IMPLORE CONGRESS TO DEFEND THE ACA
AND
PUBLISH THE MUELLER REPORT
House Democrats introduced legislation to expand and strengthen the ACA within hours of a surprise announcement that the Justice Department now seeks to have the entire law declared unconstitutional. Previously, the Justice Department had “only” supported gutting protections for pre-existing conditions. If the lawsuit succeeds:
- 20 million people will lose health care insurance immediately;
- Oregon’s uninsured population will jump 112%, from 304,000 to 676,000;
- People with pre-existing conditions will be denied coverage.
The Democrats’ bill is a collection of targeted improvements to the ACA that the majority of the party supports, including:
- Lower premiums, expanded coverage;
- Protections for people with pre-existing conditions;
- Required outreach and help enrolling during open season.
By introducing this bill so quickly, Democrats have reminded voters which party advocates for health care as a basic human right. And by endangering the ACA, the Administration has reminded voters that life without any ACA is a very real threat.
While the Barr report continues to produce chaos, we cannot lose sight of protecting health care. Our ask today is to . . .
Defend the ACA!
Release the Full Mueller Report!
**ACTION ONE: CALL OUR SENATORS**
SAMPLE SCRIPT for Senators Wyden and Merkley:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling because . . .
. . . I want the Senator to publicly condemn the DOJ decision to ask the courts to declare the ACA unconstitutional, and to support companion legislation in the Senate to strengthen the ACA.* I also want Senator [NAME] to keep fighting for the release of the entire Mueller report.
Thank you.”
*Describe how the ACA benefits you.
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/
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/
**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 because . . .
. . . I want Greg Walden to publicly condemn the DOJ decision to ask the courts to declare the ACA unconstitutional. I also ask that Mr. Walden to co-sponsor legislation to strengthen the ACA.* Finally, please ask him to follow through on his support for the release of the entire Mueller report, and make sure that actually happens.
Please ask Greg Walden these questions: which is it, your party our the future of American Democracy? Your party or people’s healthcare? Are you a patriot sworn to uphold the Constitution and protect your constituents’ health, or a partisan Republican hack? #2020StartsNow.
Thank you.”
*Describe how the ACA benefits you.
COMPLICIT GREG WALDEN
DC (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 our local activities. Participate with us as often as you can. Check out the following:
Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: Take Action in Salem to Stop Jordan Cove LNG – Salem
March 28 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Registration closed on March 15. We encourage those who did not register to participate in the Klamath Falls Curbside Rally (see below). Those wanting to carpool, please post on social media.
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-take-action-in-salem-to-stop-jordan-cove-lng-salem/
Klamath Indivisible: No LNG Pipeline Curbside Rally – Klamath Falls
March 28 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/klamath-indivisible-no-lng-pipeline-curbside-rally-klamath-falls/
Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: “Awakening the Dreamer” – Grants Pass
April 13 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-awakening-the-dreamer-grants-pass/
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