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12. This might be able to happen at the state level

Sun Jun 25, 2017, 12:09 PM

Jun 2017

Depending on a state and their ballot initiative laws. However, it would most likely only apply to the State House and not federal politicians.

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Why can't we strip congress of its health insurance [View all] sweetroxie Jun 2017 OP

Because THET vote on it. We don't. pangaia Jun 2017 #1

Because "we" have no power to act except through Congress. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2017 #2

The Prez,congress and senate are our "royal" family mitch96 Jun 2017 #13

Seems wrong, doesn't it? smirkymonkey Jun 2017 #4

When we the people start a campaign to strip DK504 Jun 2017 #5

Just GOPers....Dems are trying! bresue Jun 2017 #6

How would we do that, exactly? MineralMan Jun 2017 #8

We would need many politicians to mitch96 Jun 2017 #14

It does seem rather unlikely, doesn't it? MineralMan Jun 2017 #15

most are plenty wealthy enough to buy whatever they want mitch96 Jun 2017 #16

Cheer up. They only have great health insurance for life... LakeArenal Jun 2017 #10

I was yelling at the TV this morning watching MSNBC... CTyankee Jun 2017 #17

Congress makes the laws. Simple. as. that. riversedge Jun 2017 #11

This might be able to happen at the state level crazycatlady Jun 2017 #12