So if you haven't been paying attention to the news, Ted Kennedy's Senate seat (which he held for 47 years!) has been filled. A debacle of complacency has allowed the Republican Candidate, Scott Brown, to win. In his inauguration speech he promised to knock down Health Care Reform, funny coming from a senator who's state has already in place a health care system far more progressive than anything in the current reform.
Now I consider myself a bleeding heart liberal; I think social programs are highly important to the well far of our country. As a liberal I am frustrated by my fellow liberals, we are a soft spoken bunch. While on the other side, you have the neo-conservatives who are loud, very loud and extremely vocal. I find that we need to match their outspoken-ness with a little of our own. Now I am already an outspoken person (to the point that both Nebraska Senators have my information on file). So I am imploring you to call our representatives and let them know you expect them to fight for progressive health care or you will vote them out of office.
Congressman: Lee Terry - (202) 225-4155
Senators:Ben Nelson - 202-224-6551
Mike Johanns - (202) 224-4224
Kennedy felt his legacy would be national health care reform, let's not let this legacy die.
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Has anyone called yet? This may be one of the most important pieces of legislation going through our government right now. It is in some trouble and us, the voters, need to voice our anger at the lack of response. A public option would lower our cost of living while raising our standard of living.
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