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Two health care rallies focus on congressman
Times Union Saratoga Springs, NY SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Two groups held demonstrations near U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy's, D-Glens Falls, office Wednesday: One seeking a government option to improve health care in the U.S. and the other
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Fox 40 WICZ Binghamton, NY Congressman Arcuri will also be able to make big decisions regarding health care reform in New York. That's why the Binghamton Coalition of Health Care for America Now, met Wednesday at Broome
Read More »Healthcare forum stirs emotions
News 10 Now Binghamton, NY BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- Bridget Kane was diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2000. After receiving treatments she was unable to work and lost her health insurance. She spent the next 18
Read More »Advocates call on Maffei for reform
News 10 Now Syracuse, NY SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Healthcare advocates and labor unions delivered thousands of signatures on Thursday to Congressman Dan Maffei's office in Syracuse. Members of 1199 SEIU, Citizen Action and the Communication Workers of
Read More »Local HCAN Coalitions Release New Reports, Call on Members to Pass H.R. 3200
Local HCAN coalitions in New York City, the Capital District, and the Southern Tier held events to called on their members of Congress to pass H.R. 3200 before the summer recess. In New York
Read More »FAIR TAX PLAN KEY TO HEALTH REFORM THAT PROTECTS STRUGGLING NEW YORK FAMILIES
Saratoga Springs, NY – As, Congress continues to debate how to pay for health care reform, Citizen Action today praised a proposed “surcharge” on the income of couples making over $350,000 annually, saying that
Read More »1,500 Postcards Support Health Insurance Reform
The Epoch Times New York, NY NEW YORK—1,500 postcards from New Yorkers, each telling a story, were delivered to Sen. Charles Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) New York office on Tuesday to encourage his continued support of President Obama’s
Read More »AREA HEALTH CARE ADVOCATES SPEAK IN FAVOR OF PROGRESSIVE TAX PLAN THAT PROTECTS STRUGGLING NEW YORK FAMILIES
Saratoga Springs, NY – As, Congress continues to negotiate health care reform legislation in both houses and the House of Representatives prepares for a possible floor vote as soon as next week, the Health
Read More »Three Proposals to Pay for Health Care Reform without Hurting Struggling Families in New York (Upstate Version)
2009 – July 28 Three Proposals to Pay for Health Care Reform without Hurting Struggling Families in New York (click to download PDF). Health care reform can save us all money in the long-run
Read More »Groups Call for Health Care for Working Class
WNYC New York, NY NEW YORK, NY July 28, 2009 —New York doctors, patients, and health care reform activists are calling for more affordable health insurance for working class families in New York. Doctor Greg Dodell
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