HARRISBURG – As President Barack Obama heads to the Keystone State to make his latest government-run health care pitch, Republican Party of Pennsylvania Chairman Rob Gleason is calls on Congressman Patrick Murphy to stand up and voice his strong opposition to a plan that no one wants.

“Congressman Patrick Murphy needs to realize that he can’t have it both ways when it comes to government-run health care,” Gleason said. “When he’s in his District, Congressman Murphy loves to portray himself as a fiscal conservative, but what fiscal conservative could so openly support and defend a government-run health care plan that kills jobs, raises taxes, and places an incredible burden on the small businesses and families who are struggling just to make ends’ meet?

“The truth of the matter is that while Congressman Patrick Murphy may try to portray himself as a Blue Dog Democrat, his continued support of government-run health care exposes his true liberal leanings.

“The people of the 8th Congressional District deserve a thoughtful, step-by-step approach to improving our health care system that focuses on controlling costs while making it easier to gain and maintain health care coverage after switching jobs, locations, or marital status.

“When it comes to government-run health care, it’s time for Congressman Murphy to decide whether he stands with his constituents or President Obama and Speaker Nancy Pelosi.”

During a late Saturday night vote on November 7, 2009, Congressman Patrick Murphy cast his vote for the U.S. House’s version of the government-run health care plan. (“Affordable Health Care for America Act: Roll Call 887,” http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll887.xml)

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Contact: Michael Barley
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