Looks like the House of Representatives is headed toward a final vote on the healthcare reform (reconciliation) bill at 10am on Sunday morning. Carney voted "yes" on the previous House bill, and he has said some very encouraging things in the press lately, but the Daily Item characterized him as an "undecided" vote just yesterday. We know that he (and his staff) are literally counting the number of calls he gets for vs. against reform. So now is the time to make your voices heard. If you've got more than one voter in your household, everyone should call.
Here are his office numbers:
Williamsport: 570-327-1902
Shamokin: 570-644-1682
Clarks Summit: 866-846-8124
Washington DC: 202-225-3731
More contact information can be found at his website here.
If you've never called him before, it's so easy! A friendly staff member will answer your call, listen to your request ("Please tell Mr. Carney to vote for the healthcare reform bill"), take down your name, and you are done! It takes less than a minute.
And for those of you (like me) who are both excited about the prospect of this bill passing, but also dejected about how it falls short of achieving true "universal healthcare," it might make you feel a little better to read this House committee summary of what's actually in the reconciliation bill. It's very far from perfect, but there's some truly good stuff in there. I wish I could say more than "it's a step in the right direction," but... hey, it's a step in the right direction.
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Congressman Carney has an extended op-ed in the 3/23 Daily Item. After reading it, I felt that he was more optimistic about the bill than I am. I'm not sure if it will reduce the costs of health care for businesses, etc., but I know we have to try. We can't wait another 15 years for another try, so it's good this plan is going forward. The Dems probably will lose a few seats this November, but not enough to make repeal of the bill likely.
If the 10th district race winds up being Chris Carney vs. Thomas Marino, I think Carney has the advantage. Marino has questioned the need for the thruway (which EVERY politician in the valley has been fighting for for decades) and has suggested that the health care system is fine as it is. I don't think those ideas will get you above 50 per cent this November.
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