Gubernatorial Candidates Reply to MUHCC Survey on Health Care- Most Support MN Health Plan!
Surveys were distributed to 10 DFL candidates and 5 GOP candidates for Governor. Responses were provided to MUHCC in December and January.
Nine Candidates Reply that they Would Sign the Minnesota Health Plan if Passed!
Their responses demonstrate a firm commitment to addressing health care in Minnesota with a range of approaches.
Read abridged answers to entire survey
Read complete answers to entire survey
The Minnesota Universal Health Care Coalition is a non-partisan organization working to enact single-payer health care for the state of Minnesota. We do not endorse candidates. Our efforts, the Campaign for the Minnesota Health Plan, are focused on passage of the Minnesota Health Act (SF 118/HF 135). We believe it is important for our members and the general public to know where the gubernatorial candidates stand on health care.
Press Coverage of survey results:
MinnPost
Minnesota Independent
MPR
Save GAMC Rally at the Capitol
First Day of Session Save General Assistance Medical Care Rally at the State Capitol
Thursday February 4th, 2010
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
State Capitol
Saint Paul MN
More information coming. Contact Adam Robinson
or 651-291-4536 for more information.
MUHCC Calls for the Restoration of General Assistance Medical Care
The Minnesota Universal Health Care Coalition joins with Minnesota justice and faith organizations in calling for the reinstatement of General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC), a state funded health care program which provides health care for 35,000 of our state's poorest residents, 70% of whom have a mental illness and/or chemical dependency.
We find it mean-spirited and short-sighted to cut GAMC with a line item veto. Further, Governor Pawlenty's proposal to shift current GAMC recipients to MinnesotaCare is an inadequate short-term solution that will threaten the solvency of MinnesotaCare, insufficiently protect the GAMC recipients, and over burden our safety net hospitals.
Until we have a health plan such as the Minnesota Health Plan (SF 118/HF 135) which guarantees comprehensive health care for all Minnesotans, we must preserve the programs that provide care for the most vulnerable among us.
Senator Sanders Floor Remarks on Withdrawing Single-Payer Amendment
In an impassioned speech on the Senate Floor, Senator Bernie Sanders defends Medicare-for-All identifies its broad support and underscores the moral depravity of our current system. Sanders introduced the historic single- payer amendment, but withdrew it when obstructionist Republican Senator Coburn insisted the entire amendment be read into the record. After reading the first hundred plus pages of the 700 page amendment in just under 3 hours, Sanders withdrew the amendment in order to keep the debate on the Senate bill moving. Among other things in his remarks, he references the study published in Minnesota Medicine showing that 64% of Minnesota physicians support single payer and notes Minnesota's efforts to pass a state single-payer bill.
Volunteer for a Phone Bank to Mobilize Single-Payer Supporters
Phone banks are a very effective way to build political power. MUHCC hosts twice monthly phone banks to update and mobilize single-payer supporters in Minnesota. Phoning is a vital tool in our campaign; by reaching out to constituents we can influence legislators to support the Minnesota Health Act. Phone banks are FUN, people are happy to hear from us, and ready to take action on health care. Training is provided. February phoning will focus on turn-out for legislative hearings on the MN Health Plan
All phone banks take place at COACT - 2469 University Ave. West, Suite W150, St. Paul, MN 55114. COACT is in the Strommen Building; there is a free parking lot in back.
Thursday February 4th, 6:00-8:00 pm
Sign up to participate
Thursday February 11th, 6:00-8:00 pm
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More phone bank photos below.
