One of the biggest targets should the GOP regain control of either the U.S. House or Senate in November's elections, according to many polls, will be Obamacare, the president's plan that effectively nationalized the decision-making process for health-care issues.
But a little-reported move to begin demolition of the health-care system takeover already is pending in the House and has gained about three-quarters of the support it needs to repeal the law that demands citizens buy insurance or pay financial penalties.
As of last night, the discharge petition sponsored by Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, had collected 162 signatures of the 218 it would need to advance – even in the face of continued opposition from Obamacare promoter House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Under the provisions of the discharge procedures in the House, such a move is required to have the support of 218 members, a majority, of the 435-member chamber before moving forward.
But since it requires a majority, it is virtually assured of approval once it reaches the point of being advanced.
King has told WND the entire GOP leadership team in the House is on board, as well as the full delegations from California and Texas. He's working on obtaining the last few GOP signatures before turning his attention to the Democrats.
The proposal states: "Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XV, I, Steve King of Iowa, move to discharge the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Rules, House Administration and Appropriations from the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4972) to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which was referred to said committees on March 25, 2010, in support of which motion the undersigned Members of the House of Representatives affix their signatures."
Advocates say constituents need to call their representatives to tell them to get on board right away so that the petition is positioned to move forward whether or not the GOP becomes the majority in theHouse after the 2010 fall elections.
Never going to happen, waste of time.
ReplyDeleteI certainly hope that IF they repeal this they are ready to put down on the table IMMEDIATELY their solution to the healthcare issue.
ReplyDeleteBut they won't - they don't have one! Just another "because he did it - we're not supporting it" move.
Every one of these people need to be voted out of office!
They're more interested in not getting along than they are representing the people who put them there and getting something done!
I don't care which party an official is with, if they've not been accomplishing anything in office - give them the boot - period! That probably refers to about 95% of them!
You can't ignore the will of the people for ever ! It will be overturned !
ReplyDeleteUnless they have enough votes to override his veto it's a waste of time.
ReplyDeleteThis monstrosity won't be over turned until we either have enough votes to override a veto or we have a new president.
Is there a plan to overturn the unfunded medicare drug giveaway?
ReplyDeleteFunny!!!
ReplyDeleteA discharge petition forces a bill out of committee and to a vote without consideration by a committee. The bill being forced to a vote is one that would repeal Obamacare. The president will veto the legislation, and a 2/3 majority of both houses is required to overide his veto. The Republicans do not have that 2/3 majority.
ReplyDeleteElection year hooplaw and a hail mary throw that republicans hope will vaunt them closer to control of both house and senate after Nov. elections and put Dems on defensive
ReplyDeleteAll they have to do is get enough votes to not fund it and wait until Obama loses the next election DONE !
ReplyDeleteYou sure obamao (not a misspelling) is going to get voted out? How sure are you of that?
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