There is a lot of information being thrown around regarding Washington’s Health Choices Act of 2009 (HR 3200).
Is this bill our solution? Don't know. Will I read every single page of this health reform bill? Probably not. It is such a huge piece of legislation! Right now it is sitting in several committees, and I just don’t know how long it will take our leaders to read it and amend it to suit. Or will they find it to suit at all?
Try the Library of Congress’ website for legislative information called THOMAS. As of this morning, the link to the Affordable Health Choices Act, bill # HR 3200, is listed at the top. Choose that link, and you may want to start with the CRS Summary before checking out the complete bill. [note: CRS stands for Congressional Research Service, a bipartisan research service located within The Library of Congress.] If you decide to read more, the Contents Display at the beginning should help you choose where to start.
Most likely by the time this bill is ready for a final vote there will be some changes. Read it now! If there is something you do not like, or something you like very much, now is the time to contact your representatives in DC and let them know where you stand! Don’t let others speak for you. Voting is not the only way to take part in our country. Your representative stands for you, whether you voted for that person or not. Inform yourself, then let them know how you want to be represented.
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