Gov. Mike Beebe Making Arkansas The Model For Obamacare

Letter to the Editor

Debbie Pelley

by Debbie Pelley, Jonesboro, Arkansas: Gov. Mike Beebe has now decided to make Arkansas the model and experiment for Obamacare, even though a greater percentage of Arkansans voted against Barack Obama than any state in the union.

Obama and Beebe's actions remind me of the Pied Piper story. The Pied Piper piped a tune that hypnotized all the children of the community who followed him into a cave and were never seen again.

The Washington Democrats, using no logic or political skills, followed Obama as he led them into the destruction of their political careers. Now Beebe is following Obama's piping, and Arkansas Democrats are following him.

Many of us knew Beebe was dancing to Obama's tune on every issue, but the general public, even most Republicans, did not realize the degree to which he was doing that. Now that his plan for Obamacare in Arkansas is revealed, everyone will know how liberal Beebe really is. Every Republican candidate in Arkansas can use Beebe's Obamacare in the next election. That is, unless Democrats stand up to him and save their careers.

The only reason I can possibly see for Beebe's actions is that he is aiming perhaps for a Washington appointment. After implementing Obamacare in Arkansas, I don't see how he would ever have a chance at the Senate or other high office. I wonder if the Democrats are willing to sacrifice their careers for that.
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Debbie Pelley is Retired Arkansas Teacher of 27 years. She is presently a grassroots citizen activist, researcher and writer who advocates for Arkansans and for transparent and limited government. She is a contribution author on the ARRA News Service.

Background Information provided by Debbie Pelley: Two AR Bills To Implement Obamacare in Arkansas HB2138 and SB880 - To Be Heard Wednesday, March 23, 2010

Following are the committee members and email addresses for the House Insurance & Commerce Committee that will be voting on HB2138 to implement Obamacare: "Those who support Obamacare are trying to implement it as fast as they can because they know even if the Supreme Court overturns this, it will be very hard to undo. We must keep it from getting implemented in the first place." Link to HB2138 http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2011/2011R/Bills/HB2138.pdf by Representatives Allen and Nickels and Senator Malone. Part of the title of the bill reads: "TO IMPLEMENT FEDERAL HEALTHCARE REFORM." The House Switchboard number is 501-682-6211 - ask the legislators to vote NO on this HB2138 bill designed to implement Obamacare. You can call and leave a message even during the committee hearing on Wednesday.

Senate committee information - who to contact and say NO TO OBAMACARE!
(D) Rep.  Fred Allen, Dist. 33, 19  Dover  Drive, Little Rock, AR   72204-4262  Residence   501-225-4979   fredallen99@comcast.net
(R) Rep.  Allen Kerr, Dist.32  1429 Merrill Drive  Little Rock, AR   72211-1819 Business 501-225-3170   Residence 501-821-4477  FAX 501-225-4925  allen.kerr@arkansashouse.org
(R) Rep.  Jon Woods, Dist.93,  P. O. Box 8082,  Springdale, AR   72766-8082  Cell 479-200-3100  woods.arkansas@gmail.com
(D) Rep.  Buddy Lovell, Dist.56, 201 West Riverside Drive,  Marked Tree, AR   72365-2014    Business/FAX  870-358-4104    Residence 870-358-3444  buddy.lovell@arkansashouse.org
(D) Rep. Bobby J. Pierce, Dist.19,  587 Grant 758  Sheridan, AR   72150-6766  Business 501-888-4390   Residence 870-942-1031 FAX  870-942-8737 (No email given)
(R) Rep.  Bryan B. King, Dist.91,  871 County Road 814,   Green Forest, AR   72638-2657  Business  870-438-4565   bryan.king@arkansashouse.org
(D) Rep.  Barry Hyde, Dist.40,  208 North Beech Street,  North Little Rock, AR   72114-5906 Business 501-371-0255, ext 102   Residence 501-753-9104   501-371-0020 FAX bhyde@hydco.com
(R) Rep.  Les "Skip" Carnine, Dist.94,  P. O. Box 615  Rogers, AR   72757-0615  Residence 479-636-2619   les.carnine@arkansashouse.org
(D) Rep.  James L. Word, Dist.16,  6503 Little Dove Drive,  Pine Bluff, AR   71603-7945  Business   870-543-6391   Residence 870-536-4657    FAX   870-534-2152 jword@aaasea.org
(R) Rep. Jonathan Barnett, Dist.97,   1980 Highway 412  West, Siloam Springs, AR   72761-3805  Business 479-524-6254 Residence 479-524-9440  FAX 479-524-3222:  jonathan.barnett@arkansashouse.org
(D) Rep.  Keith M. Ingram, Dist.53,  P. O. Box 1028  West Memphis, AR   72303-1028    Business  870-735-9580    Residence  870-735-8001 FAX  870-735-5799  kmingram@aol.com
(R) Rep.  Terry Rice, Dist.62,  P. O. Box 2195,  Waldron, AR   72958-2195  Business 479-637-3100   Residence  479-637-4420 FAX  479-637-2000  terry.rice@arkansashouse.org
(D) Rep.  Henry "Hank" Wilkins, IV, Dist.17,   717 West 2nd Avenue,  Pine Bluff, AR   71601-4001  Business   870-536-6366   Residence  870-535-4488  FAX  870-536-6327  hank.wilkins@arkansashouse.org
(D) Rep.  Marshall Wright, Dist.51, 117 South Washington Street,  Forrest City, AR   72335-3811   Business/FAX  870-633-3141   Residence 870-630-2033  marshall.wright@arkansashouse.org
(R) Rep. Mark Biviano, Dist.50, 118 Emerald Lake Drive, Searcy, AR   72143-3055  Business/Residence 501-230-5751:   mkbiv@cablelynx.com
(D) Dist. #16Rep.  Tommy Wren, Dist.71,  P. O. Box 943  Melbourne, AR   72556-0943   Business  870-613-7585  wrenappraisals@centurytel.net
(D) Rep. John Catlett, Dist.61,  11732 West Highway 28, Rover, AR   72860-8013    Cell   479-495-9662     FAX 479-299-4187 john.catlett@arkansashouse.org
 (D) Rep. Reginald Murdock, Dist.52,  P. O. Box 1071  Marianna, AR   72360-1071  Business/Residence   870-295-3208   FAX  870-295-3162  rkm_72360@yahoo.com

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