Roy Blunt (Former CEO/Trustee of Southwest Baptist University, Current Congressman) and His New Healthcare Vision for American Families

Congressman Roy Blunt (R-7th District of Missouri) has entered the 2010 Senate race to replace Senator "Kit" Bond, who announced his retirement last month. (Democrat Robin Carnahan has announced she will run for the vacancy, as well.)

In his response to President Obama's Address this week, Roy Blunt cited healthcare as one of his own primary concerns in his role as chairman of the House health care task force:

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Missouri Congressman Roy Blunt tonight issued the following statement after President Barack Obama's first address to Congress:

"President Obama's first address was a historic milestone for our nation and his presidency.

"I couldn't agree more with his assessment that while our country is facing great challenges, we also have the opportunity for great successes. On the issue of health care, President Obama and I share the common goal of creating a system that is more affordable and more available to all Americans. I have and will continue to reach out to his Administration in my role as chairman of the House health care task force. The solution is not a government-run system that would ration our health care options but a plan that puts Americans in control by focusing on the patient-doctor relationship. ...

See remainder of the press release (here).

This week, a new blog will be opening, which will demonstrate Congressman Roy Blunt's vision for American families and American healthcare -- citing examples from his long-term healthcare policies and procedures instituted while Roy Blunt was president and CEO of Southwest Baptist Univeristy in Bolivar, Missouri.

Web videos, commercials, and other resources will be made available for distribution.

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