Rep. Shadegg speaks for Baby Maddie in health care debate

(NECN: Washington, D.C.) - As member of the House debated the health care reform bill on Saturday, one Congressman used an unique approach in opposition of the bill's passage. Holding a baby, Rep. John Shadegg (R-Ariz.) spoke for her, saying that she does not want government-run health care. "This is Maddie. Maddie likes America because we have freedom here and Maddie believes in patient choice health care. She has come here to say she doesn't want government to take over health care. She wants to keep her plan," Rep. Shadegg said. read more

NECN | November 7, 2009

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