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WHAT'S GOOD FOR THE PEOPLE MUST ALSO BE GOOD FOR CONGRESS

June 25, 2009

As Washington begins discussing a government takeover of health care in this country, state Rep. Ken Horn wants to make sure members of Congress live under the same terms of care they plan to apply to the public.

As the U.S. Office of Personnel Management notes, members of Congress enjoy the widest selection of health plans in the country.

"It would be an outrage if members of Congress inflicted a system of rationed health care, took away choice of doctors, and chose to exempt themselves," said Horn, R-Frankenmuth. "Michigan residents deserve better."

Horn introduced a House resolution urging Congress to make sure public employees and elected officials use the same health care benefits the public would use. Discussions are being held in Washington over ways to dramatically alter the nation's health care system.

"With various forms of nationalized health care system being discussed in Washington, it is imperative that decision-makers understand, and be comfortable living with, the same terms of care that they would apply to the public," Horn said. "Whenever politicians don't have to live under the policies they create, there is the potential for a lack of understanding of the impact on individuals, families, organizations and businesses."

The health care coverage afforded members of Congress is far different than that available to most Americans. Horn said the economic realities confronting main street businesses are similarly removed in most situations from those found in the halls of government.

Horn's resolution will be sent to the U.S. Senate, speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

Horn receives on-site briefing on Michigan oil spill

State Rep. Ken Horn, a vice chair of the House Energy and Technology Committee, this morning traveled to the site of the massive oil spill near Marshall, Mich. to hear an up-to-the-minute briefing on efforts to clean up the disaster.

Horn supports making ObamaCare optional

State Rep. Ken Horn today co-sponsored legislation this week that gives Michigan residents the right to opt out of the new federal health care mandate.

House approves school aid budget on time

The Michigan House today overwhelmingly approved the 2010-2011 school aid budget that includes a slight increase in per-pupil funding without eliminating essential programs, state Rep. Ken Horn announced.

Horn: State leaders must decide now on teacher retirement reform

State Rep. Ken Horn today is urging state elected leaders from both political parties to decide this week on whether to enact a reform plan to help save school funding by encouraging some teachers to retire.

Rep. Horn: House version of teacher retirement incentive bill needed more work

Frankenmuth lawmaker votes against unaffordable package

Lawmaker says 'Grill, baby, Grill' this Saturday

State Rep. Ken Horn is calling on Saginaw County residents to participate in the first-ever "94th District Meat on the Grill Day" this Saturday as a good-natured protest against the governor's proclamation declaring the day as "Michigan Meatout Day."

Governor backs Horn idea to keep 'Promise'

Gov. Jennifer Granholm today publicly supported an idea first proposed by Rep. Ken Horn to create a state income tax credit for students who qualify for Michigan Promise Grant scholarship money.

Horn named to bipartisan panel on electric car development

State Rep. Ken Horn has been chosen to serve on a bipartisan subcommittee to help review the state's policies and make sure Michigan leads the world in electric car development.

House OKs stable funding source for Pure Michigan

The Michigan House this afternoon approved legislation to establish a permanent funding source for the nationally recognized Pure Michigan tourism campaign, state Rep. Ken Horn announced.

New high-tech funding could benefit region's growing solar industry

State Rep. Ken Horn today voted in favor of legislation providing an additional $30 million in funding that could be used to create a "Center for Energy Excellence" in Saginaw to promote the region's solar technology industry.

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