Monthly Archives: June 2009
Whose Paying for Health Care Reform
Two questions that kept popping up during the health care service events in Connecticut this past weekend were “How is the President going to pay for this new health care reform?” and “Who will pay for it?” I was encouraged
Whose Paying for Health Care Reform
Two questions that kept popping up during the health care service events in Connecticut this past weekend were “How is the President going to pay for this new health care reform?” and “Who will pay for it?” I was encouraged
National Health Care Day of Service in Hartford a Total Success
Organizing for Connecticut volunteers team up with Goya Foods and Hartford’s Hispanic Health Council to promote health and wellness in the heart of Hartford’s Latino community and market place, La Plaza Del Mercado, on Saturday afternoon, June 27th.
National Health Care Day of Service in Hartford a Total Success
Organizing for Connecticut volunteers team up with Goya Foods and Hartford’s Hispanic Health Council to promote health and wellness in the heart of Hartford’s Latino community and market place, La Plaza Del Mercado, on Saturday afternoon, June 27th.
The Power of Unity: Connecticut’s New Energy
There is an amazing energy that is building in Connecticut. The energy is the power of unity — many in body / one in mind. Time and again during this past legislative session, ordinary citizens united together to bring about
The Power of Unity: Connecticut’s New Energy
There is an amazing energy that is building in Connecticut. The energy is the power of unity — many in body / one in mind. Time and again during this past legislative session, ordinary citizens united together to bring about
Goya Foods and Hartford’s Healthcare Hispanic Council Support Pres. Obama’s National Health Care Day of Service
On Saturday, June 27, 2009, Organizing for Connecticut (OFC) in support of Organizing for America (OFA), will be one of many organizations around the country who are hosting community service events designed to educate the public on the importance of
Goya Foods and Hartford’s Healthcare Hispanic Council Support Pres. Obama’s National Health Care Day of Service
On Saturday, June 27, 2009, Organizing for Connecticut (OFC) in support of Organizing for America (OFA), will be one of many organizations around the country who are hosting community service events designed to educate the public on the importance of
Governing at its Worst – Defund. Veto. Just Say No.
When Governor Rell (R-CT) began submitting her budget proposals, one of the first items she proposed to defund was the State’s Office of the Healthcare Advocate whose mission is “dedicated to serving Connecticut’s health insurance consumers by resolving conflicts with
Governing at its Worst – Defund. Veto. Just Say No.
When Governor Rell (R-CT) began submitting her budget proposals, one of the first items she proposed to defund was the State’s Office of the Healthcare Advocate whose mission is “dedicated to serving Connecticut’s health insurance consumers by resolving conflicts with
Fixing Health Care: A United Voice – Free Bus to DC
Here’s a special message from John Murphy (CCAG Political Director). This is a critical week for health care reform on both the national and state level. CCAG needs you to let your elected officials know that you need quality, affordable
Fixing Health Care: A United Voice – Free Bus to DC
Here’s a special message from John Murphy (CCAG Political Director). This is a critical week for health care reform on both the national and state level. CCAG needs you to let your elected officials know that you need quality, affordable
Gov. Rell on the Internet, Telecommunications, Libraries, Schools, Text Book Replacement: Just Say No
While cleaning out my basement, I came across several rotary phones and old typewriters, one of which is a manual Underwood typewriter with a two foot long carriage return that was too heavy for me to carry upstairs. It might
Gov. Rell on the Internet, Telecommunications, Libraries, Schools, Text Book Replacement: Just Say No
While cleaning out my basement, I came across several rotary phones and old typewriters, one of which is a manual Underwood typewriter with a two foot long carriage return that was too heavy for me to carry upstairs. It might
Keep the Public Option on the Table
President Obama has announced three key principles that we must adhere to in order to bring about meaningful health care reform: REDUCE COSTS — Rising health care costs are crushing the budgets of governments, businesses, individuals and families and they
Keep the Public Option on the Table
President Obama has announced three key principles that we must adhere to in order to bring about meaningful health care reform: REDUCE COSTS — Rising health care costs are crushing the budgets of governments, businesses, individuals and families and they
Milestones or Myths
It’s June and a time for attending graduations and celebrating achievements of our students who worked diligently throughout the year to accomplish a great milestone in their life. My granddaughter, Kamilah, graduates this week and not without special recognition for her
Milestones or Myths
It’s June and a time for attending graduations and celebrating achievements of our students who worked diligently throughout the year to accomplish a great milestone in their life. My granddaughter, Kamilah, graduates this week and not without special recognition for her
Birth, Age, Sickeness & Death
Life’s cycles can be divided into four stages, namely: birth, age, sickness and death. While I could write about some profound philosophical tenet of life, at this moment, I, us, we need to be practical and address one of the
Birth, Age, Sickeness & Death
Life’s cycles can be divided into four stages, namely: birth, age, sickness and death. While I could write about some profound philosophical tenet of life, at this moment, I, us, we need to be practical and address one of the
Dodd Joins Kennedy, Help Committee Democrats in Announcing the “Affordable Health Care Choices Act"
Bipartisan Talks Continue on Outstanding Key Issues | WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the past year, Chairman Edward M. Kennedy, Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Democratic Members and staff of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) have
Dodd Joins Kennedy, Help Committee Democrats in Announcing the “Affordable Health Care Choices Act"
Bipartisan Talks Continue on Outstanding Key Issues | WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the past year, Chairman Edward M. Kennedy, Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Democratic Members and staff of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) have
Your Chance to Make a Difference for SustiNet
A few days ago, I wrote about how we all need to come together to blitz the Governor’s office with our support for the SustiNet bill. Naturally, there may be some of you thinking, “I’m to busy to do any
Your Chance to Make a Difference for SustiNet
A few days ago, I wrote about how we all need to come together to blitz the Governor’s office with our support for the SustiNet bill. Naturally, there may be some of you thinking, “I’m to busy to do any
Public Option & Insurance Companies: Oil & Water?
By now, many of us have seen the swiftboat ads on television that try to dissuade us from having a public option in health care. Insurance and pharmaceutical company lobbyists and supporters are out there 24/7, doing whatever it takes
Public Option & Insurance Companies: Oil & Water?
By now, many of us have seen the swiftboat ads on television that try to dissuade us from having a public option in health care. Insurance and pharmaceutical company lobbyists and supporters are out there 24/7, doing whatever it takes
One Final Blitz for SustiNet
The SustiNet bill has moved along farther than most would have predicted it would this session. Passing in both the House and Senate was quite a task and may not have been accomplished without OFC’s efforts. I am proud to
One Final Blitz for SustiNet
The SustiNet bill has moved along farther than most would have predicted it would this session. Passing in both the House and Senate was quite a task and may not have been accomplished without OFC’s efforts. I am proud to
Take Action for Health Care Reform in Our State and the Nation
Through our united efforts, we are seeing some great changes in Connecticut during this legislative session. SustiNet (HB6600) passed the House 107-34 (click here to see the House Vote), 35-12 in the Senate (click here to see the Senate Vote). Take
Take Action for Health Care Reform in Our State and the Nation
Through our united efforts, we are seeing some great changes in Connecticut during this legislative session. SustiNet (HB6600) passed the House 107-34 (click here to see the House Vote), 35-12 in the Senate (click here to see the Senate Vote). Take
Yéle Haiti – established by musician Wyclef Jean to assist his native land of Haiti
Yéle Haiti – established by musician Wyclef Jean to assist his native land of Haiti
Yéle Haiti – established by musician Wyclef Jean to assist his native land of Haiti
Yéle Haiti – established by musician Wyclef Jean to assist his native land of Haiti
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