Dear Friend,

Today Americans observe the Thanksgiving Holiday as a time to reflect on the many blessings we have in our lives and all that we are thankful for. Thank you for your continued support of the Republican National Committee and the RNC Coalitions Department.  We look forward to having you on our next conference call on Thursday, December 3^rd with guest speaker Senator Tom Coburn.

I hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.

Angela Sailor,

RNC Coalitions Director

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 21, 2009 

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RNC CHAIRMAN STATEMENT ON TONIGHT’S SENATE HEALTH CARE VOTE

WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele released the following statement today:

“Tonight a number of moderate Democrats sacrificed their principles to give Harry Reid a victory that brings America dangerously closer to having a government-run health care system.  Make no mistake: this was not a free vote.  A vote in favor of this procedural motion paves the way for the bill’s final adoption, which would impose a government-run health care experiment on America that increases premiums, increases taxes, cuts Medicare and allows for taxpayer-funded abortions.  As the recent elections in Virginia and New Jersey showed, Harry Reid’s health care scheme is exactly what voters do not want.  President Obama, Harry Reid and their liberal Senate allies will surely gloat and pat themselves on the back for winning ... more

Today, our country recognizes November 21st as the 10th Anniversary of National Adoption Day. The Republican Party understands how important it is to give every child the opportunity to grow up in a family that provides the love and support they all need. Adoption is something that not only Republicans support, but I personally do as well since I was also adopted. I am fortunate to have been adopted and raised by a loving mother who knew what a positive impact she could have on shaping my life and helping me become the man I am today. On behalf of the Republican Party, I ask you to join me in commemorating National Adoption Day and all of those who continue to make a difference for children everywhere.

Sincerely,

Michael Steele

RNC Chairman

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5 THINGS ...

You Should Know About Harry Reid's

Government-Run Health Care Experiment

1. $465 Billion Is Cut From Medicare And Medicaid. (Douglas W. Elmendorf, Letter To Senator Harry Reid, 11/18/09)

·“Since 2006, The Number Of Blacks On Medicaid Has More Than Tripled, Outpacing The Increase Among Whites.” (Shaila Dewan, “A Racial Divide Is Bridged By Hard Times,” The New York Times, 11/17/09)

• Low Medicaid Reimbursement Rates Hurt Clinics That Exist To Help Low-Income Communities. “It might seem the health care legislation being written in Washington, with its emphases on primary care, lowering costs and improving access, would provide answers for clinics like Milwaukee Immediate Care. But Mr. Margoles thinks things may be too far gone in his clinic’s neighborhood… Yes, he said, covering more of the uninsured would help his bottom line, which has been red in each of the last two years. But the bigger problem, he said, is the below-cost reimbursement provided by Medicaid, ... more
  
  

In Case You Missed It

“Rob the Young to Pay the Old”

Obama Sacrifices His Strongest Supporters With Healthcare Proposal

By Rachel Hoff and Brittny McKinney

“With roughly one-third of Americans ages 20 to 30 without health insurance, young adults make up the largest uninsured population in the country. Liberals say we need health reform for the sake of all the “uninsured children and elderly,” but the facts are that less than 3% of those over the age of 65 and only 10% of children under the age of 18 are uninsured – and the vast majority of them are eligible for Medicaid and Medicare but simply not enrolled.

“The harsh reality of Obama’s proposal for health reform is that it will have the most direct and detrimental effect on young adults. The legislation passed by the House last Saturday essentially shifts the cost burden of health insurance to young Americans in their 20s. Many healthy young people, who on average make less money than older workers, choose not to purchase ... more