Government Run Healthcare - Did you know...

The Democrats' efforts to institute socialized medicine in America will cost at least $1 trillion ($7,199 per taxpayer) and require a tax hike for every American and worsen already staggering federal deficits.  Check out these video clips that put $1 trillion dollars into perspective:
 
http://www.thefoxnation.com/business/2009/07/21/watch-video-1-trillion 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HFGLXLFzzI&eurl=http://www.wisgop.org/BlogBack.aspx%3Fguid%3Dd488a38c-f2b3-454d-8dc8-e0310eefc2b5&feature=player_embedded

Private health insurance will end up costing more if they have to compete against a government-run plan.  Because of a taxpayer subsidized competitive advantage the government would be able to set low prices, lower than many private insurers are able to match.  It will NOT create a create competition and lower cost,  it will simply force doctors and hospitals to recoup the losses by shifting costs onto those with private insurance - amounting to an estimated $89 billion a year.

The government plan will prevent many Americans from keeping their health insurance and doctors.  A taxpayer subsidized government-run plan will undercut private insurance rates, force private insurers out of business and cause many Americans to join the public plan, even if they like their plan and their current doctor.  The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates as many as 15 million people could lose the benefits they currently receive through their jobs under the Democratic proposal to overhaul health care.
 
A government-run plan will lead to government bureaucrats setting standards of care, instead of doctors who really know what's best.  A government-run plan will result in the government managing costs, making decisions about capital investments, technology, and even the supply of licensed medical professionals based on political priorities.  Do you really want government bureaucrats, not doctors, determining your medical care?
 
TAKE ACTION NOW!  If we all take a few moments and take the following steps, we can STOP this!  Pass this message along!

Please CALL and WRITE Congressman Peters and tell him NO to a Government-run plan.   Click here for sample letters.

Congressman Peters
560 Kirts #105 - Troy, MI 48084
Phone: 248-273-4227
 
Write a letter to the editor.  Click here to submit a letter online or obtain your local paper contact info.  Click here for sample letters.

Click here for media links, and call into your favorite talk radio show to make your voice heard.

The Democrats want their government-run health care by the end of the month, so we haven't a moment to lose!  Take action NOW!  Go to http://barackobamaexperiment.com for more information.  PASS THIS MESSAGE ON!

WOW!!!  What an amazing turnout we had for our 2009 Lincoln Day Dinner on Friday night (May 1).  With over 400 guests it was great to see everyone excited and fired up!  Governor Huntsman gave a great speech and kept the crowd engaged and interested.  Governor Huntsman has distinguished himself as a leader among the party and we were honored to host him.  Thank you to him and his staff for making the long trek from Utah in support of Michigan’s county parties.
 
Thank you to everyone for all of your support; it certainly would not have been such a success without you.  Your generosity to OCRP is what keeps us moving forward and able to deliver a message and agenda of fiscal conservatism.  We are so greatly appreciative of everything you do.
 
A special thank you to our wonderful Lincoln Day Committee - Dennis Pittman and crew did such an incredible job.  We couldn’t have done it without them!
 
Now, on the heels of our Lincoln Day Dinner we have more fantastic events coming up:
 
“Sign Up Oakland” has been rescheduled for June 1st.  Please join your fellow Republicans in recruiting your friends, neighbors, and past OCRP donors.  We will be at 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 100 in Farmington Hills all day from 9a to 9p.  Sign up for a 2 hour time slot and bring your friends and family for this festive event.  OCRP will make this so easy for you; we will set you up with everything and anything you might need.
 
We are also pleased to announce that our popular “Newsmaker Breakfasts” are back!  Our kick-off breakfast will be hosted by OCRP Finance Chairman David Trott with special guest Brooks Patterson on June 2nd at Oakland Hills Country Club at 7.30am.  Come hear what Brooks' perspective on Republican politics.  Listen, ask questions, mix and mingle, or simply come to enjoy a great breakfast – we look forward to seeing you there.
 
For more information on either of these events or if you have any questions check out our website at www.oaklandgop.net or contact Lauren Gervason at 248.670.4015 or at lg@oaklandgop.net.
  

Hi Everyone!  I hope you are all well and enjoying this lovely spring weather.  I wanted to update you on a few new goings-on at OCRP!  First, we launched our new website, so please check back often for updates and information.  Also, don't forget to join us on Facebook and Twitter where you will be regularly updated on the latest OCRP news and events. 

We are excited to announce two new events OCRP is hosting; on April 16th we're planning our kickoff of Potluck and Politics at the OCRP HQ in the Basha Building.  Stop by to chat with the staff, local leaders, and anyone else who decides to drop in.  Conversation for the evening will entail national and local politics, current events, and countywide news.  This will be a great opportunity to get some one-on-one time in order to further develop ideas, thoughts, events, or whatever else that maybe on your mind.   Consider bringing your signature dish for all to enjoy or simply bring your own dinner.  We look forward to making this a biweekly event.  If you should have any question please do not hesitate to contact Lynn at 248.655.0501 or lynn@oaklandgop.net.

Mark your calendars for May 4th when we'll be hosting Sign Up Oakland!  Please join your fellow Republicans in recruiting your friends, neighbors, and past OCRP donors.  The focus will be to increase our OCRP membership with tantalizing events and offers!  We will be at Trott and Trott all day from 9a to 9p.  Sign up for a 2 hour time slot and bring your friends and family for this festive event.  OCRP will make this so easy for you and will set you up with everything and anything you might need.  Check out the website for more info or call Lauren Gervason at 248.655.0501 or lg@oaklandgop.net.

If you're not already receiving emails from us let us know and we'll put you on our list asap.  I want to take a minute and thank you for your continued interest and support to OCRP.  We are here to assist and help you in any way possible.  If you should have any questions, concerns, or suggestions please feel free to pick up the phone and give us a call or send an email.  You're feedback is incredibly important to us!!!  This is going to be an incredibly exciting year and I look forward to working with all of you as we work to keep Oakland County red!

Welcome to the new Oakland County Republican Party website.  Our new team is dedicated to strengthening our party with the latest in communication technologies to serve our Republican activists.  Please take a moment to look over the site and let us know what you think.  Don't forget to join our Facebook group and check us out on Twitter while you are here.
 
Come back soon to find out what is happening at OCRP.