Chapter Description
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The leader for this chapter is Chellie Smietana: smietam@eou.edu
Both HB2116 and HB2009 are passed by Oregon House
Submitted by Liz Baxter on Mon, 06/08/2009 - 12:06pm.
Next step - vote on the floor of the Oregon Senate, possibly as soon as Wednesday. If you have not contacted your Senator yet, now is the time to do so.
Liz
HB2116 Sent to Ways and Means Committee; HB2009 Work Session Today
Submitted by Liz Baxter on Fri, 05/29/2009 - 8:53am.
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.
Your Job: Keep the Legislature on Course
Submitted by Liz Baxter on Wed, 03/18/2009 - 5:58pm.
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.
Pre-Election House Parties with John Kitzhaber
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/01/2008 - 6:49pm.
Event Description
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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).
It's Real Simple:
What You'll Then Need:
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. |
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. Start Date and Time
October 16, 2008 - 6:30pm
End Date and Time
October 16, 2008 - 8:00pm
Oregon Health Fund Board: Community Town Forum in La Grande
Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 4:51pm.
Event Description
In September, the Oregon Health Fund Board (OHFB) will hold a series of public meetings across the state to share details and gain feedback on its draft plan for reforming health care and building a healthy Oregon. For more information contact 503.373.1538.
The draft will be available in early September. OHFB staff will be presenting it across the state and want your feedback before finalizing their report in October; your comments will be summarized and forwarded with the Final Report to the Governor and Legislature.
This will be a Town Hall style forums designed to encourage both feedback and dialog.
Audience members are asked to focus comments on concepts being presented; limit comments to no longer than 2 minutes per speaker to allow as many people as possible to speak. Comment cards will be distributed. Attendees may leave written testimony at the end of the evening.
First Presbyterian Church
1308 Washington Ave.
La Grande, Oregon 97850
Start Date and Time
September 16, 2008 - 6:30pm
End Date and Time
September 16, 2008 - 9:00pm
