Support the House Health Care Reform Bill Call Congress!

Emergency Action Alert-Health Care

Dear Friend:

The most important congressional debate of our lifetime is occurring right now on the floor of the US House of Representatives.  We must not assume that the votes to pass the House health care measure are on the side of justice and opportunity.  Your representative must hear from you right now.  Flood their phones and offices with demands.

Call 202.224.3121 now, give the operator your zip code, and they will connect you to your representative.  Tell them, “I support the House health care bill and you should too!”

On Sunday, the nation will take a monumental leap toward becoming a more humane society. When the House of Representatives passes a comprehensive health care bill, it will be widening the circle of opportunity and inclusion for millions of new Americans.

When the bill makes its way to the President’s desk, it will include provisions that add 32 million people to the ranks of those who will finally have the dignity afforded by health insurance.  It will make it illegal for health insurance companies to deny coverage for pre-existing illness to children and families.  And it will also mean that middle class families will be able to afford good, solid insurance without the fear of bankruptcy or financial ruin.

This bill is about affordability, insurability, and accountability.  It is intended to address the fact that 1 in 5 African Americans, 1 in 3 Hispanics, and 1 in 10 Whites do NOT have health insurance today.

While this bill does not contain everything we wanted or needed, it is a great step toward creating a better America.  This day has been a long time coming.  We must do everything right now to ensure that this bill passes the House. All the way back to President Teddy Roosevelt, our nation has been trying to create more health care fairness for its citizens.  Now, history and destiny intersect.  We must pass health care reform now.

But, we are not home yet.  There are still Tea Party obstructionists and special interests that seek to undermine final passage.  This weekend, you need to call your member of the House of Representatives in Washington to let them know that it is time to create a better America that supports families, hears the voices of common people, and wants the best for everyone.  Our community needs you to pass this message on to at least 5 other people who must call on Sunday also.

To reach your congressman or congresswoman, call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and provide the operator with your home zip code. The operator will connect you with the offices of your representative. Tell them to “support health care reform now!”

The fight for health care is not over yet, please act today.  Call the Congress and let your voice be heard.

Act now–tomorrow’s vote is not promised!

Let’s roll!  We are empowered!

Sincerely,

Marc Morial