Cantor pressed on lack of GOP healthcare plan

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By Molly K. Hooper, The Hill

RICHMOND, Va. — House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.) was asked several times on Monday about the GOP’s lack of a specific healthcare reform plan.

During a bipartisan forum hosted by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Cantor and Rep. Robert “Bobby” Scott (D-Va.) answered constituents’ questions on healthcare. More than 200 people attended the event.

Richmond resident Ben Ragsdale demanded to know how Republicans were going to expand access to healthcare if they have only a four-page list of bullet-points as their plan.

“What is your substantive proposal to meet these real everyday problems that people have? Where’s the beef?” Ragsdale asked, triggering applause from the crowd.

The telegenic GOP lawmaker said Republicans and Democrats should work together on areas were they agree, but could not show the crowd a detailed plan that has been endorsed by House Republicans.

Cantor earlier this year said House Republican leaders would release an alternative healthcare plan, but have not done so yet. House Republicans have introduced several different health bills, as opposed to one concrete alternative.

Marlise Skinner, a registered nurse who has dealt with medical insurance issues for years, also pressed Cantor.

Skinner told him that “the public option seems to be the best that’s out there so far … what is the alternative out there that would truly control costs, because I’m hearing a lot of spin but I’m not hearing what you would do to control it?”

The audience at Monday’s event appeared divided evenly between supporters and critics of President Barack Obama’s healthcare plan.

While Scott contended that a government-run healthcare system would be the driving force to make medical costs more competitive, Cantor countered that government doesn’t compete fairly.

After Cantor argued that dropping the restrictions for buying out-of-state health insurance would reduce prices, Scott responded that crossing state lines to purchase healthcare plans would have to be regulated.

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http://thehill.com/homenews/house/59687-ca...ealthcare-plan-

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Cantor pressed on lack of GOP healthcare plan

Geez, I thought this was gonna be about a Rabbi.

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This is weak Col BG, I expected more from you. You can do better from the left center now can't you!

By Molly K. Hooper, The Hill

RICHMOND, Va. — House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.) was asked several times on Monday about the GOP’s lack of a specific healthcare reform plan.

During a bipartisan forum hosted by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Cantor and Rep. Robert “Bobby” Scott (D-Va.) answered constituents’ questions on healthcare. More than 200 people attended the event.

Richmond resident Ben Ragsdale demanded to know how Republicans were going to expand access to healthcare if they have only a four-page list of bullet-points as their plan.

“What is your substantive proposal to meet these real everyday problems that people have? Where’s the beef?” Ragsdale asked, triggering applause from the crowd.

The telegenic GOP lawmaker said Republicans and Democrats should work together on areas were they agree, but could not show the crowd a detailed plan that has been endorsed by House Republicans.

Cantor earlier this year said House Republican leaders would release an alternative healthcare plan, but have not done so yet. House Republicans have introduced several different health bills, as opposed to one concrete alternative.

Marlise Skinner, a registered nurse who has dealt with medical insurance issues for years, also pressed Cantor.

Skinner told him that “the public option seems to be the best that’s out there so far … what is the alternative out there that would truly control costs, because I’m hearing a lot of spin but I’m not hearing what you would do to control it?”

The audience at Monday’s event appeared divided evenly between supporters and critics of President Barack Obama’s healthcare plan.

While Scott contended that a government-run healthcare system would be the driving force to make medical costs more competitive, Cantor countered that government doesn’t compete fairly.

After Cantor argued that dropping the restrictions for buying out-of-state health insurance would reduce prices, Scott responded that crossing state lines to purchase healthcare plans would have to be regulated.

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http://thehill.com/homenews/house/59687-ca...ealthcare-plan-

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Whip Eric

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This is weak Col BG, I expected more from you. You can do better from the left center now can't you!

I love you, man.

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Seeing as how this a manufactured problem and there is no need for the Feds to get involved but the Socialists are trying anyway then why should the GOP come up with a plan?

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Why Eric Cantor and the Republicans are clearly looking out for all American's healthcare!

This is weak Col BG, I expected more from you. You can do better from the left center now can't you!

I love you, man.

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Why Eric Cantor and the Republicans are clearly looking out for all American's healthcare!

This is weak Col BG, I expected more from you. You can do better from the left center now can't you!

I love you, man.

Where's their plan, Stan?

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Go to Fox News and click on the link it is there for all to see posted on web now.

Why Eric Cantor and the Republicans are clearly looking out for all American's healthcare!

This is weak Col BG, I expected more from you. You can do better from the left center now can't you!

I love you, man.

Where's their plan, Stan?

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Cantor was stupid for saying they'd have a plan. There doesn't need to be an alternative plan. The false premise is that there needs to be ANY plan.

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Cantor was stupid for saying they'd have a plan. There doesn't need to be an alternative plan. The false premise is that there needs to be ANY plan.

Because reforming health care is not needed, in your opinion?

Go to Fox News and click on the link it is there for all to see posted on web now.

Why Eric Cantor and the Republicans are clearly looking out for all American's healthcare!

This is weak Col BG, I expected more from you. You can do better from the left center now can't you!

I love you, man.

Where's their plan, Stan?

Can you post it here in this thread?

Edited September 22, 2009 by Col. 'Bat' Guano

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Cantor was stupid for saying they'd have a plan. There doesn't need to be an alternative plan. The false premise is that there needs to be ANY plan.

Because reforming health care is not needed, in your opinion?

There's nothing wrong with "health care". I think the issue is a government run "Insurance" agency. No? I don't think the bill will change the qualifications of doctors, or change how hospitals are managed. Correct?

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Cantor was stupid for saying they'd have a plan. There doesn't need to be an alternative plan. The false premise is that there needs to be ANY plan.

Because reforming health care is not needed, in your opinion?

There's nothing wrong with "health care". I think the issue is a government run "Insurance" agency. No? I don't think the bill will change the qualifications of doctors, or change how hospitals are managed. Correct?

Well the term health care refers to our current health care delivery system and reform is centered around making improvements such as making health insurance affordable for all, regulating the insurance industry to eliminate denial of coverage. So the reform is centered on insurance (delivery system) of health care, not on the providers.

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Cantor was stupid for saying they'd have a plan. There doesn't need to be an alternative plan. The false premise is that there needs to be ANY plan.

Because reforming health care is not needed, in your opinion?

There's nothing wrong with "health care". I think the issue is a government run "Insurance" agency. No? I don't think the bill will change the qualifications of doctors, or change how hospitals are managed. Correct?

Well the term health care refers to our current health care delivery system and reform is centered around making improvements such as making health insurance affordable for all, regulating the insurance industry to eliminate denial of coverage. So the reform is centered on insurance (delivery system) of health care, not on the providers.

Ok, well, as I've said before. If its insurance we're talking about, I don't mind some regulatory legislation put in place to protect the patient. But a "plan" to me means a complete overhaul. I say deal with problem areas such as denial of coverage, and cost. Then perhaps we can compromise as opposed to U-care.

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Is it a complete overhaul of the system when the 'plan' only applies to those that sign up for it?