Prior to passage of Obamacare, Americans spoke out against the individual mandate; they didn't want to change the health care they had; they didn't want a 3,000-page bill that empowered 15 Washington bureaucrats to decide the future of the doctor-patient relationship. Fred Upton 000americanbill share on social
Given the slow pace of Washington's bureaucracy, policymakers are often busy solving yesterday's problems. This rearview mirror approach afflicts Mr. Obama and his Democratic allies in Congress. Fred Upton afflictallyapproach Change image and share on social
Cuts in carbon emissions would mean significantly higher electricity prices. We think the American consumer would prefer not to be skinned by Obama's EPA. Fred Upton americancarbonconsumer Change image and share on social
I'm not a rubber stamp, and people know that. If you can convince me of the merits, you will have my vote every time. Fred Upton convincemeritpeople Change image and share on social
While the Left seems obsessed with increasing taxes and spending even more money, conservatives have focused more heavily on the need for spending restraint and entitlement reform - primarily to preserve and protect the future of the Medicare program. Overlooked in all of this is the future of Medicaid. Fred Upton conservativeentitlementfocus share on social
Together, we will protect the sanctity of life, ensuring early next Congress that no federal funds are used for abortion. Fred Upton abortioncongressearly Change image and share on social
Obamacare represents a shocking display of political arrogance. It's about time Washington started listening to Americans' common sense voices. Fred Upton americanarrogancecommon Change image and share on social
I think we can lower our emissions. I think the world will be better off if we did that, and we can do it without cap and trade. Fred Upton capemissionlow Change image and share on social
Giving governors more leeway in administering health care could represent a small, positive development in the ongoing saga of Obamacare. Unfortunately, instead of choosing flexibility, President Obama and his left-leaning advisers always default to rigid 'Washington knows best' answers. Fred Upton administeradviseranswer share on social