Monday, September 25, 2017

Action Items: Week of September 25

1.  Don't think we've won the day yet on healthcare!

The Graham-Cassidy bill has been amended to be even worse - the amendments make it even easier for states to allow substandard coverage, and they include a big fat bribe for Alaska.  Call, call, call - they're expecting you to relax once McCain came in as a "no", but this is NOT over.

Senator Tim Scott
DC Office: (202) 224-6121
Midlands Office: (855) 802-9355

Senator Lindsey Graham
DC Office: (202) 224-5972
Midlands Office: (803) 933-0112
"I'm _____ and I'm a consitutent of Senator ______ calling to tell the senator that I am firmly opposed to the Graham-Cassidy bill, with or without amendments.  It represents an economic disaster for the state of South Carolina and a humanitarian disaster for its people."

2.  We stand with Planned Parenthood!

With all that's been going on in the Senate, it's easy to forget about Governor McMaster's August executive order cutting off funding for all healthcare providers connected with abortion clinics. Remember, it's already illegal for tax dollars to pay for abortions.  This order serves only to cut women's access to healthcare. Here's an article from August about the order:

http://www.postandcourier.com/features/your_health/s-c-gov-henry-mcmaster-issues-executive-order-cutting-off/article_972cbc4a-88d7-11e7-9ca4-03959637f6fb.html

Call McMaster and tell him that you don't support defunding these women's health clinics.

Governor Henry McMaster
(803) 734-2100

"Hi, I'm ______ from _____ and I'm calling to tell the governor I strongly oppose any attempt to defund Planned Parenthood or any other women's health provider for political gain.  These clinics provide women with cancer screenings, birth control, and health education, and I will fight any action that harms South Carolina's women."

3.  Support the DREAM Act!

Attend a concert at the State House on Friday, September 29 from 5-9, sponsored by Appleseed Legal Justice Center, to support and raise awareness for the DREAM Act.  Rock out to Space Coke and The Haves while making your voice heard for young immigrants.  See the Facebook invitation here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1925894294403803/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22bookmarks%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmarks_menu%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22[]%22%7D%2C%7B%22surface%22%3A%22dashboard%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22[]%22%7D]%2C%22ref%22%3A46%2C%22source%22%3A2%7D

4. If you live in District 70 and have an opinion about the roads you drive on, speak up!

Representative Wendy Brawley of District 70 (southeast Richland County and west Sumter County) will be holding a town hall on roads on Thursday, September 28 at 6:30 at Hopkins Park.  Please see the Facebook invitation here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/894799084007345/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A5%2C%22page_id_source%22%3A1822518011330338%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22page_id%5C%22%3A1822518011330338%2C%5C%22tour_id%5C%22%3Anull%7D%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D




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