Michigan Citizens
“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” – Wendell Phillips, (1811-1884), abolitionist, orator and columnist for The Liberator, in a speech before the Massachusetts Antislavery Society in 1852
1. Always follow the money
2. Voting for Right to Work does NOT give you a pass on other issues.
3.“Pelosi Postion”(pass the bill to know what is in it) Rep. Martin Howrylak (R-Troy) voted no, and said during committee he has not been able to read the grant (HB 4111) being offered. “I cannot, in good conscious, support anything I haven’t had access to,” he said.
4. The bill, HB 4111 now goes to the Senate. It could be voted on this coming Tuesday
Please contact your Senator (HERE) and inform them
“I do not want an (Obama Care) Health Insurance Exchange in Michigan. Period. I will be monitoring your vote.
2014 TERM LIMITED SENATORS
Senator John Pappageorge (R) of Troy is also term limited
All other Senators are up for reelection in 2014
Some Organizations supporting the Exchange
Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Manufacturing Association and The Michigan Business and Professional Association
Special interests in Michigan will profit?
Organizations and “stakeholders” who could profit from an Insurance Exchange BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN,
Health professionals,Hospitals,Insurance brokers/agents,Labor,Local government,Long-term care,Mental health,Non-hospital safety-net providers,Pharmaceutical manufacturers,Public health,Research/university
List of Michigan’s Obamacare Exchange “Work Group” Members (2011)
Organizations supporting the Medicaid expansion
AARP Michigan, Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards, Michigan Association of Health Plans, Michigan Health and Hospital Association, Michigan Osteopathic Association, Michigan Primary Care Association, Michigan State Medical Society, and the Small Business Association of Michigan.
(OBAMA CARE) HEALTH CARE INSURANCE EXCHANGE VOTERS (VOTED YES ON HB 4111)
Rep. James (Jase) Bolger formerly http://www.gophouse.com/news.asp?District=63 – House Majority Leader
Phone: (517) 373-1787
Toll Free: 877-BOLGER-1
Email: JaseBolger@house.mi.gov
District 63, Marshall
QUOTES
Feb 7, 2013 “The federal government has a history of working with states to start long-term programs while providing only short-term funding, and then sticking state taxpayers with the future financial liability that program creates.”
March 1, 2013 “House Republicans did everything we could to prevent the implementation of a government-run health exchange because we believe putting patients and doctors in control of health care decisions serves our citizens best, not a federal bureaucracy…”
FOLLOW THE MONEY Top Special Interest Donations as Percentage of Total Donations
2010
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate $10,000 9.08%
General Business $11,650 10.58%
Health $5,755 5.23%
Energy & Natural Resources $8,100 7.35%
2012
Health $25,950 4.06%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate $51,625 8.08%
Party (GOP) $336,641 52.68%
“Uncoded “ $130,765 20.46%
Rep. Mike Callton formerly – District 87, Nashville
Phone: (517) 373-0842
Toll Free: (855) 373-0842
FAX: (517) 373-6979
Email: MikeCallton@house.mi.gov
QUOTES
“We can study this until the cows come home. I’m ready to go”
August 2012 House Health Policy Committee on SB 693 to establish a state Health Exchange. Rep. Callton was one of only two House Reps to vote for the bill to pass out of Committee for a vote. Rep Gail Haines was the other.
FOLLOW THE MONEY Top Special Interest Donations as Percentage of Total Donations
2010
Health $15,197 12.46%
Labor $5,000 4.10%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate $4,050 3.32%
Candidate Contributions (self funded) $65,523 53.73%
2012
Health $27,750 40.75%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate $12,500 18.36%
“Uncoded” $40,262 59.13%
Rep. Hugh D Crawford formerly – District 38, Novi
Phone: (517) 373-0827
FAX: (517) 373-5873
Email: HughCrawford@house.mi.gov
FOLLOW THE MONEY Top Special Interest Donations as Percentage of Total Donations
2010
General Business $5,656 24.92%
Energy & Natural Resources $4,650 20.49%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate $3,450 15.20%
Health $2,500 11.02%
“Uncoded” $2,090 9.21%
2012
Energy & Natural Resources $4,650 20.49%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate $3,450 15.20%
General Business $5,656 24.92%
Health $2,500 11.02%
“Uncoded” $3,338 11.94%
Rep. Cindy Denby formerly http://www.gophouse.com/bio.asp?district=47 District 47, Handy Township
Phone: (517) 373-8835
Toll Free: (866) 828-4863
Email: CindyDenby@house.mi.gov
FOLLOW THE MONEY Top Special Interest Donations as Percentage of Total Donations
2010
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate $14,350 35.54%
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN $5,000 12.38%
“Uncoded” $14,355 35.55%
2012
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate $13,150 45.80%
General Business $4,700 16.37%
Health $2,300 8.01%
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN $4,000 13.93%
Rep. Anthony G Forlini formerly http://www.gophouse.com/welcome.asp?District=024 District 24, Harrison Township
Phone: (517) 373-0113
Toll Free: (888) 347-8024 [888 DIST024]
Email: AnthonyForlini@house.mi.gov
QUOTES
Feb. 14,2013 But Rep. Anthony Forlini, a Republican from Macomb County’s Harrison Township, is on the fence. He expressed concerns that the government-run marketplace will undercut private insurance agents and wondered if it would be better to send all calls related to the health care law to federal officials. “I’m trying to figure out how to get to a yes,” Forlini said.
Feb. 27,2013 “Face it; we’re middle management in this. And either we’re going to accept that or we’re going to turn it all over and let someone else drive this car,” formerly Mr. Forlini said. “This is going to hurt to do this, don’t get me wrong. What isn’t going to hurt? This is at least is going to take away some of the pain.”
FOLLOW THE MONEY Top Special Interest Donations as Percentage of Total Donations
2010
Candidate Contributions (self funded) $25,194 39.16%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate $1,750 2.72%
“Uncoded” $33,786 52.52%
2012
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate $10,550 12.75%
Health $7,250 8.76%
“Uncoded” $42,341 51.16%
Rep. Frank Foster formerly http://www.gophouse.com/welcome.asp?district=107 District 107, Petoskey
Phone: (517) 373-2629
Email: FrankFoster@house.mi.gov
February 28, 2013
State Rep. Frank Foster, R-Petoskey, has been appointed to serve on the Michigan Talent Investment Board by House Speaker Jase Bolger for a term ending Dec. 31, 2014.
The 47-member board advises and assists Gov. Rick Snyder with oversight and recommendations regarding compliance with the federal Workforce Investment Act and overall talent development in the state.
FOLLOW THE MONEY Top Special Interest Donations as Percentage of Total Donations
2010
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate $18,925 12.91%
General Business $15,349 10.47%
Health $7,300 4.98%
Energy & Natural Resources $15,800 10.78%
“Uncoded” $69,172 47.19%
2012
Energy & Natural Resources $15,800 10.78%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate $18,925 12.91%
General Business $15,349 10.47%
“Uncoded” $69,172 47.19%
Rep. Ben Glardon formerly http://www.gophouse.com/welcome.asp?District=085 District 85, Owosso
Phone: (517) 373-0841
Toll Free: (877) 558-5426
FAX: 517-373-7937
Email: BenGlardon@house.mi.gov
FOLLOW THE MONEY Top Special Interest Donations as Percentage of Total Donations
2010
Agriculture $5,195 7.36%
General Business $4,375 6.20%
Party(GOP) $4,350 6.16%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate $2,845 4.03%
“Uncoded” $46,684 66.11%
2012
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate $13,700 18.31%
General Business $6,139 8.20%
Transportation $4,350 5.81%
Health $3,140 4.20%
“Uncoded” $30,350 40.55%
Coming Up: FOLLOW THE MONEY Obama Care Voters Pt. 2
Thank you for all you do, YOU are the heart and soul of a free Michigan
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