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- November 06, 2009
AMA's Endorsement of House Health Care Bill Sparks Internal Uprising
Some AMA members are outraged that the group's trustees made the endorsement without the formal approval of the organization's House of Delegates.
The American Medical Association's much-touted endorsement of the House health care reform bill has triggered a revolt among some members who want the endorsement withdrawn.
Some members are outraged that the group's trustees made the endorsement without the formal approval of the organization's House of Delegates.
On Monday, delegates will vote on a resolution offered by some members that, if approved, will withdraw the AMA’s endorsement of the bill.
President Obama cited the endorsement of the influential AMA, along with AARP's, in a surprise appearance Thursday in the White House briefing room as he attempted to beat back criticism that the bill would gut Medicare.
"They're endorsing this bill because they know it will strengthen Medicare, not jeopardize it," he told reporters. "They know it will protect the benefits our seniors receive, not cut them."
"So I want everyone to remember that the next time you hear the same tired arguments to the contrary from insurance companies and their lobbyists and remember this endorsement the next time you see a bunch of misleading ads on television," he added.
Fox News' Trish Turner contributed to this report.
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I have to wonder how many other endorsements were made by boards of trustees or directors without the concurrence of their organizations membership.
This monstrous bill passed the house by 220 to 215 just a few minutes ago. There is still time to make our opposition known to our Senators. It is NOT time to throw in the towel. It is rather time to redouble our efforts to make our voices heard loud and clear in the halls of Congress and in the media throughout this country. ~~~ S. Lane
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