Foley's rehab paid for by taxpayers

[donsu]

http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/view.php?StoryID=20061016-114634-9318r


The U.S. House of Representatives clerk's office says ex-Rep. Mark Foley's alcohol rehabilitation program is being paid for by a taxpayer funded medical plan.

Salley Collins, a spokeswoman for the clerk's office, said the Florida Republican is covered by a "temporary continuation of coverage" program that is available to federal employees who leave or resign their positions, Capitol Hill Blue reported Monday.

"Most, if not all (lawmakers), have some coverage as far as rehabilitation for drug and alcohol," Collins said.

Collins said she could not release specific details of Foley's medical plan, but Pete Sepp, vice president of communications for the National Taxpayers Union, said Foley's healthcare benefits will be available for 18 months under the plan.

Foley resigned Sept. 29 and in early October wrote that he had checked in to a "renowned in-patient facility to address my disease and related issues." The former congressman's lawyer, David Roth, said his treatment would last 30 days.
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30 days - how many days has it been?

[niyad]

1. so, we paid while he indulged his pet perversions, and now we

are paying to "cure" him of same? in the meantime, HOW many of our citizens are without health care, without food or shelter?

[Nozebro]

5. And which Democrat do you think is going to change that?

Sorry, counselor. Won't happen.

[TheCowsCameHome]

2. Why not? He's going to get his pension, too. Are we dopes, or what?

Paying for this pervert until he dies disgusts me.

[niyad]

3. don't forget that we are still paying nye's salary--and will continue

doing so.

[Double T]

4. 'WE' will ALWAYS pay for the political elite's lavish lifestyle........

and solid platinum health care plans regardless of their crimes, corruptions or perversions.