California SB 810 needs two Senators to get closer to single payer!!

[dana_b]

I know that this may be moved to the California forum however maybe more folks will see it here. Michael Moore posted the link on Facebook too and even though it's a Colorado link, it has the information for California and the state senators' contact info.

http://healthcareforallcolorado.org/?p=58

Urgent - California Needs Colorado's Help For Single-Payer Universal Health Care

Once in a while we have an opportunity to help another state make history. The California Senate is in the process of a vote on California SB 810 - the California Universal Healthcare Act.. 4 California Democratic senators have yet to vote (see list below). If at least 2 of the remaining senators vote YES by Tuesday, January 31, 2012, the bill passes the Senate, if not it fails.

This would be a really good time to contact people you know in California and ask them to help convince 2 of the remaining Senators to vote Yes on SB 810.

For more information on California SB 810 see Health Care for All Colorado's page about the California plan:
http://healthcareforallcolorado.org/?p=58

Below, see Andrew McQuire, California One Care and Don Bechler, Single Payer Now's pleas for help.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Kickin' in for the truth!

[msongs]

2. GD is a great place to post about a REAL Health care reform plan :-) nt

[eridani]

3. These 4 especially

The California Senate is just 2 votes short to pass its single payer health care bill, SB 810 - the California Universal Healthcare Act, before the end of this legislative session on Tuesday.

Four Democratic Senators have not voted either way on this bill. Its author, Senator Mark Leno, can bring the bill up for reconsideration, as long as he knows that he has two more votes!!

Most of us have family or friends in California. Many of these Californians may not know how important it is to call and email these 4 Senators over the weekend, and first thing Monday. We can help. Alert your California contacts that they must take action right away. They don't need need to live in the districts - these Senators hold the key to all of California's health care.


The Senators need to hear loud and clear how important it is for Californians to get SB 810 passed. Call each Senator listed below and ask them to vote yes on SB 810.


The Senators who must be contacted are:

Senator Alex Padilla (District 20 - Pacoima/LA area) can be contacted
by email at Senator.Padilla {at} sen.ca.gov
In Sacramento at 916-651-4020
Or in Van Nuys at 818-901-5588

Senator Michael Rubio (District 16 - Fresno/Bakersfield area) can be contacted
by email at Michael.Rubio{at}sen.ca.gov
In Sacramento at 916-651-4016
Or in Bakersfield at 661-395-2620

Senator Juan Vargas (District 40 - San Diego) can be contacted by
email at Juan.Vargas {at}sen.ca.gov
In Sacramento at 916-651-4040
Or in Chula Vista at 619-409-7690

Senator Rod Wright (District 25 - LA area) can be contacted
by email at Senator.Wright {at}sen.ca.gov
In Sacramento at 916-651-4025
Or in Inglewood at 310-412-0393


Single payer in California is a huge step forward for healthcare. These four State Senators hold the key to our Healthcare. Have everyone you know in California call and email them.

In solidarity,



Tim Carpenter, National Director
Donna Smith, Co-Chair, PDA Healthcare NOT Warfare Campaign
Dr. Bill Honigman, PDA Healthcare for All Co-Chair
Kurt Bateman, PDA Healthcare for All Co-Chair
Judy Hess, PDA and Regional Coordinator, Campaign For a Healthy California

[kysrsoze]

4. How awesome would that be? I love California. Always ahead of the reset of the country.