Dear Lucas,
Thousands of you joined me and called for the health care reform bill to be passed through reconciliation, and this week Washington heard us loud and clear. You and I know that it is time to deliver quality, affordable health care for all Americans. Thank you for helping to make it happen.
President Obama and leaders in both the Senate and the House of Representatives have announced that they are going to move forward on health care reform in the next couple weeks.
Together, we are going to deliver health care to millions of working families that don't have necessary coverage and small businesses who can no longer afford it. We are going to put patients before insurance companies, and make real progress for the American people.
I will continue to push for a public option, but there is no question that the President's latest announcement is a very positive development in these negotiations.
We are now much closer to passing health care reform that will provide care to millions of Americans that don't have it and lower costs to millions who do.
As always, I thank you for your support. Together, we can pass the reform we have all worked so hard for.
Warmly,
Kirsten