Single payer amendment introduced to House health care bill

[eridani]

Healthcare-NOW! has received confirmation that, in a display of Congressional leadership, Congressman Anthony Weiner , will introduce a single-payer amendment similar to HR 676 to the House Energy and Commerce Committee's portion of the tri-committee healthcare legislation.

We need your help in telling members of the Energy and Commerce Committee that the people want single-payer now. It's crucial for them to hear from you on this historic vote. Please call today.

First, see if your Rep. is in the Energy and Commerce Committee here. (If not, call Chairman Henry Waxman at 202-225-3976). https://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=27125

Then, call the Congressional Switchboard at 800-473-6711 and ask to be connected to him/her. Ask to speak with the health legislative assistant. Say:

"Hello, My name is __________, and as your constituent, I urge the Representative to vote YES on Representative Anthony Weiner's single-payer, HR 676 amendment to the Energy and Commerce Committee's healthcare bill."

This is a historic vote on single-payer legislation in a committee of jurisdiction over healthcare reform. The amendment symbolizes the elimination of the for-profit health insurance companies from the health care system; replacing them with a publicly funded, privately delivered single-payer system that guarantees comprehensive healthcare for everyone in the United States.

This amendment shows that the grassroot support for single-payer is being heard. Let's keep the pressure up on Congress. Join us on July 30th in DC for a national lobby day and rally

[Merlot]

1. Error in link

https://www.votesmart.org/committee.php?comm_id=52

[eridani]

2. Thanks n/t

[drm604]

3. Everybody call.

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[slipslidingaway]

4. kick - missed it earlier n/t

[maryf]

5. kick.nt