NFL says no to promoting Obamacare [View all]
Source: Washington Post
The National Football League is used to big, bruising battles. But on Friday, it announced that it was likely staying out of one of the roughest fights in Washington: the war over Obamacare.
Earlier this week, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius disclosed that the Obama administration was in talks with the sports organization to help promote the law, which enters a new phase as advocates prepare to begin enrolling millions of Americans in health insurance this fall.
On Friday, Republican leaders in the Senate issued a stern warning to sports organizations not to partner with the White House on an issue marked by such “divisiveness and persistent unpopularity.”
Asked about the congressional letter, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league had not made any commitment to the administration. . .
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Freaking cowards. It's the LAW OF THE LAND, and the NFL could play a very helpful role in providing information.
Instead, they punt out of fear of Mitch McConnell. Cowards. Worst decision since Pete Rozelle decided to play the schedule the Sunday after the JFK assassination.
Let's hope the other leagues have a spine. People need information, and sports are a great way to reach a huge audience.
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