Update on H.Res 615: Call on Members of Congress to Enroll in the Public Option

Because you have previously contacted my office by email in support of H. Res. 615, my resolution calling on Members of Congress to enroll in the public option, I wanted to give you an update.

Like many of you, I am deeply concerned that Congress will press forward to enact an intrusive government administered health care plan, despite the higher costs and lowered level of care other countries with similar systems have experienced. (more…)

Alexandria Town TalkBy Sen. David Vitter and Rep. John FlemingAugust 6, 2009“…What ultimately happens in this health-care debate could permanently grow the size and scope of the federal government and its role in our economy.Knowing this, and what’s at stake, we’ve joined together to apply pressure to the Washington politicians by requiring members of Congress, senators and their families to join any public health plan that they want to create… (more…)

SHREVEPORT TIMES
By John Andrew Prime
December 6, 2008 10:34 pm

Voters in northwest Louisiana chose today to send Republican John Fleming to Washington as 4th District congressman, ending a storm-lengthened 2008 election cycle charged by presidential politics.
 
With all 640 precincts reporting, Fleming squeaked ahead of Carmouche after a night of nail-biting jousting between the two as results trickled in from 13 parishes. (more…)