Today's single payer post: Mass Reps for HR 676

Wed, 05/21/2008 - 11:37pm — DCblogger

Michael Capuano considers preserving and expanding access to quality health care a top priority.

William Delahunt is leading the fight against torture and the Iraq war as well as co-sponsoring HR 676.

The wit and wisdom of Barney Frank.

Stephen Lynch has been holding a series of forums to inform seniors on Medicare, maybe a year from now he can be holding forums on HR 676.

James McGovern is pushing for foreign aid to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

John Olver concentrates on Pittsfield issues.

John Tierney has always supported universal healthcare.

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The text of HR676 (Medicare For All) as PDF (30 pages). The FAQ. Compare HR3200 with HR676.

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