John Kerry (D-MA) to Hold “Health Care Reform” Town Hall Meeting Sept. 2nd, Somerville, MA - Public Service Announcement

John Kerry (hits the slopes) to Speak on Health Care and Global Warming in New England - photo people.com

From Kerry@Senate.gov

Join Senator John Kerry and discuss the issues at an open Town Hall in Somerville, MA. The seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to make sure you get in!
With so much interest in the health care debate, we're sure there will be many questions on that, but you are welcome to ask about any issue you would like. Our economy still needs to work better for all Americans, the Senate will take on the issue of energy reform and global climate change in the fall, and our foreign policy still faces many, many challenges. You can bring up those or any other issue at this open Town Hall.
The details:
Somerville Town Hall
September, 2 2009
7:30pm-9:00pm
Somerville High School Auditorium
81 Highland Ave
Somerville MA
Open to all!


Hope to see you there!

Massachusetts residents that live in the Somerville Area (Boston Suburbs), or anyone in the Bay state that is interested in learning how Senator John Kerry stands on the issue of Health Care Reform (specifically the public option), should attend this particular event. Senator Kerry is also suggesting that constituents may be interested in asking about other issues, such as the Cap and Trade legislation (energy), global climate change in the fall (Frost predicted in early October this year), how he stands on foreign policy and possibly other challenges that we face (the economy and specifically the deficit ($2 Trillion More than originally estimated)).

Those who may be interested in protesting should be aware of a Massachusetts General Lawc. 272, § 40, referring to willful disruption of the peace at a school and/or legal assembly. (Just in case - video cameras are suggested) As support for the current proposed legislations (several versions) has fallen significantly with the public, and more recently with U.S. Senators; it may be interesting to hear Senator Kerry’s take on reform, and what steps would be considered a viable option in order to insured those who are without (basically those in the middle that have lost their health insurance due to high costs or unemployment), such as offering them the option of joining the program that the government offers its employees, including the Senator (multiple options, run by private insurers), or the extensions of COBRA benefits in cases of long-term unemployment (see new deficit numbers due out today). Those in the lower income brackets who cannot afford insurance, or those who did not legally enter the nation are currently eligible to receive either Medicaid or Social Security Benefits in some instances (or are able to go to a hospital for treatment without the threat of being turned away – (a burden on our health care providers). There are several interesting options available, among them legislation offered by House Republicans: which includes tort reform, tax credits, and specifically allowing those who are currently uninsured (or insured) to purchase health care across state lines(which would increase competition and reduce premiums).

With all seriousneedss, one has to give Senator Kerry credit for holding a town hall style meeting at all. Not all Democrat Senators or Congressmen held Town Hall Meetings this recess, and with enormous opposition to Health Care Reform (aside from the staged pro-reform rallies by “Organizing for America”), from constituents - kudos to John Kerry for having the gumption to get out there and not only talk about that one issue, but offer constituents the opportunity to sound off on other disasters (Stimulus, War in Afghanistan, Cap and Trade) created by the current administration.