I Support HR 676

Whereas: We spend over $2.3 trillion, or $7,500 per capita, for healthcare in the US, yet 42 percent of people under 65 have inadequate or no insurance coverage;

Whereas: The healthcare coverage in the United States is ranked #37 in the world by the World Health Organization and yet we spend almost twice as much as any other country, enough to cover everybody with excellent comprehensive healthcare;

Whereas: A bill has been proposed in Congress, HR-676, non-profit Medicare for All, that outlines a national healthcare program that will provide guaranteed, comprehensive, and affordable quality healthcare and prescription drugs to everyone in the country;

Whereas: Over 59 percent of physicians now support a national, single-payer health insurance system for everyone;

Whereas: HR 676 has been endorsed by 558 union organizations in 49 states including 130 Central Labor Councils and Area Labor Federations and 39 state AFL-CIO’s;

Whereas: Under this proposed plan, we can pay for a comprehensive national health care program with the same money we are now spending by removing insurance companies — and cover every single person in the United States;

And Whereas: The bill provides money for retraining and giving priority to those whose jobs as administrators in the insurance industry would be lost as a result of this shift;

Be it Resolved That: We call on our members of Congress to pass HR 676, non-profit Medicare for All, so our people and our nation can have the excellent healthcare system we deserve. Healthcare is a human right, and we call on our members of Congress to recognize that right.

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Last 25 of 4122 signatories

Terry Sterrenberg Bellevue, wa 98005

xxxxxxxx, Ellensburg, WA 98926
"We need Single Payer expanded Medicare for all. Even with the recent passage of the insurance bill, there is still people who can't afford health care. Of course, the insurance bill only benefits insurance companies, in the long run. "

Christin Bragg, Richmond, VA, 23220
"our government is non-existant, we are being run by corporations and insurance companies. There is no longer democracy just who can afford who. This health care might put the option back into the people's hands and take their lives (literally) back. What we also need to work on is preventative care. Instead of paying doctors to keep the insurance companies rich, why not pay doctors to keep their patients healthy? duh!"

Jennifer Arthur Columbus Ohio 43206

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"When I lost my job, I became ill and incurred medical bills that piut me thousands of dollars in debt."

John Williams Garland, TX 75043

Megan McBride Anchorage, AK, 99507

xxxxxxxx, APO AE 09054
"I totally agree with President Obama's health care reform. It took someone with enough courage to finally tackle the giant AMA and Insurance tycoons. It's about time the grass roots folks are heard and we finally have a leader with our voice. YES HE CAN AND IS.. Thank God. I'm proud to stand for a government of choice, but there are times when the government lay a firm hand and do the right thing for common average working population. Many Senators and Congressmen have lost touch with reality, after all they have health care and our tax money, but they need to pull their hands out of the AMA and Insurance’s lobbyist pockets too. I bet they’re the same Senators and Congressmen that found those weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, they’re delusional. We are the people, now finally with a President of the same voice. Take that D.C. No more losing our homes to take care ailing family members. I say let the law stay and vote the opposition out of office. yes, Yes, YES WE THE PEOPLE CAN….. God bless America and thank you President Obama."

ron stephens, Erie PA 16506
"We need affordable health insurance now my premiums went up this year and my deductable raised to 5250 this will clean out all of of our savings if i continue to have this deductable each year."

Randy Guo 90066

george thomas, hutchinson, minnesota 55350
"i think the current reform of requiring all us citizens to have health care insurance makes rich insurance brokers happy. it is non constitutional. bartering with our freedom of choice to not have health insurance should we not be able to afford it would cost the person more money to not have it at the end of the year... just to not have health insurance. everyone was piping about socialized health care which this is the opposite... a capitalist chokehold on all people who might or might not be able to afford it but lets be real... im moving to canada where they have real socialized medecine and people arent penalized by law for their yearly maintenance. im pissed."

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xxxxxxxx, Minneapolis, MN, 55445
"Give me liberty, give me peace, and let us all enjoy the love of life!! Give me the access to healthcare to do this!!"

cameron, Eagle Idaho 83714
"We need to stop the government from controlling us completely this is bull"

Michael Heister, CA
"Saves money AND saves lives!"

xxxxxxxx, 12144
"Pass the health care bill!"

Marianne Goldin, 98109
"Dear congresspeople: this is one of the most urgent national issues and is overdue for the American people. Not only will it save money but also benefit individuals who potentially risk having their insurance removed due to pre-existing conditions or significant illness while covered. Simply, there is no ethical reason NOT to vote for this bill, even if it has minor imperfections. Thank you, Marianne Goldin"

Dee Norris, Monticello Iowa 52310
"Pass it now trweak it later"

Maggie Martin, TN, 38237

xxxxxxxx, Lexington, Miss, 39095
"VOTE YES on healthcare reform NOW"

Carol Valade 92886

Taylor Joy Mitchell, Apollo Beach, FL, 33572
"health care is a right we need to give our citizens. "

Georgia Brewer, CA
"To mandate health insurance coverage without implementing strong cost controls leaves every American citizen, especially the sickest and the oldest among us, exposed to limitless premium increases. Let's open up Medicare to everyone in the country - spreading the risk pool to young and old, healthy and infirm - and rationalize the delivery of healthcare. Our current patchwork quilt approach permits abuse, exploitation and fraud. Please, let's fight for a logical, manageable system that delivers healthcare to everyone at a fair price. "

xxxxxxxx, Lake Worth,Fl.33449
"You would not find any one in Europe or Canada who would vote to privatize their health care system."

dodie Flaherty Louisville, Ky.