May 30: National Day of Action for Single-payer HC - Events Being Planned Nationwide - Link:

[1776Forever]

May 30: National Day of Action
Events Being Planned Nationwide

http://www.healthcare-now.org/

The majority of Americans and physicians agree: We need a national, single-payer healthcare system.

Yet, Single-Payer healthcare is largely ignored as a viable option.

So, on May 30th, we're organizing a Nationwide Day of Action. Join thousands of single-payer activists to say, "Healthcare, yes; Insurance companies, no," and to show solidarity with demonstrations at the AHIP (American Health Insurance Plans, a private health insurance lobby) conference in San Diego.

For more information, or to see if there's an event being planned in your community, visit our May 30th Page

http://www.healthcare-now.org/campaigns/may-30th-day-of-action/

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We can make a difference! Don't let anyone tell you we can't!

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[snowdays]

1. Yes we can make a difference--need to Call your repres. and

Senators.

thanks for the post.

[snowdays]

2. Unions for Single Payer HR676..............

i am on this email list:

Unions for Single Payer HR676




Washington Postal Workers Endorse HR 676

Two Washington state postal worker union organizations have endorsed HR
676, single payer healthcare legislation introduced by Congressman John
Conyers (D-MI).

In Richland, Washington, the annual convention of the state organization
of the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) endorsed HR 676. The
Washington State APWU convention is the second APWU State organization to
endorse HR 676.

In Seattle, the Greater Seattle Area Local of the APWU has also endorsed
the Conyers legislation and forwarded its resolution to the Martin Luther
King County Labor Council with a request to recommend endorsement of HR
676 to the National AFL-CIO.

David Yao, Vice President of the Greater Seattle Area Local APWU, was
instrumental in presenting both resolutions. The Greater Seattle Area
APWU represents 1,450 postal clerks, truck drivers, vehicle mechanics and
maintenance employees of the Postal Service. #30#

HR 676 would institute a single payer health care system by expanding a
greatly improved Medicare system to everyone residing in the U. S.

HR 676 would cover every person for all necessary medical care including
prescription drugs, hospital, surgical, outpatient services, primary and
preventive care, emergency services, dental, mental health, home health,
physical therapy, rehabilitation (including for substance abuse), vision
care, hearing services including hearing aids, chiropractic, durable
medical equipment, palliative care, and long term care.

HR 676 ends deductibles and co-payments. HR 676 would save hundreds of
billions annually by eliminating the high overhead and profits of the
private health insurance industry and HMOs.

In the current Congress, HR 676 has 75 co-sponsors in addition to Conyers.
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced SB 703, a single payer bill
in the Senate.

HR 676 has been endorsed by 514 union organizations in 49 states including
125 Central Labor Councils and Area Labor Federations and 39 state
AFL-CIO's (KY, PA, CT, OH, DE, ND, WA, SC, WY, VT, FL, WI, WV, SD, NC, MO,
MN, ME, AR, MD-DC, TX, IA, AZ, TN, OR, GA, OK, KS, CO, IN, AL, CA, AK, MI,
MT, NE, NY, NV & MA).

For further information, a list of union endorsers, or a sample
endorsement resolution, contact:

Kay Tillow
All Unions Committee For Single Payer Health Care--HR 676
c/o Nurses Professional Organization (NPO)

1169 Eastern Parkway, Suite 2218
Louisville, KY 40217
[phone]
Email: [e-mail]
http://unionsforsinglepayerHR676.org
04/30/09

[imdjh]

3. Yes! We're all going to be on Medicare one day, better to start paying in when you start working.

[snowdays]

4. I have notices that a few more are saying 47 vs the old stat of 45 M without health care.

May 30th: National Day of Action
Nationwide Rallies for Improved Medicare for All

Join thousands of single-payer supporters in a nationwide week of action to support improved Medicare for all (HR 676). Single-payer activists will be gathering all over the country to say, "Healthcare, yes; Insurance companies, no," and to show solidarity with demonstrations at the AHIP (American Health Insurance Plans, a private health insurance lobby) conference in San Diego.

If an action isn't already in your city, plan your own day of action! It can be a town hall meeting, demonstration in front of a local insurance company, film showing, vigil, or your own unique idea. Let us know what you'd like to start planning by contacting [e-mail].

47 million Americans are uninsured. Private insurance rates are rising faster than inflation and our incomes. By 2025 the cost of private health insurance will exceed our projected income.

A national, single-payer healthcare system is the only healthcare reform option that will cover every American resident while saving us billions of dollars. The majority of Americans want it. The majority of physicians want it. The only thing missing is the political will in Washington.

Improved Medicare for All: We can do it!......

http://www.healthcare-now.org/campaigns/may-30th-day-of-action/

[stunningkant]

5. Well, until then I guess I'll just stay a vegetarian and eats lots of raw produce!

:shrug:

[rocktivity]

6. That's what we need--a million single-payer march!

CUE THE VONAGE THEME!

:woohoo:
rocktivity