Are you a part of The WOKV Insider? Sign in or join now. Why join?
Text size: A A A
Local News

Push For Health Care Vote in Florida

By
Rich Jones, News Director
@ July 29, 2009 4:50 AM
Permalink | Comments (3)

You may ultimately decide the fate of health care reform.

Two Republican lawmakers have filed a proposed state constitutional amendment that would blocking a federal health care plan in Florida.

Senator Carey Baker of Eustis says the reform plan in Congress amounts to socialization.

And Representative Scott Plakon of Longwood calls it a power grab by the President and the Democrats in Congress.

Their idea would need approval by a three-fifths vote in both the House and Senate to put the question on the ballot next fall.



Avg. rating: N/A

What others are saying

  • health care
    Socializing medicine ? Marxism ? Are you stupid? If insurance companies call the shots YOU will pay 30% more for FORCED MANDATED health insurance rather than less money for socialized OPTION Like Auto insurance or pay a FINE through the IRS. You people get what you deserve.
  • blocking fed health care
    You go guys we dont need the feds taking
    more of our freedoms away or socializing america
  • Govt health Care aka Socialized medicine
    Great idea. Resist totalitarian govt and Marxism as long as we can.
send to a friend  view as printer-friendly  RSS feeds
advertisement

Current conditions for Jacksonville

Last Updated on Feb 9 2010, 8:56 am EST
Overcast
Temperature: 51°F
Humidity: 96%
Wind: N 0.0
Pressure: 29.96
Click for the AccuWeather animated radar
advertisement

Marketplace

Futures Weight Loss & Wellness System
Special Car Deals
Special Deals on Cars And Trucks! Check out these really hot internet deals!
powered by Kudzu From fast food to fine dining, find it all in our Local Business Directory .
Marketing Matter$
Good marketing doesn’t cost money, it PAYS! Your business needs to be marketing in this economy
powered by AutoTrader.com Shop for cars, find a dealer, and get the latest automotive news in our Local Car Buying Guide powered by AutoTrader.com
advertisement
Gas Prices

Before you fill up check out Jacksonville's lowest gas prices!
WJXT Partner

WOKV is a proud news partner of WJXT-TV 4
Fox News Partner

WOKV is a proud news partner of Fox News
Travel Channel
Need to get away or planning a vacation? Let us, and our partners at Travel Channel, help. Click here to find out more.