Citizens Rally On Eve of Hospital Vote
BRIESK - Citizens gathered outside of the House of Law this afternoon as the Royal Assembly looked set to pass the Hospitals Act of 2007. The legislation comes nearly two months since Morovia's system of patchwork hospitals closed their doors to lack of funding. The Hospitals Act seeks to correct that, and assuming its ratification, appropriates at least 1.5 billion morovs toward investment in the failing public health care system.The debate has not been without controversy. The bill is authored by Peoples Representative Oatney, and while observers were confident it would meet with the approval of the Conservative majority, no one anticipated the colorful exchange between Lord Oatney and Minister Glenn McCarter. After being chided by the Peoples Representative for not appearing before the Royal Assembly, Mr. McCarter stormed onto the floor and made a statement.
"Holy hell, give me a break over here," said Minister McCarter. "I really don't appreciate this outburst of yours and your authoritarian manner."
"Recall that you are an officer in His Majesty's Government that I happen to lead," replied Lord Oatney.
McCarter then offered his resignation, which was later withdrawn, and the Peoples Representative apologized for losing his temper. There was no objection to the bill's substance from members of the Royal Assembly, but it did not stop Progressive Peter Krembs from criticizing the attempt as a stab at "Oatneycare."
The Hospitals Act of 2007 appropriates 1.5 billion morovs, or 5% of the national GDP, toward reopening the country's six regional hospitals. It also calls for the creation of a Royal Commission on Hospitals with oversight authority over Royal Hospital Trust operations.
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