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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe GOP is working in secret to pass their health care repeal. Don't let it happen:
Please call.
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The GOP is working in secret to pass their health care repeal. Don't let it happen: http://makecalls.democrats.org
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Call Republicans in Congress
Republicans are working to write and pass a third version of their disastrous repeal of the Affordable Care Act. This bill could take away health insurance from millions of Americans and deny access to essential health benefits that are required under the ACA.
The latest Trumpcare proposal is even harsher, harms more Americans, and still cuts taxes for the wealthiest of Americans.
Stand up for health care and the Affordable Care Act. Call your Republican Member of Congress today:
Enter your email address and zip code to find the phone number for your Republican representative or senator. It only takes a few minutes, and your calls make a big difference:
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What to Say
Here are some talking points you should go over:
Dont be afraid to tell your story. If health care reform has positively impacted your life, or if repeal would negatively impact your life let your representative know. Personal stories are sometimes the most effective ways to influence policy.
The American people have already rejected the idea of repealing the Affordable Care Act, when House Republicans put forth a haphazard and dangerous plan that could have resulted in a loss of health insurance coverage for 23 million Americans. The latest Trumpcare proposal harms more American while still cutting taxes for the wealthiest of Americans.
The ACA prevents discrimination against people with pre-existing conditions like asthma, heart disease, or diabetes. Without the ACA, insurance companies are free to turn these people away or charge them discriminatory premiums. Any plan that doesnt make essential health benefits and coverage for those with pre-existing conditions mandatory is absolutely non-negotiable.
Since the Affordable Care Act was signed in 2010, over 20 million previously uninsured Americans have gained health insurance. If the Republicans follow through with gutting the ACA, 23 million Americans could lose their health insurance.
Some Tips
Introduce yourself
Introduce yourself, ask for the name of the person who handles health care policy, and share where you're from so your representatives staff know that you're a constituent. (Hi, this is Joe calling from Wilmington, Delaware. Can I speak to the person in your office who handles health care policy?)
Say why youre calling & what you want to happen
State the reason you are calling and the specific action you want your representative to take the Affordable Care Act saves lives and ask your representative to vote against repealing it.
The ACA provides health care for millions of Americans. Join me call your rep. and tell them not to repeal it: https://makecalls.democrats.org
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The GOP is working in secret to pass their health care repeal. Don't let it happen: (Original Post)
riversedge
Jun 2017
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awesomerwb1
(4,268 posts)1. Call, call and call again! n/t
riversedge
(70,310 posts)2. This is so important.
riversedge
(70,310 posts)3. k for visibility
L. Coyote
(51,129 posts)4. Actually, they're working to give billionaires a trillion dollar gift in tax breaks. #WealthyCare
If they could find an easier way to do that most important of all tasks, they would swing their wrecking ball in another direction instead. Admittedly, this has an added bonus, wreaking the black guy's legacy at the same time so there's the racist motivation too.