If you listen to the media, you'd think that the public option is already off the table. NOTHING COULD BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH.
A solid core of Democratic House members and Senators in Washington are fighting back, stating that they will not vote for any bill that does not include the public option. This fight is far from over, and there will be many twists and turns as the legislation is being written.
The health care movement is growing as more and more organizations are mobilizing their constituents to speak out to demand a strong public option. The town hall assaults have been loud and nasty, but our opponents can't win if we all continue to stand together with the President and the majority of Congress.
The next month is a pivotal moment in our nation's history.
CALL THE WHITE HOUSE
Comments: 202-456-1111
Switchboard: 202-456-1414
Tell President Obama:
- Physicians stand with you, Mr. President, in our support for a strong public health insurance option to make health reform work in America. A big majority in Congress supports a public option.
- We agree with you that a strong public option is necessary to rein in insurance company abuses, lower costs and increase choice through fair competition. The public option MUST be included in the final bill!
- We continue to have your back in the fight for health care justice and we need for you to have our backs in Washington by insisting that any bill sent to you to sign includes a strong public option.
After you call, print out this useful Fact vs. Fiction document to share with your patients.