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To: Deagle

“... language crafted by Sen. David Vitter, R-La., that would equalize the health care law for congressional and White House employees was added. The Vitter Amendment, as it is known, strips out the 72-percent government subsidy that pays for White House and Congressional employee health insurance policies.”


6 posted on 10/15/2013 2:03:35 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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The Obamanoids DO NOT want federal employee’s healthcare subsidies removed. But the Vitter amendment is in the House legislation.

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/10/republicans-are-willing-to-threaten-default-unless-they-can-give-their-staff-a-pay-cut/280571/


7 posted on 10/15/2013 2:09:36 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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Well, if that continues to be part of the bill, then it certainly will not pass the Senate. Reid would not be willing to lose his benefits just to help the country.


8 posted on 10/15/2013 2:11:06 PM PDT by Deagle (m)
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