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Deminpenn

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28. It might surprise you to know

Thu Nov 13, 2025, 07:53 PM

Nov 13

that federal civil servants and elected officials have the same insurance providers and options as every other American. Insurance can be through the ACA, FEHB or be on their spouse's insurance, which, iirc, Obama did even after he was elected.

If you use FEHB, the govt picks up about 75% of the policy premium. FEHB offers many different plans from self only to family and from very basic to very comprehensive.

There isn't some Cadillac insurance specifically for congress or federal employees.

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Fetterman hospitalized after fall near his Pennsylvania home [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 13 OP

Good Health to him BOSSHOG Nov 13 #1

Exactly. I hope he's okay. forgotmylogin Nov 14 #49

I hope he: Chasstev365 Nov 13 #2

Wait, does he oppose release if the Epstein files?! SunSeeker Nov 13 #4

No sure, but he has been erratically pro-Trump and I don't trust his judgement anymore Chasstev365 Nov 13 #5

He wants the files released BumRushDaShow Nov 13 #7

Knocked some sense into him? BlueWaveNeverEnd Nov 13 #3

John seems to spend his time defending himself rather than his constituents. twodogsbarking Nov 13 #6

He's the victim rpannier Nov 13 #42

Would it be trite to say he asked for it? twodogsbarking Nov 14 #52

Accurate is my choice rpannier Nov 14 #55

Honestly, it's part of the job description. yardwork Nov 14 #57

Well stated. I am toasting you with coffee. twodogsbarking Nov 14 #58

Thank you! I toast back with sparkling water! yardwork Nov 14 #59

Fine-tune THIS, Fetterman: Paladin Nov 13 #8

I voted for him and, unfortunately, I agree. Nt SomewhereInTheMiddle Nov 14 #47

IMO it's looking like he has some serious medical issues Zorro Nov 13 #9

He doesn't look well, but I can't imagine... Mark.b2 Nov 13 #19

I can attest having been a professor of English at an underfunded red state u . . . RedArkGuy Nov 13 #38

Hey! I resemble that remark! SomewhereInTheMiddle Nov 14 #48

Naturally, there are exceptions to my generalizations :-) Mark.b2 Nov 14 #56

Oh, great, just what we need, more Fetterman brain trauma. RockRaven Nov 13 #10

I was gonna say, popsdenver Nov 13 #22

I saw him on... Mike Nelson Nov 13 #11

I didn't see the segment but if he was reporting from his PA house BumRushDaShow Nov 13 #12

That is the... Mike Nelson Nov 13 #15

Exactly correct Deminpenn Nov 13 #25

Fetterman literally FELL ON HIS FACE! LiberalLovinLug Nov 13 #13

We common folk WmChris Nov 13 #14

It might surprise you to know Deminpenn Nov 13 #28

Yes but there is more abundance of caution with the rich and powerful Irish_Dem Nov 13 #30

Fetterman has a known heart problem Deminpenn Nov 13 #32

Yes in a city with good health care, available hospital beds, and patient has good insurance. Irish_Dem Nov 13 #33

There is one hospital where I live for the whole county Deminpenn Nov 13 #44

Does your relative have insurance? Irish_Dem Nov 14 #46

Yes, but that's not the point, which is not to make assumptions Deminpenn Nov 14 #54

Keep falling down and you go to the home. Beds aren't very long there John. twodogsbarking Nov 13 #16

I'm sure he is not worrying about paying for his health care. joanbarnes Nov 13 #17

huh, how about that. nt Javaman Nov 13 #18

1. Why is he at his home? It's THURSDAY. maxsolomon Nov 13 #20

"1. Why is he at his home? It's THURSDAY. Isn't there Senate business to conduct?" BumRushDaShow Nov 13 #23

As a survivor of several strokes. . . . Haggis 4 Breakfast Nov 13 #21

Jeez. He was on Morning Joe at 8? am today and seemed fine Evolve Dammit Nov 13 #24

My goodness. QueerDuck Nov 13 #26

Fetterman, a Democrat,... BidenRocks Nov 13 #27

You do realize that Fetterman voted Deminpenn Nov 13 #31

Tots And Pears ! stonecutter357 Nov 13 #29

Get well soon, Senator! Polybius Nov 13 #34

Ventricular fibrillation is very serious LNM Nov 13 #35

The engine is still running . . . Aussie105 Nov 13 #37

- Lemon Lyman Nov 13 #41

He has a dual unit that was implanted after he had the stroke in 2022 and was off the campaign trail BumRushDaShow Nov 14 #53

A smart man will know . . . Aussie105 Nov 13 #36

Based on his actions, I cannot tell you how much I don't care that he fell on his head. NotHardly Nov 13 #39

He missed the window. BurnDoubt Nov 13 #40

At least he didn't rear end some woman at high speed rpannier Nov 13 #43

May he receive everythiing he deserves. niyad Nov 14 #45

Maybe he should resign to look after his health. Mr. Sparkle Nov 14 #50

Fetterman has done some great work for the people of Braddock, PA and America but he should resign now. Botany Nov 14 #51

Sending him healing, kind thoughts Raine Nov 14 #60