Healthcare-NOW Updates
Four California AFSCME Locals and District Council Endorse HR 676
Four AFSCME locals and a Northern California based District Council have endorsed HR 676, national single payer healthcare legislation introduced by Congressman John Conyers (D-MI). The four locals are AFSCME East Bay Regional Parks, Local 2428; AFSCME Local 2019; Pleasant City Employees’ Association, AFSCME Local 955; and AFSCME Local 444. The Oakland-based AFSCME District Council…
Read MoreAction Alert: Why are Single-Payer Supporters so Furious?
Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, said, when asked about the “public option,” “Can you say flat out that it’s just never going to be single-payer health insurance?”: “Oh, I think that’s very much the case. And again, if you want anybody to convince people of that, talk to the single-payer proponents who…
Read MoreMarilyn Clement’s Speech at Celebration Held in Her Honor
Marilyn Clement delivers an inspiring speech at a very special event celebrating her life. Held June 7, 2009 at Judson Memorial Church in New York City.
Read MoreHealthcare-NOW! is Not Mobilizing for June 25th Rally in DC
This statement has been prepared in response to the many inquiries as to why organizations supporting single-payer national health care are not mobilizing to support the June 25th rally in Washington DC organized by Health Care for America Now. Friends: As you know, the single-payer movement is driven by a diverse coalition of doctors, nurses,…
Read MoreWatch the Single-Payer Hearing in House, Wed. June 10
The Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee of the House Education & Labor Committee will hold a hearing titled “Examining the Single Payer Health Care Option” this Wednesday, June 10th at 10:30 am in 2175 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. For those of you who would like to attend in person and can make…
Read MoreAction Alert: Ask Your Rep. to Attend Healthcare Financing Briefing
Please ask your Representative to attend this important Congressional Briefing on financing expanded healthcare. If you know your representative, call 866-338-1015 for the Capital Switchboard. If not, visit votesmart.org to find out. Either way, you can easily email them here. How Do We Pay For It? Options for Financing Expanded Health Care Single-Payer or a…
Read MoreAction Alert: Help Get Single-Payer Hearings in Congress
The House will release healthcare legislation very soon, and the draft bill could even come out next week. From there the bill will go to Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor, and the Ways and Means committees for debate. We need you to call, fax, or visit four Congresssperson’s offices ASAP to make sure that…
Read MoreNew York State Senate Resolution urges passage of H.R. 676
The New York State Senate passed a resolution on June 2, 2009 supporting HR 676 and national, single-payer healthcare. The language of the resolution is as follows. New York State Senate Resolution Urging the New York State Congressional delegation to enact H.R. 676 Adopted 06/02/09 BILL TEXT: 2313 Sponsor: Senator BRESLIN Cosponsors: Senators ADDABBO, DIAZ,…
Read MoreSingle-Payer: Nothing Less Will Do
These are frustrating times for single payer advocates. We know we have the best solution to the health care crisis – one that is simple, economical, and humane. Most of the American people, and most doctors agree. But Congress, instead of latching on to HR 676 and moving it toward adoption, is focused on new…
Read MoreNews from the National Day of Action for Single-Payer
We’ve been receiving articles and news coverage from many of the rallies on the May 30th National Day of Action for Single-Payer Healthcare. Here’s what we have so far. Please, send us any photos, articles, or report backs you have from any events you attended or organized. Thanks. Atlanta, GA APN Chat with US Rep.…
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