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Folks, It's Red Alert Time - Call your Reps Now to defeat this Bill on the House Floor! Jim

Pelosi's "new" bill, the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962), has been scheduled to go to the House floor for only a few hours of debate this week! Debate could begin as early as Thursday, November 5th, and a vote could occur shortly thereafter. Pelosi's goal is for this bill to receive as little attention and scrutiny as possible before the vote, so please be aware that once this bill goes to the floor, it will move fast. We need you to continue sounding the alarm and urging opposition to this 2,000-page monstrosity of massive new bureaucracy, redistribution of wealth, and rationed medical care.

Nancy Pelosi's H.R. 3962 contains the following provisions:
* "Grandfathers" out of existence individual health insurance coverage.
* Permits federal taxpayer funding of abortion services, above and beyond the status quo of current law.
* Provides for a "health care czar" called the Health Choices Commissioner, who could forcibly enroll individuals in government-run insurance and whose tasks include requiring random compliance audits on Americans' health benefits plans.
* Allows for "community organizations" like ACORN and Planned Parenthood to assist the Health Choices Commissioner in enrolling individuals in the Health Insurance Exchange.
* Encourages identity fraud for illegal immigrants seeking to gain taxpayer-subsidized health benefits through inadequate citizenship and legal status verification standards.
* Retains the "death panels" by providing for bureaucrats working for a new comparative effectiveness institute funded by a tax on health benefits.
* Retains both the individual and employer mandates to purchase health insurance or else face a financial penalty, and compliance to this mandate will be enforced by the IRS.
* Imposes a 2.5% tax on an individual's modified adjusted gross income if they fail to purchase "acceptable" health care coverage.
* Fails to hold Members of Congress to the same health care system requirements that Americans will have to live by under the public health insurance option.
* Mandates that all health insurance companies accept all applicants, that they cannot deny anyone for pre-existing conditions, and that they cannot increase the monthly premiums for less healthy, more costly consumers.
* Slashes Medicare payments to providers by more than $400 billion.
* Creates dozens of new bureaucracies (111 to be exact) including the Health Benefits Advisory Committee and the Health Choices Administration.
* Encourages people to drop their insurance in favor of the public option as it provides for underpaying medical providers, who will in turn jack up their rates for those patients who have private insurance, driving more people to the cheaper, government plan.
* Institutes $729.5 billion in job-killing tax increases on all Americans, fines those who can't afford to purchase government-forced insurance, and cripples businesses by taxing health benefits.

The clock is ticking. The vote WILL occur at the end of this week. We will keep you updated everyday with the latest details, but there are only a few short days to do all you can to contact your Representatives and to make your voice heard in opposition to this bill. Phone calls are best, so please try to phone both your Representative's Capitol Hill office and his/her district office at least once a day, everyday this week.
Phone numbers here: http://eagleforum.capwiz.com/eagleforum/dbq/officials/

For your convenience, here is our list of crucial target Members of Congress.
http://eagleforum.org/alert/2009/pdf/Healthcare-Target-list.pdf

These Members need extra pressure to stand up to Nancy Pelosi and vote NO on H.R. 3962 this week. If your own Representative is solidly opposed to this bill, please phone one of your friends or family members who lives in a district who has a Representative on the fence or who may be leaning toward supporting it, and encourage them to get involved in this fight!
You stopped Congress from steamrolling forward on this legislation last summer, so it's time to do it again this week!
Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121

Folks, It's Red Alert Time - Call your Reps Now to defeat this Bill on the House Floor! Jim

Pelosi's "new" bill, the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962), has been scheduled to go to the House floor for only a few hours of debate this week! Debate could begin as early as Thursday, November 5th, and a vote could occur shortly thereafter. Pelosi's goal is for this bill to receive as little attention and scrutiny as possible before the vote, so please be aware that once this bill goes to the floor, it will move fast. We need you to continue sounding the alarm and urging opposition to this 2,000-page monstrosity of massive new bureaucracy, redistribution of wealth, and rationed medical care.

Nancy Pelosi's H.R. 3962 contains the following provisions:
* "Grandfathers" out of existence individual health insurance coverage.
* Permits federal taxpayer funding of abortion services, above and beyond the status quo of current law.
* Provides for a "health care czar" called the Health Choices Commissioner, who could forcibly enroll individuals in government-run insurance and whose tasks include requiring random compliance audits on Americans' health benefits plans.
* Allows for "community organizations" like ACORN and Planned Parenthood to assist the Health Choices Commissioner in enrolling individuals in the Health Insurance Exchange.
* Encourages identity fraud for illegal immigrants seeking to gain taxpayer-subsidized health benefits through inadequate citizenship and legal status verification standards.
* Retains the "death panels" by providing for bureaucrats working for a new comparative effectiveness institute funded by a tax on health benefits.
* Retains both the individual and employer mandates to purchase health insurance or else face a financial penalty, and compliance to this mandate will be enforced by the IRS.
* Imposes a 2.5% tax on an individual's modified adjusted gross income if they fail to purchase "acceptable" health care coverage.
* Fails to hold Members of Congress to the same health care system requirements that Americans will have to live by under the public health insurance option.
* Mandates that all health insurance companies accept all applicants, that they cannot deny anyone for pre-existing conditions, and that they cannot increase the monthly premiums for less healthy, more costly consumers.
* Slashes Medicare payments to providers by more than $400 billion.
* Creates dozens of new bureaucracies (111 to be exact) including the Health Benefits Advisory Committee and the Health Choices Administration.
* Encourages people to drop their insurance in favor of the public option as it provides for underpaying medical providers, who will in turn jack up their rates for those patients who have private insurance, driving more people to the cheaper, government plan.
* Institutes $729.5 billion in job-killing tax increases on all Americans, fines those who can't afford to purchase government-forced insurance, and cripples businesses by taxing health benefits.

The clock is ticking. The vote WILL occur at the end of this week. We will keep you updated everyday with the latest details, but there are only a few short days to do all you can to contact your Representatives and to make your voice heard in opposition to this bill. Phone calls are best, so please try to phone both your Representative's Capitol Hill office and his/her district office at least once a day, everyday this week.
Phone numbers here: http://eagleforum.capwiz.com/eagleforum/dbq/officials/

For your convenience, here is our list of crucial target Members of Congress.
http://eagleforum.org/alert/2009/pdf/Healthcare-Target-list.pdf

These Members need extra pressure to stand up to Nancy Pelosi and vote NO on H.R. 3962 this week. If your own Representative is solidly opposed to this bill, please phone one of your friends or family members who lives in a district who has a Representative on the fence or who may be leaning toward supporting it, and encourage them to get involved in this fight!
You stopped Congress from steamrolling forward on this legislation last summer, so it's time to do it again this week!
Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121

Dr. Rand Paul (Congressman Ron Paul's son) will be in Nashville on August 30th speaking at 3:00pm (CT). Rand Paul lives in Bowling Green, KY and is running for the US Senate on a similar platform to his father's 2008 Presidential Campaign of limited and Constitutional government. Rand is traveling the nation to raise funds for his campaign in the primary against an "establishment-chosen" Republican.

Prior to Rand's open-to-the-public speech there will be a private reception with Rand at 2pm. (CT). Entrance into the private reception is a suggested donation of $1000* or more per couple. A minimum donation of $500* per couple will also be accepted. If you are interested in attending the private reception with Rand Paul please RSVP to Jeff Pedigo: jeff.pedigo@gmail.com

Rand's speech will be in the back ballroom of the Standard Restaurant at the Smith House in downtown Nashville. The private reception with Rand will be in the front part of the Restaurant. The Smith House is a beautiful venue...pictures can be viewed here: http://www.thestandardnashville.com/gallery/

WHO:
Dr. Rand Paul and YOU + YOUR FRIENDS!

WHERE:
Standard Restaurant
176 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
http://www.thestandardnashville.com/

WHEN:
Sunday August 30th
Public speech: 3pm (CT)
Private reception: 2pm (CT)

We plan to be finished by 5pm (CT) at the latest

COST:
Entrance to hear Rand speak at 3pm is FREE!
Admittance to the private reception requires a suggested donation of $1000*/couple or minimum donation of $500*/couple

WHY:
Rand Paul is running for US Senate in a primary against an establishment-backed Republican that was a former Bill Clinton supporter. We need to raise funds for him so that he can win the primary.

*If you give either amounts (or more) during the August 20th Moneybomb you will be granted admittance to the private reception. For more information regarding the August 20th $1 Million Dollar Money Bomb please visit http://www.RunRandRun.com

Support Rand Paul at the Fancy Farm, KY Picnic.

Kentucky's renowned and (in)famous political event, the Fancy Farm Picnic, will take place next weekend. Dr. Rand Paul, Ron Paul's son, has secured a speaking slot since he is attempting to run for US Senate. It is important for him to have the most supporters in the crowd.

Christi Gillespie is heading this up and can be reached at 912candidatesky@gmail.com

DETAILS:

Event: ‘Nite before Fancy Farm Picnic
Date: Friday, July 31, 2009
Time: 6 PM -
Friday July 31st!!! ‘Nite before Fancy Farm Picnic – hosted by the Marshall County GOP Women. Calvert City Civic Center (NEW LOCATION) 1445 5th Avenue SE Calvert City, KY 42029. Begins at 6 pm CDT.

Event: McCracken County Women’s Club Meeting
Date: Friday, July 31, 2009
Time: Noon - 1 PM
The McCracken County Republican Women will hold a special meeting in recognition of Fancy Farm weekend on Friday, July 31 at noon at Whaler’s Catch, located at 123 N 2nd St in Paducah. Karen Harris Story, Vista Coordinator for Bellewood Homes for Children, will be the featured speaker.
Location: 123 N 2nd St

Event: Graves County GOP Breakfast
Date: Saturday, August 01, 2009
Time: - 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. CDT
The Graves County GOP Breakfast will be held on Saturday, August 1st at the Graves County High School(Exit 24 – Purchase Parkway). Breakfast is being served from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. CDT. The program will begin at 9:00 a.m. CDT. The tickets are $15 per person.
Location: Graves County High School(Exit 24 – Purchase Parkway).

Event: Fancy Farm Picnic
Date: Saturday, August 1st, 2009
Time: 11am-3pm
THIS IS THE MAIN EVENT!

There is a room (2 beds/non-smoking) available for Friday night at the $79 Take Back Kentucky discount rate if anyone would like it - please Christi know ASAP!

MORE DETAILS:
http://www.fancyfarm.net/picnic.html

ALERT UPDATE ! WE'VE JUST BEEN APPRISED THAT THE "PASS ACT" IS IN SENATE COMMITTEE. THIS IS AN EVIL "REAL ID" TYPE BILL IN WHICH ALL WORLD GOVERNMENTS CAN SHARE YOUR PERSONAL BIOMETRIC DATA, TO BE REQUIRED ON YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE !!!

See this VIDEO about the PASS ACT : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kE8xDMokpM

This Monday we're combining phone drives to URGE ALL SENATORS to:

1) KILL THE PASS ACT (S. 1261)
2) KILL CAP n TRADE
3) SUPPORT S. 604 - Audit The FED

MAIN CAPITOL SWITCHBOARD: (202)224-3121

1) PASS ACT SENATE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. CALL EVERY ONE!:

Sen. Joe Leiberman, DC voicemail: 202-224-404,
fax: 202-224-9750, CT: 800-225-5605 Committe Chair

Sen. Susan Collins, DC phone: 202-224-2523, fax 202-224-2693 Maine numbers

Sen. Daniel Akatta, DC phone: 202-224-6361, fax 202-224-2126,
HI: 808-522-8970 Bill SPONSOR

Sen. Michael Bennet, DC phone 202-224-5852, fax: 202-224-5036, Colorado numbers

Sen. Roland Burris, DC phone 202-224-2854 , fax: 202-228-3333, Illinois numbers

Sen. Thomas Carper, DC phone: 202-224-2441,
fax: 202-228-2190, Delaware numbers

Sen. Thomas Coburn, DC phone: 202-224-5754, fax: 202-224-6008, Oklahoma numbers

Sen. John Ensign, DC phone: 202-224-6244, fax: 202-228-2193, Nevada numbers

Sen. Lindsey Graham, DC phone: 202-224-5972, Fax: none listed, So. Carolina numbers

Sen. Mary L. Landrieu, DC voicemail: 202-224-5824,
fax: 202-224-9735, Louisiana numbers

Sen. Carl Levin, DC phone: 202-224-6221, fax: 202-224-1388, Michigan numbers

Sen. John McCain, DC phone: 202-224-2235, fax: 202-228-2862, Arizona numbers

Sen. Claire McCaskill, DC phone: 202-224-6154, fax: 202-228-6326, Missouri numbers

Sen. Mark Pryor, DC phone: 202-224-2353, fax: 202-228-0908, Arkansas numbers

Sen. Jon Tester, DC phone: 202-224-2644, fax: 202-224-8594, Montana numbers

Sen. George Voinovich, DC phone: 202-224-3353, NO fax, Ohio numbers

2) On CAP N TRADE, Tell your Senator that Senator Inhofe found that the EPA suppressed a report slamming Global Warming. Cap N Trade info:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL9FkkDhOwg

http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=102031

3) Audit the FED - S. 604 (H.R.1207's companion bill in the U.S. Senate)

A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to reform the manner in which the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is audited by the Comptroller General of the United States and the manner in which such audits are reported, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Senator Sanders, Bernard (introduced 3/16/2009)

Co-sponsors (Senator Jim DeMint (SC)

Latest Major Action: 3/16/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Call Your Senators and urge them to support S. 604!

Capitol Switchboard (202)224-3121