Have been in contact with Julie Paulsen in Iowa trying to make our march for healthcare a real event in D.C.Her activity is commendable but to really make it count we need the entire commuity.I have contacted a bus charter supplier here in Ct and got quotes from them.This is where we walk the walk people.For a coach that comfortably seats 57 people with individual televisions and of course facilities it woud cost us $70.00 a person.That is a 5:30 am departure from Bridgeport Ct. and a 4:30 pm departure from Washington D.C.back home to Ct.I recommend anyone coming from a distance where a day trip is possible we all coordinate our efforts and try the same plan.The tolls from Ct to DC are $100.00 by car So a chartered bus is a good option.The train to and from is about $180.00 per person.Once again a bus charter look good.I am ready willing and able to plan this if I get a good response.My e-mail address is on my profile.Contact me if your interested.
Here are the details of the event I am refrring to .There are also several other national groups planning on rallying fr healthcare reform on the same day.I love them all.
Press Release
Contact: Julie Paulsen
americansunitedhcr@cableone.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9 A.M. CDT, August 31, 2009
AMERICANS UNITED FOR HEALTH CARE & INSURANCE REFORM RALLY & March in Washington, D.C. Sept. 13, 2009
Sioux City, IA August 31, 2009: A rally/march will be held in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 13, 2009 between 12N – 5pm in support of the administrations health care and health insurance reform goals. It is the goal of Americans United for Health Care and Insurance Reform to let congress know that all Americans need health care and insurance. Over 47 million Americans are uninsured and millions more are underinsured or at risk of losing their health insurance
The rally/march will begin at the Lincoln Memorial and march to the steps of the Capitol Building via the National Mall. This rally/march will be peaceful.
Robert Reich has given his support to this rally and march, "....I just want Congress to know how many Americans want universal health care and will settle for no less than complete coverage and no less than a public insurance option, to keep private insurers honest. So I’m happy to lend my support to whatever you are doing."
Americans have enjoyed the freedom of movement, speech and employment. It is time that American citizens have the freedom that comes from knowing they have affordable health care for themselves and their families. Health care is not just for the privileged but it is a fundamental right.
Other groups marching on September 13, 2009 for health care reform are Congressman Fattah’s "March for Healthcare", "Medicare for All", and "March on Washington for Health Care."
We invite all those who wish to participate visit our web blog at http://www.americansunitedhcr.wordpr... and register to rally.
For more information please see our web blog (address above)Please direct all questions to our committee at americansunitedhcr@cableone.net.
Americans United for Health Care and Insurance Reform is not affiliated with Organizing for America or the Democratic National Committee or affiliated with any other groups, special interests or lobbying forums