Lee, Cruz, Rubio Praise House Bill to Keep Government Open, Defund Obamacare

www.Cruz.Senate.Gov ^ | Wednesday, September 18, 2013 | Ted Cruz

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) praised House Republicans for proposing a spending bill that funds the federal government, prevents a government shut down, and permanently defunds Obamacare:

“Today’s announcement by Speaker Boehner is a victory for the American people,” said Sen. Lee. “For months, Americans have been telling Washington to fund the operations of government but also protect them from the harmful effects and unfair implementation of Obamacare. The spending proposal the Speaker put forth today shows that if the American people are united, Washington does listen. We encourage the House to approve this legislation quickly and I applaud Speaker Boehner for his leadership on this proposal. Then it will be up to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to pass this measure to fund government and defund Obamacare.”

“Today's announcement that the House will vote to defund Obamacare is terrific news,” said Sen. Cruz. “Just a few weeks ago, this was deemed impossible. We commend House leadership and House Republicans for listening to the people and for taking decisive action to stop Obamacare, the biggest job-killer in America. Harry Reid will no doubt try to strip the defund language from the continuing resolution, and right now he likely has the votes to do so. At that point, House Republicans must stand firm, hold their ground, and continue to listen to the American people. President Obama has already granted Obamacare exemptions to big corporations and Members of Congress; he should not threaten to shut down the government just to deny those same exemptions to hard-working American families."

“The American people have made clear they want Washington to keep the government open but also need protection from Obamacare’s harmful effects,” said Sen. Rubio. “Today’s announcement would accomplish what the American people have been asking of Congress. A solution is within sight in order to avert another crisis of Washington’s creation. President Obama and his allies in Congress should abandon their threats of shutting down the government and instead work with Republicans to pass this proposal that would keep government open while preventing taxpayer dollars from being used to inflict Obamacare’s damage on people’s jobs, incomes, current health plans and doctor relationships.”

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[Jane Long]

Woot woo! We the People DON'T want 0'DeathCare...in any shape or fashion.

Exempt All Americans!!

[Rome2000]

Rubio is an opportunist chump busy body and poser who would grant amnesty and the Franchise to a horde of illegal aliens,taking jobs away from and depressing the wages of REAL AMERICANS

Term Limits could dispatch this degenerate creep quickly, he obviously has never held a real job in his life, and intends to reside in the Senate for 50 years.

[Navy Patriot]

I guess this is the real deal, no tricks.

It's sad I even have to think that way.

[Theoria]

Indeed. He is a opportunist. Great traits for thieves, snakes, and politicians.

[EternalVigilance]

They decided they had no choice at this point but to have a little pre-surrender political theater.

[Grams A]

Well, let’s see what Boner does with this pronouncement. Looks like the three Senators put the ball firmly in Boner’s court. Should prove interesting to say the least.

[Chgogal]

I don't get it! Why would any politician, whether Republican or Democrat, support a 30 hour work week? An excise tax of 40%? An increase of IRS agents by 16,000 who will come after YOU? An employer penalty of $2,000/employee vs the cost of insurance of $10,000/employee (Wonder which the employer will chose)? A medical instrument tax?

Make Democrat Senators vote for this! I double dare them. I hate 2 legged mice as much as I hate 4 legged mice. Until today, the House RINOs acted like mice. Dammit, Senators! Stand up for your damn beliefs. You MAY go down with the ship, but you WERE going go down the other way anyways. Show some damn character.

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[bigbob]

Stop, this isn’t about Rubio. It’s about THE LAST CHANCE to stop Obamacare before it wreaks more havoc than any Senstor could do if he served a lifetime. We need all the help we can get right now.

[Rome2000]

Just pointing out that Rubio is a degenerate poser that could easily vote to fund Obamacare if he thought it would keep him in office.

His allegiance is to Hispanics that will vote for him.

He's a twerp.

[CT]

Rubio is like a dog, crawling back to the Alpha, when it knows it made a big mess. Too late, Marco. Just finish out your term.

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[Alex Murphy]

Today, U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) praised House Republicans for proposing a spending bill that funds the federal government, prevents a government shut down, and permanently defunds Obamacare

But will they vote for it? And why didn't Boehner and McConnell say anything?

[JLAGRAYFOX]

Senators Lee & Cruz were just on “Hannity” this evening urging Americans, all, to get out, contact four friends and kindred spirits to sign and endorse the rapidly growing Defund Obamacare petition which is now passing the 1,500,000 signature mark!!! We need to use all efforts to shoot for 5,000,000, plus signatures. It will help our cause immensely!!! Please sign/endorse....TODAY!!!

(WWW.DONTFUNDOBAMACARE.COM)

[JLAGRAYFOX]

Boehner has endorsed the legislation....and both Boehner and Cantor are fully behind it!!!

SIGN &ENDORSE, NOW! (WWW.DONTFUNDOBAMACARE.COM)