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“The Health Insurance Industry Profits Protection Act”
Why don't Republicans just call their bill exactly what it is, “The Health Insurance Industry Profits Protection Act” of 2009.
Kombiz | 11.05.09 | Comment | Link to this post
The Right Side Of History
Our ad urging Congress to support health insurance reform is going up on the air. Check it out and join us in demanding that Congress pass comprehensive health insurance reform.
Kombiz | 11.05.09 | Comment | Link to this post
New TV Ad from Americans United for Change: “Halloween Comes Early for Insurance Giant Humana”
Ad Takes Humana and Its GOP Apologists to Task for Scaring America’s Seniors to Protect Insurance Industry Profits
Kombiz | 10.06.09 | | Link to this post
TV Ad Blasts Boehner’s Laughable Claim That He’s Yet to Meet an American Support The Public Option
Too Much Time on the Golf Courses in Florida, John? : Recent Poll Finds 57 Percent of Ohioans Support a Public Option
Kombiz | 10.06.09 | | Link to this post
50 Helpful Facts to Use When Talking to Opponents of Health Insurance Reform
Read our 50 helpful facts to use when talking to opponents of health insurance reform.
- The Rapidly Rising Number of Uninsured and Underinsured
- The Exploding Cost of Health Care
- The Consequences of Doing Nothing: Tens of Thousands Die Each Year Due to Lack of Health Insurance
- The Consequences of Doing Nothing: Bankrupt Families
- The Consequences of Doing Nothing: Millions of Americans Avoiding the Care They Need
- U.S. Health System Ranked # 37 in the World Despite Spending a Higher Portion of GDP Than Any Other Country
- Astronomical Insurance Industry Profits and What They’re Spending to Protect Them
- Negligible Competition in the Private Insurance Market = Higher and Higher Premiums
- Outrageous Health Insurance Industry Practices
- Support for Health Insurance Reform That Includes a Public Option
Read the rest of this story ...
Kombiz | 09.25.09 | | Link to this post
New Polling Shows Strong Momentum for Health Insurance Reform
Today we released a new poll that shows strong momentum for health insurance reform on the heels of President Obama’s address to Congress last week. On behalf of Americans United, Anzalone Liszt Research conducted a nationwide poll with likely 2010 general election voters between September 10-11. Here are the key findings:
Ø 60% of likely 2010 voters say they watched at least part of the President’s speech, and a majority of those who did (54%) are now more likely to support his plan
Ø By a 10-point margin, voters are more likely to re-elect a Member of Congress who votes for healthcare reform
Ø By a 62% to 28% margin, voters support a public option regardless of whether they watched the speech
Complementing the poll, we also launched a new TV ad today called “Bad Politics” that warns members of Congress of the political price they could pay if they stand with the big insurance companies and vote against health insurance reform. The spot began airing this week on cable in the Washington D.C. market, aimed at lawmakers.
Kombiz | 09.14.09 | | Link to this post
Uniquely American Ads Launch In 15 Congressional Districts
On the heels of passage in the U.S. House of the American Clean Energy and Security Act, Americans United for Change unveiled a new series of television ads praising Members of Congress in 15 districts for meeting President Obama’s challenge to pave the way for establishing America as a world leader in clean energy while creating millions of jobs in the process.
National:
U.S. Rep. John Boccieri (OH – 16) – Cleveland, OH:
U.S. Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy (OH-15) – Columbus, OH:
U.S. Rep. Steve Driehaus (OH-1) – Cincinnati:
U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer (MI-7) – Lansing:
U.S. Rep. Betsy Markey (CO-4) - Denver, Fort:
U.S. Rep. Baron Hill (IN-9) – Louisville, KY:
U.S. Ben Chandler (KY-6) – Lexington, KY:
U.S. Rep. Frank Kratovil (MD-1):
U.S. Rep. Dan Maffei (NY-25) – Syracuse, NY:
U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle (PA-14) – Pittsburgh, PA:
U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello (VA-5) – Roanoke, VA:
U.S. Rep. Rick Boucher (VA-9) – Roanoke, VA:
Kombiz | 07.07.09 | | Link to this post
Uniquely American Green Jobs
With the passage of President Obama's green jobs energy bill in the House of Representatives last week, Americans United for Change is launching a new television ad titled "Uniquely American." The ad applauds Congress for moving forward with a clean energy jobs plan, which will not only bring reduce our dependence on foreign oil and spur innovation but create the millions of jobs. You can call Congress and tell them we need clean energy jobs now: (202) 225-3121.
Kombiz | 06.30.09 | | Link to this post
The Republican Health Care Horror Show
Are conservatives writing a horror film or talking about health care reform? With more than 76% of the public supporting comprehensive health care reform Republicans in congress have decided that their best option to protect special interests is to recycle phrases from old horror movies. Americans United For Change along with our partner Health Care For America Now have released a need your help to send a message to Congress to keep up the fight for quality, affordable health care for everyone.
Watch our newest video and forward it on to members of Congress and your friends and let them know that what's really frightening are Republican plans to leave health care in the hands of insurance industry.
Kombiz | 06.19.09 | | Link to this post