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Health Reform Bill Passes The House

Posted November, 10 2009 by arianne

On Saturday the U.S. House of Representatives voted 220-215 to pass The Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962).  The bill includes strong consumer protections, a public option, and tightened insurance industry oversight.  Thanks to all those who worked hard to make this happen – our work is not done yet, so lets keep up […]

HCFANY on H.R.3962

Posted November, 6 2009 by arianne

This weekend the US House of Representatives is scheduled to debate and vote on H.R. 3962. This landmark piece of health reform legislation has the potential to provide health coverage access to millions of Americans. HCFANY has analyzed how this bill would affect New York. This analysis looks at several key principles, including: Affordability Medicaid […]

Supporters of Single-Payer: Make Your Voice Heard Today!

Posted November, 5 2009 by arianne

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is keeping her promise to allow NY Representative Anthony Weiner’s single-payer amendment a full debate and vote on the floor of the House as soon as this Friday. If you know who your Representative is–call the Congressional Switchboard at (202) 224-3121. OR submit your vote of support here.