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Recent Chapter News: -On Thursday, 12/13, 10 people gathered at the home of one of our members to discuss the fiscal cliff and the various ways that we have to speak up about ending the Bush tax cuts for the richest 2 percent of Americans and protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Everyone agreed to call their representatives and write a letter to the editor on an issue related to the federal budget. -On Saturday, 12/15, 5 volunteers staffed a "Let them eat cake" table in downtown Fredericksburg, offering cake and conversation to passersby about the need for our government to be in touch with real people throughout their decision-making process on the fiscal cliff. In addition to engaging people in discussion, we also had folks to commit to calling their representatives to share their thoughts on these issues. -On Tuesday, 12/18, Virginia Organizing, VA Consumer Voices, and the Virginia Interfaith Center hosted a brown-bag lunch event at St. George's Episcopal church. We had 80 attendees, and heard from Dr. Chris Lillis, Sister Mary Ellen (one of the "nuns on the bus"), and Jay Arbitrario, a local man and father of two who currently makes too much to qualify for Medicaid, but would qualify if Virginia implemented Medicaid expansion to cover people up to 133% of the poverty line.
Dr. Lillis: Culture Shift
March 19, 2012 - 16:59
Originally posted on Progress Notes by Fredericksburg physican Dr. Chris Lillis.
VIDEO: Fredericksburg Residents Call on Sen. Reeves to Oppose Voter Suppression Bills
February 2, 2012 - 23:05
Twenty fours hours after the House of Delegates passed HB 9, one of many voter suppression bills, Fredericksburg residents gathered at the library to speak out against a slew of bills moving through the General Assembly that threaten voting rights and waste tax dollars. Residents called on Senator Reeves to oppose voter suppression laws. Senator Reeves just had one of the slimmest margins of victory in recent history and should appreciate the need to protect each Virginian’s vote.
Karen Kallay on creating the Virginia Health Benefits Exchange
January 13, 2012 - 22:01
On Wednesday, January 11, Karen Kallay joined progressives from all over Virginia in speaking out on issues facing the 2012 Virginia General Assembly. Karen is a member of the Virginia Organizing Health Care Committee and addressed the crowd on setting up a Virginia Health Benefits Exchange.
A health benefit exchange is a marketplace that will provide consumers who cannot get health insurance at work a place to access and purchase affordable and comprehensive coverage, providing subsidies for low- and middle-income individuals and families to help make coverage more affordable.
Downie: What is the Electoral College and Why Does it Matter?
January 8, 2012 - 18:12
As the 2012 Presidential election heats up we are hearing more pundits and journalists postulate on the role the electoral college will play on the upcoming election. The electoral college, while an important factor in our Presidential elections, can prove confusing and could use some clarification.
Victory on UI and Payroll Tax Cut, Virginia Organizing at White House
December 23, 2011 - 19:49
Yesterday the obstructionists in the House of Representatives finally announced they'd join a majority of senators from both political parties to renew unemployment benefits and continue the payroll tax credit that helps the middle class.
Americans for Prosperity Spotsy Strip Mall "Rally": Bravely defending the 1 percent, until Krogers needs the parking spaces.
October 27, 2011 - 20:41
Crossposted at Blue Virginia
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