With Federal Health Bill Stalled, California Senate to Vote

Submitted by Anna on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 09:30

California Nurses Association/National Nurses Union
January 25, 2010, Oakland, CA

With prospects for national healthcare reform dimming following Tuesday’s election in Massachusetts, a major bill that would establish universal healthcare, through a Medicare-for-all style reform, has been cleared today for a new vote in the California legislature.

SB 810, The California Universal Healthcare Act, authored by Sen. Mark Leno and sponsored by the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United, with broad support among many healthcare, community, and labor groups, will be voted on in the State Senate by the end of next week.

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