My thanks to all of you in advocating for health care reform. On Monday USCCB leaders sent a letter to Congress encouraging “Congress to begin working in a bipartisan manner providing political courage, vision and leadership.” The bishops emphasized that “We must all continue to work towards a solution that protects everyone’s lives and respects their dignity.”
The need for health care reform remains a national priority and moral imperative. Health care is a basic human right. Yet, there are nearly 50 million Americans who do not have access to health care. “Now is not the time to abandon this task, but rather to set aside partisan divisions and special interest pressures to find ways to enact genuine reform.” The entire letter can be found at www.usccb.org/healthcare/HC-Letter-to-Congress-012610.pdf
Take Action Now!
Contact your Senators and Representative today (For contact information, visit www.house.gov and www.senate.gov). The Capitol switchboard number is 202-224-3121. Urge Congress to work in a bipartisan manner toward achieving affordable, accessible health care for all that protects life and does not threaten life.
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Do not give up hope. The poor and vulnerable are depending on us to raise our voices. We need to persevere.
Peace,
Jim
Jim Thomas
Director of Adult Faith Formation for
Catholic Social Teaching and Family Life Archdiocese of Seattle 710 - 9th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104-2017 Dir. (206) 382-4268 Toll-free (800) 950-4970 Fax (206) 264-2084
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