Van Tran for Congress

Sanchez cast her vote in favor of the controversial health care bill

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(Santa Ana) – Today, Loretta Sanchez (D-47) cast her vote in favor of the controversial health care bill. After many months of debate, backroom negotiations and sweetheart deals, Democratic Representatives were able to force the bill through the House on a strictly partisan vote.

The health care bill was passed by the House on a count of 219 votes in favor to 212 votes opposed. The bill is expected to be signed into law either tomorrow or Tuesday by President Obama. Sanchez was a vocal supporter of the version of the health care bill the House passed in December.

Loretta Sanchez voted to pass a bill that is deeply unpopular around the country and in the district she represents. Polls have consistently shown that majority of Americans disapprove of the current legislation. Polls also show that majority of the American people disapprove of the process the Democratic leaders of Congress and President Obama have taken to gain enough votes necessary to pass the bill.

With sweetheart deals like the ‘Cornhusker Kickback,’ ‘Louisiana Purchase,’ ‘Gator-Aid,’ it is hard for the American people to believe this bill will have their best interests in mind.

“I agree that our health care system needs reform. But what we do not need is a series of bribes and deals to pass more legislation that continues to spend,” said Assemblyman Van Tran, candidate for the 47th Congressional district seat. “Coming from Sacramento, I know what overspending can do. I know the effect it has on our citizens. I know that spending more is not the way to get our economy back on track. Unfortunately, Washington has not been paying attention. I am running for Congress to put creating jobs and fixing the economy first.”

Assemblyman Van Tran is opposed to the health care legislation that was passed. Assemblyman Tran feels the American people should retain the right to make decisions for what is best for them, without any penalties from the government.

“Many of our small businesses are closing their doors, yet Loretta Sanchez and her Democratic colleagues have passed a bill that increases the burden on the backs of hard-working Americans. The American dream is about choosing your own future. Today, thanks to Representative Sanchez and her Democratic colleagues, the American Dream is a bit more difficult to grasp.”