Chapter Description
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The leader of this chapter is Carolyn Kohn (cbkohn@msn.com).Both HB2116 and HB2009 are passed by Oregon House
Submitted by Liz Baxter on Mon, 06/08/2009 - 12:06pm.
Next step - vote on the floor of the Oregon Senate, possibly as soon as Wednesday. If you have not contacted your Senator yet, now is the time to do so.
Liz
HB2116 Sent to Ways and Means Committee; HB2009 Work Session Today
Submitted by Liz Baxter on Fri, 05/29/2009 - 8:53am.
HB2116, which would generate revenue needed to pull down matching federal funds for expanding coverage to uninsured children and low income adults, was passed out of Oregon's House Revenue Committee on Thursday and sent to the Joint Ways and Means Committee with a do-pass recommendation.
Your Job: Keep the Legislature on Course
Submitted by Liz Baxter on Wed, 03/18/2009 - 5:58pm.
Three ways to get your message heard in Salem
In the midst of a legislative session with tough economic decisions to be made, it's very easy for the well-intentioned Oregonians serving in our legislature to lose sight of the goals of health reform. We have three ways to help you remind them to be bold and set a course for Oregon's future health system.
It's time to rumble: March 26th at the Capitol in Salem
Submitted by Matt Webber on Tue, 03/10/2009 - 3:19pm.
Lobby in Salem for Health Reform
House Committee on Health Care to host public hearing (Grants Pass)
Submitted by Matt Webber on Wed, 02/18/2009 - 5:58pm.
Event Description
Want a chance to impact health reform this legislative session? Well, Salem and representatives are coming to your town next week to listen to what you have to say.
The Oregon State Legislature's House Committee on Health Care will be holding a public hearing on House Bill 2009 in Grants Pass.
This is an excellent opportunity for you to come out and not only share your feelings on the bill but also your health story as well as the Archimedes Movement's principles.
Recently, our director Liz Baxter testified infront of the committee last week - to read her testimony see the attached document.
If you think you are going to come out and testify at the meeting then please tell us as we'd love to know.
If you have any general questions about the proceedings please contact the committee assistant Lara Eads at lara.eads@state.or.us or (503) 986-1529.
Help shape the future of Oregon's health by coming out and participating. Make sure to tell and bring a friend or even wear your We Can Do Better T-shirt.
Please feel free to contact matt@wecandobetter.org with any other questions.
Start Date and Time
February 23, 2009 - 10:00am
End Date and Time
February 23, 2009 - 12:00pm
