House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) wants Democrats to have an adult conversation with Republicans to see if Congress is ready to do what needs to be done to fix the country’s health care system. (0:24)
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) says Democrats refuse to listen to the American people when it comes to health care, and says their party will do anything to get reform passed. (0:18)
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) says that if the manner through which House Democrats handled the jobs bill is similar to how they intend to bring the health care bill to the floor, then the majority party should prepare to face angry Americans. (0:34)
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) encouraged the American people Thursday to continue fighting against Democrats’ health care reform proposals.
“This does not have to become law; They are not there yet.” (0:45)
By Chingyu Wang-Talk Radio News Service
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) stated Thursday that the ongoing debate over health care reform is “far from over,” despite indications that Democrats intend to move forward with legislation in the coming weeks.
“This debate is far from over. Republicans are going to continue to stand with the American people against this job killing, massive government takeover of our health care system,” said Boehner. “This does not have to become law; They are not there yet.”
The Minority Leader also expressed concern over the jobs bill, saying that it was “outrageous” for Democrats to bring the legislation to the floor without proper time for review. He added that he assumes the health care bill might be handled in a similar manner.
The Ohio Democrat also raised the issue of the rising deficit, and charged Obama with not listening to Republican solutions for spending.
“The president has not responded [to the proposal,]” said Boehner. “America is broke. The Democrats’ spending binge is mortgaging the future of our kids and grand-kids.”
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) told reporters Thursday that the debate over health care reform is “far from over.” (0:25)
By Laurel Brishel Prichard University of New Mexico/ Talk Radio News Service
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), said Tuesday that the meeting he attended earlier that morning with President Barack Obama and other Congressional leaders left him feeling hopeful that the U.S. would soon be moving forward with a bipartisan jobs bill, a commission to help manage the deficit and a solution to the ever-lasting issue of health care reform.
“There was general agreement that getting lending moving to small businesses was absolutely essential if we are going to allow them to grow and grow jobs,” said Hoyer during a briefing with reporters.
Hoyer said that Obama has high expectations that both House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will appoint members to the proposed fiscal commission that would represent their party’s views fairly. The commission would be structured in a way that appointees will have to receive bipartisan approval.
“This is going to be very, very tough,” noted Hoyer.
Although health care reform appears to be at a stand still, Hoyer explained that there was a “tip of the hat to working together” from both parties.
Later this month, Obama will be holding a televised health care summit. Leaders from both parties have been invited to attend.
Hoyer also expressed his sorrow over the passing of Rep. John Murtha (D-Penn.), who died Monday, and praised the Pennsylvanian Democrat for his service to the country.
U.S. Republican Representatives discuss the upcoming House bill votes and climate legislation. At the Wednesday press conference, the GOP leaders stressed that the upcoming votes should be well-informed and include both sides of the aisle.
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) gave a grim assessment for the day-to-day activity in Congress the past year.
” We name post offices on Monday and Tuesday. We raise taxes on Wednesday. We spend trillions of dollars on Thursdays. On Fridays we wrap the business community with more regulations,” said Boehner. (0:51)
Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) lists ten things that he would like to see included in any major piece of healthcare reform legislation. Led by House Minority Leader Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio), Republicans are expected to unveil a healthcare plan of their own by the end of this week. (:53)
