Cooperators are standing by.
The House of Representatives is voting on the health care bill tomorrow. Jim Cooper must be called. And so must your Congressman.
Here’s the plea from Writer/Filmmaker/Speaker Molly Secours, who just came back from meetings with representatives in Washington:
Just got back from D.C. with a group of self-employed and small business owners to talk with representatives about the bill coming up for a vote. The stories from small business owners across the country were startling and devastating….
Taking time out to meet us in the hallway Rep. Cooper listened to the doctor and the man who may have to close his business because of exorbitant healthcare costs. The man reiterated that reform must stimulate competition and allow everyone access to insurance and, most importantly, needs to happen now–not next year. Patients are dying, employees are leaving or being layed off.
Rep. Cooper listened intently and assured them he was committed to working with others that are determined to make healthcare reform a reality–including a public option.
With Cooper there were no shiny smiles, slaps on the back, donuts or biscuits and gravy, just some good old fashion respect and humility. Cooper doesn’t feign to have all the answers and he has taken alot of hits on both sides of the political aisle.
Today the AARP and AMA (American Medical Association) backed HR3962 (The Affordable Health Care For America Act) being voted on this Saturday. TN Rep. Jim cooper is a heavy hitter in this game…and NEEDS to hear from as many people as possible with just 3 words:
Robust Public Option.
Tell him you are one of the 61% who support it. Under 2 minutes folks. Call (202)-225-4311 or (615) 736-5295.
After meeting with him I’m convinced he wants to vote yes, but like all politicians needs support. I promised I would help flood his office with calls between 8am-5pm tomorrow.
Jim Cooper must be Called. Now. (202) 225-4311 or (615) 736-5295.
Or, find your Congressperson and make your call.
If Republicans are going to call it socialism, they need to be honest and call Medicare and social security socialism, too. And they they need to campaign on a platform of ending these “socialist” programs.
The fact this isn’t happening speaks volumes to the fact they don’t really believe the “socialist” rhetoric — it’s just the easiest card to play b/c it appeals to the uneducated.
Whoops. I am anonymous above. I forgot to register on this computer.
Actually, I disagree with Eric. Doctors should be the main point of contact directing patient care. In the current system they are not. Correcting that isn’t taught in medical school. Jim Cooper taught Health Policy at Vanderbilt.
You’re asking the wrong questions, Eric. I wonder how many of those bureaucrats in Washington actually have good health care? I think the doctors AND PATIENTS should be calling the shots (i.e. deciding courses of treatment) instead of the insurance companies and HMOs.
I wonder how many of those bureaucrats in Washington actually went to medical school. I think the doctors should be calling the shots instead of the federal government. Think about it…
And by the way, unemployment has gone up 10.2 percent. What’s with that?
I wonder how many of these bureaucrats have actually been to medical school. It seems like doctors should be the ones calling the shots, not the federal government. Socialism at its best….
And by the way, unemployment went up 10.2 percent this past week. What’s with that?
I sent an e-mail. It will still show up in the numbers.