PICO affiliates are organizing events around the United States and in Washington, D.C. to lift up the importance of making health care more affordable for lower-income families
February 22, 2010
The leaders of nine health and liberal activist groups wrote party leaders in both Houses, urging them to use this Thursday's healthcare summit with President Barack Obama to move on health reform as quickly as possible.
January 29, 2010
Rev. Heyward Wiggins speaks at a health reform rally co-sponsored by PICO and Families USA as part of the Families USA Health Action 2010 Conference weekend.
February 25, 2010 | The New York Times: Health
The letter says that while no reform bill will be perfect, “Turning back now could mean justice delayed for another generation and an unprecedented opportunity lost.” The letter does not specifically endorse the president’s proposal or the House or Senate bills. But one of the coalitions that signed the letter, the PICO National Network, which represents a thousand congregations across the country, has applauded the president’s plan, saying it would go further than the Senate plan to reduce out-of-pocket costs for low-income families.
February 22, 2010 | Los Angeles Times
Meantime, nine leading consumer, medical and patients' rights groups urged lawmakers to act quickly.
Join people across the country in telling Congress that affordability is key to the success of health reform for Americans. See event listings here.
Congress needs to know that health care reform is a top priority for Americans, and that you want legislation to make insurance affordable for families. Call now.
Dedicate one weekend this fall to pray and teach about health care and its impact on families.
Inspire others to act by posting a health care experience from your congregation, family or neighborhood.
Sign up to receive action alert text messages from PICO. Text "coverallfamilies" to 69866 now or register online.
Religious congregations organized a "40 Days for Health Reform" Campaign over August Congressional recess to ensure that Congress passes health reform legislation this fall.
PICO, Sojourners and the Religious Action Center for Reform Judiams produced guides for Christian & Jewish clergy and congregation members on health care reform and how to participate in way consistent with our values >>
