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Glenn Beck Slams Michaud for ‘Coaxed’ Vote
Auburn, Maine – Maine’s
Second District Congressman was in notable company last night on Glenn
Beck’s cable network television program, spotlighted for his decision to
vote for the trillion dollar health care legislation after “personal coaxing”
from the President.
“Michael Michaud in Maine was won over with "personal coaxing" from the president. Personal coaxing? My grandfather would have called them bribes.” Glenn Beck Program, Fox News, November 16, 2009.
See Transcript HERE! <http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,575361,00.html> Video of Program attached.
The criticism comes following Congressman Michaud’s vote to pass the Health Care Legislation despite acknowledging serious concerns over the effects of the bill.
“My vote in favor of the House health care reform bill does not represent an endorsement of every provision in it. Despite remaining concerns, I voted to move the process forward to allow the bill to be improved…As I have said before, this bill is not perfect. Since August, I have raised several concerns over this legislation. More specifically, I remain concerned about parts of the bill that cut Medicare and Medicaid. These cuts would unfairly impact Maine due to our unique situation as having one of the most efficient health care systems in the country, while receiving some of the lowest reimbursement rates for services provided.” My Vote on Health Care Reform, By Representative Mike Michaud, November 9, 2009
Last night’s national acknowledgment of Michaud’s reasoning behind his vote, the “personal coaxing” by the President and desire to be “at the table” comes on the heels of a nationally placed television ad targeted in Michaud’s Congressional district. The ad, sponsored by a business coalition including the US Chamber of Commerce, noted that the House Health Care reform proposal “could wipe out even more jobs, raise costs, and put employers' and employees' current health care benefits at risk.” SEE AD HERE! <http://www.employersforahealthyeconomy.org/>
“Congressman Michaud was elected to represent the best interests of the people of Maine. Instead, he has acknowledged he put aside that responsibility after being coaxed by the President and desiring to remain ‘at the table.’ This is a great breech of the trust the People of the 2nd District. This health care legislation will have a drastic affect on the already strained state budget, will harm seniors, will force millions to switch doctors, increase taxes and do nothing to reduce health care costs for most individuals and businesses,” Jason Levesque, 2nd District Congressional candidate said. “We need reform, but we need the right reform. We need to allow people to cross state lines to purchase health insurance; this will increase competition and decrease costs. We need to reform medical malpractice insurance to remove the defense attorney form the exam room and allow individuals the same tax benefit large businesses receive when purchasing insurance. It is time we looked to find real reform that will help the people of Maine, not reform that helps special interests and panders to party leadership.”
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number or email listed above. “Michael Michaud in Maine was won over with "personal coaxing" from the president. Personal coaxing? My grandfather would have called them bribes.” Glenn Beck Program, Fox News, November 16, 2009.
See Transcript HERE! <http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,575361,00.html> Video of Program attached.
The criticism comes following Congressman Michaud’s vote to pass the Health Care Legislation despite acknowledging serious concerns over the effects of the bill.
“My vote in favor of the House health care reform bill does not represent an endorsement of every provision in it. Despite remaining concerns, I voted to move the process forward to allow the bill to be improved…As I have said before, this bill is not perfect. Since August, I have raised several concerns over this legislation. More specifically, I remain concerned about parts of the bill that cut Medicare and Medicaid. These cuts would unfairly impact Maine due to our unique situation as having one of the most efficient health care systems in the country, while receiving some of the lowest reimbursement rates for services provided.” My Vote on Health Care Reform, By Representative Mike Michaud, November 9, 2009
Last night’s national acknowledgment of Michaud’s reasoning behind his vote, the “personal coaxing” by the President and desire to be “at the table” comes on the heels of a nationally placed television ad targeted in Michaud’s Congressional district. The ad, sponsored by a business coalition including the US Chamber of Commerce, noted that the House Health Care reform proposal “could wipe out even more jobs, raise costs, and put employers' and employees' current health care benefits at risk.” SEE AD HERE! <http://www.employersforahealthyeconomy.org/>
“Congressman Michaud was elected to represent the best interests of the people of Maine. Instead, he has acknowledged he put aside that responsibility after being coaxed by the President and desiring to remain ‘at the table.’ This is a great breech of the trust the People of the 2nd District. This health care legislation will have a drastic affect on the already strained state budget, will harm seniors, will force millions to switch doctors, increase taxes and do nothing to reduce health care costs for most individuals and businesses,” Jason Levesque, 2nd District Congressional candidate said. “We need reform, but we need the right reform. We need to allow people to cross state lines to purchase health insurance; this will increase competition and decrease costs. We need to reform medical malpractice insurance to remove the defense attorney form the exam room and allow individuals the same tax benefit large businesses receive when purchasing insurance. It is time we looked to find real reform that will help the people of Maine, not reform that helps special interests and panders to party leadership.”
