Michelle Bachmann's husband, Marcus Bachmann, received his PhD in psychology from a mail order institution that is not accredited by the American Psychological Association. There is also some concern he is "treating" gay people:
PHB wrote:
He is a major focal point of the Dump Bachmann blog, created by the former head of a local gay Republican group that has become the go-to archive for all things negative about the congresswoman. In 2006, City Pages, a Minneapolis alternative weekly, reported on a 2005 presentation that Dr. Bachmann delivered at the Grace Church in Eden Prairie titled "The Truth About the Homosexual Agenda," during which he introduced three people as "former homosexuals" as proof that sexual orientation is a choice. That same article also reported that Bachmann & Associates, the Christian counseling center he runs, practiced "reparative therapy," a method of converting homosexuals to heterosexuality often called "praying away the gay."
And they've taken over $100K in Medicare, to boot.
PHB wrote:
Inside Bachmann & Associates, a receptionist stacks books titled "Fighting for Your Marriage" near framed Bible verses and cards listing payment options. The center has received more than $100,000 in Medicaid payments over the years. On the registry of national Medicare and Medicaid providers, Dr. Bachmann is listed as a psychologist but without a license number. There are more than a dozen counselors working at the clinic's two locations whose certifications are included in the registry. Dr. Bachmann is not currently licensed by Minnesota's mental health or family therapy boards. Minnesota law allows unlicensed mental health professionals to practice.
If Michelle Bachman is really dedicated to eliminating wasteful spending, she should start at home and prevent unlicensed doctors from being able to take taxpayer dollars, especially for unproven therapies that don't work.