House Prepares for Vote on Health Care Reform
UPDATE
House Passes Health Care Bill
Shortly before midnight on Saturday, November 7, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3962 by a vote of 220-215.
If you’d like to see how your Representative voted, click here.
The debate on the important issue of health care reform now rests with the U.S. Senate. It is important that IEC members remain vocal on this issue, and advocate for common sense reforms that do not rely on stifling mandates or crippling taxes.
Take Action
IEC, as a member of Employers for a Healthy Economy Coalition, worked with other associations to develop this TV ad and also ran this print ad in The Washington Post, USA Today, New York Times, and other newpapers opposing this act.
All IEC members will need to contact their Representative and encourage them to oppose government-run health insurance; mandates on small business; and tax increases. To take action, click here or visit www.iecvotes.com/.
IEC members can have the greatest impact on this debate by talking about their own desire to provide their employees with quality care options. Point out that neither increased taxes nor government mandates will help you provide better health care for your employees.
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Call your Congressman and Senators at their local offices.
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Request a meeting with them or their staff to talk about this issue.
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Attend a town hall meeting or other local event hosted by your legislators.
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Write a letter-to-the-editor of your local newspaper.
Sample Letter.
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Call into local talk radio shows.
2010 Conference Schedule Announced
The 2010 IEC National conference schedule is now available. Mark your calendars for the following events:
Leadership Conference
January 25-28, 2010
MGM Grand
Las Vegas, Nevada
Legislative Fly-In
May 3-6, 2010
Washington, DC
53rd Annual IEC National Convention & Electric Expo
October 26-29, 2010
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel and Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, Arizona
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