Why Washington is Broken

November 6, 2009

The House Democrats’ $1.2 trillion, 2000-page bill to “reform” health care is this week’s example of “Why Washington is Broken.” 

The complex legislation was written in secret by a few members of Congress behind closed doors.  Now it is being brought to the floor with very little opportunity for the American public to digest what is being voted on and with very limited opportunity for debate.  What we do know is that the bill cuts Medicare for seniors by as much as $500 million, raises taxes on small businesses and expands the role of government.

As part of his ...