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Faces of Health Care Reform: Kristine

01-Jul-09
Kristine's husband and his business partner own a small machine shop in Milwaukee that their fathers started nearly 60 years ago. The company has traditionally been able to provide its employees with single and family health insurance, but rising costs have made it increasingly difficult, and they've had to modify the coverage they can provide. Last year, her husbands business paid $132000, for plan that requires a $2500 deductible. My story is certainly not a tragic one, its just a typical …
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Health Care Day of Service - June 27, 2009

30-Jun-09
On June 27th, tens of thousands of volunteers from across the country took part in thousands of events designed to raise visibility for health care reform in their communities. These health care service projects gave volunteers a chance to make an impact in their own communities and improve the lives of their neighbors in the short term — and they are just one step forward in the larger fight for long term, comprehensive health care reform.
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Faces of Health Care Reform: Lisa

26-Jun-09
Lisa of Lake Worth, FL has hydrocephalus or water on the brain and several other health ailments that require regular monitoring and care. Like millions of Americans, when Lisa lost her job, she also lost her health insurance. Lisa was unable to afford COBRA, but when she called around to inquire about coverage from private insurers she was categorically denied. As soon as I told them about my situation, Lisa says, they said forget it; they absolutely wouldnt even go any further. Organizing …
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Faces of Health Care Reform: Cesar

23-Jun-09
Cesar was born and raised in Arvin,California, a small town in the Central Valley. Cesar shares his mother Marthas story. Martha came to the United States from Mexico and has worked for nearly 40 years. Martha instilled in her eight children the dignity and value of hard work, sometimes holding down two jobs at once to support her family. Martha is one of the 46 million people in this country without health insurance. Organizing for America has collected hundreds of thousands of personal …
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Faces of Health Care Reform: Cathy

22-Jun-09
Cathy lives in Apple Valley, MN. A single mother of two, Cathy went back to school to earn her teachers license and has worked for the past three years as a special education and early childhood education teacher. Then, when her school system was hit with budget cuts earlier this month, Cathy lost her job, along with her health insurance. Organizing for America has collected hundreds of thousands of personal health care stories. The grassroots effort is building support in communities across …
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Faces of Health Care Reform: Cathy Miller

17-Jun-09
Cathy Miller lives in Apple Valley, MN. A single mother of two, Cathy went back to school to earn her teachers license and has worked for the past three years as a special education and early childhood education teacher. Then, when her school system was hit with budget cuts earlier this month, Cathy lost her job, along with her health insurance. Organizing for America has collected hundreds of thousands of personal health care stories. The grassroots effort is building support in communities …
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Faces of Health Care Reform: Russell Axelson

16-Jun-09
Like millions of Americans, Russ lost his health insurance when he was laid off from his job. Russ turned to his church to help pay for his medications while he was out of work. Organizing for America has collected hundreds of thousands of personal health care stories. The grassroots effort is building support in communities across the country for a plan that adheres to President Obamas three principles for reform: lowering costs, preserving patient choice and increasing access to quality care….
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Health Care Organizing Kickoffs - June 6, 2009

08-Jun-09
On June 6th, tens of thousands of people came together to organize for health care reform by attending thousands of Health Care Organizing Kickoff events in all fifty states.
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