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Upcoming Events
Planning committee for the State-Based Universal Health Care Act (SBUHCA). Development of outreach plans, coordination between different organizations, and recruiting lawmakers.
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Planning committee for the State-Based Universal Health Care Act (SBUHCA). Development of outreach plans, coordination between different organizations, and recruiting lawmakers.
Blog
Big news in the fight for Single-Payer / Expanded and Improved Medicare for All!
Sen. Ed Markey (D, MA) has agreed to introduce the Senate companion bill to Rep. Khanna's (D, CA) H.R. 6270 "State-Based Universal Health Care Act" (SBUHCA) as soon as next week. We need to recruit our Senators in the next few days, with a cutoff deadline of Tuesday 2 April, 5pm ET, for original (pre-publication) co-sponsoring Senators to sign on.
One Payer States President, Chuck Pennacchio, PhD
31 December 2023
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