292 Days
Until the 2020 Election
WHY WE VOTE WEDNESDAY:
GET DRUG PRICES DOWN
Prescriptions cost American families an average of $3,000.00 a year, more than double than in other developed countries. Almost 25% of Americans struggle to fill needed prescriptions because of cost. Some are forced to skip or take reduced dosages of essential medication and simply hope for the best.
Many of these drugs have been around for decades and are inexpensive to produce. Yet corporations holding patent monopolies are able to raise prices at will and they do. In other words, they put obscene profits over people.
In 2016, Donald Trump campaigned on lowering prescription drug costs and initially supported the House bill which would do just that. He also installed former big pharma lobbyists as his top healthcare adviser and Health and Human Services Secretary. Characteristically, he withdrew support and announced he would veto the House bill if it passed the Senate. In other words, Trump puts obscene profits over people.
Guess who else is in Big Pharma’s pocket?
As long as Trump is in office and there is a Republican majority in the Senate giving McConnell the power to obstruct Democracy by sitting on bills passed by the House, pharmaceutical companies will thrive and American families will suffer.
We Need Another Blue Wave!
Defeat Trump! Flip the Senate!
Pass Drug Price Legislation!
**ACTION ONE: CALL OUR SENATORS**
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR SENATORS MERKLEY AND WYDEN:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling today because. . .
For Wyden: The high prescription drug prices which are fueling obscene profits for Big Pharma are literally killing Americans. I want to thank the Senator for introducing the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act. While he is working for a fair impeachment trial, I ask him to work to push past Mitch McConnell’s obstructionism and pass relief on drug prices.
For Merkley: The high prescription drug prices which are fueling obscene profits for Big Pharma are literally killing Americans. While he is working for a fair impeachment trial, I ask him to work to push past Mitch McConnell’s obstructionism and pass relief on drug prices.
Thank you.”
SENATOR JEFF MERKLEY
Portland: (503) 326-3386, DC: (202) 224-3753
Salem: (503) 362-8102, Eugene: (541) 465-6750
Medford: (541) 608-9102, Bend: (541) 318-1298
Pendleton: (541) 278-1129
https://www.merkley.senate.gov/contact/
SENATOR RON WYDEN
Portland: (503) 326-7525, DC: (202) 224-5244
Salem: (503) 589-4555, Eugene: (541) 431-0229
Medford: (541) 858-5122, Bend: (541) 330-9142
La Grande: (541) 960-7691
https://www.wyden.senate.gov/contact/
**ACTION TWO: CALL COMPLICIT GREG WALDEN**
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR WALDEN:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling today because. . .
. . .the high prescription drug prices which are fueling obscene profits for Big Pharma are literally killing Americans. Greg Walden, who is among the top 10% Congressional recipients of Big Pharma dollars, has stated that he has “stood up to Big Pharma.” Yet he voted against the Lower Drug Costs Now Act. It’s time for him to put his constituents before his corporate donors. I am asking him to work to push past Mitch McConnell’s obstructionism and pass relief on drug prices.
Even after announcing his retirement, Greg continues to signal his full support for trumpism, regardless of how much damage Trump is doing to our democracy and to world stability. Know that we are still here and will continue working to flip ORD2 Blue in 2020.
Thank you.”
COMPLICIT GREG WALDENDC (202) 225-6730, Medford: (541) 776-4646
Bend (541) 389-4408, La Grande (541) 624-2400
https://walden.house.gov/contact-greg/email-me
**ACTION THREE: BE AN ACTIVIST**
Visit the ORD2 Indivisible Event Calendar on a regular basis to keep updated on local activities. Participate with us as often as you can. We also encourage you to submit events to be added to the ORD2 Indivisible Event Calendar and help us keep current with our event postings. https://ord2indivisible.org/submit-your-event/
SPECIAL REQUEST TODAY!
Join the Jackson County workers and community partners at 9:00 a.m. TODAY, January 15, at the Old County Courthouse (10 S Oakdale Medford) for the County Commissioners meeting.
Jackson County workers are fighting for a fair contract that will provide them with adequate healthcare and a living wage. Workers currently earn 15-28% less compared to the same workers in other counties, and the Public Employees’ Benefit Board (PEBB) is a clear choice for fixing the healthcare issues they are facing. However, county commissioners are refusing to allow their employees to elect PEBB, the same healthcare system that covers 140,000 state employees, keeping them instead on a more expensive, less comprehensive standalone plan. PEBB will save the county nearly $1 million in the first year alone while providing better coverage. You can help support these workers by telling county commissioners these employees deserve respect, affordable healthcare, and fair wages. There will be a section of the meeting for public comments beginning at 9:15 AM.
January 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/illinois-valley-indivisible-event-call-of-life-a-film-by-species-alliance-kirby/
Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: CD 2 Candidate Forum – Medford
January 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-cd-2-candidate-forum-medford/
Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: DACA Legal Support Fundraiser: CHASE THOSE WINTER BLUES AWAY! – Ashland
January 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-daca-legal-support-fundraiser-chase-those-winter-blues-away-ashland/
ORD2 Indivisible 2020 Fundraising Campaign
As we approach what will be the most important election of our lifetimes, ORD2 Indivisible wants to be in a secure financial position to help engage as many voters in our district in the election process as possible. To accomplish this goal we are conducting the ORD2 Indivisible 2020 fundraising campaign. Click on the image below to donate.
To make a donation by check, please make the check payable to ORD2 Indivisible and mail to:
ORD2 Indivisible
P.O. Box 1242, Phoenix, OR 97535
ORD2 Indivisible is partnering with Jobs With Justice Southern Oregon and Washington Federal Bank to gather warm adult clothing for the homeless. We are also asking for tarps, throw blankets and sleeping bags.
