Speaker Pelosi to Democrats leaving for recess: It's a critical time to go on offense

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03/27/10 06:00 AM ET

Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants House Democrats to go on offense during the critical two-week recess that begins this weekend.

Members returning to their districts should tout the new healthcare law’s benefits to their constituents, according to the “recess packet” issued by Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) office this week and obtained by The Hill.

“With the passage of health insurance reform, this District Work Period is a critical time to go on offense,” the memo states.

Members should “convey the immediate benefits of health reform to your constituents (such as better prescription drug benefits for seniors, tax credits for small businesses and prohibiting insurance companies from canceling your policy if you get sick),” the memo said.

The aggressive posture from Democrats was also reflected in a release sent to the media Friday afternoon by Pelosi’s office touting bills approved by the 111th Congress.


read: http://thehill.com/homenews/house/89429-pelosi-to-democrats-its-time-to-go-on-offense