Call to Action courtesy of Desert Progressives

THE HEALTHCARE BILL IS NOT DEAD

 

It appears there will be a vote to proceed to debate on Tuesday, however, it is still unknown whether the vote will be on the House bill, the first version of the Senate bill, or the second version of the Senate bill. Republicans have been unable to reach a consensus after estimates showed as many as 22 million fewer Americans would be insured by 2026 (15 million by next year) if the proposals became law.  A plan to repeal the ACA appears to have run aground.  McConell is not giving up though.

The CBO score is the same for the new bill.  If they try to do a full ACA repeal it would mean 32 million people lose coverage.
Read the full CBO results here.
For a simple explanation of the bill, you can also go to our DESERT PROGRESSIVES WEBSITE/LETTER LIBRARY. Just download the letter: CBO JUDGEMENT ON SENATE HEALTHCARE BILL for information. 

Please continue to call Senators McCain (202) 224-2235 and Flake (202) 224-4521 to urge them to say NO to the latest bill and/or repeal of the ACA.  The latest bill still imposes fundamental sweeping changes in the Medicaid program including deep cuts that would affect some of the most vulnerable in our society (including disabled children & poor seniors). It would affect our rural hospitals and nursing homes, which would have a difficult time staying in existence. VOTE No to protect Arizona's citizens and economy.
Keeping the pressure on them is our best response.
 

LOCAL- SAVE OUR SCHOOLS ARIZONA
You can still MAKE A DIFFERENCE for PUBLIC EDUCATION in Arizona.  We have just 8 days left to collect the 75,000 signatures needed to force a referendum on the de-funding of Arizona public schools. If you already have petitions, the Save Our Schools website and Facebook page have lots of places you can go to collect signatures, including your local DMV office.  For a full list of BACK TO SCHOOL and other event sign ups click Here . 
If you need help with "How to engage" people for signatures, watch this quick video.
If you need a notary, click here.  And remember, WE ARE ONLY ON TRACK IF YOU BRING THEM BACK!

CHANGE IN SOS SCHEDULE FOR MICKEY & JUDY
On Monday, (7-24-17) Mickey will be at  Mesquite Library (PV Mall) 5:00 - 6:00 PM
On Friday (7-28-17) afternoon Judy will be available.  Just call her:  602-769-5149 or Email: jschwiebert3@cox.net.  Or better yet, meet her at the Phone Bank Fridaymorning!
We will also be at the Desert Progressives Happy/Social Hour Tuesday 5:30-7:30 PM
Other Drop Sites available here

A special note regarding John McCain:
No matter what our feelings are about how Sen McCain votes, he is, first of all, a father, a husband...a human being. With this in mind, we hope you will offer he and his family good wishes for his recovery.

IMPORTANT EVENTS RESIST TRUMP TUESDAY: KILL THE BILL, AGAIN!  TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2017  7:30  - 9:30 AM at Senator Flake's Office, 2200 E Camelback Road Bring signs, water and wear a hat to join Indivisible Phoenix at their weekly protest.   DISTRICT 6 COUNCILMAN CANDIDATE FORUM Open to the public:   Hosted by Ahwatukee Chamber of Commerce WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2017    5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Ahwatukee Events Center (Mt Park Community Church) 2408 E Pecos Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85048 Registration and networking will begin at 5:30 PM with the Candidate Forum from 6 – 7 PM. The forum will feature Councilman Candidates, Kevin Patterson and Sal DiCiccio.  Candidates will answer questions from Moderator, Harvey Gibson.  Please submit your questions for consideration to info@ahwatukeechamber.com. Refreshments provided. HOLD THE MCSO ACCOUNTABLE THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2017    6:00 pm – 8:00 PM Center for Neighborhood Leadership 816 N 1st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003 The Community Advisory Board will be holding and co-hosting a series of accountability sessions to ask Sheriff Penzone important questions. For more information go here ARIZONA LIST  Summer Training Series: Campaign Training-Field Work Thursday, July 27, 5:30-7:30 Are you interested in running for office or working on a campaign and not sure where to begin? Join us for our second installment of a three-part series to train potential candidates and campaign staff. Learn how to develop a campaign plan, essential roles on your campaign, and getting started. This is a FREE training, but space is limited. Please RSVP to quiana@arizonalist.org. Once you have RSVP'd you will receive location details. For more info, go here.  RSVP to receive location details. FOR MANY MORE EVENTS, CHECK OUT AZRESIST EVENT CALENDAR

GOOD NEWS, MUST READS AND a heads up... Yes, there's so much bad news, so it's really important to take care of ourselves and take the time to focus on all the great news, too!   SCIENCE IS REAL*BLACK LIVES MATTER*NO HUMAN IS ILLEGAL*LOVE IS LOVE*WOMEN’S RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS*KINDNESS IS EVERYTHING AND NEVER FORGET…BE A KIND HUMAN A heads up as to what bills might be introduced in the 2018 legislative session.  ALEC is at it again...  A Must Read   Senate parliamentarian rules that major parts of healthcare bill require 60 votes.