From the Washington Times
Michael Honda (D-CA) has no idea which country he was elected to serve.
Fearful that they’re losing ground on immigration and health care, a group of House Democrats is pushing back and arguing that any health care bill should extend to all legal immigrants and allow illegal immigrants some access.
The Democrats, trying to stiffen their party’s spines on the contentious issue, say it’s unfair to bar illegal immigrants from paying their own way in a government-sponsored exchange. Legal immigrants, they say, regardless of how long they’ve been in the United States, should be able to get government-subsidized health care if they meet the other eligibility requirements.
“Legal permanent residents should be able to purchase their plans, and they should also be eligible for subsidies if they need it. Undocumented, if they can afford it, should be able to buy their own private plans. It keeps them out of the emergency room,” said Rep. Michael M. Honda, California Democrat and chairman of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.
Mr. Honda was joined by more than 20 of his colleagues in two letters laying out the demands.
Coverage for immigrants is one of the thorniest issues in the health care debate, and one many Democratic leaders would like to avoid. But immigrant rights groups and the Democrats who sent the letters say they have to take a stand now. (Read more.)
B.S. Report–We cannot allow any government health bill to pass in any form. Because it will be altered to suit the whims of the politicians. They have no respect for our money and will spend it to buy votes. Why don’t we just extend our health care to cover Germans, or Belarusians? What’s the difference?
“Why don’t we just extend our health care to cover Germans, or Belarusians? What’s the difference?”
The difference is that their skin is not brown.
Nancy,
Touche…