Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof: Healthcare Passage is Imminent
Join CBST and the League of Women Voters to take action on passing comprehensive health care reform.
“The Torah gave permission to the doctor to heal, and it is even a commandment. Even more so, it is [the commandment] of saving a life. One who prevents himself from doing so is considered to have shed blood.” -Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah 336:1
The Senate and the House of Representatives have both passed health care reform legislation. But a final bill is not yet ready to go to the President. This is a critical time to urge your Representative and Senators, as well as the President, to pass comprehensive health care reform that will extend coverage to tens of millions of uninsured Americans. Final legislation should include a strong public insurance option and should not discriminate on the basis of gender.
Join CBST and the League of Women Voters by taking action today ! Call your Senators and Representative at 202-224-3121 or 202-225-3121 to reach the Capitol switchboard. Also, call the White House at 202-456-1414 or 202-456-1111 and urge your elected officials to pass comprehensive health care reform.
It is essential that the final version of this legislation moves health care in the right direction. It must extend coverage to the uninsured and provide funding for those who cannot afford it. The public insurance option passed by the House will accomplish these goals.