WASHINGTON, March 24 — Shield Our Care issued the next information on March 23:
Shield Our Care marked the 10-year anniversary of the Reasonably priced Care Act with a groundswell of exercise together with press calls and op-eds throughout the nation highlighting the significance of the regulation on this landmark anniversary. Along with holding a nationwide press name with Speaker Pelosi, Shield Our Care was joined by elected officers and well being care advocates throughout 9 states for press calls to carry consideration to the overwhelming advantages of the Reasonably priced Care Act over the previous 10 years and to focus on ongoing threats to the ACA together with the lawsuit from Trump and Republicans to overturn the regulation within the midst of the coronavirus disaster.
PRESS CALLS HAPPENING TODAY:
NATIONAL
Monday, March 23rd – ACA Anniversary Press Name With Speaker Pelosi
On the 10-year anniversary of the Reasonably priced Care Act, Home Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14), former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Laura Packard, a stage 4 most cancers survivor, together with Shield Our Care held a press name to focus on the passage of the landmark regulation and present what’s at stake for People if President Trump and Republicans overturn the ACA because the nation grapples with the coronavirus. Hearken to the decision right here.
Nationwide op-ed:
USA As we speak // Laura Packard // Opinion: I might be bankrupt or lifeless with out the Reasonably priced Care Act. We’re each survivors — to date.
IN THE STATES
IOWA
Monday, March 23rd – Iowa ACA Anniversary Press Name
Iowans, advocates, and native elected officers from throughout the state will be a part of Shield Our Care, Progress Iowa, Iowa Citizen Motion Community, and Iowa Voices for a press name to mark the ten-year anniversary of the passage of the Reasonably priced Care Act (ACA) at a time when the specter of the coronavirus reminds us all the significance of everybody accessing high quality and inexpensive well being protection.
Iowa op-eds:
Des Moines Register // State Rep. Jennifer Konfrst // Reasonably priced Care Act, now 10 years previous, is extra vital than ever due to coronavirus
MAINE
Monday, March 23 – Press Name with Maine Leaders and Advocates
State Senate President Troy Jackson will be a part of Shield Our Look after a press name to mark the ten-year anniversary of the passage of the Reasonably priced Care Act (ACA) at a time when the specter of the coronavirus reminds us all the significance of everybody accessing high quality and inexpensive well being protection.
NORTH CAROLINA
Monday, March 23 – ACA Anniversary Press Name with Reps. Butterfield and Worth
On Monday, March 23rd at 7:00pm, Rep. David Worth and Rep. G.Ok. Butterfield will be a part of Shield Our Care, Motion NC, Mother’s Rising, and Little Lobbyists for a name to mark the ten-year anniversary of the passage of the Reasonably priced Care Act (ACA) at a time when the specter of the coronavirus reminds us all the significance of everybody accessing high quality and inexpensive well being protection.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Monday, March 23 – ACA Anniversary Press Name
Masking New Hampshire and Shield Our Care NH will supply a press name to mark the ten-year anniversary of the passage of the Reasonably priced Care Act (ACA) at a time when the specter of the coronavirus reminds us all the significance of everybody accessing high quality and inexpensive well being protection.
Protection:
New Hampshire Union Chief // Advocates rejoice 10 years of Obamacare, search particular enrollment to take care of COVID-19
New Hampshire op-eds:
The Conway Each day Solar // Jayme Henriques Simoes // Saving ACA extra important with new virus
Harmony Monitor // Jayme Henriques Simoes // My Flip: Particularly now, Granite Staters depend on the ACA
MINNESOTA
Monday, March 23 – ACA Anniversary Press Name with Lawyer Common Ellison
Shield Our Care Minnesota was joined by Lawyer Common Keith Ellison, Assistant Senate DFL Chief Jeff Hayden, DFL-Minneapolis, State Rep. Kelly Morrison, M.D., DFL-Deephaven, and group advocate Jessica Intermill to mark the passage of the Reasonably priced Care Act 10 years in the past, talk about how the regulation improved entry to well being take care of Minnesotans, and discuss concerning the function the ACA performs in ongoing coronavirus response efforts regardless of continued efforts to eradicate the regulation. Hearken to the decision right here.
NEVADA
Monday, March 23 – Nevada ACA Anniversary Press Name
As we speak, Shield Our Care Nevada was joined by State Sen. Yvanna Cancela, State Assemblyman Edgar Flores, insurance coverage dealer Alberto Ochoa, and most cancers survivor Joe Merlino to mark the passage of the Reasonably priced Care Act 10 years in the past, talk about how the regulation improved entry to well being take care of Nevadans, and discuss concerning the function the ACA performs in ongoing coronavirus response efforts regardless of Republicans’ continued efforts to eradicate the regulation. Hearken to the decision right here.
Nevada op-eds:
Las Vegas Solar // Rep. Dina Titus // Now could be the time to strengthen and struggle for the Reasonably priced Care Act
ARIZONA
Monday, March 23 – Arizona ACA Anniversary Press Name
As we speak, Shield Our Care Arizona was joined by Consultant Kelli Butler and State Senator Tony Navarrette to mark the passage of the Reasonably priced Care Act 10 years in the past, talk about how the regulation improved entry to well being take care of Arizonans, and discuss concerning the function the ACA performs in ongoing coronavirus response efforts regardless of Republicans’ continued efforts to eradicate the regulation. Hearken to the decision right here.
WISCONSIN
Wisconsin op-ed:
Up North Information // Leslie Dach // Opinion: Shield Our Care From Ongoing Republican Assaults
PRESS CALLS LAST WEEK:
GEORGIA
Friday, March 20 – Georgia ACA Anniversary Press Name
On Friday, March 20, Shield Our Care Georgia joined Georgians for a Wholesome Future to debate the significance of the Reasonably priced Care Act for Georgians, particularly amid the present world pandemic. Audio system included State Rep. Kim Schofield, Dr. Michelle Au, Dr. Jamie Weisman, and Cindy Pursley, a most cancers survivor who depends on the ACA for care. They known as on Governor Kemp to develop Medicaid and on Lawyer Common Chris Carr to take away Georgia from the Texas vs. United States lawsuit. Hearken to the decision audio right here.
COLORADO
Thursday, March 19 – Colorado ACA Anniversary Press Name
Shield Our Care Colorado and Rocky Mountain Values hosted a press name joined by Rep. Dr. Yadira Caraveo, Sheena Kadi of One Colorado, Adam Fox of the Colorado Client Well being Initiative (CCHI), and activist Laura Packard to mark the passage of the Reasonably priced Care Act 10 years in the past, talk about how the regulation improved entry to well being take care of Coloradans, and discuss concerning the function the ACA performs in ongoing coronavirus response efforts regardless of Republicans’ continued efforts to eradicate the regulation. Hearken to the decision right here.
Colorado op-eds:
West Phrase // Gale Devore // Op-Ed: Colorado Banned Excessive-Priced Insulin, Now Congress Must Act
Colorado Solar // Laura Packard and Dafna Michaelson Jenet // Opinion: The ACA modified how we deal with most cancers — and it’s all in danger due to our present management
