Different Angles on the Health Care Debate

Don’t worry, AFPGA is still definitely against the current health care proposals being debated in Congress. This week, we’re bringing the debate to you from the individual state and the business perspective.

From GA State Senator Judson Hill

State Sen. Judson Hill (R-Marietta), joined by members of the Republican Caucus, announced the Health Care States' Rights Protection Constitutional Amendment to protect Georgia’s citizens from being forced into government-run health care.  They also offered positive, free-market based solutions to reform Read more..

From the Business Perspective

Thanks to a link provided by the GA Chamber of Commerce, we found a cost calculator for your business under the plan. From the website: "This calculator will simulate the extra cost to you as an employer of not having an available group health plan under the proposed 'Public Option' legislation. This legislation will require all employers to have a group health plan or suffer a penalty of 2, 4, 6, or 8 percent of their payroll depending… " read more….

Action Item

Today our AFP President Tim Phillips is putting out a national call for Nov. 5th “House Calls.” Here in GA, we plan to focus on Congressmen who have not vehemently and publicly rejected the current proposals. Please let us know if you can visit your Congressman on Nov. 5th, and also respond to Tim’s email. We’ll see you at Bishop, Marshall, Barrow, or Scott’s district offices. More details to follow.

Events are popping up all over GA – Some are statewide, some are divided by region. Next Step Training events are two hour classes in civic literacy and effective grassroots policy activism. There is no charge for Next Step, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged.

Please note that some of these events, AFP is either a guest or co-sponsor.

Statewide

*Countdown to Judgment Day, Monday, Nov. 2

Join AFPGA, WSB’s Herman Cain, and many other freedom loving groups Monday, Nov. 2nd in front of the GA Capitol for Countdown to Judgment Day. On Nov. 2, 2010, America will judge this current Congress at the ballot box. More details next week…

*House Calls, Thursday, Nov. 5 – see Action Item above

South GA

*Tuesday, October 27, 6:30-9 PM St. Mary’s/ Kingsland, GA – Next Step Training – Camden County Annex 1430 Highway 40 E, Kingsland RSVP to Patricia 912-222-0631

*Thursday, October 29, 6:30- 9 PM Savannah, GA – Next Step Training 11 East 73rd St. Savannah, GA

(
1 block south of Derenne between White Bluff & Abercorn under the globe)

Call
912-356-3800 for directions, RSVP here.

Although this is a nonpartisan event, AFPGA thanks Chatham County Republicans for allowing us to use their county headquarters.

Metro Atlanta

*Saturday, October 31, 8:30 AM – 4 PM, Atlanta, GA – The Making of America seminar – sponsored by local 9-12 groups, RSVP strongly suggested

*Sunday, Nov. 9, 3 PM “Reels For Radicals” screening of Tea Party: The Documentary Film AMC Barrett Commons 24 Theatre in Kennesaw, just off I-75 and Barrett Pkwy. You may see some familiar faces in this one….

*Tuesday, November 17, 7 PM Gwinnett Conservative Women

*Wednesday, November 18 7 PM South Metro YRs

North GA

*Saturday, November 14, 11 AM Talking Rock, GA – Tea Party

*Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 – 9 PM Masonic Lodge Ellijay, GA – Next Step Training RSVP here