Congress Must Remove its Own Exemption from Obamacare
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Ending Spending today announced its support for the bill the House of Representatives passed to fund the U.S. government and delays the individual mandate of Obamacare.
“We are pleased the House of Representatives followed this course of action, which we have long supported,” said Brian Baker, President and General Counsel of Ending Spending Action Fund. “Our polling data has shown that the American people favor this and the House is clearly more attuned to the will of the people than the Senate. We call on the Senate Democrats and the President to endorse this bill. If they do not, the blame for a government shutdown will be theirs alone. The Vitter Amendment, which would eliminate Congress’ exemption from Obamacare, is essential to making the bill stronger.
“The President has flatly said he will not negotiate. Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) has resorted to name calling instead of offering any compromise. According to our polling data , the American people want both sides to work this out but it won’t happen if some in the process refuse to discuss options. Refusal to listen to the people, while exempting itself from Obamacare shows everything that is wrong with Washington.
“While this is a positive development, both houses of Congress must end the exemption for Members of Congress and their staffs. The delay is only fair if it applies to everyone equally. This flawed plan is causing companies to eliminate benefits or cut employee hours. If the American people have to live with the effects of this law, so should Congress,” said Mr. Baker.
