Resources To Stay Informed
HR 3200 Cheat Sheet- Being Informed; August, 2009
One of the privileges of being an American is our ability to participate in its governance. We elect our officials to represent our views as our country continues to evolve with the changing dynamics internally and with the rest of the world.
Along with our beliefs in individual freedoms, our country also stands for compassion and looking out for the broader good of our society. Sometimes it’s difficult to strike the right balance between the individual rights we cherish and the broader needs of our country. The health care debate strikes at the heart of this reality.
We encourage debate and discussion on the issues regarding our current health care system. Accounting for 18% of our economy (and growing), it is too important to leave alone. And as we participate in the discussions over the next weeks and months each individual has a responsibility to be informed about the issues we face, and the solutions we consider (including our elected officials).
The following is a brief summary of the contents of HR 3200 (America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009). This Act has provided the “first look” at one approach our country may consider to make the changes in our health care system. The Senate will be producing its own bill and there will be changes along the way, but as the debate begins let’s make sure we’re debating the real issues and not responding only to the “spin” that will be presented from both sides.
