Local organizations are throwing a huge rally in support of healthcare reform tomorrow night in New Orleans! Come out to see Tiger Hammond, President of the Greater New Orleans CLC and State Building Trades, talk about why we need healthcare reform now!
The American Plan = Public Option Now
When: Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 6-7pm (Gather at 5:45pm)
Where: Hale Boggs Federal Building (Poydras at Magazine) 500 Poydras, NOLA,
Why: We must stand together and let our Congressional representatives know that greater New Orleans wants REAL health care reform including the public option!
Speakers include: Dr. Joia Crear-Perry, President, New Orleans Medical Association
Robert “Tiger” Hammond, President, Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO
K Brad Ott, Co-chair, Committee to Reopen Charity Hospital
Tamara Jackson, Pres., N.O. Social Aid and Pleasure Club Task Force
Music provided by Free Agents Brass Band and other local musicians.
“It will provide more security and stability to those who have health insurance.
It will provide insurance to those who don’t. And it will lower the cost of health care
for our families, our businesses, and our government." - President Barack Obama
"End the disgrace of America as the only major industrialized nation in the world that doesn't guarantee health care for all of its people." - Senator Edward Kennedy
Endorsed by: MoveOn, Committee to Reopen Charity Hospital, N.O. Social Aid and Pleasure Club Task Force, and many others…
Big Insurance – Sick of It!
For info, Michelle 214-684-1426, michellelongino@yahoo.com or Gilda, gildawreed@yahoo.com