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Editorial
May 12, 1950
Summit County Labor News
Akron, Summit County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes the American Medical Association for spending $1.5 million lobbying against non-existent 'socialized medicine' proposals, equating total lobbying to $7,000 per congressman for a majority. Urges redirecting funds to medical education and affordable healthcare.
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LOBBYISTS
Lobbyists spent eight million dollars last year to influence legislation. To the American Medical Association goes the doubtful honor of being the biggest spender.
The AMA, lobbying against public health legislation, admits spending one and one-half million dollars last year.
There are 435 members of the House of Representatives. The huge amount admittedly spent for lobbying is equivalent to spending seven thousand dollars on each 218 Congressmen, thereby influencing a clear majority.
The fact is there is no legislative proposal pending in Congress providing "Socialized Medicine." Instead of tilting at windmills, spending money entertaining Congressmen, etc., the AMA would do well to spend its money for the expansion of medical education and to provide scholarships for needy and worthy medical students. This Association has been backward and is doing a disservice to many fine doctors in our nation.
Rather than adopting the "cuss" word "socialized medicine" and enriching some of its own operators and Washington lobbyists, this association missed the boat if its leaders really want to clean house and take forward steps toward providing medical service and hospitalization for our people at moderate costs.
Lobbyists spent eight million dollars last year to influence legislation. To the American Medical Association goes the doubtful honor of being the biggest spender.
The AMA, lobbying against public health legislation, admits spending one and one-half million dollars last year.
There are 435 members of the House of Representatives. The huge amount admittedly spent for lobbying is equivalent to spending seven thousand dollars on each 218 Congressmen, thereby influencing a clear majority.
The fact is there is no legislative proposal pending in Congress providing "Socialized Medicine." Instead of tilting at windmills, spending money entertaining Congressmen, etc., the AMA would do well to spend its money for the expansion of medical education and to provide scholarships for needy and worthy medical students. This Association has been backward and is doing a disservice to many fine doctors in our nation.
Rather than adopting the "cuss" word "socialized medicine" and enriching some of its own operators and Washington lobbyists, this association missed the boat if its leaders really want to clean house and take forward steps toward providing medical service and hospitalization for our people at moderate costs.
What sub-type of article is it?
Science Or Medicine
Social Reform
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Lobbying
Ama
Public Health Legislation
Socialized Medicine
Medical Education
Congressional Influence
Affordable Healthcare
What entities or persons were involved?
American Medical Association
Congress
House Of Representatives
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Ama Lobbying Against Public Health Legislation
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Ama Lobbying, Advocates For Medical Education And Affordable Care
Key Figures
American Medical Association
Congress
House Of Representatives
Key Arguments
Lobbyists Spent Eight Million Dollars To Influence Legislation Last Year
Ama Was The Biggest Spender At One And One Half Million Dollars Against Public Health Legislation
Spending Equates To Seven Thousand Dollars Per 218 Congressmen, Influencing A Majority
No Legislative Proposal For 'Socialized Medicine' Is Pending In Congress
Ama Should Redirect Funds To Expand Medical Education And Provide Scholarships
Ama Is Backward And Disservice To Doctors
Instead Of Using 'Socialized Medicine' Rhetoric, Focus On Affordable Medical Service And Hospitalization