Congressional Members Turn Out to Learn More About the Flawed Massachusetts Model

Submitted by Anna on Fri, 02/27/2009 - 00:29

WASHINGTON, DC — Sandy Eaton, RN, of the Massachusetts Nurses Association, addresses members of Congress and Congressional staff members assembled Wednesday to learn more about the Massachusetts model for reform and why people are still suffering and lacking healthcare under the plan.

58 members of Congress sent staff to learn more from the expert panel, and the briefing was hosted by the Leadership Conference for Guaranteed Health Care. Congressman Eric Massa of New York moderated the briefing, and several other members of Congress attended as well, including Rep. John Conyers, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, and Rep Lynn Woolsey.

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