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FOR SATURDAY January 23, 2010

Health Care Supporters To Rally For Finishing Reform Now And Finishing It Right: California Residents Demonstrate Need For Good, Affordable Health Care Still Urgent

Los Angeles, California – California Partnership, Health Access, and many community members and organizations as part of Health Care for America Now (HCAN) – the nation’s largest health care campaign – will take to the streets in a press conference and rally to tell the California congressional delegation that the demand for passing comprehensive health care reform legislation is as strong as ever, near the Los Angeles County/USC Hospital on Saturday January 23rd at 11:00 AM

In the wake of the Massachusetts’ special election on Tuesday, speculation looms over the fate of health care reform. “The Massachusetts election was about voter frustration with the economy, unemployment and other issues. They already have affordable health care. But the need for good, affordable health care for everyone in California and the nation is the same today as it was before Tuesday’s vote,” said Mari Lopez from the California Partnership, an HCAN partner.

On Saturday, reform supporters and organizers will rally at a local clinic to show every member of Congress that the people of California want more change, not less. They will deliver a message that Congress must continue their work and finish health care reform right. “People in California still need quality affordable health coverage that won’t deny them for pre-existing conditions, or force them into bankruptcy should they need to use it for major medical treatment,” stated Ms. Lopez .

WHO: Community members, providers, patients, community organizations, and representatives from local Congressional offices

WHAT: Press Conference and Rally with Street Performance. Community members, providers, nurses, and victims of the insurance industry will gather at clinic to push Congress to finish health care reform right and finish it soon.

WHERE: Clinica Romero, 2032 Marengo St., Los Angeles, CA 90033

WHEN: Saturday January 23rd at 11:00 AM

VISUALS: Dozens of Los Angeles community members performing street theatre to illustrate abuses by insurance companies and why health care reform efforts are needed to be to assure affordable, secure health coverage for all.

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