County Residents Attend Health Care Rally In Washington, D.C.
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
County Residents Attend Health Care Rally In Washington, D.C.
By Jennifer [email protected]
There were 16 residents who departed Friday morning from Warsaw and traveled to Washington to attend a health care rally. They returned at 1 a.m. today.
Approximately 25,000 people from across the United States attended the rally to show their opposition to the health care bill that passed Sunday.
The Senate-passed bill cleared the House on a 219-212 vote, with Republicans unanimous in opposition.
While visiting Washington, Kosciusko County residents had the opportunity to meet with 3rd District U.S. Congressman Mark Souder and his staff and received a tour of his Washington office and the nation's capital by the congressman.
Those who attended the rally had the opportunity Saturday after the rally to meet with congressmen and representatives from the U.S. to encourage the congressmen to vote no against the bill.
Monica and Brian Boyer, Warsaw, and there four children, Tony, 13, Alex, 10, Kyle, 7 and Sarah, 5, and Monica's mother Anne Bonewitz, Warsaw, made the trip. Monica is co-founder of Kosciusko Silent No More, a group whose grassroots organization's purpose is to stand for freedom and the Constitution.
It was her first time going to Washington and she said she went because she didn't want to sit home and watch Congress vote away the country's freedom.
"I had to do something, and wanted my children to see the political process and have an opportunity to be a part of history," Monica said.
She said the health care bill passing concerns her because she doesn't want her tax dollars funding abortion.
"I am pro-life and I believe abortion is murder and I don't want to be a part of funding that," she said.
It was Bonewitz's second time going to Washington, and she said she owns a pet-grooming business and said she is concerned that the health care bill will increase taxes on her business. In return, increased costs will be passed onto her customers.
"Seeing others that had the same mind set and concerns I had didn't make me feel alone in my decision in wanting Congress to vote no for the health care bill," Bonewitz said.
Jim Heierman, Warsaw, said it was his 10th time visiting Washington, and he said he is concerned with the financial impact that will result in the passage of the health care bill.
"We are controlled by those who hold our debt and we are in bondage to foreign governments that have control over our decision-making process," Heierman said.
Sharon Wilson, Warsaw, said it was her second time traveling to Washington.
"We have tried our best to represent the concerns we have as We The People not only for our community, but also for our children, grandchildren and those who can't speak for themselves because they are unborn," Wilson said.
She said the bill will negatively impact Kosciusko County's orthopaedic industry with increased taxes on medical devices.
Teresa Martin-Gay, Silver Lake, said it was her third time going to Washington to share her concerns with the health care bill.
"The health care bill will result in heavy taxes on our family and more government intrusion in our lives and an open door for the government to get more of a socialist agenda in," Martin-Gay said.
Barb Hoover, Warsaw, said it was her third time going to Washington and said she enjoyed the trip.
"I enjoyed being there for the rally and standing up for what I believe is best for our country," Hoover said.
She said she is afraid she will not be able to receive the health care benefits she receives currently now that the health care bill passed.
Amy Prosser, Warsaw, said it was her second time going to Washington.
"I wanted to let government know I didn't approve of big spending, bribes, backroom deals and passing a health care bill that will further put our nation into debt," Prosser said.
"I shouldn't have to pay for the government sanction of murder of babies, and in addition my taxes will increase, which leads me to believe that this is administration is not concerned about health care, but about having more control over various parts of our lives," she said.
Kosciusko County residents spent Sunday morning site seeing. They went to Arlington Cemetery and saw several historical monuments including the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and the Washington Monument.[[In-content Ad]]WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Congressman Mark Souder spoke Saturday in his Washington, D.C., office about the health care bill and how it will affect the 3rd congressional district.
The bill passed Sunday night.
Souder voted Sunday against HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and HR 4872, the Reconciliation Act of 2010, which together represent a federal government takeover of 17 percent of the U.S. economy.
Despite his opposition, the bills passed the House by a narrow margin of 219 to 212 and 220 to 211 Sunday.
He said thousands of Hoosiers who voiced their strong opposition in town hall meetings, letters, phone calls and even marching in Washington Saturday have been ignored.
He said the bill will raise taxes on middle-class families, cut Medicare benefits and increase premiums for seniors and impose a new tax on businesses.
Souder addressed how the bill will affect the orthopedic industry and 3rd district.
"What this means is that if you are an orthopedic company and you are about to get taxed, you have to figure out how to do loss control," Souder said.
"You either can reduce research for developing new products or basically move manufacturing to a different place or your research to a different place but there isn't an easy answer."
He said the government has moved the health system to outpatient services, and that will be challenged under the new system because the government is arguing that to make each piece of medical equipment more efficient that is how they will receive Medicare savings.
"I think it hurts every individual and family and hurts major corporations in my district," Souder said.
He said he believes the bill is based on poor financial and economic theory.
In Medicare, it only reimburses enough to cover variable costs so the research that goes into developing a new hip is not paid for by Medicare, it's paid for by private pay patients, according to Souder.
"If we eliminate private pay patients the question is, will veterans' benefits be damaged by this bill?" Souder said.
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There were 16 residents who departed Friday morning from Warsaw and traveled to Washington to attend a health care rally. They returned at 1 a.m. today.
Approximately 25,000 people from across the United States attended the rally to show their opposition to the health care bill that passed Sunday.
The Senate-passed bill cleared the House on a 219-212 vote, with Republicans unanimous in opposition.
While visiting Washington, Kosciusko County residents had the opportunity to meet with 3rd District U.S. Congressman Mark Souder and his staff and received a tour of his Washington office and the nation's capital by the congressman.
Those who attended the rally had the opportunity Saturday after the rally to meet with congressmen and representatives from the U.S. to encourage the congressmen to vote no against the bill.
Monica and Brian Boyer, Warsaw, and there four children, Tony, 13, Alex, 10, Kyle, 7 and Sarah, 5, and Monica's mother Anne Bonewitz, Warsaw, made the trip. Monica is co-founder of Kosciusko Silent No More, a group whose grassroots organization's purpose is to stand for freedom and the Constitution.
It was her first time going to Washington and she said she went because she didn't want to sit home and watch Congress vote away the country's freedom.
"I had to do something, and wanted my children to see the political process and have an opportunity to be a part of history," Monica said.
She said the health care bill passing concerns her because she doesn't want her tax dollars funding abortion.
"I am pro-life and I believe abortion is murder and I don't want to be a part of funding that," she said.
It was Bonewitz's second time going to Washington, and she said she owns a pet-grooming business and said she is concerned that the health care bill will increase taxes on her business. In return, increased costs will be passed onto her customers.
"Seeing others that had the same mind set and concerns I had didn't make me feel alone in my decision in wanting Congress to vote no for the health care bill," Bonewitz said.
Jim Heierman, Warsaw, said it was his 10th time visiting Washington, and he said he is concerned with the financial impact that will result in the passage of the health care bill.
"We are controlled by those who hold our debt and we are in bondage to foreign governments that have control over our decision-making process," Heierman said.
Sharon Wilson, Warsaw, said it was her second time traveling to Washington.
"We have tried our best to represent the concerns we have as We The People not only for our community, but also for our children, grandchildren and those who can't speak for themselves because they are unborn," Wilson said.
She said the bill will negatively impact Kosciusko County's orthopaedic industry with increased taxes on medical devices.
Teresa Martin-Gay, Silver Lake, said it was her third time going to Washington to share her concerns with the health care bill.
"The health care bill will result in heavy taxes on our family and more government intrusion in our lives and an open door for the government to get more of a socialist agenda in," Martin-Gay said.
Barb Hoover, Warsaw, said it was her third time going to Washington and said she enjoyed the trip.
"I enjoyed being there for the rally and standing up for what I believe is best for our country," Hoover said.
She said she is afraid she will not be able to receive the health care benefits she receives currently now that the health care bill passed.
Amy Prosser, Warsaw, said it was her second time going to Washington.
"I wanted to let government know I didn't approve of big spending, bribes, backroom deals and passing a health care bill that will further put our nation into debt," Prosser said.
"I shouldn't have to pay for the government sanction of murder of babies, and in addition my taxes will increase, which leads me to believe that this is administration is not concerned about health care, but about having more control over various parts of our lives," she said.
Kosciusko County residents spent Sunday morning site seeing. They went to Arlington Cemetery and saw several historical monuments including the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and the Washington Monument.[[In-content Ad]]WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Congressman Mark Souder spoke Saturday in his Washington, D.C., office about the health care bill and how it will affect the 3rd congressional district.
The bill passed Sunday night.
Souder voted Sunday against HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and HR 4872, the Reconciliation Act of 2010, which together represent a federal government takeover of 17 percent of the U.S. economy.
Despite his opposition, the bills passed the House by a narrow margin of 219 to 212 and 220 to 211 Sunday.
He said thousands of Hoosiers who voiced their strong opposition in town hall meetings, letters, phone calls and even marching in Washington Saturday have been ignored.
He said the bill will raise taxes on middle-class families, cut Medicare benefits and increase premiums for seniors and impose a new tax on businesses.
Souder addressed how the bill will affect the orthopedic industry and 3rd district.
"What this means is that if you are an orthopedic company and you are about to get taxed, you have to figure out how to do loss control," Souder said.
"You either can reduce research for developing new products or basically move manufacturing to a different place or your research to a different place but there isn't an easy answer."
He said the government has moved the health system to outpatient services, and that will be challenged under the new system because the government is arguing that to make each piece of medical equipment more efficient that is how they will receive Medicare savings.
"I think it hurts every individual and family and hurts major corporations in my district," Souder said.
He said he believes the bill is based on poor financial and economic theory.
In Medicare, it only reimburses enough to cover variable costs so the research that goes into developing a new hip is not paid for by Medicare, it's paid for by private pay patients, according to Souder.
"If we eliminate private pay patients the question is, will veterans' benefits be damaged by this bill?" Souder said.
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