DO You Have a Phone???????????

CONSUMERS UNION
PUBLISHERS OF CONSUMER REPORTS

Dear Adam,

If you have a phone, it's time to use it. Last night, Congress heard from the President that the time for bickering, politics and lies about health care reform is over.

That the time for solving our health care crisis is now.

But we won’t achieve needed health care security because the President made a speech. We’ll cross the finish line because your own lawmakers hear from you. Use our toll-free number to tell your Senators that you expect them to improve the health care plan, not undermine it. Tell them they were elected to solve America’s problems, not sit in denial.

Call your Senators now and tell them to get back to work on health reform!

Opponents used the August recess to spread misinformation and scare us about health reform. But in town hall after town hall, lawmakers also heard from people bankrupted by cancer care and from hard-working Americans who can't retire because they don't yet qualify for Medicare -- and they can’t afford or get insurance on their own.

Health reform will finally hold insurance companies accountable, and make sure your health comes before corporate profits. No more coverage denials because of your health or your age; a limit on out-of-pocket costs; a focus on prevention and patient safety, not crowded ER care and piecemeal treatment.

Health reform will let you keep the insurance you have through your job, but it will make it more secure. It will give you the freedom to start a business or change jobs without fear of losing coverage. It will make Medicare more financially secure. And it will make sure every American has the right to the same kind of health care members of Congress give themselves.

Tell your Senators you want health reform that gives you the freedom to live your life.

The House is moving ahead on health reform, but the Senate has lagged behind. The Senate must get to work now or health reform cannot pass this year.

And after you've made your call, if you know others who also may want to call in support of reform, please forward this message. You are the engine that drives health reform forward. Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,
Liz Foley
PrescriptionForChange.org
A project of Consumers Union
101 Truman Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10703

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