Max Baucus. Know the name? Max Baucus is the Democratic senator from Montana, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Public Health Enemy Number One in Congress.
How so, you ask? Well, all health care reform legislation this year will go through Max Baucus. And Max Baucus has taken single-payer - also known as Medicare-for-all - off the table.
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Every other proposal now being floated in Washington is mere piecemeal tinkering and will fail. The American people get this. According to recent polls, the majority of Americans - and the majority of doctors - want a single-payer health care system in the United States.
Over the past two election cycles, Max Baucus has received more campaign contributions from the health insurance and pharmaceutical corporations than any other current Democratic member of the House or Senate. Big Corporate Money issues the order: "Take single-payer off the table." And Max Baucus takes single-payer off the table.
So, it has come down to this: the American people versus the health insurance and drug corporations. That's why Public Citizen needs your immediate help to fight for single-payer, Medicare-for-all health care reform.
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There is no legitimate opposition to single-payer. That's why corporate interests can't argue the facts against single-payer. Instead, they say it's not politically feasible. Translation: The drug and health insurance companies have a stranglehold on Congress.
So, what are we going to do about it? The momentum is building for single-payer in the United States. But time is of the essence. Every day, roughly 100 Americans die from lack of health insurance. Every day, hundreds go bankrupt from medical bills.
This is a disgrace that must end. Now.
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Now is the time. Push has come to shove on health care. Help us muscle up to defeat the health insurance industry. To defeat the drug industry. And to deliver universal health care-single-payer, everybody in, nobody out-to the American people.
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Onward to single-payer!
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President, Public Citizen
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Say no to unlimited corporate $$$ in #politics!
Staging a funeral for U.S. democracy. Picketing a member of Congress' local office. Holding a satirical "Corporations Are People Too" demonstration at state capitol. These are just a few of the inspiring protest ideas we've heard activists like you are planning for tomorrow. It's not too late to ask your friends to pledge to protest and organize a street action -- or protest in whatever way you're able!
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Tomorrow, on 9/9/09, the Supreme Court begins hearing re-arguments in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission at 10 a.m. As you've heard from us, what is at stake is more than one hundred years of limits on corporate influence in our political system. A bad decision in this case could open the floodgates of corporate money in our elections.
Corporations already have outsized influence over our political process. Corporations are not voters and should not be allowed to roll over the public interest with their economic interests! In fact, this is settled law. But, the Supreme Court is going out of its way -- holding a special session tomorrow -- to revisit the rights of corporations to spend from their treasuries to influence our elections.
That's why we need you to protest and help us show that Americans want less corporate influence -- not more!
Please visit www.DontGetRolled.org to sign our protest petition and learn more about what others have pledged to do tomorrow.
We look forward to making a lot of noise with you! Please send us your photos, videos and stories to share at action@citizen.org.
Thank you for all you do!
Rick, Angela and Glenn
Your Advocates at Public Citizendonate
action@citizen.org
P.S.: Keep spreading the word on Twitter: RT @Public_Citizen: Say no to unlimited corporate $$$ in #politics! Sign the petition & pledge to protest Sept 9 on www.DontGetRolled.org. And visit us on Facebook.
A corporate titan driving a giant steamroller that is about to crush the U.S. Capitol building, showing corporate influence in elections.
Don't Get Rolled!www.DontGetRolled.org
Tomorrow, on 9/9/09, the Supreme Court begins hearing re-arguments in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission at 10 a.m. As you've heard from us, what is at stake is more than one hundred years of limits on corporate influence in our political system. A bad decision in this case could open the floodgates of corporate money in our elections.
Corporations already have outsized influence over our political process. Corporations are not voters and should not be allowed to roll over the public interest with their economic interests! In fact, this is settled law. But, the Supreme Court is going out of its way -- holding a special session tomorrow -- to revisit the rights of corporations to spend from their treasuries to influence our elections.
That's why we need you to protest and help us show that Americans want less corporate influence -- not more!
Please visit www.DontGetRolled.org to sign our protest petition and learn more about what others have pledged to do tomorrow.
We look forward to making a lot of noise with you! Please send us your photos, videos and stories to share at action@citizen.org.
Thank you for all you do!
Rick, Angela and Glenn
Your Advocates at Public Citizendonate
action@citizen.org
P.S.: Keep spreading the word on Twitter: RT @Public_Citizen: Say no to unlimited corporate $$$ in #politics! Sign the petition & pledge to protest Sept 9 on www.DontGetRolled.org. And visit us on Facebook.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
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A natural formula of herbs, vitamins, minerals and amino acids which support detoxification and cleansing.
Milk Thistle Seed supports detoxification of the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs and skin.
Ashwaganda Root, Beet Leaf, Bupleurum Root, Burdock Root, Celandine Leaf, Chlorella, Corn Silk, Dandelion Root, Hawthorne Berry supports cleansing of the colon.
For thousands of years mankind has used cleansing and detoxification to maintain health. Today, more than ever, we are exposed to a vast number of toxins in our homes, workplaces, air, food and water.
Buy Cleanse Smart Advanced Cleansing 30 Day System
CleanseSMART Part I supports detoxification of the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs and skin. Part II supports cleansing the bowel.
CleanseSMART is easy to take, just two capsules in the morning and two at night, and it is formulated to be taken in harmony with normal daily activity.
The Inside Scoop:
2 part morning and evening formula.
Comes in easy-to-swallow capsules.
Contains no cascara sagrada, senna or added fillers.
Ingredient Details:
CleanseSMART l
Proprietary Blend: Artichoke Leaf, Ashwaganda Root, Beet Leaf, Bupleurum Root, Burdock Root, Celandine Leaf, Chlorella, Corn Silk, Dandelion Root, Hawthorne Berry, Larch arabinogalactan gum, Milk Thistle Seed, silymarin Mullein Leaf, Red Clover Leaf & Stem, Turmeric Root.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Opponents of health insurance reform have power. Some reap huge profits from the status quo.
Opponents of health insurance reform have power. Some reap huge profits from the status quo. Others take large campaign contributions from those who profit.
So they'll do anything to keep the current system in place. When fact-based arguments don't work, they attack President Obama with outlandish lies about a government takeover and euthanizing the elderly. And once that doesn't work, they'll go even further.
We don't know what they'll do next. What we do know is that we'll have to be prepared for anything -- ready to set the record straight, ready to make sure the media and Congress see the overwhelming support for reform, and ready to pass real reform this year.
But we'll need the resources to do it -- to pay for rapid-response ads in key districts and states, organizers to put together large rallies and grassroots events throughout the country, and the best technology available to empower volunteers -- all at a moment's notice. Can you chip in $25 or more to help us pass real reform, this year?
Please donate
This was never going to be easy. As candidate Obama said just three days before the election: "Don't think for a moment that power will concede without a fight." Now, we're seeing how true that really is.
These same well-financed forces have killed reform in the past, and they're aiming to do it again.
But here's why this time can be different: There are folks like you, all around the country, who are ready to go toe-to-toe with the special interests, even when they're not fighting fair.
And we'll keep at it, because we know that the work we're doing together right now can make the lives of hundreds of millions better for decades to come.
But we need your help to keep it up. Can you donate $25 or more to beat the special interests?
There's too much at stake for any of us to sit this one out. Please chip in. Click Here to Donate
Thanks,
Mitch
Mitch Stewart
Director
Organizing for America
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So they'll do anything to keep the current system in place. When fact-based arguments don't work, they attack President Obama with outlandish lies about a government takeover and euthanizing the elderly. And once that doesn't work, they'll go even further.
We don't know what they'll do next. What we do know is that we'll have to be prepared for anything -- ready to set the record straight, ready to make sure the media and Congress see the overwhelming support for reform, and ready to pass real reform this year.
But we'll need the resources to do it -- to pay for rapid-response ads in key districts and states, organizers to put together large rallies and grassroots events throughout the country, and the best technology available to empower volunteers -- all at a moment's notice. Can you chip in $25 or more to help us pass real reform, this year?
Please donate
This was never going to be easy. As candidate Obama said just three days before the election: "Don't think for a moment that power will concede without a fight." Now, we're seeing how true that really is.
These same well-financed forces have killed reform in the past, and they're aiming to do it again.
But here's why this time can be different: There are folks like you, all around the country, who are ready to go toe-to-toe with the special interests, even when they're not fighting fair.
And we'll keep at it, because we know that the work we're doing together right now can make the lives of hundreds of millions better for decades to come.
But we need your help to keep it up. Can you donate $25 or more to beat the special interests?
There's too much at stake for any of us to sit this one out. Please chip in. Click Here to Donate
Thanks,
Mitch
Mitch Stewart
Director
Organizing for America
Donate
Friday, August 28, 2009
The Public Health Care Option is Not Optional
Recently, the Obama administration indicated that it might be open to passing health care reform without any provision for a public option. In fact, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, went so far as to say the public option was not an "essential" part of reform.
Tell President Obama when it comes to health care reform, the public option is not optional! » Read the petition >> Click here Take action link
During the presidential race, Obama campaigned on change and on a health care plan that included the public option. But the recent comments rhetorically pave the way for the Obama administration to cave on meaningful health care reform.
Now is the time to remind President Obama that part of the reason he won the presidency was because of his plan to enact major health care reform that included a public option, a provision that 76 percent of Americans support
Americans have gone too long without the proper health coverage. Sign the pledge and urge President Obama to support a bill with a robust public option similar to Medicare. »
Thanks for taking action!
Andrew
ThePetitionSite
Read the petition >> Click here Take action link
President Obama: We Voted for Change!
America Needs a Public Option
Take Action!
A health care bill without a robust public option is just more of the same.
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Tell President Obama when it comes to health care reform, the public option is not optional! » Read the petition >> Click here Take action link
During the presidential race, Obama campaigned on change and on a health care plan that included the public option. But the recent comments rhetorically pave the way for the Obama administration to cave on meaningful health care reform.
Now is the time to remind President Obama that part of the reason he won the presidency was because of his plan to enact major health care reform that included a public option, a provision that 76 percent of Americans support
Americans have gone too long without the proper health coverage. Sign the pledge and urge President Obama to support a bill with a robust public option similar to Medicare. »
Thanks for taking action!
Andrew
ThePetitionSite
Read the petition >> Click here Take action link
President Obama: We Voted for Change!
America Needs a Public Option
Take Action!
A health care bill without a robust public option is just more of the same.
Forward to a friend >>
Read the petition >> Click here Take action link
Monday, August 24, 2009
The public is fed up with corporate influence blocking progress ....
As I wrote to you a couple of weeks ago, the U.S. Supreme Court may soon allow corporations to spend as much as they want promoting or opposing political candidates. Democracy as we know it could be rolled over by unlimited corporate money in politics.
A corporate titan driving a giant steamroller that is about to crush the U.S. Capitol building, showing corporate influence in elections.
Don't Get Rolled!
Yes, it's okay to be outraged.
Do something about it at DontGetRolled.org!
In a stunning move, the justices are returning early from their summer vacation after ordering the parties in a little-known case to argue whether the court should overturn longstanding restrictions on corporate campaign spending.
The public is fed up with corporate influence blocking progress on health care, climate change, trade, the economy--on everything. But the Supreme Court could make things much, much worse.
Pledge to protest!
The Supreme Court is way out of touch--and way out of line. We need to raise awareness and send a message the justices will hear.
Tell your friends. Write a letter. Start a blog. Picket. Do street theater. Do whatever you can!
Learn more about how to get involved, share your ideas and take the "Pledge to Protest" at DontGetRolled.org today.
donate Thank you for all you do!
Sidney M. Wolfe, M.D.
feedback@citizen.org
Stay informed and speak out when it counts.
Sign up for the Public Citizen Action Network or other online announcements.
A corporate titan driving a giant steamroller that is about to crush the U.S. Capitol building, showing corporate influence in elections.
Don't Get Rolled!
Yes, it's okay to be outraged.
Do something about it at DontGetRolled.org!
In a stunning move, the justices are returning early from their summer vacation after ordering the parties in a little-known case to argue whether the court should overturn longstanding restrictions on corporate campaign spending.
The public is fed up with corporate influence blocking progress on health care, climate change, trade, the economy--on everything. But the Supreme Court could make things much, much worse.
Pledge to protest!
The Supreme Court is way out of touch--and way out of line. We need to raise awareness and send a message the justices will hear.
Tell your friends. Write a letter. Start a blog. Picket. Do street theater. Do whatever you can!
Learn more about how to get involved, share your ideas and take the "Pledge to Protest" at DontGetRolled.org today.
donate Thank you for all you do!
Sidney M. Wolfe, M.D.
feedback@citizen.org
Stay informed and speak out when it counts.
Sign up for the Public Citizen Action Network or other online announcements.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
EPA wants your feedback on the proposed Biofuel standards
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There's huge interest in the role biofuels can play in reducing global warming emissions from vehicles. But research shows that conventional biofuels can result in serious pollution when forests and grasslands are plowed to make room for farmland to grow fuel crops.
The EPA is in the process of creating the first national global warming pollution standards for ethanol, biodiesel and other renewable fuels, and they need to hear from you about global warming pollution from conventional biofuel production. »
Lobbyists from the conventional biofuel industry are pushing the EPA to ignore vital scientific findings about biofuel global warming pollution.
Read the petition >>
Take action link: Click here
We can't let that happen. Fortunately, the EPA wants your feedback on the proposed standards -- but we only have until September 25 to submit comments!
Please tell Administrator Lisa Jackson that the EPA must use the best available science to ensure that biofuels truly become part of a clean transportation future. Act now. »
Thanks for taking action!
Samer
ThePetitionSite
The EPA Needs
to Hear from You!
Let the EPA hear from you.
Take Action!
Tell the EPA about conventional biofuel global warming pollution.
Forward to a friend >>
Read the petition >>
Take action link: Click here
There's huge interest in the role biofuels can play in reducing global warming emissions from vehicles. But research shows that conventional biofuels can result in serious pollution when forests and grasslands are plowed to make room for farmland to grow fuel crops.
The EPA is in the process of creating the first national global warming pollution standards for ethanol, biodiesel and other renewable fuels, and they need to hear from you about global warming pollution from conventional biofuel production. »
Lobbyists from the conventional biofuel industry are pushing the EPA to ignore vital scientific findings about biofuel global warming pollution.
Read the petition >>
Take action link: Click here
We can't let that happen. Fortunately, the EPA wants your feedback on the proposed standards -- but we only have until September 25 to submit comments!
Please tell Administrator Lisa Jackson that the EPA must use the best available science to ensure that biofuels truly become part of a clean transportation future. Act now. »
Thanks for taking action!
Samer
ThePetitionSite
The EPA Needs
to Hear from You!
Let the EPA hear from you.
Take Action!
Tell the EPA about conventional biofuel global warming pollution.
Forward to a friend >>
Read the petition >>
Take action link: Click here
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