Friday, July 24, 2009

CALL HARRY REID

Senate Majority leader Harry Reid has decided the Senate doesn't need to vote on healthcare until after the August recess. This tactic plays right into the hands of Republicans who want to delay and destroy Obama's healthcare plan. Call or fax. As I am writing this, I am on hold to his office.

Washington DC
522 Hart Senate Office Bldg
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-3542
Fax: 202-224-7327
Toll Free for Nevadans:
1-866-SEN-REID (736-7343)

OK, I got through on the phone. Was on hold only a few minutes. Then I faxed Harry Reid's office with essentially the same message I gave the staffer on the phone:

TO SENATOR HARRY REID, VOTE NOW – DO NOT DELAY ON HEALTHCARE.
Senator, your decision to delay the vote on healthcare reform plays right into the hands of Republicans who want to delay and destroy Obama's healthcare plan.

To hell with the Republicans. You have the votes to approve major reform. Seize the opportunity, vote a bill out and take a giant step toward joining the rest of the civilized world with a decent healthcare program for Americans.


And then I sent a second fax:

TO SENATOR HARRY REID, VOTE NOW – DO NOT DELAY ON HEALTHCARE.

Millions of us want a Single Payer Health Care Plan. At least a strong public option should be in the Senate bill.

Your decision to delay the vote on healthcare reform plays right into the hands of Republicans who want to delay and destroy Obama's healthcare plan.

To hell with the Republicans. Let’s have a vote. Now.
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