Greetings,

Today is a national call-in day on the Kennedy HELP Bill.  We need to make sure Senators Bayh and Lugar understand that we need the bill to include a public health insurance option.  And, we're asking Senator Lugar to provide his position in writing to us.  Please call 1-877-264-HCAN today!  It's easy.  Here's what you say:

SENATE DEMOCRATS - Senator Bayh 

Hello, my name is __________________________.  I’d like to speak to someone in the Senator’s office about healthcare.

I’m calling to ask that Senator Bayh make sure that the Kennedy HELP bill doesn’t get left behind. 

We’re counting on Senator Bayh to make sure that we end up with a Senate health care bill that requires employers to pay their fair share for healthcare, that makes health care truly affordable for all Americans, and gives us all the choice of a public health insurance option. WE'RE ASKING THAT SENATOR BAYH SIGN-ON TO SENATOR BROWN’S LETTER CALLING ON SENATE LEADERSHIP TO INCLUDE A PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE OPTION IN THE BILL.   Thanks!

SENATE REPUBLICANS - Senator Lugar

Hello, my name is _____________________________.  I’d like to speak to someone in the Senator’s office about healthcare.

I’m calling because I want to know which side Senator Lugar is on when it comes to health care:

Is Senator going to support health reform that will make health care more affordable for everyone, will require employers to help pay for the cost of healthcare and will give us a choice of a public option if we can’t get coverage at work or

Is Senator Lugar going to side with the insurance companies to keep their profits high and to preserve their stranglehold on the insurance market?

I would like for the Senator to respond in writing to me at:  [give your address].  Thank you.

If you have time  - please call your member of the House also, and encourage his support of HR 3200.  Call 1-877-264-HCAN.  Here's what to say:

HOUSE DEMOCRATS—To Sign the Courtney Letter (Rep Hill, Rep Donelly, Rep Ellsworth)

Hello, my name is _______________________________.  I’d like to speak to someone in the Representative’s office about health care.

I’m calling to ask Congressman [Name] to publicly oppose the excise tax on health care plans by signing on to Representative Courtney’s Letter.  This tax on health care plans will hurt middle class families and older workers who have more health care needs.

I hope that Representative [Name] will consider adding his name to his colleagues who oppose taxing our health care benefits.