We Must Elect Democrats!
About 47,000 kids have been cut from Kid's Care and about 310,000 adults have been cut from AHCCCS
When Will You Get Mad Enough to Fight?
AZ's Republican legislature will do anything to destroy Clean Elections and our Public School System
Aug 09
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September 2nd DFA-MC Meeting
The meeting will be held at the Old Spaghetti Factory at 6:30pm,1418 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004-1725. Dr. Barbara Klein of the League of Women Voters will make a power-point presentation on instant-runoff voting followed by a discussion of up-coming healthcare events along with Ashley Pinedo of Organizing for America. Please join us.
Barbara has worked with the League of Women Voters for over 8 years, focusing on election reform. She has been involved with Clean Elections, Merit Selection / Retention of Judges, and Redistricting.
She has moderated debates, prepared Voter Guide language, delivered ballot proposition training and other League services. Currently she is the chairman of FairVote AZ, a non-partisan group promoting Ranked Choice Voting. She has been active in many state, city, local and community groups.
Barbara is trained in complimentary medicine as a chiropractic physician, and had a holistic family practice before moving to Arizona. She also has a BS in education and a Masters degree in Hospital and Health Care administration. Barbara’s book on wellness and longevity, entitled 120 Years – and Holding was published in 2001.
Currently she manages a Solar Broker company with her husband.
Aug 09
8
CD 3/CD 6 Town Hall Meetings
JOHN SHADEGG / CD 3 is having a HealthCare Town Hall. All in favor of health care reform should definitely come to this event. Shadegg is very anti-reform and needs to hear our voices. Date:Saturday, August 8, 2009 Time:11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arizona time. Location:Arcadia Neighborhood Learning Center – cafeteria 4330 N. 62nd St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Due to the tremendous response from citizens wanting to participate in the town hall meeting with Congressman Jeff Flake on Monday, August 10th, the location of the event has changed. NEW LOCATION Basha High School Auditorium 5990 S. Val Vista Drive Chandler, AZ Located on the northwest corner of Val Vista and Riggs Road. Parking is available on the west end of campus, adjacent to the football field. Handicap parking and accessible facilities are available.
The start time has not changed, it will still begin at 6pm sharp.
This event is free and will be first come first seated.
No Id cards or tickets required.
Aug 09
3
DFA-MC Meeting
Hear Luis Heredia, Executive Director of the Arizona Democratic Party and Penny Kotterman, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction at the next meeting, August 5th at 6:30pm El Penasco Restaurant, 19 E Broadway, Tempe. Discuss how we will replace the Arizona State Legislature to save our state and our education system.
Jul 09
27
What's Next?
Ninety activists were trained at the DFA Campaign Academy. They learned everything from creating a field plan, to creating an ASK list, to ASKing, to dealing with the media. I expect we will have some winning candidates in 2010.
What is next for DFA-MC? We will continue our push for healthcare reform and fight the healthcare proposition proposed by the Arizona State Legislature:
HCR 2014 would amend the Arizona Constitution by barring any rules or regulations that force Arizonans to participate in a health-care system. The proposed amendment would also ensure that individuals have the right to pay for private health insurance.[2]
The Arizona Health Insurance Reform Amendment is similar to a November 2008 proposition that narrowly failed, Proposition 101. However, the new version has some changes that take into account the main criticism levied against the 2008 measure. The new version ensures that patients covered under the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System will not be negatively impacted if the amendment passes. In 2008, AHCCCS officials argued that Proposition 101 would increase costs by preventing the agency from requiring patients to seek services from within its network of providers.[2]
Do you want to help with healthcare, join DFA-MC at our next meeting on August 5th at El Penasco Restaurant, 19 E Broadway, Tempe 85282.
Democracy For America Campaign Academy
Sat. & Sun. July 25 & 26, 2009
You are invited by:
Democracy For America –Maricopa County
and
Maricopa County Democratic Party
To attend a training opportunity:
July 25th & 26th, Saturday & Sunday
9am to 6pm
on the campus of
University of Advancing Technology
2625 W. Baseline Rd. Tempe, AZ 85283
Lunch and refreshments provided.
Tuition: $60 if paid in advance online at ($30 for students):
DemocracyForAmerica.com/CampaignAcademy
Scholarships are available; apply online. $75 at the door.
If you want care restored to healthcare then tell Congress “No public option-No deal. Send postcards to your Congressional delegation at the address below.
Senators
| Jon Kyl 730 Hart Senate Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-4521 |
John McCain 241 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-2235 |
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House of Representatives |
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| District 1 Ann Kirpatrick 1123 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2315 |
District 2 Trent Franks 2435 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-225-4576 |
| District 3 John Shadegg 436 Cannon House Office Building U.S. House, Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-3361 |
District 4 Ed Pastor 2465 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-4065 |
| District 5 Harry Mitchell 1410 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2190 |
District 6 Jeff Flake 240 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2635 |
| District 7 Raul Grijalva 1440 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2435 |
District 8 Gabrielle Giffords 1728 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2542 |
Jun 09
14
If You Want Healthcare Reform…
MegaForum on Healthcare Reform
While our elected officials debate our broken healthcare system, insurance lobbyists and other special interest groups are beating down the doors of Congress to make sure that their corporate masters maintain control of the healthcare system. Motivated strictly by profits, the insurance industry is poised to spend over $100 million in advertising to defeat a public healthcare option.
Will your voice be heard? Or, will you allow the lobbyists and
special interest groups to make this all?important decision for you?
Join us
Tuesday night, 7-10pm, June 30th
The Wyndham Phoenix Hotel
50 East Adams Street in downtown Phoenix
Keynote speakers:
DONNA SMITH – CA Nurses Assoc., KYRSTEN SINEMA, AZ State Rep., more pending
Special message from:
MARGARET FLOWERS, M.D. – PNHP
Healthcare is broken, and the time to fix it is NOW. The clock is ticking. This is our best opportunity; we can’t wait another minute.
The law passed by Congress this summer will define our health system for decades. We must encourage Congress to do it right. Reform that assures every American access to the care they need, guarantees quality, and controls costs. A Single Payer plan or a robust public option designed to succeed.
JOIN US! – Doctors, Nurses, Patients, Activists, and Citizens. Demand health care reform that works. Help plan a strategy to make it happen. Together, with a loud, clear voice we will remind our elected Representatives and Senators that we VOTE and will not be ignored.
The Katy Award was created by the Executive Committee of DFA-MC to honor Katherine Ingram, a past Chair and a dedicated volunteer and powerful voice for Liberal causes in our community. The first Katy Award was presented to Dr. Jonathan Weisbuch at the June 7th dinner honoring this exceptional individual who is relentless in promoting Liberal ideals and encouraging others to exercise their political voice. Dr. Weisbuch has been relentless in promoting single-payer healthcare.
The Award presentation was preceded by a discussion of education in Arizona and the budget passed by the Arizona legislature. Speakers were from the Arizona House, minority leader David Lujan and Dr. Eric Meyer and candidate for the House from LD 15, Katie Hobbs.
To order your tickets Press “Dollars for Democracy“.
5pm – 9pm; China Chili’s 302 E Flower St (@ 3rd St.), Phoenix
$30 for members; $40 for non-members
Democracy For America Campaign Academy
Sat. & Sun. July 25 & 26, 2009
You are invited by:
Democracy For America –Maricopa County
and
Maricopa County Democratic Party
To attend a training opportunity:
July 25th & 26th, Saturday & Sunday
9am to 6pm
on the campus of
University of Advancing Technology
2625 W. Baseline Rd. Tempe, AZ 85283
Lunch and refreshments provided.
Tuition: $60 if paid in advance online at ($30 for students):
DemocracyForAmerica.com/CampaignAcademy
Scholarships are available; apply online. $75 at the door.
