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The People’s Business

Sen. Tommie Williams
Sen. Tommie Williams

By President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams
September 24, 2009

Last week, President Obama presented his health care proposal to the nation through a joint session of Congress.  In the past 50 years, a joint session of Congress has only been called 15 times.  While I support the urgency of health care reform, I strongly disagree with him on how to address the problem.  The President argues that his plan will be self sustaining, but I’ve never seen the federal government live within its means.  Government programs are never temporary.  As Ronald Reagan used to say, “The closest thing to eternal life we will see on this earth is a federal program.” 

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How Georgia Can Protect Your Health Care Freedom

By Sen. Chip Pearson                                                                                                                  

Sen. Chip Pearson
Sen. Chip Pearson

ATLANTA (September 17, 2009) – I’ve felt a swell of pride for my fellow Georgians and every American who flooded town halls across the state and country in August to raise their voice against a government take-over of health care.  To every mother, father, doctor, nurse, and concerned citizen who took time out of their day to tell their congressman what they think of health care reform – thank you.  You raised concerns shared by millions of Americans.  By speaking up about the damaging effects this Administration’s policies could have on our country, you forced these elected officials to listen to the very people who put them in office.  You are what make democracy effective. 

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