HB2116, which would generate revenue needed to pull down matching federal funds for expanding coverage to uninsured children and low income adults, was passed out of Oregon's House Revenue Committee on Thursday and sent to the Joint Ways and Means Committee with a do-pass recommendation.
By now you've heard about the Archimedes Movement Lobby Day in Salem this Thursday, March 26th (there's still time to RSVP). If you're unable to join us then do the next best thing - sign our online letter and we'll make sure to hand deliver it to your legislators and the Governor's office
Three ways to get your message heard in Salem
In the midst of a legislative session with tough economic decisions to be made, it's very easy for the well-intentioned Oregonians serving in our legislature to lose sight of the goals of health reform. We have three ways to help you remind them to be bold and set a course for Oregon's future health system.
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Are you a health reform "Maverick" filled with "Hope"? Want John Kitzhaber In Your Living Room? You got it! » Sign-up to host a house party If this link doesn't work, please email Matt Webber of the Archimedes Movement staff (matt@wecandobetter.org).
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These house parties will occur all over Oregon and will give people a chance to come together around a common goal: working to fix a broken health care system trough grassroots education and mobilization. With your help this event accomplishes the following:
» Sign-up to host a house party If the above link doesn't work, or if you have a question, please send a note to Matt Webber at matt@wecandobetter.org. |
Archimedes Movement member Dr. Paul Hochfeld will present his film, "Health, Money and Fear," and participate in a discussion.
Location: "360 Event Center" just south of the 359 mile marker on the east side of Highway 101 in Harbor. For more info call Linda at 541-469-1970.
Invite your friends & neighbors, also, to attend this special opportunity for an in-depth look at the health care crisis.
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Want to know where the Presidential candidates stand on health care reform?
The Archimedes Movement invites you and your guests to join us on a statewide (and beyond) house party conference call with John Kitzhaber on Thursday, October 16th. The call is to discuss the health reform plans of Presidential candidates Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama, as well as address the need for grassroots reform at the state level. This is a great opportunity for you to invite family, friends, and neighbors into your home to not only learn learn about the candidates' plans but also to grow the Archimedes Movement. 
