The following very timely announcement comes from Mark Hannay, Director, Metro New York Health Care for All
TO: HCAN-NYS Network partners and allies
As you know, the Senate Majority is attempting to move forward this week with finalizing its own version of budget reconciliation bill and taking it to the floor before this coming weekend for a debate and vote. It is by no means certain that their plan will play out the way they want, but these leaders are trying to jam the process forward nonetheless. We all should assume the worst, and hope and work for the better/best.
In advance of the bill moving to the floor, Senator Schumer along with some members of New York’s congressional delegation will be holding a special online briefing about this matter this Wed. eve June 25 @ 8 pm. All are invited to attend – there are separate RSVPs for unions and their members, and for all other groups and their members and the general public
- Union RSVP link: https://www.mobilize.us/nysaflcio/event/805922/
Community groups and general public RSVP link: https://www.mobilize.us/citizenactionny/event/806700/
The event organizers (NYS AFL-CIO, Strong Economy for All, and Citizen Action of NY) are looking for everyday New Yorkers to briefly share personal stories about how they will be affected by the #OneBigUglyBill should it become law. Please reach out to me if you have one to share about Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Medicare, Essential Plan, or a private Affordable Care Act plan obtained via the New York State of Health marketplace.
Other groups who specialize on various issues are also collecting stories about SNAP/Food Stamps, housing, public education, green energy, etc. etc., so reach out to them.
Thanks very much – in solidarity,
Mark Hannay, Director, Metro New York Health Care for All