Talk About A Voice

Today WIPP had the opportunity to talk directly with the President on the healthcare issue.  Six of us had 20 minutes with the President on behalf of the businesses we represent to discuss our concerns about healthcare reform and the need for reform.  We focused our comments in a simple manner - we want better choices and lower prices.  If those two goals are accomplished, we know our members will provide insurance and it doesn't need to be forced on them. 

The President knows this stuff cold.  He didn't need any note cards or staff prompting.  He knows exactly why small businesses need reform of the insurance system and our concerns that the final product will help us not hurt our bottom line.  He told us that the big winners will be small businesses who are already offering insurance because of the assistance tax credits will provide.  And he wants us involved in the shape of the final product.  It was also very clear to me that the SBA Administrator, Karen Mills, has the President's ear.  She was involved in the discussion as well.

Now about our economic force - we told the President that if women business owners had their own country, they would have the 5th highest GDP in the world - ahead of France, Italy and the U.K. 

If you are a member of WIPP, know that your views have been communicated directly to the President.  If you are not a member, join and let your voice be heard.