Town of Poughkeepsie Democrats - Keeping the Momentum Going with Special Guest, Congressman John Hall
April 6th 2010 Congressman John Hall (right) introduced by Town of Poughkeepsie Democratic Chairman Gary Levine
Town of Poughkeepsie Democrat Committee hosted a special meeting tonight with honored guest, Congressman John Hall. As you know, Congressman Hall represents New York’s 19th Congressional District which the entire town is part of.
Congressman Hall addressed the Town of Poughkeepsie Democratic Committee and guests of many surrounding towns Democratic Committee members, with highlights of the Historic Health Care Reform Legislation.
Congressman Hall had praised the efforts of President Barrack Obama, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and the efforts of all Democrats even at the grass roots levels that was needed to make Health Care Reform a reality.
Health Care Reform benefits our entire Nation and, particular to our 19th Congressional District, reform would:
· Ban discrimination against 7,900 residents with pre-existing conditions;
· Provide tax credits and other assistance for up to 92,000 families;
· Extend coverage to 20,500 uninsured residents;
· Save 800 families from health care related bankruptcy; and
· Get full prescription drug coverage for 97,000 seniors on Medicare
These are just a few of the benefits meaningful to our District alone. To find out more about Health Care Reform visit Congressman John Halls website at www.johnhall.house.gov for more details. The success of passing Health Care Reform goes to show all of us here in the Town of Poughkeepsie what Democrats can do when we get involved and work together, find out how you can be more involved with the Town of Poughkeepsie Democratic Committee. Send a note to Gary Levine at glevine@hvc.rr.com
