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Social Security

On May 2nd, FreedomWorks-Vermont State Director, Rob Roper, and Vermonters for Tax Reform’s Michael Quaid took on Marge Powers and Phil Mamber, both appearing on behalf Congressman Bernie Sanders, over the merits of Personal Retirement Accounts and the need for Social Security Reform. The debate took place in the Cavendish Elementary School before an audience of roughly 15 people. SAPA TV taped the debate for broadcast Saturday, May 7 at 1:30 PM on SAPA Channel 8 and on Monday, May 9th at 7:00 PM on SAPA Channel 10. We urge you to tune in. Other future rebroadcasts are planned, and times will be posted on www.sapatv.com.

Universal Health Care

On Wednesday morning, May 4th, FreedomWorks-Vt coordinator for Franklin County, Linda Kirker debated Jennifer Henry, R.N. who represented FTA and the nursing association. They appeared on WWSR AM 1420 ‘s “Comment Show” hosted by Paul Beaudry. Many folks called in with comments and questions on a hot topic facing Vermonters right now concerning a single payer health care system.

Linda Kirker, who is a retired state legislator and retired R.N. found it interesting that Jennifer and a nursing association would support an approach to health care that has been so unsuccessful in Canada and Europe. Canada has experienced an exodus of physicians and nurses to the point where 1.4 million Canadians have no physician.

Look for Linda and Jennifer on Adelphia Cable TV (Channel 15, St. Albans) this coming Tuesday, May 10th at 7:00 p.m. Call in with your questions on H.524, the Universal Health Care bill now in the Senate.