Two Michigan legislators pledge to read health care bills before voting

Two Michigan legislators, Rep. David Camp and Rep. Fred Upton, have signed a pledge being circulated by Let Freedom Ring regarding the passage of any health care reform legislation.

The pledge that these representatives has made is a small but significant one: They have promised that they will not vote on any health care legislation unless they have read it. They have also committed to making legislation available to the public before voting.

It’s a shame that only 82 92 congressmen and senators have been able to make such a simple promise to their constituents.

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