How Rep. McCarthy could save the public option

Progressives in Congress are pledging not to vote for a bill that doesn't include a strong public health insurance option—but Rep. McCarthy hasn't joined them yet. Can you call her today and ask her to sign the Progressive Caucus letter? Representative Carolyn McCarthy Phone: 202-225-5516 Report your call

Dear MoveOn member,

The heart of President Obama's health-care reform plan—the public health insurance option—is under attack. And your representative, Carolyn McCarthy, has a chance to join the fight to save it.

Earlier this week, a small group of conservative Blue Dog Democrats forced a compromise that would badly weaken the public option.

Then yesterday, 57 representatives released a letter saying the deal is unacceptable—that "they simply cannot vote" for a bill that doesn't include a strong public health insurance option.¹

But as of last night, Rep. McCarthy hadn't signed the letter.

Can you call her right away and urge her to sign the Progressive Caucus letter demanding a strong public health insurance option?

Here's where to call:

Representative Carolyn McCarthy
Phone: 202-225-5516

Then click here to let us know how the call went:

http://pol.moveon.org/call?tg=FHNY_04&cp_id=1050&id=16701-10220574-ZIehWtx&t=3

It's critically important for progressives to show that we're united in support of a real public option—and against any half-measures that would water it down to protect private health insurance companies from competition.

That's why it's so exciting that the Congressional Progressive Caucus has organized this letter—and why we need to get their back with a wave of grassroots support urging more representatives to join them.

Can you call Rep. McCarthy right away?

Here's where to call:

Representative Carolyn McCarthy
Phone: 202-225-5516

Then click the link below and let us know how it went:

http://pol.moveon.org/call?tg=FHNY_04&cp_id=1050&id=16701-10220574-ZIehWtx&t=4

Thanks for all you do.

–Nita, Ilya, Michael, Kat and the rest of the team

Source:

1. "57 House Progressives Say No Compromise On Public Option", Talking Points Memo, July 30, 2009
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=51692&id=16701-10220574-ZIehWtx&t=5

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