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At this moment, Senate leaders are merging the language from the various committee bills to come up with one healthcare bill to be voted on the Senate floor. There is still time for the Senate to get it right. We need your help. Remember, your voice is crucial in this debate.
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After pressing "Connect Me!" our system will dial your phone number and connect you directly to your senator.

Tell your senators you want reform that will:
  • Control costs and not tax our health insurance benefits;
  • Provide affordable coverage for all Americans;
  • Encourage competition by including a national public health insurance plan option;
  • Prevent employers from dropping coverage; and
  • Establish safe-staffing standards.

Sample Script:
Hello, my name is _______________; I am a voter and one of your constituents. I am calling to urge you to pass a healthcare reform bill that includes a public plan option, controls healthcare costs and includes an employer mandate. I also urge you to reject any plans to tax employer-provided healthcare benefits.
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