Comments on: UPDATE! Sen. Murray is taking your questions here! http://www.momsrising.org/blog/sen-murray-is-taking-your-questions-here/ Where Moms and the people who love them fight for a better America Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:57:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sen. Murray Replies Via Video to MomsRising Members! « MomsRising Blog http://www.momsrising.org/blog/sen-murray-is-taking-your-questions-here/comment-page-1/#comment-23699 Sen. Murray Replies Via Video to MomsRising Members! « MomsRising Blog Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:29:39 +0000 http://www.momsrising.org/blog/?p=3197#comment-23699 [...] MomsRising Members! Posted December 21st, 2009 by Anita You asked, she answered!  Last month, we collected your questions on health reform for Senator Patty Murray.  Senator Murray responded personally to MomsRising members, creating her [...] [...] MomsRising Members! Posted December 21st, 2009 by Anita You asked, she answered!  Last month, we collected your questions on health reform for Senator Patty Murray.  Senator Murray responded personally to MomsRising members, creating her [...]

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.momsrising.org/blog/sen-murray-is-taking-your-questions-here/comment-page-1/#comment-18137 Anonymous Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:39:23 +0000 http://www.momsrising.org/blog/?p=3197#comment-18137 @Clarissa Jarem, The different health care programs evolved over time to address special needs as they arose. That is why they are not in one comprehensive plan. Putting them under one comprehensive plan sounds like a great idea. The problem is that this one comprehensive plan (that is being proposed) goes well beyond addressing the needs of these and new special needs groups, and mandates that EVERY AMERICAN's health care be controlled by government. It also extends well beyond health care, and begins to control access to funding, manipulating the private sector, individual's banking and personal finances, and CHOICE. Our health care reform should fix loopholes (especially ones that allow government to rob from one program to pay another) and provide services for specifically identified groups of need that can't be met through the private sector. H.R. 3400, a little-talked about bill does exactly that. It allows people to get insurance across state lines where it may be cheaper. It provides for insurance pools that make it more affordable for low-income people. It includes tort reform so medical costs become more reasonable. And contains other measures that fix our current broken programs, and address newly-identified special needs groups. @Clarissa Jarem, The different health care programs evolved over time to address special needs as they arose. That is why they are not in one comprehensive plan. Putting them under one comprehensive plan sounds like a great idea. The problem is that this one comprehensive plan (that is being proposed) goes well beyond addressing the needs of these and new special needs groups, and mandates that EVERY AMERICAN’s health care be controlled by government. It also extends well beyond health care, and begins to control access to funding, manipulating the private sector, individual’s banking and personal finances, and CHOICE. Our health care reform should fix loopholes (especially ones that allow government to rob from one program to pay another) and provide services for specifically identified groups of need that can’t be met through the private sector. H.R. 3400, a little-talked about bill does exactly that. It allows people to get insurance across state lines where it may be cheaper. It provides for insurance pools that make it more affordable for low-income people. It includes tort reform so medical costs become more reasonable. And contains other measures that fix our current broken programs, and address newly-identified special needs groups.

]]> By: patriot http://www.momsrising.org/blog/sen-murray-is-taking-your-questions-here/comment-page-1/#comment-18135 patriot Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:23:33 +0000 http://www.momsrising.org/blog/?p=3197#comment-18135 @Denise, "...I have been concerned about this trend which allows businesses to legally exempt themselves from providing insurance and other benefits like paid leave. How can we address this inequity...?" You can't if you still want to live in a free market society. It is true, you won't always find part-time and contract positions that come with these benefits (especially during lean times). There is a reason for that: businesses cannot afford to provide these benefits and still maintain a profit (which they need to do to keep their doors open). Legislation continues to force businesses to provide these benefits, so businesses must look for ways to circumvent these expenses. It is true, that some businesses abuse the loopholes and its workers. The beauty of a free market society is that people can CHOOSE to work for security and less money, or less security and more money. I believe that being sent home for nearing a 40-hr. work week was a compliment to your productivity, not an insult (though I'm sure it didn't feel like it at the time). But if part-time and contract workers want to press for legislation that mandates what benefits businesses must provide, please consider these two questions first: "Do I want guaranteed benefits IF I find work?" or "Do I want to find work?" @Denise, “…I have been concerned about this trend which allows businesses to legally exempt themselves from providing insurance and other benefits like paid leave. How can we address this inequity…?” You can’t if you still want to live in a free market society. It is true, you won’t always find part-time and contract positions that come with these benefits (especially during lean times). There is a reason for that: businesses cannot afford to provide these benefits and still maintain a profit (which they need to do to keep their doors open). Legislation continues to force businesses to provide these benefits, so businesses must look for ways to circumvent these expenses. It is true, that some businesses abuse the loopholes and its workers. The beauty of a free market society is that people can CHOOSE to work for security and less money, or less security and more money. I believe that being sent home for nearing a 40-hr. work week was a compliment to your productivity, not an insult (though I’m sure it didn’t feel like it at the time). But if part-time and contract workers want to press for legislation that mandates what benefits businesses must provide, please consider these two questions first: “Do I want guaranteed benefits IF I find work?” or “Do I want to find work?”

]]> By: nan http://www.momsrising.org/blog/sen-murray-is-taking-your-questions-here/comment-page-1/#comment-17976 nan Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:44:27 +0000 http://www.momsrising.org/blog/?p=3197#comment-17976 I see that we have trouble attaining universal health care for all Americans so I hope we can start universal health care for children? I see that we have trouble attaining universal health care for all Americans so I hope we can start universal health care for children?

]]> By: curt linderman sr http://www.momsrising.org/blog/sen-murray-is-taking-your-questions-here/comment-page-1/#comment-17913 curt linderman sr Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:17:20 +0000 http://www.momsrising.org/blog/?p=3197#comment-17913 I cannot wait until 2010 when we can get you commies out of office. You want to pass "Health Care" Reform, yet still ignore autism. tax and spend, that's all you idiots do. I seriously hope that the independants that acctually understand and FOLLOW the constitution are finally in office in 2010. Good riddence to all you morons!!!!! I cannot wait until 2010 when we can get you commies out of office. You want to pass “Health Care” Reform, yet still ignore autism. tax and spend, that’s all you idiots do. I seriously hope that the independants that acctually understand and FOLLOW the constitution are finally in office in 2010. Good riddence to all you morons!!!!!

]]> By: Denise http://www.momsrising.org/blog/sen-murray-is-taking-your-questions-here/comment-page-1/#comment-17903 Denise Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:13:20 +0000 http://www.momsrising.org/blog/?p=3197#comment-17903 I have heard that about 50 million WORKERS are not given paid leave. It came up in some report about the H1N1 virus and how many are remaining at work despite the looming epidemic. It seems that the government is attempting to address this issue thru mandating sick leave of 4 days for those workers most likely to spread their illness to the workplace. I have to "assume" that many in this population are contract or part time employees. Another assumption is that the people they work for don't extend them any health care benefits. As a former worker who has gone thru lean times by juxtaposing numerous odd jobs to make ends meet, I have been concerned about this trend which allows businesses to legally exempt themselves from providing insurance and other benefits like paid leave. How can we address this inequity that is more prevalent than news sources have brought into the discussion about reforming health care for this HUGE block of WORKING Americans, many of them mothers? When I worked under this condition, I was predictably told to leave work or not to come to work when my hours for the week approached 40. It was an insult to me and my worth as a loyal employee when I most needed the assistance of this basic benefit. The same was true for my sister who worked among 6 temps and 1 full-time employee when she knew that her "national chain" was manipulating its employee demographics to keep from having 2 or 3 full-time workers hired on. It is no wonder we are in such a pickle regarding health care options. I hope we are able to attain a public option for these workers. I have heard that about 50 million WORKERS are not given paid leave. It came up in some report about the H1N1 virus and how many are remaining at work despite the looming epidemic. It seems that the government is attempting to address this issue thru mandating sick leave of 4 days for those workers most likely to spread their illness to the workplace. I have to “assume” that many in this population are contract or part time employees. Another assumption is that the people they work for don’t extend them any health care benefits. As a former worker who has gone thru lean times by juxtaposing numerous odd jobs to make ends meet, I have been concerned about this trend which allows businesses to legally exempt themselves from providing insurance and other benefits like paid leave. How can we address this inequity that is more prevalent than news sources have brought into the discussion about reforming health care for this HUGE block of WORKING Americans, many of them mothers? When I worked under this condition, I was predictably told to leave work or not to come to work when my hours for the week approached 40. It was an insult to me and my worth as a loyal employee when I most needed the assistance of this basic benefit.
The same was true for my sister who worked among 6 temps and 1 full-time employee when she knew that her “national chain” was manipulating its employee demographics to keep from having 2 or 3 full-time workers hired on. It is no wonder we are in such a pickle regarding health care options. I hope we are able to attain a public option for these workers.

]]> By: elizabeth stifel http://www.momsrising.org/blog/sen-murray-is-taking-your-questions-here/comment-page-1/#comment-17899 elizabeth stifel Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:41:00 +0000 http://www.momsrising.org/blog/?p=3197#comment-17899 What is the most effective way to move the bill in the senate to a vote? What is the most effective way to move the bill in the senate to a vote?

]]> By: Janet Hutton http://www.momsrising.org/blog/sen-murray-is-taking-your-questions-here/comment-page-1/#comment-17750 Janet Hutton Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:12:32 +0000 http://www.momsrising.org/blog/?p=3197#comment-17750 What provisions will health care reform have for working mothers? According to The Shriver Report (2009) the "new normal" highlighting a change in family structure indicates that working mothers as primary breadwinners make up 67.9%. With the reality of mothers as breadwinners, what benefits can they expect if they become unemployed. At present my home state (NJ) has insurance for children if a parent suddenly becomes uninsured however the parent is at the mercy of cobra or a private plan. Additionally, has anyone considered provisions that bind employers to provide leave time for healthcare? Not all working mothers have "open-flexible" work. Has anyone considered provisioning the requires employers to provide paid health care leave for medical appointments? I know all too many women who put of necessary checkups and medical treatment because there employer will not permit workplace flexibility or leave time for regular treatment. What provisions will health care reform have for working mothers? According to The Shriver Report (2009) the “new normal” highlighting a change in family structure indicates that working mothers as primary breadwinners make up 67.9%. With the reality of mothers as breadwinners, what benefits can they expect if they become unemployed. At present my home state (NJ) has insurance for children if a parent suddenly becomes uninsured however the parent is at the mercy of cobra or a private plan. Additionally, has anyone considered provisions that bind employers to provide leave time for healthcare? Not all working mothers have “open-flexible” work. Has anyone considered provisioning the requires employers to provide paid health care leave for medical appointments? I know all too many women who put of necessary checkups and medical treatment because there employer will not permit workplace flexibility or leave time for regular treatment.

]]> By: Anita http://www.momsrising.org/blog/sen-murray-is-taking-your-questions-here/comment-page-1/#comment-17732 Anita Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:06:00 +0000 http://www.momsrising.org/blog/?p=3197#comment-17732 Submitted by direct msg on Twitter: How can this be reform if there is no RX cost reform & pediatric specialty costs are not addressed? Submitted by direct msg on Twitter: How can this be reform if there is no RX cost reform & pediatric specialty costs are not addressed?

]]> By: Anita http://www.momsrising.org/blog/sen-murray-is-taking-your-questions-here/comment-page-1/#comment-17729 Anita Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:14:17 +0000 http://www.momsrising.org/blog/?p=3197#comment-17729 Great question! Thank you for submitting it, Clarissa. Everyone, feel free to share your ideas and comments! We've got until Monday at 2 PM PST/ 5 PM EST to compile them. Thanks! Great question! Thank you for submitting it, Clarissa.

Everyone, feel free to share your ideas and comments! We’ve got until Monday at 2 PM PST/ 5 PM EST to compile them. Thanks!

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