H.Res.615 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members who vote in favor of the establishment of a public, federal government run health insurance option are urged to forgo their right to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and agree to enroll under that public option.

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  • Official: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members who vote in favor of the establishment of a public, federal government run health insurance option are urged to forgo their right to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and agree to enroll under that public option. as introduced.

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John Fleming

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This Resolution urges Members of Congress, who vote in favor of a public option in health insurance, to forgo their participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and agree to enroll under that public option.
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7/8/2009--Introduced.Urges Members of Congress who vote in favor of the establishment of a public, federal government run health insurance option to forgo their right to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and agree to enroll under that public option.

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08/10/09
Randy's Roundup

As you know, Representative John Fleming introduced H. Res. 615 on July 8, 2009. This resolution expresses the sense of the ...

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07/26/09
RE: H.Res.615

However, if H.Res.615 is adopted, Members of Congress voting for a public health insurance program would forego their right to participate in FEHBP. ...

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07/20/09
Sheriff Investigates Injuries to Baby

John Fleming has introduced H.Res.615. It says that members of congress who vote for the health care bill, should agree to drop their current coverage and ...

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