The Republican Party Is A Danger To American's Health & WellBeing

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What sabotage governing looks like
By Steve Benen - Mon Jul 22, 2013 11:24 AM EDT


First, congressional Republicans are actively trying to undermine the federal health care system by refusing to help their own constituents navigate the system.

People regularly call their representatives for help with Medicare, Social Security and other government programs. Yet, Republicans believe healthcare reform spells doom for the federal budget, private businesses and the U.S. healthcare system. They're also enormously frustrated that the law has persevered through two elections and a Supreme Court challenge and believe a botched implementation could help build momentum for the repeal movement.

Some Republicans indicated to The Hill they will not assist constituents in navigating the law and obtaining benefits. Others said they would tell people to call the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

http://thehill.com/blogs/healthwatch/health-reform-implementation/305777-gop-to-constituents-questions-on-obamacare-call-obama#ixzz2ZjTIaX5w

Second, there's systemic lying to the public.

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Third, there are the dozens upon dozens of repeal votes congressional Republicans keep holding.

These repeal votes tell the public that the future of the law is still in doubt — a significant chunk of the country actually believes the Affordable Care Act has already been repealed — and discourages participation needed to make the law work.

Fourth, congressional Republicans have repeatedly denied the Obama administration funds needed for implementation. Fifth, GOP leaders have shamelessly discouraged private-sector partnerships with Washington on public-awareness campaigns, in the hopes that public ignorance might help undermine the efficacy of the system. Sixth, many Republicans at the state level are refusing to allow Medicaid expansion, no matter how much damage it does to their state. And seventh, these same GOP officials in the states are refusing to create exchanges, making it that much more difficult for federal officials to meet deadlines and fully implement the law on time.

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More plus great links:
http://maddowblog.msnbc.com/_news/2013/07/22/19617125-what-sabotage-governing-looks-like

[Blue Owl]

1. Public Enemy No. 1

Oh yes they are.

[msongs]

2. time to quit trash talking the president's friends and be more bipartisan, 'k? nt