Representative helped woman with problem

2008-04-28

LETTER April 28, 2008 - 9:58AM

To the Editor:

I would also like to comment about Baron Hill. I have several times called on him to his office by phone or mail and he has always been a help to me. I would like to tell you about the last letter I wrote him.

I was in disagreement of the letter that we received from Medicare on the one subject of instead of receiving our monthly summary on what they paid out, the cost of the actual bill and the amount we would owe. This 30-day summary helped me with my budget and could known how to spend my money, as I am on a fixed income.

Then we get a notice that Social Security was going to a 90-day summary, to me it would be a hardship as I would not know just how much I would owe for a 90 period, as we don't know how many times we might have to go to the doctor get help in emergency, prescriptions, so I felt and still do disagree with this method. A few days later after I wrote Baron Hill about my thoughts, I received a call from Social Security. A man spoke to me about a complaint that I made to Baron Hill about the 90-day summary instead of the 30 days from Medicare, I said yes I did complain and I'm very glad that Baron Hill is doing his job. I went on to tell him what I have written above and added this will hurt people that are on low income with a family. The bills can add up and with children they will not know until it might build up and it's not fair.

He said he would pass on my feelings and he himself never thought about what I said I thought. I said why are they doing this after all these years. He said the government was spending too much money on paper. I rest my case. So don't tell me that Baron Hill is not doing his job. He sure is, he is the kind of representative that reads the bills Republicans or Democrats and states what is good for his district. I'm proud that he's a moderate that listens for the people and that's the kind we need today.

It's great that we have a choice. That's what America is all about. But, a lot of countries don't have that privilege.

Shirley Mackey

Seymour, Ind. » More

Congress Democrats pass important legislation

2008-04-23

Columbus Republic

LETTERS

Congress Democrats pass important legislation

From: Sherida Moore

North Vernon

Received: April 23

I would like to remind my esteemed colleague and respected local author that this Democrat(ic) Congress has passed some very important legislation:

1.They raised the minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.25. From 1997 (when $5.15 was passed) to 2006, the previous Republican Congress passed seven raises for themselves totaling $35,000. After Rep. Baron Hill, D-Ind., got back in office, he voted against this most recent raise.

2. Rep. John Boehner, ROhio, devastated the student loan program two years ago (Bill 1932), cutting back on the availability of college loans while increasing the interest rate.

What an education friendly administration. College tuition has gone up as much as 40 percent since Bush became president; this staggering combination is putting higher education out of reach for the middle class.

This Congress has passed an education bill lowering the interest rates by 2 and 3 percent and expanding the availability of loans. Moreover, at the behest of political friends to education (a bipartisan group), some Ivy League colleges are reaching into their endowment monies to help more kids afford schooling.

3. The SCHIP Healthcare bill to extend insurance to uninsured children was passed by Congress, vetoed by Bush, but we could not quite muster the extra votes to override the veto.

4. Congress also passed FISA legislation, again Bush vetoed, again we were short a few votes on the override. This security act has given more power to President Bush than any other president has had. President Washington declined this power grab knowing that it would lead to a weaker nation.

5. The Democrats and several green-minded Republicans fought for and passed improved fuel efficiency standards via a bill authored by Baron Hill.

6. This Congress made sure the stimulus package benefi ted everyone as fairly as possible (even if China did have to buy the bonds to fund it).

Yes, we do have a mess but at least now we are moving toward fair wages, education, and improving the environment. Maybe after November the country can move more quickly toward some balance in the economy, national security, energy programs and health care.

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Thank you for your support of the Homefront Heroes Tax Relief Package

2008-04-16

The Honorable Baron Hill

United States Congressman

223 Cannon House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

Dear Congressman Hill:

Thank you so very much for your support of the Homefront Heroes Tax Relief Package. I am so honored that you found my idea worth pursuing and that it has resulted in your introduction of this piece of legislation. And, I am especially honored and grateful that you mentioned me specifically as the inspiration for this legislation. That was very kind and generous of you.

Please do not hesitate to call on me if I can assist you in any way at all as you and your staff marshal this legislation through the approval process. I am truly at your service. Having personally seen the powerful impact of support from home on our deployed military heroes, I can't express my thanks enough.

Kind regards,

Catherine Dalton

David H. Jacobs Chair of Strategic Management,

Editor, Business Horizons, and

Research Director, Insitute for Corporate Governance » More

Man praises representative for his help

2008-04-14

Man praises representative for his help

LETTER

April 14, 2008 - 9:28AM

To the Editor:

In the past in People's Sayso, I have read that we don't have candidates who are worth voting for.

I would like to share what happened in my experience. About four years ago I found out that I have cancer. Off and on I have been very sick. I had to leave my job of 34 years and I just wasn't ready yet.

So I applied for Social Security disability. That process took several years, so I asked then-Rep. Mike Sodrel's office for help. I had to send in paperwork. A few months later I called in and asked if they heard anything yet. They told me no but they were working on it. I called a few other times and nothing. Later they lost my paperwork, so I had to start all over again.

All this time I never got anything from them.

Baron Hill got into office and I asked him for help. I was afraid that my insurance would run out. I was told my paperwork was gone, so I had to start over again.

As soon as Baron took over I got letters from Social Security stating that Hill's office had contacted them. They got me an early hearing with positive results.

I feel that Baron is there to help us the best he can do. I feel that if you have a problem he will be there. I want to thank Baron Hill and want to tell him if he wants to put a sign up in my yard, he is very welcome to do so.

I do think Baron does care about his people because of my true life story.

Kenneth W. Self

Seymour, Ind.

http://www.tribtown.com/opinion/baron_7435___article.html/help_hill.html

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