Thursday, August 27, 2009

The Kennedy Bill?

A message from Stephanie Taylor at BoldProgressives.org:

Thanks for signing our petition asking the Senate to pass "The Kennedy Bill" for health care reform. We'll deliver all signatures next Monday to Senate offices in Washington DC. In the meantime, can you share with your friends?
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Thanks for being a bold progressive,
--Stephanie Taylor, PCCC co-founder

Hi. I just signed this petition to honor Ted Kennedy, which will be delivered to senators on Monday:
"Ted Kennedy was a courageous champion for health care reform his entire life. In his honor, name the reform bill that passed Kennedy's health committee 'The Kennedy Bill' -- then pass it, and nothing less, through the Senate."
Kennedy's bill includes a public health insurance option, and it would be an honor to Kennedy's memory if it passed the Senate. Will you sign the petition? You can sign here.
Thanks.
I hope this happens.  Kennedy would have wanted his death to help pass healthcare reform.

Today I thought about the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, which Kennedy supported, that destroyed the old system of racist, anti-Semitic immigration quotas.  Without it, American society today would not be as enriched with diversity.  And my father would not have his green card.  That's just one of the many good things Kennedy accomplished. 

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