Daily News Article - November 10, 2009
1. How many different amendments have Republican Congressmen proposed to the Democrat controlled House Rules Committee that would have required members of Congress and the Administration to be enrolled in the same federal health insurance plan proposed for the American people?
2. Why does Republican Rep. Howard McKeon say that Congress should be required to be enrolled in the public option proposed for the American people?
3. a) Who is Vincent Morris?
b) For what reasons did Democrats reject the amendments proposed by Republican Congressmen, according to Mr. Morris? Be specific.
4. Why did Republican Rep. Michael Burgess say he proposed an amendment requiring members of Congress to enroll in the same government-run health insurance plan the American people would have under the Democrat written health care reform bill?
5. Why does Republican Rep. J. Gresham Barrett say Democrats should accept his amendment which would require all members of Congress, their staff and administration officials to participate in the public option they propose for the American people in their bill?
6. Which group makes a more compelling argument for why Congress and the Administration should or shouldn't be required to give up their current health care plans and sign onto the public option provided for Americans?