Tony Perkins, Family Research Council, July 30, 2009 – Thursday
All bets may be off in the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where talk of a health care compromise between moderate and liberal Democrats has dominated the Hill news. Chairman Harry Waxman (D-Calif.) is leading the mark-up of H.R. 3200 in hopes of moving the bill closer to a Committee vote. But the shift toward a more moderate proposal is riling liberals, who say the party is conceding too much to its more conservative members. While the details are not entirely clear, whatever deal is currently on the table does not include protection for taxpayers or the unborn.
If the debate continues today, as we expect it will, Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) is prepared to introduce four amendments that would prohibit the government from dragging taxpayers into the abortion business as part of the overhaul. His Committee will have to work quickly if it hopes to finalize the language before the House is scheduled to adjourn on Friday.
However, the next two days may not be as important in shaping the debate as the next two months. These leaders are packing up to come home, and we need you to make them feel the pressure once they get there. Make a habit of attending any townhall meetings in your area and contact your representatives regularly during the August recess. Encourage them to push for real reform that protects life and doesn’t raise costs.
The Republican Study Committee (RSC) is unveiling a plan today that may do just that. In its alternative proposal, members included specific language prohibiting taxpayer-funded abortion. “No funds,” it states, “authorized under this Act (or an amendment made by this Act) may be used to pay for any abortion…”
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Rabid Liberals v. Blue Dog Dems
Tony Perkins, Family Research Council, July 30, 2009 – Thursday
If the debate continues today, as we expect it will, Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) is prepared to introduce four amendments that would prohibit the government from dragging taxpayers into the abortion business as part of the overhaul. His Committee will have to work quickly if it hopes to finalize the language before the House is scheduled to adjourn on Friday.
However, the next two days may not be as important in shaping the debate as the next two months. These leaders are packing up to come home, and we need you to make them feel the pressure once they get there. Make a habit of attending any townhall meetings in your area and contact your representatives regularly during the August recess. Encourage them to push for real reform that protects life and doesn’t raise costs.
The Republican Study Committee (RSC) is unveiling a plan today that may do just that. In its alternative proposal, members included specific language prohibiting taxpayer-funded abortion. “No funds,” it states, “authorized under this Act (or an amendment made by this Act) may be used to pay for any abortion…”Listen to FRCAction’s health care webcast