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BILL CASSIDY VOTES FOR BIDEN NOMINEE ENDORSED BY FAUCI
Nominee Bertagnolli received over $350 million from Big Pharma
BATON ROUGE—U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has once again proven he is out of touch with the people of Louisiana by voting to advance President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the National Institutes of Health out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Dr. Monica Bertagnolli’s career reflects everything that is corruptive of America’s medical bureaucracies.
From the beginning, Bertagnolli has been underwritten by grants from the who’s who of Big Pharma: Pfizer, Seagen, AstraZeneca, Janssen, Takeda, Exelixis, Celgene, Novartis, Genetech and Millennium. These pharmaceutical companies have given her control of over $350 million in grants, endowing her with a personal salary and benefits package approaching $2 million.
As chair of the non-profit American Society of Clinical Oncology during the Trump Administration, she led the pushback against most favored nations status for the American people in drug pricing. Americans foot most of the bill for research and development of medicines yet pay some of the highest pharmaceutical prices in the world.
Bertagnolli served as an independent director at the Natera medical diagnostics company that specialized in prenatal tests for certain rare disorders. The New York Times exposed these tests as having an 85% failure rate. Given her medical and scientific expertise, it is difficult to understand, in her oversight capacity, why Bertagnolli would have let those tests go to market. She reaped hundreds of thousands of dollars in lucrative director’s fees and stock options on Natera and another biotech company, Leap. Bertagnolli left both boards when she accepted the position as head of the National Cancer Institute in 2022. Natera is a partner with the National Cancer Institute.
“Anyone endorsed by Anthony Fauci to replace him in his former role at the National Institutes of Health should be rejected outright. What should be required of the new Director is to review Fauci’s actions specifically in regard to illegal gain of function funding during the lead-up to the laboratory leak in Wuhan, China, that caused the COVID pandemic. Common sense would dictate that the candidates being considered should not have extensive ties to Big Pharma and the former director himself. Accountability and reform of one of our most preeminent health care agencies cannot happen with the heavy hand of those most responsible influencing that process. We call on Bill Cassidy to reverse his vote in committee when the nominee comes to the floor of the Senate and vote against this compromised candidate,” said Rep. Beryl Amedée, Secretary-Treasurer and founding member of the Louisiana Freedom Caucus.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to Sen. Cassidy for Supporting the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act
Dear Editor,
I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to Senator Cassidy for his dedicated efforts to improve healthcare in our nation. The introduction of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) is a commendable step forward in addressing the issue of obesity in our country.
If the TROA becomes law, it could lead to positive changes in our healthcare policy. By passing this bill, Congress would update old rules that currently prevent Medicare from covering specific treatments for obesity. Additionally, it would make it easier for individuals to access therapy aimed at helping with obesity. This bill has the potential to contribute significantly to our fight against obesity, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for many Americans. Moreover, it has the capacity to improve the overall functioning of our healthcare system.
Senator Cassidy's support for the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act is huge for this effort. As a doctor and the top republican on the Senate HELP committee, he has a chance to bring this bill to the forefront of Congressional attention.
TROA has the potential to make a substantial difference in the lives of countless Americans who are grappling with obesity. By not only improving access to healthcare but also potentially preventing avoidable deaths and promoting better well-being, this legislation represents a positive step forward.
Thank you again to Senator Cassidy for his commitment to addressing this crucial issue. Should the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act come to fruition, it holds the promise of positively impacting families and individuals on a wide scale. Senator Cassidy's leadership in championing the revival of this law is poised to leave a lasting legacy of enhanced health and well-being for numerous Americans.
Thanks to Dr. Cassidy for his dedication to a healthier future!
Sincerely,
Shayne Benedetto
LA FREEDOM CAUCUS REMINDS SEN. CASSIDY OF TRUMP SUPPORT AMONG LA VOTERS
BATON ROUGE—The Louisiana Freedom Caucus would like to remind Sen. Bill Cassidy, who on Sunday called for President Donald Trump to drop out of the race for President, that Donald Trump got more votes in Louisiana than any other politician ever. Twice. In the 2020 election, 26,868 more Louisianans voted for President Trump than voted for Sen. Cassidy.
Currently, polling averages in Louisiana ending August 14, 2023, compiled by FiveThirtyEight.com, show Donald Trump leading the race with 75% of the Republican primary vote, which is an average of +65% ahead of the next closest candidate.
“The Louisiana Freedom Caucus is here to ensure that the laws and policies of the State of Louisiana align with the political beliefs and desires of our people. It is clear, the people of Louisiana strongly support President Trump. Accordingly, we suggest that Sen. Cassidy may want to rethink his position,” said Alan Seabaugh, Chairman of the Louisiana Freedom Caucus.
Sen. Bill Cassidy Endorses Jeff Landry for Louisiana Governor
FTX Founder Donated to Bill Cassidy
Sen. Bill Cassidy Issues Statement on Intentions in Upcoming Louisiana Governor's Election
Holden Hoggatt Touts His Endorsement by "Lions of Acadiana"
In what has to be the dumbest political move in his campaign to replace Rep. Clay Higgins of District 3 - LA, Holden Hoggatt is touting the endorsement of three “Lions of Acadiana”. Who do these lions consist of? None other than establishment politicians like Democrats John Breaux and Chris John and RINO Charles Boustany.
“Today I’m proud to receive the endorsement of leaders who ushered in historic prosperity for our families and businesses, and showed up for our families on good days and bad for more than 50 years of combined service in Congress,” Hoggatt said in news release.
Read more: Former congressmen rally behind Holden Hoggatt in bid to upset Rep. Clay Higgins
These 6 Republicans Voted Against Ousting Fauci
Note that one of these that voted against this bill is our own “Senator” Bill Cassidy of Louisiana:
Republican Senators Richard Burr of North Carolina, Susan Collins of Maine, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Mitt Romney of Utah, and Jerry Moran of Kansas each voted against the amendment.
More Proof that Cassidy Has Gone Full Swamp Creature
The following piece from Breitbart shows that our own Sen. Bill Cassidy can be easily bought off to sell out both his country and his state when he voted for this “infrastructure bill”.
A total of 32 House and Senate Republicans helped push President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure package over the finish line, most of whom have been showered with campaign cash from the leading lobbying group behind the bill — the United States Chamber of Commerce.
And it seems that Cassidy is willing to sell us out for a mere $5000:
Sullivan, Blunt, Graham, Portman, McConnell, and Collins each have taken $10,000 from the U.S. Chamber PAC in recent election cycles from 2015 to this year. Cassidy, Capito, Burr, Fischer, Murkowski, and Risch have each received $5,000 from the PAC, while Grassley last received money, $1,500, from the PAC in 2016.
For someone that rode to coattails of Trump to re-election and summarily knifed him in the back shortly thereafter, it’s apparent that this “Senator” is a full swamp creature now.
Read more: Republicans Voted for Biden’s Infrastructure Bill After Securing Cash from Chamber of Commerce
Mark Levin Visits W/ Moon Griffon to Discuss Latest Book, Cassidy
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Bill Cassidy backs proposal to raise federal gas tax at rate of inflation to fund infrastructure
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy said Tuesday he's supportive of a bipartisan proposal to raise the federal gas tax at the rate of inflation to help fund more than half-a-trillion dollars in new infrastructure spending, though the idea is facing headwinds from the White House.
Cassidy, a Republican, is part of a bipartisan group of 10 senators calling for $579 billion in additional federal spending on the nation's roads and bridges, a compromise well below the $1.7 trillion in new spending President Joe Biden initially outlined but higher than a GOP proposal offered last week.
Read more: Bill Cassidy backs proposal to raise federal gas tax at rate of inflation to fund infrastructure
OFFICIAL: The LAGOP Executive Committee Unanimously Votes to Censure Senator Bill Cassidy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 13, 2021
(BATON ROUGE, LA)- The Executive Committee of the Republican Party of Louisiana has unanimously voted to censure Senator Bill Cassidy for his vote cast earlier today to convict former President Donald J. Trump on the impeachment charge.
Cassidy urges Democrats not to federalize elections ahead of November
If you can go to the grocery store safely and practice social distancing, then you can safely go to the voting booth. We shouldn’t federalize elections like Democrats are attempting to do by making mail-in voting mandatory. Let state and local governments decide their voting procedures.
VIDEO: Senator Cassidy Kitchen Table Wins!
In anticipation of Senator Bill Cassidy qualifying for re-election later this week, Louisiana Legacy has released a video highlighting the senior senator's six years in the United States Senate, with the help of conservative legislators from all across the state.
Since defeating Mary Landrieu in 2014, Senator Cassidy has quickly become a leader in Washington D.C. on issues like healthcare, energy, and now, combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Senator Cassidy has fought for families and often tackled what he calls "kitchen table issues" -- those that impact everyday, hard working Americans. He partnered with President Trump's daughter and White House Advisor Ivanka Trump to pass the Paid Family Leave Act helping families navigate the crucial first years of a child's life. He has championed mental health awareness and assistance for Veterans; he has fought to bring transparency to medical billing and reduce the cost of prescription drugs. Here in Louisiana, he has worked to protect our coast and safeguard our oil and gas jobs.
Six years is simply not enough. We need Bill for six more!
We need to re-elect US Senator Bill Cassidy for US Senate!
Cassidy: The Democratic Party Should Change Its Name Due to Its Racist Past
The Democratic Party was founded by slave owners. These slave owners insisted upon a constitution which preserved slavery. The Democratic Party opposed Republican efforts to end slavery. The Democratic Party opposed Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. After the Civil War, Democrats opposed Republican efforts to give newly freed slaves voting rights and civil rights. In more recent times, Democratic members of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives fought Civil Rights legislation, beginning with Republican President Dwight Eisenhower’s Civil Rights Act of 1957.
Democratic governors fought integration of schools and public services, and the list goes on. It took courageous decisions by Republican judges and the enforcement of these laws by President Eisenhower who at one point called out the military to overcome resistance.
Two Democratic luminaries, Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black and long serving Senator Robert Byrd, were members of the KKK as young men.
Read more: Exclusive — Sen. Bill Cassidy: The Democratic Party Should Change Its Name Due to Its Racist Past
Republican Party of Louisiana Calls for Federal Legislation with Baseball-Style Arbitrationto Stop Surprise Medical Billing
Unanimous Resolution Applauds Sen. Bill Cassidy’s Leadership to Introduce STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act
Baton Rouge, LA – Today, the Republican Party of Louisiana unanimously approved a resolution calling for the federal adoption of Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR), often referred to as baseball-styled arbitration, a free-market solution to stop the practice of surprise medical billing.
It also applauds U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) for his leadership in authoring the STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act and “encourages the entire Louisiana congressional delegation to continue fighting for a legislative solution that encourages free-market-solutions such as the IDR framework and not government rate setting via benchmarking.”
Surprise medical billing occurs when patients receive unexpected and excessive medical bills for health care services that they believed would be covered by their insurance companies.
“Surprise medical billing is driving up the cost of health care for everyone, and a free-market resolution like IDR is the only proven way to solve the problem without unintentionally making it even worse for patients. Some proposals out there – like government price-setting – would do exactly that by limiting patients’ ability to get care close to home from the doctors they trust,” said Louis Gurvich, Chairman of the Republican Party of Louisiana.
Authored by SCC member Lloyd Harsch, the resolution was unanimously approved by the party’s executive committee during today’s Republican State Central Committee meeting.
“The party chose to highlight this issue because it is a critical part of increasing transparency for patients and lowering the costs of healthcare for millions of Americans,” Gurvich added.
The full text of the resolution is available HERE.
HENRY: Thank You Whip Scalise and US Senator Cassidy For Helping Stop the Health Insurance Tax
Photo source: LA House of Representatives
As a taxpayer and safeguard of the state’s finances, I appreciate the work Whip Scalise and US Senator Cassidy are doing to Stop the health insurance tax (HIT).
This HIT tax can add nearly $500 per worker to the annual premium, an amount sufficient to have large-scale effects within any company, including slowdowns in hiring. From a broader perspective, I am disturbed by the effect of the HIT tax on my constituents and the local economy. The Louisiana small business community is unanimous in its opposition to the HIT tax because of the negative consequences for their companies. Working families often feel the brunt of the impacts, and we all appreciate the leadership Whip Scalise and US Senator Cassidy have shown in pushing back against these taxes.
The HIT Tax impacts everyone. HIT tax hurts low- and fixed-income residents who rely on Medicare Advantage, because their costs also increase with the tax. This group is probably the least able to absorb price hikes in the hundreds of dollars, and we should seriously consider the ethics of adding to their health care costs.
We should all be thankful that Whip Scalise and US Senator Cassidy are leading the charge to extend the current moratorium on the health insurance tax that is safeguarding businesses, working families, and seniors. Louisianans deserve similar protections in 2020 and beyond.
State Representative Cameron Henry
Chairman, House Appropriations Committee
Louisiana Legislators on President Trump's State of the Union Address
Sen. Bill Cassidy and Rep. Clay Higgins from Louisiana’s delegation in Washington weigh in on President Trumps SOTU address last night.
CASSIDY: Make Mexican Cartels Pay for the Wall
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Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana recently went on Fox Business to discuss his upcoming bill that would allow the President to use monies seized from Mexican drug cartel activities to fund the border wall.
Cassidy had the following to say on Fox News:
"It's become an article of faith among Pelosi and her kind of inner circle that they cannot give Trump a victory, even if it means securing our southern border. ... Now, that's a sorry state of affairs, but I'm hoping we can push through that."
More information regarding Cassidy’s bill and his statements regarding Pelosi can be found here.
