Health Care Action and Resource Center
Health Care Action and Resource Center
A clearinghouse for information, events, and opportunities for action regarding health care reform.
In Congress
HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009
Text of the bill, summary of the bill, Energy and Commerce Chair Waxman's Statement, amendment to the bill, and more from the Committee of Energy and Commerce's official site.
HR 676, The United States National Health Care Act
Text of the bill before the Committee of Energy and Commerce and the Committee of Ways and Means and Natural Resources.
Action
Sign up for our Action Alert email list
Click the link above to receive e-mail alerts specific to Health Care Reform events in Denver and throughout Colorado.
Block-by-Block for Barack
Health Care Reform Canvassing with Rep. Daniel Kagan and House District 3 Activists, Saturday, August 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. near DU.
U.S. Representative Events in Colorado and a Brief Guide to Effective Rallying
Rep. Jared Polis, Rep. Ed Perlumtter, and Rep. Betsy Markey have over a dozen events scheduled in Colorado in August and September. Click the link for a brief "Rally Guide" and list of tentatively scheduled events.
Health Care Canvass Across Colorado, Summer 2009
President Obama has said "health care reform will pass this year, or not at all." It's crunch time in Colorado and across the country. Join Organizing for America and The Democratic Party of Denver as we canvass the streets of Denver for health care reform support. Click the link above to find a canvassing event or to initiate your own.
Health Care Reform Needs You: Call Now
A message from Organizing for America
Events
President Obama in Grand Junction, Saturday, August 15.
Denver Democrats answered the call to go to Grand Junction and support President Obama as he came to Colorado for a Town Hall Meeting on Health Care Reform. Click the link for more information.
Commentary
Time for Health Care Hardball
Rep. Jared Polis' op-ed on Health Care Reform. (CNNPolitics.com, September 10, 2009)
Why We Need Health Care Reform
President Barack Obama's op-ed making the case for meaningful reform. (New York Times, August 15, 2009)
Progress Over Perfection
Paul Begala's antidote for the Health Care debate. (Washington Post, August 13, 2009)
Getting Care Is Not For Faint of Heart
Mike Littwin's account of his own experience battling insurrance companies. (Denver Post, August 5, 2009)
Public Option Essential: Will Not Lead To Rationing or Curbing of Doctor Choice
Rep. DeGette and three of her colleagues in the U.S. Congress penned an op-ed on health care reform.
Insurrance Does Not Equal Health Care: Specious Arguments by "Free Market" Opponents of Colorado's Single-Payer Plan
Michelle Swenson writes on the one-vote failure of Colorado's Guaranteed Health Care Act and its implications for health care reform nationwide.
House District 7B's Resolution on Health Care
Paid Sick Days Are A Healthy Idea
Rep. Daniel Kagen's guest editorial in the Denver Daily News making the case for providing paid sick days.
Obama Administration Releases, Reports, and Speeches
President Obama's Speech on Health Care to a Joint Session of Congress, 09.09.09
President Obama's Comments at his Health Care Reform Town Hall in Grand Junction, Colorado, August 15, 2009, including the full text of the questions and his answers.
President Obama's Health Care Reform Town Hall, Shaker Heights, Ohio, July 23, 2009
The full video of President Obama's prime-time press conference on Health Care Reform, July 22nd, 2009.
President Obama's e-mail on Health Care, preceding his prime-time press conference, July 22nd, 2009
A brief video of President Obama's "Waterloo" response.
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Releases New State-by-State Reports Highlighting Urgent Need for Health Reform, June 27, 2009
The White House Council of Economic Advisors' Report on "The Economic Case for Health Care."
Resources
Health Insurrance Reform Reality Check
Top White House officials debunk the myths being circulated by Health Care Reform opponents.
Health Insurrance Reform and Seniors
A handful of facts about how reform will benefit senior citizens.
Key Challenges In The Health Care Debate
An on-line primer from The New York Times offers comprehensive coverage of the issues on the table for health care reform.
Meltdown 101: Why High Health Costs Hurt the Economy
The Associated Press posts a Q&A outlining the impact of health care on the current economic climate.
Side-by-Side Comparison of Major Health Care Proposals
This Kaiser Faimly Foundation interactive side-by-side compares the leading comprehensive reform proposals across a number of key characteristics and plan components.
House District 2A's Health Care Option Resources
2A Captain Tom Parson's page of resources, including further links to events and resources and access to your Representatives for calls and e-mails.
Notable News
In Colorado, A Sizeable Schizm on Health Care Reform
National coverage of a Health Care Town Hall in Windsor, Colorado. (Washington Post, September 3, 2009)
Bennet Hears Health Care Concerns
In the midst of a month back with his constituents, Senator Bennet held a Town Hall Meeting in Edwards. (Denver Post, August 14, 2009)
House Panel Reaches Deal on Health-Care Bill
Rep. Diana DeGette defends health insurrance for low income families while Blue Dog Democrats try to find ways to cut costs. (New York Times, July 31, 2009)
Health Care A Hot Potato For Congress
A comprehensive rundown of the Colorado delegation's stance on pending Health Care legistation. (The Colorado Statesman, July 17, 2009)
Crunch Time For Health Care Reform
The Senate Finance Committee strives to offer a bipartisan health care bill. (The Hill, July 16, 2009)
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