The last holdout is Kay Hagan, who represents a state (NC) that is one of the worst in the country in terms of percent of people without health insurance. The insurance companies are lobbying Hagan against the bill, because they don't like having to compete with a public option.
http://www.openleft.com/diary/13839/will-kay-hagan-betray-ted-kennedy
Please call and remind Kay what she said last year running for this office:
I will absolutely work toward the goals of universal coverage. First of all, we are going to have a Democratic President in November, and when we do, we’ll finally be able to address and get results on one of the biggest, if not THE biggest domestic policy issue for millions of Americans.
Hagan's contact numbers below...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS OF NORTH CAROLINA
www.progressivedemocratsnc.org
Contact Heide Kober, President, (919-304-2674)
PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS OF NC CALL FOR INVESTIGATION OF EASLEY
Calling for accountability from our elected representation and strong campaign finance reform
There is a new documentary film that will be released in June called UNDER OUR SKIN There is no treatment for a person like you.
I love my Firefox latest BBC headlines in my Toolbar. Besides the Day in Pictures, there are stories you will never find in the MSM. I found this one today that got me thinking, if we can truly be poised to make an economic recovery we need to face some hard facts. Broadband World: Mapping the global picture.
more below the fold...
From their website:
We are pleased to announce that the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (www.cefs.ncsu.edu) has been funded to reach out across the state and together with our partners ask: What will it take to build a sustainable local food economy in North Carolina?
Regional meetings will be held to bring together those engaged in all aspects of the food system. Read more below...
NC SAVE$ ENERGY is an initiative by a growing number of organizations to create a statewide, independent (non-utility) energy efficiency program. It will keep savings on energy bills in the hands of residential customers, while serving those who can least afford rising energy costs.
DUKE ENERGY STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 7TH, CHARLOTTE
Stockholders: Attend or Lend us Your Proxy
Non-Stockholders: Help us Pickett and Leaflet
Meeting time and Place: 9:15 AM at Duke Headquarters, 526 S. Church St.
Parking: There is a parking garage immediately behind the Duke Headquarters at 410S. Mint Street. Other parking is available in the area.
RSVP HERE
Take part in the shaping of health care policy in Greensboro March 31st!
Check out the pdf file below for details
