FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct 29, 2010
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732.433.7873
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Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE: SENIORS WILL HAVE NO BETTER FRIEND THAN I
(HIGHLANDS, October 29) - Republican Congressional challenger Anna Little focused her campaign's message on the large population of seniors residing in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District - seniors who have been disproportionately hurt by the votes cast by Frank Pallone during his 22 years in the Congress.
"All over our district, I meet seniors who are worried for the future - theirs, and their children's and grandchildren's," said Little. "They see a government taking over more and more of their decisions. They see a political class that seems no longer to care about them, despite the sacrifices they've made to allow younger generations to enjoy a lifestyle they couldn't. And they fear a government that doesn't seem to know how best to get our economy back on track.
"New Jersey seniors should know this - they'll have no better friend than I, when I go to Congress in January," continued Little.
"It was Frank Pallone, not I, who cast a vote to cut $500 billion from Medicare.
"It was Frank Pallone, not I, who cast a series of votes over the last 22 years to raise the national debt from $2.6 trillion to $13.6 trillion, and pass on a debt of more than $30,000 to every man, woman and child in this country - including our grandchildren.
"It was Frank Pallone, not I, who cast votes to put government bureaucrats between doctors and their patients - including their senior patients, who may now find themselves forced off their current health care coverage and into some new plan that doesn't provide the benefits to which they've grown accustomed.
"And it was Frank Pallone, not I, who cast vote after vote for higher taxes and more government spending - higher taxes and more spending that saps our economy, drives up the cost of living, makes New Jersey one of the least affordable states in the country, and forces many of them to become 'plane ticket grandparents' - the kind of grandparents who need to use a plane ticket to see their grandchildren, because they've been forced to move out of state for their retirements, and only see their grandchildren at the holidays, when they get on a plane to come back to New Jersey.
"On all these fronts and more, our current Congressman has failed to lead for seniors," said Little. "He has raised their taxes, borrowed their money, and put their children and grandchildren in debt. It's time we stopped that, and moved in a new direction - a direction that gives New Jersey's seniors more freedom of action, leaves more money in their pockets, and secures their ability to see the doctor of their choice.
"In four days, New Jersey will vote, and we'll have a chance to send a fresh face to Washington," said Little.
"If you think we're headed in the right direction, then Frank Pallone is your man," said Little. "But if you think we're moving in the wrong direction, if you think you're ready for a change, then I need your vote - because you cannot change Washington without changing the people we send to Washington!"
Showing posts with label health care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health care. Show all posts
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE ANNA LITTLE TO BE INTRODUCED BY SENATE MINORITY LEADER TOM KEAN, JR.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 27, 2010
October 27, 2010
Contact Info:
Jacquie Dalton-Fiorito
732-535-0773
Jacquie@annalittleforcongress.com
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
Jacquie Dalton-Fiorito
732-535-0773
Jacquie@annalittleforcongress.com
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE ANNA LITTLE TO BE INTRODUCED BY SENATE MINORITY LEADER TOM KEAN, JR. ENDORSED BY AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, at MIDDLESEX EVENT |
Red Bank, October 27, 2010 - Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Jr., will introduce NJ's 6th District Congressional Candidate Anna Little at an event being sponsored by the Republican Indian Committee on Thursday, October 28th at 7:00 PM. Dr. Alieta Eck, President-Elect of the American Association of Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) will be announcing AAPS's endorsement. "AAPS opposes ObamaCare and seeks repeal of the law," says Dr. Eck. The event is being held at Ginger-N-Olive Restaurant, 120 Albany Street in New Brunswick and is attracting significant response from both the Indian-American community and healthcare/medical professionals in Middlesex County. A suggested donation of $50 is payable at the door. Thursday, October 28th 2010 7:00 PM - Ginger N Olive Restaurant, 120 Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 WHO: Congressional Candidate Anna Little, Senator Tom Kean, Jr., Dr. Alieta Eck, NJ Republican Indian Committee WHAT: Fundraising Event/Open to the Public WHERE: Ginger-N-Olive, 120 Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 WHEN: Thursday, October 28th 2010 7:00 PM SUGGESTED DONATION: $50.00 |
Little: Why Is Frank Pallone's Web Site Silent On Obama (Pallone) Care?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 28, 2010
October 28, 2010
Contact Info:
Susan Barry
732.433.7873
susan@annalittleforcongress.com
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
Susan Barry
732.433.7873
susan@annalittleforcongress.com
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
Little: Why Is Frank Pallone's Web Site Silent On Obama (Pallone) Care?
(HIGHLANDS, October 28) - Republican Congressional challenger Anna Little today maintained her campaign's focus on Frank Pallone's recent silence on his role in the passage of the government takeover of health care, frequently referred to in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District as "PalloneCare."
"Back in the spring, when he thought it was going to be popular, my opponent infamously said of the government takeover of health care, 'This is not Obama's bill. This isn't Nancy Pelosi's bill. This is MY bill,'" said Little. "But now that the public has learned more about what's in it, and it's not nearly as popular as he thought it was going to be, he's gone radio silent - why, his campaign web site's 'On the Issues' section doesn't even MENTION health care!"
"Sadly, this is not surprising," said Little. "All we've heard from Frank Pallone is distortions of my views, rather than an explanation for the votes he cast for a failed trillion-dollar stimulus package, a failed cap and trade policy that would raise everyone's electricity bills, and the government takeover of health care.
"Of course, it's perfectly understandable - if I had cast a vote to cut Medicare by $500 billion, reduce patient choice, put government bureaucrats between doctors and their patients, and raise taxes, I probably wouldn't want to draw attention to it, either.
"But that's the big difference between Frank Pallone and me - I would never have cast that vote in the first place!
"In five days, New Jersey will vote, and we'll have a chance to send a fresh face to Washington," said Little.
"If you think we're headed in the right direction, then Frank Pallone is your man," said Little. "But if you think we're moving in the wrong direction, if you think you're ready for a change, then I need your vote - because you cannot change Washington without changing the people we send to Washington!"
Thursday, October 21, 2010
LITTLE CAMP TRANSLATES ASBURY PARK PRESS ENDORSEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2010
Contact:
Susan Barry
732.433.7873
susan@annalittleforcongress.com
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE CAMP TRANSLATES ASBURY PARK PRESS ENDORSEMENT
HIGHLANDS, October 21) - The campaign of Republican Congressional challenger Anna Little - responding to the decision by the editorial board of the Asbury Park Press to endorse 22-year incumbent Frank Pallone - today released a translation of selected excerpts of the endorsement editorial.
APP: "Veteran Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. has been a tireless advocate for issues important to the people he has represented in his 6th Congressional District for the past two decades."
Translation: Frank Pallone is a 22-year incumbent. The year he was elected, the national debt was $2.6 trillion. Today, it stands at $13.7 trillion. Frank Pallone has been tireless, all right - tirelessly voting for more spending and more debt!
APP: "As chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, he helped craft the health care reform package."
Translation: As Pallone himself says, "This isn't Obama's bill. This isn't Nancy Pelosi's bill. This is MY bill." If you're not happy with the government takeover of healthcare, you don't have to look too far to find its author - he's our incumbent, Frank Pallone! Blame it on him!
APP: "If re-elected, Pallone says he will concentrate on food and drug safety ..."
Translation: If re-elected, Pallone will likely continue activities that lead us to wonder if he regularly swaps official influence for campaign cash, or if it was just a one-time thing? See this New York Times story from last week:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/25/health/policy/25knee.html
APP: "Republican opponent Anna Little, a former Monmouth County freeholder and current mayor of Highlands, won the GOP primary as a Tea Party candidate."
Translation: As chardonnay-sipping, Brie-munching liberal elitists, we have no idea what is going on with this whole "Tea Party" thing. And because we've never had a Tea Party member to one of our cocktail parties, that concerns us.
APP: "Faced with the choice between Pallone and Little, voters in the district, which includes all or parts of 28 municipalities in Monmouth County, 10 in Middlesex County and one each in Somerset and Union counties, should opt for the thoughtful, considered positions of Pallone instead of the often strident protestations of Little."
Translation: We'd rather have an arrogant, out-of-touch, milquetoast liberal elitist representing us than send a fighter to Washington.
What is more interesting than the standard liberal-editorial-board-endorses-liberal-incumbent-for-reelection, dog-bites-man story is the Readers' Comments appended to the editorial endorsement. We commend to your reading the 78 comments that were posted within the first 24 hours of the endorsement publication, available here:
http://www.app.com/comments/article/20101020/OPINION01/1 ...
"Remember," said Little, "you cannot change Washington without changing the people we send to Washington!"
October 22, 2010
Contact:
Susan Barry
732.433.7873
susan@annalittleforcongress.com
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE CAMP TRANSLATES ASBURY PARK PRESS ENDORSEMENT
HIGHLANDS, October 21) - The campaign of Republican Congressional challenger Anna Little - responding to the decision by the editorial board of the Asbury Park Press to endorse 22-year incumbent Frank Pallone - today released a translation of selected excerpts of the endorsement editorial.
APP: "Veteran Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. has been a tireless advocate for issues important to the people he has represented in his 6th Congressional District for the past two decades."
Translation: Frank Pallone is a 22-year incumbent. The year he was elected, the national debt was $2.6 trillion. Today, it stands at $13.7 trillion. Frank Pallone has been tireless, all right - tirelessly voting for more spending and more debt!
APP: "As chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, he helped craft the health care reform package."
Translation: As Pallone himself says, "This isn't Obama's bill. This isn't Nancy Pelosi's bill. This is MY bill." If you're not happy with the government takeover of healthcare, you don't have to look too far to find its author - he's our incumbent, Frank Pallone! Blame it on him!
APP: "If re-elected, Pallone says he will concentrate on food and drug safety ..."
Translation: If re-elected, Pallone will likely continue activities that lead us to wonder if he regularly swaps official influence for campaign cash, or if it was just a one-time thing? See this New York Times story from last week:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/25/health/policy/25knee.html
APP: "Republican opponent Anna Little, a former Monmouth County freeholder and current mayor of Highlands, won the GOP primary as a Tea Party candidate."
Translation: As chardonnay-sipping, Brie-munching liberal elitists, we have no idea what is going on with this whole "Tea Party" thing. And because we've never had a Tea Party member to one of our cocktail parties, that concerns us.
APP: "Faced with the choice between Pallone and Little, voters in the district, which includes all or parts of 28 municipalities in Monmouth County, 10 in Middlesex County and one each in Somerset and Union counties, should opt for the thoughtful, considered positions of Pallone instead of the often strident protestations of Little."
Translation: We'd rather have an arrogant, out-of-touch, milquetoast liberal elitist representing us than send a fighter to Washington.
What is more interesting than the standard liberal-editorial-board-endorses-liberal-incumbent-for-reelection, dog-bites-man story is the Readers' Comments appended to the editorial endorsement. We commend to your reading the 78 comments that were posted within the first 24 hours of the endorsement publication, available here:
http://www.app.com/comments/article/20101020/OPINION01/1 ...
"Remember," said Little, "you cannot change Washington without changing the people we send to Washington!"
ZERO-FOR-TWO IS NOT A RECORD TO BE PROUD OF
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10-21-20
Contact:
Susan Barry
732.433.7873
susan@annalittleforcongress.com
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE: ZERO-FOR-TWO IS NOT A RECORD TO BE PROUD OF
(HIGHLANDS, October 21) - Republican Congressional challenger Anna Little - responding to news reports indicating that growth in healthcare spending is shrinking as a result of the stagnant economy and the recently enacted government takeover of healthcare - today reiterated her determination to fight to repeal Obamacare when she gets to Congress.
"Yesterday, the Chief Financial Officer of Johnson & Johnson reported that the growth in healthcare spending is decelerating," said Little. "The Wall Street Journal reported him attributing this to the sluggish economy. Patients are postponing elective surgeries, and some are worried about whether or not they should take on new medical expenses. Other challenges, he said, include the loss of COBRA benefits for those who have lost jobs and can't find new ones, and the rising costs of healthcare as a result of Obamacare.
"So this Congress is zero-for-two - they still haven't created the jobs they promised, and as a result, many Americans are being forced to postpone medical procedures they need.
"For 22 years, Frank Pallone has told us he knows best. Well, the citizens of the 6th Congressional District know better than he or any government bureaucrat what's best for them and their families. And that's why they're flocking to our campaign.
"Remember, you cannot change Washington without changing the people we send to Washington!"
10-21-20
Contact:
Susan Barry
732.433.7873
susan@annalittleforcongress.com
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE: ZERO-FOR-TWO IS NOT A RECORD TO BE PROUD OF
(HIGHLANDS, October 21) - Republican Congressional challenger Anna Little - responding to news reports indicating that growth in healthcare spending is shrinking as a result of the stagnant economy and the recently enacted government takeover of healthcare - today reiterated her determination to fight to repeal Obamacare when she gets to Congress.
"Yesterday, the Chief Financial Officer of Johnson & Johnson reported that the growth in healthcare spending is decelerating," said Little. "The Wall Street Journal reported him attributing this to the sluggish economy. Patients are postponing elective surgeries, and some are worried about whether or not they should take on new medical expenses. Other challenges, he said, include the loss of COBRA benefits for those who have lost jobs and can't find new ones, and the rising costs of healthcare as a result of Obamacare.
"So this Congress is zero-for-two - they still haven't created the jobs they promised, and as a result, many Americans are being forced to postpone medical procedures they need.
"For 22 years, Frank Pallone has told us he knows best. Well, the citizens of the 6th Congressional District know better than he or any government bureaucrat what's best for them and their families. And that's why they're flocking to our campaign.
"Remember, you cannot change Washington without changing the people we send to Washington!"
LITTLE ENDORSES ACTION ON PEDIATRIC BRAIN INJURY
Thursday, 9/30/10
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Susan Barry
(732) 658-5461
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE ENDORSES ACTION ON PEDIATRIC BRAIN INJURY
Sarah Jane and Friends Endorse Anna Little
(HIGHLANDS, September 30) - Republican congressional challenger Anna Little -- endorsing legislation recognizing Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury as the leading cause of death and disability for children and young adults, and endorsing the National Acquired Brain Injury Plan, which her opponent, 22-year incumbent Democrat Frank Pallone, has been blocking from an up-or-down vote in the Congress - today challenged Pallone to move the legislation out of his Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee.
At a press conference at Anna Little for Congress headquarters, Sarah Jane Donohue - the five-year-old namesake of The Sarah Jane Brain Foundation - announced her enthusiastic support for Anna Little for Congress. Several of Sarah Jane's friends, also stricken with brain injuries, also announced their support for Little.
"Frank Pallone is wrong to hold up the most broad-based, bipartisan healthcare initiative of this entire Congress," said Little. "As Chairman of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, he has the power to move this legislation. More than a hundred Members of Congress of both parties have already co-sponsored this legislation, and yet it's been sitting in his subcommittee for a year."
"He has the audacity to speak about healthcare reform, when he is personally blocking a national political consensus dealing with the number one leading cause of death and disability for our children and young adults - brain injury. I support H. Con. Res. 198, and as a Member of Congress next year, I look forward to working with families and professionals who deal with pediatric acquired brain injury to better prevent, identify and treat this disease."
"The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey enthusiastically supports H. Con. Res. 198," says Barbara Geiger-Parker, President and CEO of the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey. "We hope Congress passes this measure as soon as possible." The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey is the Sarah Jane Brain Project's State Lead Center of Excellence for New Jersey, and it was involved in the development of the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (PABI Plan).
Patrick Donohue, father of Sarah Jane Donohue - a five-year-old victim of traumatic brain injury suffered when she was violently shaken by her nurse when she was just a baby - said, "It is pretty clear Congressman Frank Pallone either doesn't care about kids with brain injuries, or he is so arrogant he thinks he knows better than the leading experts in the country. That's why I support Anna Little and I encourage all of my friends and family to do the same."
Jennipher Dickens - mother of four-year-old Christopher Daughtrey, who, like Sarah Jane Donohue, is a victim of traumatic brain injury suffered as a result of abuse - joined Donohue in endorsing Little over Pallone. "Frank Pallone has had a year to move this important legislation, and he's failed to do so. That's just wrong."
Craig Stevens - a survivor of a brain injury caused by a motor vehicle crash when he was but 20 years old - also endorsed Little. "Frank Pallone should be ashamed of himself! As a survivor of a brain injury myself, I wish there had been a National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan in place when my injury occurred. If there had been such a plan in place, my life and my family's lives would be completely different today. We need people like Anna Little who actually listen and act as opposed to merely acting like they are listening. That's why I support Anna Little!"
"It is time to hold our politicians accountable and that is what we are doing today," said Kim Illions, mother of four-year-old Cole Illions, who suffers from pediatric hydrocephalus. "On behalf of my son, Cole, and on behalf of the many families in the sixth congressional district of New Jersey who have a child with a brain injury, we support Anna Little!" Kim Illions is the president of the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation. Their family resides in Iselin, New Jersey.
For more information about Anna Little, please visit www.AnnaLittleForCongress.com.
For the complete history and facts about H. Con. Res. 198 please visit www.TheBrainProject.org/lettertosarahjane.php and to learn more about the Sarah Jane Brain Foundation please visit http://www.TheBrainProject.org .
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Susan Barry
(732) 658-5461
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE ENDORSES ACTION ON PEDIATRIC BRAIN INJURY
Sarah Jane and Friends Endorse Anna Little
(HIGHLANDS, September 30) - Republican congressional challenger Anna Little -- endorsing legislation recognizing Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury as the leading cause of death and disability for children and young adults, and endorsing the National Acquired Brain Injury Plan, which her opponent, 22-year incumbent Democrat Frank Pallone, has been blocking from an up-or-down vote in the Congress - today challenged Pallone to move the legislation out of his Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee.
At a press conference at Anna Little for Congress headquarters, Sarah Jane Donohue - the five-year-old namesake of The Sarah Jane Brain Foundation - announced her enthusiastic support for Anna Little for Congress. Several of Sarah Jane's friends, also stricken with brain injuries, also announced their support for Little.
"Frank Pallone is wrong to hold up the most broad-based, bipartisan healthcare initiative of this entire Congress," said Little. "As Chairman of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, he has the power to move this legislation. More than a hundred Members of Congress of both parties have already co-sponsored this legislation, and yet it's been sitting in his subcommittee for a year."
"He has the audacity to speak about healthcare reform, when he is personally blocking a national political consensus dealing with the number one leading cause of death and disability for our children and young adults - brain injury. I support H. Con. Res. 198, and as a Member of Congress next year, I look forward to working with families and professionals who deal with pediatric acquired brain injury to better prevent, identify and treat this disease."
"The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey enthusiastically supports H. Con. Res. 198," says Barbara Geiger-Parker, President and CEO of the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey. "We hope Congress passes this measure as soon as possible." The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey is the Sarah Jane Brain Project's State Lead Center of Excellence for New Jersey, and it was involved in the development of the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (PABI Plan).
Patrick Donohue, father of Sarah Jane Donohue - a five-year-old victim of traumatic brain injury suffered when she was violently shaken by her nurse when she was just a baby - said, "It is pretty clear Congressman Frank Pallone either doesn't care about kids with brain injuries, or he is so arrogant he thinks he knows better than the leading experts in the country. That's why I support Anna Little and I encourage all of my friends and family to do the same."
Jennipher Dickens - mother of four-year-old Christopher Daughtrey, who, like Sarah Jane Donohue, is a victim of traumatic brain injury suffered as a result of abuse - joined Donohue in endorsing Little over Pallone. "Frank Pallone has had a year to move this important legislation, and he's failed to do so. That's just wrong."
Craig Stevens - a survivor of a brain injury caused by a motor vehicle crash when he was but 20 years old - also endorsed Little. "Frank Pallone should be ashamed of himself! As a survivor of a brain injury myself, I wish there had been a National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan in place when my injury occurred. If there had been such a plan in place, my life and my family's lives would be completely different today. We need people like Anna Little who actually listen and act as opposed to merely acting like they are listening. That's why I support Anna Little!"
"It is time to hold our politicians accountable and that is what we are doing today," said Kim Illions, mother of four-year-old Cole Illions, who suffers from pediatric hydrocephalus. "On behalf of my son, Cole, and on behalf of the many families in the sixth congressional district of New Jersey who have a child with a brain injury, we support Anna Little!" Kim Illions is the president of the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation. Their family resides in Iselin, New Jersey.
For more information about Anna Little, please visit www.AnnaLittleForCongress.com.
For the complete history and facts about H. Con. Res. 198 please visit www.TheBrainProject.org/lettertosarahjane.php and to learn more about the Sarah Jane Brain Foundation please visit http://www.TheBrainProject.org .
PALLONE, SCARED, REFUSES TO TALK TO DOCTORS ABOUT HEALTHCARE, CANCELS JOINT APPEARANCE WITH LITTLE
For Immediate Release
October 20, 2010
Contact: Susan Barry
732.433.7873
susan@annalittleforcongress.com
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
PALLONE, SCARED, REFUSES TO TALK TO DOCTORS ABOUT HEALTHCARE, CANCELS JOINT APPEARANCE WITH LITTLE
(HIGHLANDS, October 20) - Twenty-two year incumbent Congressman Frank Pallone today cited a "scheduling conflict" - the lamest of lame excuses used by those who don't want to debate their opponents - in pulling out of a scheduled joint appearance with his challenger, Anna Little, planned for tomorrow night. The two had been scheduled to appear together before the Monmouth County Medical Society at the Oyster Point Hotel Red Bank, NJ at 7 PM. Anna Little plans to keep her commitment to the healthcare community and is scheduled as planned.
"Frank Pallone is scared to talk to doctors in New Jersey about the government takeover of healthcare he rammed through the Congress," said Little. "And that's disappointing. Not surprising, I must say, given his efforts to do everything he can to find ways not to have to appear on the same stage or in the same forum with me, but disappointing nevertheless.
"The good news," continued Little, "is that I'll have all that time to myself to hear the doctors complain about PalloneCare!"
Last week, Pallone refused to appear on set with Little to tape NJN's "On the Record" broadcast; instead, Little sat by herself in studio to take questions from Michael Aron, while Pallone was interviewed in his office by NJN's Adrienne Supino. Meanwhile, Little has accepted an invitation for a debate to be hosted and aired by News 12 New Jersey, but the station is still waiting for a response from Pallone.
Rather than take questions from New Jersey doctors and constituents concerned about the passage of PalloneCare (remember, he is on record declaring that "This is not Obama's bill. This isn't Nancy Pelosi's bill. This is MY bill."), the 22-year-incumbent has chosen instead to opt for the potentially more receptive audience of the Ocean Township Democratic Club.
According to an event invitation posted yesterday at Organizing for America - a Democratic National Committee front group - the Ocean Township Democratic Club will play host to Pallone at 7:30 PM.
You can read about the Ocean Township Democratic Club event here: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gp3kmq
"It's one thing to disrespect your constituents so much that you don't take their views into account when deciding how to cast a vote in Congress," concluded Little. "But when you don't even respect them enough to show up and take their questions, and opt instead for the refuge of an appearance before a local Democratic Club, you've taken disrespect to a new level.
"Remember, you can't change Washington without changing the people you send there!"
October 20, 2010
Contact: Susan Barry
732.433.7873
susan@annalittleforcongress.com
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
PALLONE, SCARED, REFUSES TO TALK TO DOCTORS ABOUT HEALTHCARE, CANCELS JOINT APPEARANCE WITH LITTLE
(HIGHLANDS, October 20) - Twenty-two year incumbent Congressman Frank Pallone today cited a "scheduling conflict" - the lamest of lame excuses used by those who don't want to debate their opponents - in pulling out of a scheduled joint appearance with his challenger, Anna Little, planned for tomorrow night. The two had been scheduled to appear together before the Monmouth County Medical Society at the Oyster Point Hotel Red Bank, NJ at 7 PM. Anna Little plans to keep her commitment to the healthcare community and is scheduled as planned.
"Frank Pallone is scared to talk to doctors in New Jersey about the government takeover of healthcare he rammed through the Congress," said Little. "And that's disappointing. Not surprising, I must say, given his efforts to do everything he can to find ways not to have to appear on the same stage or in the same forum with me, but disappointing nevertheless.
"The good news," continued Little, "is that I'll have all that time to myself to hear the doctors complain about PalloneCare!"
Last week, Pallone refused to appear on set with Little to tape NJN's "On the Record" broadcast; instead, Little sat by herself in studio to take questions from Michael Aron, while Pallone was interviewed in his office by NJN's Adrienne Supino. Meanwhile, Little has accepted an invitation for a debate to be hosted and aired by News 12 New Jersey, but the station is still waiting for a response from Pallone.
Rather than take questions from New Jersey doctors and constituents concerned about the passage of PalloneCare (remember, he is on record declaring that "This is not Obama's bill. This isn't Nancy Pelosi's bill. This is MY bill."), the 22-year-incumbent has chosen instead to opt for the potentially more receptive audience of the Ocean Township Democratic Club.
According to an event invitation posted yesterday at Organizing for America - a Democratic National Committee front group - the Ocean Township Democratic Club will play host to Pallone at 7:30 PM.
You can read about the Ocean Township Democratic Club event here: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gp3kmq
"It's one thing to disrespect your constituents so much that you don't take their views into account when deciding how to cast a vote in Congress," concluded Little. "But when you don't even respect them enough to show up and take their questions, and opt instead for the refuge of an appearance before a local Democratic Club, you've taken disrespect to a new level.
"Remember, you can't change Washington without changing the people you send there!"
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Little: My Determination To Repeal Obamacare Isn't Little At All
Republican Congressional challenger Anna Little responds to news reports indicating that Boeing has curtailed employees' health benefits in the wake of the government takeover of healthcare, and repeats her determination to repeal Obamacare.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct 19, 2010
CONTACT: Susan Barry
732.433.7873
susan@annalittleforcongress.com
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE: MY DETERMINATION TO REPEAL OBAMACARE ISN'T LITTLE AT ALL
(HIGHLANDS, October 19) - Republican Congressional challenger Anna Little - responding to news reports indicating that Boeing has joined a growing list of major American corporations that have decided to curtail their employees' health benefits in the wake of the government takeover of healthcare - today reiterated her determination to repeal Obamacare when she gets to Congress in January.
"We said from the beginning," said Little, "that if this monstrosity passed, companies would be forced to make a hard choice between dropping coverage for their employees or raising their employees' contributions to their benefits. Yesterday, Boeing announced that it is joining the long and growing list of companies that is already beginning to curtail benefits for its employees - in this case, for their 90,000 non-union employees.
"The government takeover of healthcare - 'Pallonecare,' in honor of his declaration that 'This is not Obama's bill. This isn't Nancy Pelosi's bill. It's MY bill' - was wrong on several fronts. It is bad medicine, and it is bad for business. And I cannot for the life of me understand why our Representative would think it was a good thing to raise the cost of doing business at a time when we're trying to dig our way out of a jobless recovery.
"Washington just doesn't get it," continued Little. "Rather than take the right kind of actions - like voting to extend ALL the current tax rates for EVERY federal taxpayer, so that the entrepreneurs and job-creators in our economy know what will be the tax rates they face next year, and can make investment decisions accordingly - our leaders focus on growing the size of government and the reach of government, pushing it into areas it has no business being.
"Repealing Pallonecare will be the first step to restoring our nation's economic growth," said Little. "And the second step will be to extend the current tax rates for ALL of America's taxpayers, so that NO ONE faces a tax hike in the middle of a jobless recovery.
"Remember, you cannot change Washington without changing the people we send to Washington!"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct 19, 2010
CONTACT: Susan Barry
732.433.7873
susan@annalittleforcongress.com
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE: MY DETERMINATION TO REPEAL OBAMACARE ISN'T LITTLE AT ALL
(HIGHLANDS, October 19) - Republican Congressional challenger Anna Little - responding to news reports indicating that Boeing has joined a growing list of major American corporations that have decided to curtail their employees' health benefits in the wake of the government takeover of healthcare - today reiterated her determination to repeal Obamacare when she gets to Congress in January.
"We said from the beginning," said Little, "that if this monstrosity passed, companies would be forced to make a hard choice between dropping coverage for their employees or raising their employees' contributions to their benefits. Yesterday, Boeing announced that it is joining the long and growing list of companies that is already beginning to curtail benefits for its employees - in this case, for their 90,000 non-union employees.
"The government takeover of healthcare - 'Pallonecare,' in honor of his declaration that 'This is not Obama's bill. This isn't Nancy Pelosi's bill. It's MY bill' - was wrong on several fronts. It is bad medicine, and it is bad for business. And I cannot for the life of me understand why our Representative would think it was a good thing to raise the cost of doing business at a time when we're trying to dig our way out of a jobless recovery.
"Washington just doesn't get it," continued Little. "Rather than take the right kind of actions - like voting to extend ALL the current tax rates for EVERY federal taxpayer, so that the entrepreneurs and job-creators in our economy know what will be the tax rates they face next year, and can make investment decisions accordingly - our leaders focus on growing the size of government and the reach of government, pushing it into areas it has no business being.
"Repealing Pallonecare will be the first step to restoring our nation's economic growth," said Little. "And the second step will be to extend the current tax rates for ALL of America's taxpayers, so that NO ONE faces a tax hike in the middle of a jobless recovery.
"Remember, you cannot change Washington without changing the people we send to Washington!"
LITTLE TO DEBATE PALLONE IN RED BANK, NJ
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY
October 18, 2010
CONTACT:
Susan Barry
732.433.7873
susan@annalittleforcongress.com
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE TO DEBATE PALLONE IN RED BANK, NJ
HIGHLANDS, (October 18 ) - Congressional Candidates Anna Little and Frank Pallone from the 6th district have been invited to face off in a debate which will be sponsored by the Monmouth County Medical Society. The debate will take place at 7 PM on Thursday, 10/21/10 at Riverview Medical Center, Blaisdell Auditorium, Red Bank, NJ. The Monmouth County Medical Society will host the debate, which is open to the public. Registration is required.
WHO: Congressional Candidates Anna Little and Frank Pallone
WHAT: Debate
WHERE: Riverview Medical Center, Blaisdell Auditorium, 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank, NJ 07701
WHEN: Thursday, 10/21 2010 7:00 PM
RSVP: By email to Cathy: ocmsmcmsmedsocs@aol.com.
October 18, 2010
CONTACT:
Susan Barry
732.433.7873
susan@annalittleforcongress.com
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE TO DEBATE PALLONE IN RED BANK, NJ
HIGHLANDS, (October 18 ) - Congressional Candidates Anna Little and Frank Pallone from the 6th district have been invited to face off in a debate which will be sponsored by the Monmouth County Medical Society. The debate will take place at 7 PM on Thursday, 10/21/10 at Riverview Medical Center, Blaisdell Auditorium, Red Bank, NJ. The Monmouth County Medical Society will host the debate, which is open to the public. Registration is required.
WHO: Congressional Candidates Anna Little and Frank Pallone
WHAT: Debate
WHERE: Riverview Medical Center, Blaisdell Auditorium, 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank, NJ 07701
WHEN: Thursday, 10/21 2010 7:00 PM
RSVP: By email to Cathy: ocmsmcmsmedsocs@aol.com.
Friday, October 8, 2010
LITTLE: DON'T JUST GIVE WAIVERS, REPEAL THE DARN THING
For Immediate Release
October 8, 2010
Contact: Susan Barry
732.433.7873
susan@annalittleforcongress.com
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE: DON'T JUST GIVE WAIVERS, REPEAL THE DARN THING
(HIGHLANDS, October 8) - Republican Congressional challenger Anna Little - responding to news reports indicating that major employers like McDonalds are receiving waivers from the Obama Administration to keep them from dropping health insurance for their employees - today reiterated her determination to fight in Congress to repeal Obamacare.
"When Nancy Pelosi and Frank Pallone succeeded in jamming through their government takeover of healthcare back in the Spring, we predicted that it wouldn't be long before major insurers threatened to drop out of markets and major employers threatened to drop their employee coverage," said Little. "Sadly, the law hasn't even been on the books for a year, and already those predictions are coming to pass.
"According to a report in Wednesday's New York Times, companies like McDonalds are telling the Obama Administration that the new regulations are simply too costly and too complicated to implement, and that unless they get a waiver from the regulations, they'll be forced to drop health insurance coverage for their employees," Little continued. "The Administration's response? Grant the waivers.
"That's terrific for McDonalds. But what about all the hundreds of thousands of other businesses, large and small, that don't have the clout or the name ID McDonalds has? What about them? They're going to have to live with the regulations - or drop their coverage. And that would force even more Americans to leave their doctors, and apply for coverage in some government-controlled insurance pool. That's just wrong.
"Remember, Frank Pallone said this is HIS bill. 'This is not Obama's bill. This isn't Nancy Pelosi's bill. It's MY bill,' he famously said.
"I wonder what is Frank's solution? Because my solution is simple - don't give waivers, just repeal the darn thing.
"Remember, you cannot change Washington without changing the people we send to Washington!"
You can read the full New York Times report here: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/07/business/07insure.html?_r=2&ref=business
October 8, 2010
Contact: Susan Barry
732.433.7873
susan@annalittleforcongress.com
Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc.
LITTLE: DON'T JUST GIVE WAIVERS, REPEAL THE DARN THING
(HIGHLANDS, October 8) - Republican Congressional challenger Anna Little - responding to news reports indicating that major employers like McDonalds are receiving waivers from the Obama Administration to keep them from dropping health insurance for their employees - today reiterated her determination to fight in Congress to repeal Obamacare.
"When Nancy Pelosi and Frank Pallone succeeded in jamming through their government takeover of healthcare back in the Spring, we predicted that it wouldn't be long before major insurers threatened to drop out of markets and major employers threatened to drop their employee coverage," said Little. "Sadly, the law hasn't even been on the books for a year, and already those predictions are coming to pass.
"According to a report in Wednesday's New York Times, companies like McDonalds are telling the Obama Administration that the new regulations are simply too costly and too complicated to implement, and that unless they get a waiver from the regulations, they'll be forced to drop health insurance coverage for their employees," Little continued. "The Administration's response? Grant the waivers.
"That's terrific for McDonalds. But what about all the hundreds of thousands of other businesses, large and small, that don't have the clout or the name ID McDonalds has? What about them? They're going to have to live with the regulations - or drop their coverage. And that would force even more Americans to leave their doctors, and apply for coverage in some government-controlled insurance pool. That's just wrong.
"Remember, Frank Pallone said this is HIS bill. 'This is not Obama's bill. This isn't Nancy Pelosi's bill. It's MY bill,' he famously said.
"I wonder what is Frank's solution? Because my solution is simple - don't give waivers, just repeal the darn thing.
"Remember, you cannot change Washington without changing the people we send to Washington!"
You can read the full New York Times report here: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/07/business/07insure.html?_r=2&ref=business
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Pallone's Comments About 'Pallone Care' Only Add To Controversy of the Bill
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Anna C. Little for Congress Inc.
P.O. Box 382
Highlands, NJ 07732
(732) 216-4771
anna@annalittleforcongress.com
August 17, 2010
Pallone to Speak about Women’s Health
Congressional Candidate Anna Little says His Stance on Healthcare Tells the Real Story
Highlands, NJ: Frank Pallone will be speaking about women’s health today at Middlesex County College, but given his vote to nationalize health care doctors and conscientious citizens have indicated that Pallone is less than qualified to speak on women’s health.
The controversy over women’s health and the effects of government-controlled health care began last November when the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force discouraged women between the ages of forty and forty-nine from receiving routine mammograms, claiming the overall benefit proved small. The report ignored the effects early screenings have in saving patients' lives.
Though only recommendations, the guidelines were interpreted as the first step towards health care rationing. Representative Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn, confirmed that, “the guidelines that came out this week by the Preventive Services Task Force have a direct link to what would be offered if the House and the Senate bills were to go into law." Pallone, proud author of H.R. 3200, has been outspoken in his support of nationalizing health care. (Source: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/mammography-recommendations-form-government-rationing-critics/story?id=9150471&page=1)
Dr. Alieta Eck, a practitioner of internal medicine in Piscataway, NJ, concurs: "Once the government is in control of our health care, patients will be looked upon as groups of people rather than as individuals. If a thousand mammograms yields only one case of breast cancer, the government decision-makers might say that mammograms are not worth the money and remove them from the list of approved tests. The best research and innovation in cancer care is performed here in the United States, something that will surely decline if the government takes over."
The debate has heated now that the FDA has rescinded its recommendation for the drug Avastin as an option for breast cancer patients. Its report is based on the drug’s expense as compared to its ability to extend a patient’s life. Highlands Mayor Anna Little, Republican nominee for the people’s 6th District seat stated, "I believe that the patient should be able to choose her form of treatment, in private consultation with her doctor, without worrying whether the government views it as necessary or economical.” (Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/7948878/US-breast-cancer-drug-decision-marks-start-of-death-panels.html)
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Mayor Little joins NJ Tea Party and Independence Hall Tea Party presenting Healthcare Petition to Governor Christie
For Immediate Release
April 27, 2010
Contact: Leigh Ann Bellew
Tel: (732)216-4771
(Trenton, NJ) – This morning Mayor Anna Little met with representatives of the NJ Tea Party and the Independence Hall Tea Party as they presented a petition in opposition to the Health Care Bill to Governor Christie's Aide. The petition was in the form of an eight foot long scroll bearing over 900 signatures and comments opposing "Obamacare". Tea Party Representatives expressed both constitutional and economic bases for their objections to the bill.
"Citizens' objections to the Health Care Bill are well founded and based on violations of the Constitutional rights to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness," said Mayor Little. Mayor Little went on to state that"'Obamacare' not only obligates individuals and employers to purchase health insurance, but further requires policies to be acceptable to the federal government. The Constitution does not empower federal government to require citizens or employers to make specific purchases."
Governor Christie's Aide explained that the Governor was reviewing the matter and that the meeting had been set for her to listen to the concerns of constituents and bring that information to the Governor for consideration. Tea Party representatives explained that they were supporters of Governor Christie's fiscally conservative policies. However, the impact of the Health Care Bill on constitutional rights makes the issue of paramount importance.
Mayor Little stated that an additional concern raised by the Health Care Bill was the potential rationing of care, the need for federal government officials to approve treatment alternatives, and the violation or abolition of doctor patient privilege. "This Health Care Bill comes close to violating the right to Life, in that it alludes to the possible denial of treatment for lack of government approval.", said Mayor Little. "It is this aspect of the bill that raises such alarm among the citizenry."
A total of 1200 signatures were submitted to the Governor's office opposing the Health Care Bill on legal grounds. Governor Christie's office will advise regarding his decision on this matter once review is complete.
"Tea Party organizations should be proud of their work relating to this violation of fundamental constitutional rights. It is an honor and a privilege to join with them in their efforts to bring these violations to light." concluded Mayor Little.
April 27, 2010
Contact: Leigh Ann Bellew
Tel: (732)216-4771
(Trenton, NJ) – This morning Mayor Anna Little met with representatives of the NJ Tea Party and the Independence Hall Tea Party as they presented a petition in opposition to the Health Care Bill to Governor Christie's Aide. The petition was in the form of an eight foot long scroll bearing over 900 signatures and comments opposing "Obamacare". Tea Party Representatives expressed both constitutional and economic bases for their objections to the bill.
"Citizens' objections to the Health Care Bill are well founded and based on violations of the Constitutional rights to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness," said Mayor Little. Mayor Little went on to state that"'Obamacare' not only obligates individuals and employers to purchase health insurance, but further requires policies to be acceptable to the federal government. The Constitution does not empower federal government to require citizens or employers to make specific purchases."
Governor Christie's Aide explained that the Governor was reviewing the matter and that the meeting had been set for her to listen to the concerns of constituents and bring that information to the Governor for consideration. Tea Party representatives explained that they were supporters of Governor Christie's fiscally conservative policies. However, the impact of the Health Care Bill on constitutional rights makes the issue of paramount importance.
Mayor Little stated that an additional concern raised by the Health Care Bill was the potential rationing of care, the need for federal government officials to approve treatment alternatives, and the violation or abolition of doctor patient privilege. "This Health Care Bill comes close to violating the right to Life, in that it alludes to the possible denial of treatment for lack of government approval.", said Mayor Little. "It is this aspect of the bill that raises such alarm among the citizenry."
A total of 1200 signatures were submitted to the Governor's office opposing the Health Care Bill on legal grounds. Governor Christie's office will advise regarding his decision on this matter once review is complete.
"Tea Party organizations should be proud of their work relating to this violation of fundamental constitutional rights. It is an honor and a privilege to join with them in their efforts to bring these violations to light." concluded Mayor Little.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
MAYOR ANNA LITTLE RECEIVES STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT AT SOMERSET COUNTY SCREENING
For Immediate Release
Contact: Leigh-Ann Bellew
(732)670-6699
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The first round of voting at the Somerset County Republican Convention last night left Mayor Anna Little tied with opponent Diane Gooch. A second round of voting nearly resulted in a tie vote again. Reports from officials conducting the vote indicated the difference came down to a single vote.
"It was an honor to address the convention committee for the 6th Congressional District in Somerset County this evening," said Mayor Anna Little. "The commitment of these Republicans to defeat Frank Pallone was evident and inspiring."
After announcing the voting results several Republican committee members approached Mayor Little. "You have to run in a Primary", said one committee delegate. "You are clearly the more qualified candidate. You have my support," said another.
Leigh-Ann Bellew, campaign manager and chairperson for Anna C. Little for Congress, Inc., confirmed Mayor Little's intent to file her petition as a candidate in the Republican Primary. "The grass roots support for Mayor Little is overwhelming," said Mrs. Bellew. "The people need to voice their opinion in the selection process. By running in the Primary Mayor Little will give them a choice."
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Monday, March 22, 2010
MAYOR ANNA LITTLE CALLS FOR STATE NULLIFICATION OF THE HEALTH CARE BILL
Contact: Leigh-Ann Bellew
Monday, March 22, 2010
HIGHLANDS, NJ – Highlands Mayor, Anna Little, the Republican candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 6th Congressional District, salutes GOPAC Chairman Frank Donatelli and RNC Chairman Michael Steele for their timely statements about the irresponsible and unconsitutional “Obamacare” legislation passed by Congress last night.
In a press release earlier today, Mr. Donatelli states: "Obamacare is the most irresponsible piece of legislation ever passed by Congress. In one vote, Democrats have fatally weakened Medicare and Medicaid, created a new, but unsustainable health care entitlement, raised a host of new taxes and exploded the deficit even beyond the annual trillion dollar deficits this Administration is currently running."
In commentary released to Conservatives with Attitude today, Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele states that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has used every procedural trick at her disposal to pass her health care legislation ensuring that the 111th Congress will live in infamy for authorizing a government seizure of the American health care industry , nationalizing a full one-sixth of our economy, and causing blunt trauma to our federal budget.
Mayor Anna Little joins with these Republican leaders in calling for all NJ State representatives to pass a NJ 10th Amendment Resolution nullifying “Obamacare”, and rendering this law inoperative and ineffective within the boundaries of the State of New Jersey. New Jersey's Assembly Concurrent Resolution 23 (ACR 23), introduced by Assemblyman Gary Chiusano, Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose and four co-sponsors, has this general effect and could be specifically amended to refer to the Healthcare Bill.
Nullification was advised strongly by many prominent founding fathers. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison urged caution upon their fellow founders that if the federal government has the exclusive right to judge the extent of its powers, it will continue to grow.
The 10th Amendment to the US Constitution reads as follows. “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” This Amendment gives States the right to limit the legislation created by the Federal Government if the basis for the legislation is a power that was not delegated to the Federal Government by the US Constitution.
“Clearly Nancy Pelosi, President Obama, and the US Congress have overstepped their bounds in passing the health care bill voted upon by Congress last night. I urge all representatives in the NJ Assembly and Senate to nullify this legislation immediately by passing a 10th Amendment Resolution," said Mayor Little.
It is the will of the American People that the State of New Jersey and all states throughout the Union render the federal government's takeover of healthcare ineffective by using the 10th Amendment right to nullification. This legislative abomination must be promptly and expediently overturned by newly elected representatives in Washington in January 2011.
Mayor Little encourages the people within Congressional District 6 to contact their state representatives demanding that they send a clear message to Congress that it is the People of the United States to whom they must answer, and not their political cronies in Washington.
“In the tradition of our founding fathers, we must protect our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The government takeover of healthcare which occurred last night is in direct violation to all three of these basic rights. This tyranny must be stopped,” concluded Mayor Little.
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(732) 670-6699
Monday, March 22, 2010
HIGHLANDS, NJ – Highlands Mayor, Anna Little, the Republican candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 6th Congressional District, salutes GOPAC Chairman Frank Donatelli and RNC Chairman Michael Steele for their timely statements about the irresponsible and unconsitutional “Obamacare” legislation passed by Congress last night.
In a press release earlier today, Mr. Donatelli states: "Obamacare is the most irresponsible piece of legislation ever passed by Congress. In one vote, Democrats have fatally weakened Medicare and Medicaid, created a new, but unsustainable health care entitlement, raised a host of new taxes and exploded the deficit even beyond the annual trillion dollar deficits this Administration is currently running."
In commentary released to Conservatives with Attitude today, Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele states that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has used every procedural trick at her disposal to pass her health care legislation ensuring that the 111th Congress will live in infamy for authorizing a government seizure of the American health care industry , nationalizing a full one-sixth of our economy, and causing blunt trauma to our federal budget.
Mayor Anna Little joins with these Republican leaders in calling for all NJ State representatives to pass a NJ 10th Amendment Resolution nullifying “Obamacare”, and rendering this law inoperative and ineffective within the boundaries of the State of New Jersey. New Jersey's Assembly Concurrent Resolution 23 (ACR 23), introduced by Assemblyman Gary Chiusano, Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose and four co-sponsors, has this general effect and could be specifically amended to refer to the Healthcare Bill.
Nullification was advised strongly by many prominent founding fathers. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison urged caution upon their fellow founders that if the federal government has the exclusive right to judge the extent of its powers, it will continue to grow.
The 10th Amendment to the US Constitution reads as follows. “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” This Amendment gives States the right to limit the legislation created by the Federal Government if the basis for the legislation is a power that was not delegated to the Federal Government by the US Constitution.
“Clearly Nancy Pelosi, President Obama, and the US Congress have overstepped their bounds in passing the health care bill voted upon by Congress last night. I urge all representatives in the NJ Assembly and Senate to nullify this legislation immediately by passing a 10th Amendment Resolution," said Mayor Little.
It is the will of the American People that the State of New Jersey and all states throughout the Union render the federal government's takeover of healthcare ineffective by using the 10th Amendment right to nullification. This legislative abomination must be promptly and expediently overturned by newly elected representatives in Washington in January 2011.
Mayor Little encourages the people within Congressional District 6 to contact their state representatives demanding that they send a clear message to Congress that it is the People of the United States to whom they must answer, and not their political cronies in Washington.
“In the tradition of our founding fathers, we must protect our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The government takeover of healthcare which occurred last night is in direct violation to all three of these basic rights. This tyranny must be stopped,” concluded Mayor Little.
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