm

I would never personally choose abortion. Ever. However, those who favor it don’t want those children anyway and better for them not to be born than to be born into a bad situation. Those who have half a heart will give them up for adoption. They’ll answer eventually for their choices.

83. Janice Flowers Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:35 pm

I too will go to jail before giving the government one red cent toward federally funded abortions. I am more afraid of God than of liberals.

Dems may try, but they will NEVER force this down our throats. Pass it and see! There is not enough room in the jails for all of us who will refuse to comply.

84. doc kirchner Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:35 pm

If a women wants an abortion, she should be responsible to pay for it. NO one should be forced/mandated to pay for other people’s choices.

85. Franklin Schuetze Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:35 pm

Typical effort by the Dem’s to force unacceptable sections of the Health Care Monstrosity on the Public!
The entire Plan should be rejected.

86. Brad Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:35 pm

This is what happens when you let emotions control your vote. Congratulations to everyone that voted for Obama and a Democrat!!

87. C. Russ Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:35 pm

Reid is going to go to hell for this one. His Mormon faith allows Abortion in extreme cases but not elective birth control. It is going to be interesting how he justifies this stand when he goes to church on Sunday.

But I too will not pay for any of this. I will take to the streets in protest and storm offices before I will subject my self to this servitude. HELL NO I WON”T PAY IT.

88. C. David Parsons Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:36 pm

Harry Reid’s abortion premium” fee has an overriding evil objective. He wants to force those of us who abhor murdering of the innocents to pay for the killing and, thus, be a party to it. Fortunately, there is still a religious clause in the constitution; we do not have to be party to any devilish scheme which goes against our convictions. QuestForRight.com

89. Brian Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:37 pm

It is not surprising that these people did this. What is surprising is that they put it in the bill with such clear language. This is a direct challenge to all of us.

Please wake up America. These people are serious!

90. Eric H. Steen Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:37 pm

This is an absolute disgrace! Republicans and Independents need to fight this bill to the end.

91. Richard Samsal Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:37 pm

If a single Republican votes for this monstrosity, I shall leave the party forever. There is absolutely nothing in the Constitution that demands this type of legislation and directly violates my 1st Amendment right by establishing a law that prohibits the free exercise of that religion by forcing me to pay for something expressly against my beliefs. This entire health care reform bill does not reform anything, it is simply a vehicle to allow government to control even more intrusively into our lives. This goes too far. The citizens of this country are overwhelming against this and will rise up to protect their freedom.

92. cubanbob Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:38 pm

Congressman Boehner,

If the Republicans are really serious then they need to make crystal clear that not only will they vote against this monstrosity in it’s entirety but should they regain Congress in the next election that they will repeal it in it’d entirety. As well as cap and trade, card check and the rest. Indeed if Republican’s really are serious then it’s time to start pushing to defund and undo the excesses of the Democrat’s from FDR forward. A few examples would be The Davis-Bacon Act and to withhold federal from state and local governments with similar contracting requirements, McCain Feingold and the entire federal campaign financing edifice, ban civil service employee unions, enough of the shakedown of the taxpayers, a national right to work act, double dipping federal pensions and witholding federal funds or denying the tax deductibility of state and local taxes who do not ban civil service employee unions and double dipping pensions and that Congress make itself unable to remove itself from being held to laws everyone one else must obey. That would be a good start.

93. Linda Karpiscak Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:38 pm

So, if EVERYONE is required to pay the monthly fee for the health care plan, how is that different? You are actually paying taxes specifically towards abortion services. Not some vague language, either. Those of us who cannot support abortion on religious and philosophical grounds—-it becomes a matter of conscience. To me, (and many others like myself), paying for these abortions would be as bad as doing the act. 1st trimester abortion actually rips the baby apart, limb by limb. We need to fight these evil people through our votes.

94. Mary Jane Jordan Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:38 pm

I oppose the entire health care plan. There will still be 30M without insurance. That’s the number we were trying to correct. Hmmmm, sounds like it’s nothing more than the Government trying to control another aspect of our lives. Leave us alone!

95. Jude Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:38 pm

I thought this world was going to hell in a handbaskett, now I know it is. How in the world did this great nation turn to killing innocents and condoning this action, and the idiots in Washington want Christians to pay for this reckless behavior. I with the previous comment Throw me in jail, I’m not going to be a partt to killing babies and I’ll be damned if I vote for anyone who votes for this health care no matter what freaking excuse they give. Pelosi, Reid and Obama and all these Pro Choice people can burn in hell and I sure they will.

96. Dennis Doolittle Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:38 pm

The clause that requires us to pay for abortions may be a bargaining chip or throw-away in the Negotiations. As heinous as abortion is, lets not lose sight of the fact that the entire idea of government-run health care is flawed.

Even the Nov. issue of AARPbullitin has a couple of articles about Medicare fraud and waste. And they want us to believe that Obamacare would be any better(?)

The liberals are a tricky bunch, lets not be taken in!

97. Lyle Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:38 pm

I wonder how many of you anti-abortion people are for capital punishment?

98. Wendy Loreti Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:39 pm

This is NOT the way to fight this health care bill. This is a trivial issue compared with the concept of completely taking away ours and our doctors’ freedoms. The government has no business being involved in the private sector, period. If you fight on the principle of freedom, the rest will follow. You won’t have to pay for abortions if you don’t want to. You don’t have to have coverage for them if you don’t want to.

Please stick to the principles because you will lose if you focus only on a provision here or there.

99. John Smith Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:39 pm

You all hypocrites. The majority of Americans support a womens right to choose what to do with her body. Get out of the dark ages. If I had my way, I would choose not to pay taxes to fund a war that kills thousands of people who had no plans to harm us. On that note, I don't believe we need paved roads. I choose not to pay taxes to pave roads. Grow up all of you.

100. Alena Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:39 pm

Whether abortion is covered or not, I am still 100% against these bills! I am pro-life and it sickens me that some of our congressmen think we should all have to pay to kill babies, but it sickens me even more that they will be getting control over all of our health care.

101. julie nanni Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:39 pm

This is one hill I am willing to die on!!! I will not pay for abortions. I am willing to go to jail over this. I am a law abiding citizen and a practicing Catholic. Come and get me!!!

102. Sean Yard Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:39 pm

Please, Oh please for the love of Pete make sure the GOP actually runs a candidate who can WIN in 2012. If you give us the likes of McCain again the Republic is lost. Better find a Ronald Reagan out there somewhere, and it is not Palin. As fresh as she is, the media has already seen to it that her brand is tarnished (however unfairly)

103. George Harrison Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:40 pm

THROW ME IN JAIL. I WILL NOT PAY THE GOVERNMENT TO KILL BABIES IN AFGHANISTAN, IRAQ, AND PAKISTAN. FORGET ABOUT IT.

104. Rich Cain Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:40 pm

Requiring the American people to pay an abortion premium further aides in eroding the values and principles our nation was founded on. I’ll join Katie Smith in jail because I’m not going to fund anyone’s abortion.

Continue the tough stance against this bill!

105. Helix Con Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:41 pm

This entire issue is ludicrous. Abortion should certainly be covered under ANY health care plan, private or public. It’s an important medical service that should not be denied to anyone who needs or desires it.

106. frank george Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:41 pm

I will not pay tax for abortion coverage.

107. Udit Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:41 pm

Katie, I’ll be joining you in jail, because I have no intention of paying for abortion.

108. Just Another American Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:41 pm

It’s astounding that Republicans are allowing themselves to be hoodwinked by the abortion issue. Pelosi came up with this at the last minute to give air cover to Democrats from shaky districts, knowing full well she would give it up at the last minute to let them save face with their constituents, back home. Now, the Senate Democrats are pulling the same sleight of hand, and Republicans are biting. Again.

Look, what’s objectionable about this bill is that it is a socialist takeover of a large chunk of our economy that benefits no one but the unions. Don’t give them an out, because they will drop the abortion clause at the last minute, just like they did in the House.

p.s. Once Democrats have an unshakable grip on healthcare, and an entrenched union constituency there, they will just add it back in, down the road. Stand on principle, now, or get rolled, later.

109. Jon Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:41 pm

YOUR body
YOUR choice

ok fine then…..

Pay for it with YOUR money!
and keep YOUR lifestyle to YOURSELF!

110. Melody Kite Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:42 pm

Mr. Boehner, Sir,

Thank you for your efforts, however I would like to add that Republicans need to tow the line on this not one not one Republican should vote in favor of any Health Care Bill.

Those that do will regret the day they did as they will be signing careering ending pink slips.

Those in the Senate and Congress who feel they have no obligation to listen to the American voters are in for a big big surprise.

Elected officials are not the only wone who rad the polls and we voters are more informed than we have ever been and more determined to insure that you do what we ask.

Any Democrat, Blue Dog, or Republican that thinks any of this is a good idea is history.

How dare you created a permanent caste system and force this nation breaking nonsense on Americans from which your private club has excluded themselves.

Melody Kite

111. Jeff Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:42 pm

Perhaps if pregnant women where able to receive low cost government health care, including both pre-natal and after birth for their child, we wouldn’t have so many abortions.

112. S. Hamilton Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:42 pm

You invoke the right to “abortion” into the Health Plan and then have the nerve to charge everyone for it, even though they maybe opposed to it in the first place. Have you elected officials received your mandatory “Frontal Lobotomy” letter yet? What’s next? Legalize illegal alienship?

113. JP Chen Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:43 pm

Don’t be fooled, that don’t expect to get this in their plan, it’s all a trick to get the media talking about it and people upset, then they will concede this at the last moment to get votes for the whole package…the house did the same…

114. mike rausch Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:44 pm

America wake up. They are taking our freedoms away 1 at a time. The Democrats do not care about anything except their own agenda. They completely ignore rulings that were passed before, they rarely tell the truth about anything or at best half truths. Our country is perishing right before our eyes and if we do not wake up and vote it will be gone before we know it. We will be completely a socialist country with no freedoms. Maybe we have to hit bottom before we get off our lazy butts and take care of business.

115. Linda Karpiscak Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:44 pm

This is in response to Mary Ann Shelton comment. I appreciate the sentiment, but the term EUTHANASIA literally means “good death”. Nothing about these abortions. First trimester abortions rip the baby apart. Partial birth abortions remove most of the baby breech, then use scissors to make a hole in th back of the baby’s skulls and then suctions the baby’s brains our. There are a number of barbaric procedures, but none could be called euthanasia.

116. Double_Tap_Jack Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:44 pm

I do believe that the time has come for all patriots to take to arms and march on Washington.
It is dependent upon us to stand fot the freedoms guarentied under the Constitution.
Those who would pound there swords into plows will find that they will plow for those who did not.

Stand for freedom, down with the Communists!

117. Roger Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:46 pm

Fight this plan!

118. Dimslie Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:46 pm

What kind of monster would CHOOSE such coverage? Are they PLANNING to have abortions?

119. Nick DeCarlo Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:47 pm

Here is the easy solution to improve the health care system that won’t lead to a government take-over:

1. Impose improved disclosure obligations on insurance companies so consumers can tell exactly what is covered by their plan and what is not covered by their plan before they select a plan, and

2. Set up an independent dispute resolution panel where a consumer can go for relief when their insurance company decides not to pay for something that should be covered by the plan.

The above would solve 99.9% of the complaints that most people have with their current health insurance.

120. Lou Skojec Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:47 pm

Please do everything possible to prevent the passage of this attack on American values. The bill without the abortion provision is a threat to our survival economically, the abortion provision will be cause for massive civil disobedience.

121. Paul Batchie Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:47 pm

Not just wrong, but evil. It is time for America to stand up and declare who she is, a nation that is under God or under godless, relativistic humanism. It’s now or never, because the time is short and there likely will be no going back.

To the Republican leaders, I say that you must lead. This is not a time for compromise. This is not a time for party over principle, or party over nation. This is a critical time for putting first things first, political costs be damned. Do the right thing, and you will find that you will be rewarded at the ballot box. Equivocate, and this party will be swallowed by history.

Fight the Marxists, fight the Dems, fight the media. Fight Islam and its politically correct cover. Know your enemy, and know yourself. This is a time for courage.

122. Krinda Power Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:48 pm

Thank you for bringing this to light. I’ve posted it to my facebook page and will let anyone I see know about it. We REFUSE to PAY for abortions!

123. John Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:48 pm

Seems like the Senate has the same strategy as the house. Focus in on Abortion than appear to make concessions by giving in on a few points to make it easier to swallow for those on the fence. The whole bill is bad, and the inclusion of Abortion “rights” just makes it unacceptable.

124. Scott Fowler Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:48 pm

I'm with you Katie. I absolutely refuse to give one single cent of my money to fund abortions under any circumstances. It completely flies in the face of my religious beliefs to do so. My own government can try to punish me if they so choose, but I will take that fight all the way to the Supreme Court if I must. I will not stand before God almighty having not fought this tooth and nail.
125. Damon Says:

November 19th, 2009 at 12:49 pm

It has begun. Americans now must pay to further the liberal agenda. Absolutely disgusting! Please do not let it happen!

126. Jim Baize Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:49 pm

When did those we know as elected representatives decide they could become rulers? They are pushing an agenda that is destroying our most basic freedoms, by making abortion on demand a right, and by rationing health care to senior citizens, just to name two of the most heinous aspects of these bills.

127. john fleming Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:49 pm

Consider amending your W-4, thereby giving the minimum to this financially irresponsible government

128. Scott Cooper Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:49 pm

I only have one question in regards to this health plan in general. If it is the greatest thing since Swiss cheese, why are federal employees not being forced to be the first Americans to join it? I know there was a vote for that to happen and that all democrats voted against it.

What kind of leadership are they showing us, THE VOTING PUBLIC

129. carol Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:49 pm

I guess I won’t have to pay taxes - get the ACLU - My religion is against abortion - MY MONEY WILL NOT GO TO ABORTION!!!

130. John Kelley Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:49 pm

Mr. Boehner,
Please take this to heart. American Patriots will go to jail long before this oppressive administration will pry a single US penny from my hands to fund ANY abortion.

Signed,
An American Patriot

131. Tom Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:50 pm

There’s no way I’m going to work every day to fund abortions. Give me a break. There are reforms out there that will lower the monetary cost of healthcare without raising the sociological costs. I’m supposed to sacrifice my morals to save a buck … what am I - a politician?

132. Will Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:51 pm

They will never take my money in order to murder a baby……. NEVER!

133. Joanne Conti Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 12:52 pm

There is no honesty or integrity in any of the plans before the Senate. I guess the Democrats are trying to wear everyone out with this insanity. None of it is about making premiums affordable for those who have no insurance, but simply about power mad politicians pushing the envelope to the nth degree. Control and fleecing the public is all Harry Ried, Nancy Pelosi and the usual cast of suspects care about, that and downsizing the entire Country….making it a third world entity. Amnesty for law breaking illegal aliens, tax payer payments for abortions, rationing, forcing people to buy insurance, threatening them with punishment if they don’t…all of that is as Un-American as Gulags and the hammer and sickle.