Public-Option Supporters In Congress Are Stepping Up Their Efforts, Organizing....

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http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/cbc-splits-with-dems-on-healthcare-reform-2009-06-07.html

"The Congressional Black Caucus says that a public plan similar to Medicare must be included in the healthcare overhaul, a sharply different position than some of their more conservative fellow Democrats.

The 41-member group also said in a letter to President Obama that such legislation also should address historic disparities in healthcare. The letter notes that CBC members' constituents are disproportionately under-insured or uninsured.

"We ... respectfully, but firmly urge you to ensure that efforts to reform the nation's health care system integrate aggressive solutions to the nation's current plight with health disparities," said the letter, obtained by The Hill.

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The CBC position squares with that of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, who on Friday called for an expansive, Medicare-based public plan that is "available to all individuals and employers."

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The CBC is joining with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in a news conference Tuesday that will call for the health care overhaul to address racial disparities.

The three caucuses, commonly called the TriCaucus, will also announce that they're pushing for a public system that includes mental and dental benefits; strengthening the Office of Minority Health within the Department of Health and Human Services; progress on cultural and linguistic concerns such as credentialing for medical translators; and the inclusion of racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials to discover effects on a broad range of groups."


Good. They need our help - communicate with TriCaucus folks, and let them know they're moving in the right direction.

EDIT: Yes, and let them know you prefer single-payer as well.

[BlooInBloo]

1. Shameless self-kick.

[Raster]

2. No shame.

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4. :) Our sigs are the same. Mine's just more gussied up.

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[Juche]

3. Sweet

So the progressive caucus, black caucus, hispanic and asian caucuses are all calling for a meaningful public health plan. That adds up to about 150 or more democratic members of the house. The blue dog coalition is only about 50 democrats in the house.

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Thanks for posting this.