Blog, National, News

Roy Blunt: WASTE, CORRUPTION, STICKING IT TO THE MIDDLE CLASS

Comments 15 April 2010

Website, Hits ‘Refresh’ on Congressman Blunt’s Record – the Very Worst of Washington

www.TheVeryWorstOfWashington.com

Jefferson City, MO – Days after the Missouri Democratic Party released a trailer previewing the untold stories of Congressman Blunt’s extensive ties to the most corrupt players in Washington, the cutting edge Web site everyone has been waiting for is LIVE.

This blockbuster Web site exposes some of the lesser-known aspects of Congressman Blunt’s record as the ringmaster of Washington.  Together with convicted felon lobbyist Jack Abramoff and indicted former Majority Leader Tom DeLay, Congressman Blunt has been at the center of nearly every major political corruption scandal of the last decade.  And while the Web site may look like that of a fictional political thriller, unfortunately for Missourians, every story, connection and character on www.TheVeryWorstOfWashington.com is real.

“For thirteen years, Congressman Blunt has been the glue holding the very worst of Washington together, and with the launch of our new Web site, Congressman Blunt will finally be exposed for what he is: the ultimate insider with a record of waste, corruption and sticking it to the middle class,” said Ryan Hobart, Communications Director for the Missouri Democratic Party.  “With www.TheVeryWorstOfWashington.com Missourians will see that Congressman Blunt has been up to no good all these years in Washington and certainly doesn’t deserve to go to the U.S. Senate.”

The Web site includes these features:

  • “Characters”  — the who’s who of Congressman Blunt’s Washington inner circle
  • “Episodes” – real stories and examples of what Congressman Blunt and his Washington friends have been up to
  • “Hangouts” – real locations of where these Washington insiders conduct business
  • “Timeline” – dates and times of what went down
  • “Connections” – how the Washington insiders fit together
  • “Which Washington Insider Are You? Quiz” – an interactive quiz to take and share

Congressman Blunt’s record of sticking it to the middle class, accepting huge checks from Wall Street bankers, and voting against tax cuts for small businesses speaks for itself.  Now, voters will have a chance to see just how Congressman Blunt spends his time, and with whom he’s spends his time since he’s been in Washington.  This all-too-real story about the Washington Insiders is now available for all Missourians to witness the very worst of Washington with their own eyes.

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Blog, National, News

Tim Kaine Responds to Roy Blunt’s Preexisting Conditions Comments

Comments 13 April 2010

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine’s Statement On Rep. Roy Blunt’s Assertion that Adults Don’t Deserve Preexisting Conditions’ Protections

Washington – Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tim Kaine issued the following statement in response to Missouri Republican Senate candidate Rep. Roy Blunt’s contention that adults don’t deserve protections from preexisting-condition discrimination because adults with preexisting conditions “have done nothing to take care of themselves”:

“Roy Blunt’s callous assertion that adults with preexisting conditions like cancer, diabetes, congenital heart disease and others do not deserve the right to health insurance because they ‘have done nothing to take care of themselves’ shows an insensitivity to the people of Missouri and America.

“Thanks to Democrats’ hard work to pass health reform, millions of Americans who have been discriminated against by insurance companies because of their preexisting conditions soon will find that they no longer have to fear being denied health insurance.

“Starting this year, health insurance companies will no longer be able to deny insurance to children with preexisting conditions, and the most vulnerable adults with preexisting conditions will be able to enter a high risk pool to obtain insurance. In coming years, adults will no longer be discriminated against through coverage denial because of preexisting conditions. That will be a victory for Missourians and the American people.

“Sadly, if Roy Blunt and his Republican colleagues had their way, health insurance companies would still be able to continue their worst practices and leave millions uninsured due to preexisting conditions – even though many of the conditions are totally beyond the control of the person in need of health care.

“There is no mistaking who Roy Blunt and the Republicans stand with, and it is clearly not the people of Missouri. Fortunately, thanks to health insurance reform, Missourians and millions of other Americans across the country now have greater control over their health insurance decisions and have greater protection against insurance company discrimination.

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Blog, National, News

Hold Wall Street Accountable

Comments 12 April 2010

Content courtesy of the DNC.

Blog, National, News

Historic Victory: Healthcare Reform

Comments 02 April 2010

Enjoy this video courtesy of the DCCC.

National, News

Benefits of Healthcare Reform

Comments 30 March 2010

Brian Wahby

March 30, 2010

Last week President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law.  It took more than a year of bitter debate, but President Obama delivered on his promise to provide healthcare reform during his first term in office.  Just a few short months ago, this bill seemed to be on its last legs, but thanks to the leadership of President Obama, Speaker Pelosi and Senator Reid, Democrats have a reason to celebrate.

This historic piece of legislation will help insure and additional 32 million Americans, which represents 95% of the U.S. population, and will also cut the deficit by $1.3 trillion over the next 20 years.  The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act contains a number of provisions that will go into effect within the year.  Small businesses that provide health insurance for their employees can immediately receive tax credits covering 35% of their premiums thanks to this bill.  Seniors that fall within the dreaded Medicare Part-D donut hole are now eligible for a $250 rebate for prescription drugs.  Seniors that fall into the donut hole will also receive a 50% discount on brand name prescription drugs beginning in 2011 and this bill will completely eliminate the donut hole by 2020.  This bill will also provide free preventative care for people covered under Medicare and private insurance plans by eliminating co-pays and exempting preventative care visits from deductibles.  In plain English, this means that you can visit your primary care physician regularly, which will allow people to better manage their chronic illness and diagnose health problems early, which saves cost in the long run.

The Insurance companies that have taken advantage of consumers for years will also be held more accountable thanks to this bill.  Insurance companies will no longer be able to drop people’s coverage when they are sick and they will not be able to place lifetime caps on coverage anymore.  Additionally, insurance companies can no longer deny coverage to children with pre-existing conditions.  By 2014, they will not be able to deny adults with pre-existing conditions coverage either.  Also, young adults can now stay on their parents insurance policies until their 26th birthday.  Finally, insurance companies will be required by law to spend 80 percent of premium dollars on medical services rather than hiring more people who sit in offices and create new schemes for insurance companies to avoid paying for medical care.

There are many more great provisions in this bill that I do not have space to discuss, so I would encourage you to visit www.whitehouse.gov to find out how the healthcare reform bill impacts you and your family.  It is critical that we spread the word about all the wonderful provisions in this bill.  Not a single Republican member of congress voted for healthcare reform and they have made a political decision to try to repeal the bill.  We cannot let the “Party of NO” succeed with their efforts to roll back this historic legislation, nor can we let them continue to spread lies about this bill.

In closing, I would like to thank the thousands of St. Louisans that volunteered to help pass this historic legislation.  I know many of you volunteered countless hours fighting for this bill.  Your efforts do not go unnoticed or unappreciated.  Also, thank you to Sen. McCaskill and Congressmen Clay and Carnahan for standing with the President and voting for healthcare reform.

Blog, Events

Public Involvement Meetings on the St. Louis Budget

Comments 22 March 2010

President of the Board of Aldermen Lewis Reed sponsors

Public Involvement Meetings on the St. Louis Budget

Every part of the St. Louis city budget is being examined to determine what can be cut and/or scaled down. Different services that may be affected by budget cuts include: trash pickup, streets, sidewalks, street cleaning, tree trimming, Neighborhood Stabilization Officers, Fire Department, Police Department, Forestry Division, etc…

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church

5544 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive St. Louis, MO 63112

7:00 – 8:00pm

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Saint Stephen Protomartyr Catholic Church

3949 Wilmington Avenue St. Louis, MO 63116

7:00 – 8:00pm

Thursday, March, 25, 2010

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church

1444 South Compton St. Louis, MO 63104

7:00 – 8:00pm

For More Information Please Call: 314-622-4114

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