Medicare-for-all, part III

Guess what?! Ted Kenndy's Healthcare Plan had been called "Medicare for All".

And that's just what he was trying to get passed for several years:

read about the KENNEDY AND DINGELL Bill here

Universal coverage in 5 years with a 3 stage phase-in. Kennedy's HELP (Health Education Labor & Pensions) Committee PASSED his bill this July and it is ...where?! ... in front of Congress. It's titled "The Affordable Health Choices Act" - click the link to read both the announcement and the text of the Bill.

Amazing. We need it now! Call, Write, Email, PESTER your representatives into sincere consideratin of this bill!!

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