This Thursday, Organizing for America will host a rally for health care reform at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, located at 1701 4th Street SW in Albuquerque. This bus stop is part of a larger by Organizing for America's efforts to hold large-scale events in the ten days leading up to Congress reconvening for the fall.
At this event, supporters can hear from Mitch Stewart, the Executive Director of Organizing for America speak about the need for a public option for health care reform. Also, State Senator Dede Feldman will be speaking to supporters.
Needless to say, this event is crucial for New Mexicans to support and voice their opinions. As we blogged earlier this month -- see the post from 20 August -- New Mexico is #2 in the nation for percentage of uninsured citizens, at nearly 45%
During the August recess from Congress, New Mexicans have engaged their elected representatives in a constructive and respectful manner, but we cannot rest. Organizing for America's bus tour is our chance to show our leaders that we do want a public option and that we are willing to publicly support such an effort.
The bus will carry over 15,000 declarations of support from New Mexicans in favor of a public option to be included in the health care reform package which is before Congress, according to Luis Hernandez, the State Director of Organizing for America, New Mexico.
"We want our Members of Congress to head back to Washington with calls for reform ringing in their ears," he stated.
You can sign up to voice your support and attend the rally by clicking here.
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