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100 citizens who attended the community meeting with Representative Joe Courtney on January 25th could not have been clearer-- don't take away our health care. "Obamacare benefits touted at Norwich forum"- Norwich Bulletin. The radical right's plans to repeal Obamacare, privatize Medicare and "block grant" Medicaid- a scheme to underfund and undercut health insurance for millions of Americans- is bad for seniors, families and communities.
"The only way we are going to change this is through agitation" said Harry Rodriguez, President of L&M Hospital workers. "Courtney, local groups urge residents to push back against ACA repeal"- The Day
Keep the momentum going, join us in taking one or more of the following actions today!
"The only way we are going to change this is through agitation" said Harry Rodriguez, President of L&M Hospital workers. "Courtney, local groups urge residents to push back against ACA repeal"- The Day
Keep the momentum going, join us in taking one or more of the following actions today!
- Congressman Joe Courtney, and others- urge all who have a story to tell about the importance of the ACA, Medicaid and Medicare- to Share their story! You can share yours here today!
- "Count Me In" to protect our health care! Sign the pledge here
- AND- please keep calls flowing into: U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal: Hartford- (860) 258-6940 Bridgeport-(203) 330-0598 D.C.-(202) 224-2823, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy: Hartford- (860) 549-8463 D.C.- (202) 224-4041
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Footage from the 2nd Annual BBQ- 2008. See US Senator Murphy today here
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the CCAG 9th Annual BBQ! We had a great time relaxing and having one on one time with so many CCAG family and friends. The funds raised are an important part of our program work and are hard at work today. Check out the great photos compliments of Dr. Frank Gerratana to the left.
Hosts: Rep. Peter Tercyak and Pat Rehmer Host Committee: Shirley Black, Bill Bloss, Isabel Carrasquillo, Steve Derby,Ted Feng, Fletcher Fischer, Liz Fitzsimmons, John Geragosian, Audrey Honig Geragosian, Dr. Frank Gerratana, Sen. Terry Gerratana, Susan Goldman, Steve Karp, Rep. Rick Lopes, Mary Ellen Maloney, David McCluskey, Bernie McKinnon, Amy McLean Salls, John McNamara, Max Medina, John Murphy, David Pudlin, Cheri Quickmire, Ned Statchen, Michael Trueworthy, John Valengavich Live music by Chris Marolda and Chris Cirullo Couldn't make it to the party but want to support? You can do that online here or contact Duste Dunn at: [email protected] or 860.233.2181 Ext. 321 |
Conflict of Interest in Critical Insurance-Giant Mergers.
Photo: Dannel MalloyFlickr/Creative
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Governor Malloy- Do Not Go Back to Days of "Corrupticut"!
The International Business Times published a blockbuster story on the proposed sale of Cigna to the Anthem Corporation, which would create the largest health insurance corporation in history. The story describes the egregious conflicts of interest that our Insurance Commissioner has in participating in any aspect of the review process, including having recently served as a lobbyist for Cigna, her husband still working at Cigna, and her arranging for regular phone calls with the companies to discuss progress in other states. On top of that, the story outlines how these companies have been giving money to political committees related to Governor Malloy in a manner that reminds us of the dark days of John Rowland.
If this isn't bad enough, the Insurance Commissioner just announced that she had chosen not to hold a hearing or any public process on the Aetna/Humana merger six months before. Her refusal to use any of her leverage to protect Connecticut jobs and consumers in this proposed deal, combined with her unethical behavior on the proposed Cigna deal, says to us that she is still working for the insurance companies in stacking the deck against the rest of us.
Related Articles:
How Insurance Companies Pump Money Into Politics - International Business Journal (David Sirota writing)
CT Insurance Commissioner Erred On Cigna, Aetna Mergers- Hartford Courant
Connecticut Groups Call For Dan Malloy To Remove Insurance Regulator In Anthem-Cigna Merger- International Business Times By David Sirota @davidsirota AND Clark Mindock @cla
Consumer Group Demands Insurance Commissioner Recuse Herself On Cigna Merger- The Hartford Courant By Ana
Radelat @radelat The CT Mirror
The International Business Times published a blockbuster story on the proposed sale of Cigna to the Anthem Corporation, which would create the largest health insurance corporation in history. The story describes the egregious conflicts of interest that our Insurance Commissioner has in participating in any aspect of the review process, including having recently served as a lobbyist for Cigna, her husband still working at Cigna, and her arranging for regular phone calls with the companies to discuss progress in other states. On top of that, the story outlines how these companies have been giving money to political committees related to Governor Malloy in a manner that reminds us of the dark days of John Rowland.
If this isn't bad enough, the Insurance Commissioner just announced that she had chosen not to hold a hearing or any public process on the Aetna/Humana merger six months before. Her refusal to use any of her leverage to protect Connecticut jobs and consumers in this proposed deal, combined with her unethical behavior on the proposed Cigna deal, says to us that she is still working for the insurance companies in stacking the deck against the rest of us.
Related Articles:
How Insurance Companies Pump Money Into Politics - International Business Journal (David Sirota writing)
CT Insurance Commissioner Erred On Cigna, Aetna Mergers- Hartford Courant
Connecticut Groups Call For Dan Malloy To Remove Insurance Regulator In Anthem-Cigna Merger- International Business Times By David Sirota @davidsirota AND Clark Mindock @cla
Consumer Group Demands Insurance Commissioner Recuse Herself On Cigna Merger- The Hartford Courant By Ana
Radelat @radelat The CT Mirror
Join us as we stand together to tell political leaders to support the D.U.E. Justice Agenda: Good Jobs and Fair Wages, Universal Access to Quality Public Education, A Vibrant and Fairly Funded Public Sector, Democracy in our State and in Our Work Places, Racial, Gender, and Ethnic Justice. RSVP Today!
"We must never adjust ourselves to economic conditions that take necessities from the many to give luxuries to the few." Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King” Please spread the word widely!
Follow Democracy, Unity and Equality (D.U.E.) Justice Coalition on FB & Twitter.
Click here for the downloadable flyer
View the April 4th March for Fairness video here.
"We must never adjust ourselves to economic conditions that take necessities from the many to give luxuries to the few." Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King” Please spread the word widely!
Follow Democracy, Unity and Equality (D.U.E.) Justice Coalition on FB & Twitter.
Click here for the downloadable flyer
View the April 4th March for Fairness video here.
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D.U.E. (Democracy, Unity, Equality) Justice Rally
Despite an icy snow storm, nearly a thousand people showed up at the April 4th D.U.E. Justice March for Fairness. They lifted their voices against the idea that we should accept any economy that takes from the many and gives to the few. Nor should we allow racial, gender and ethnic injustice to exist in the state. Good people filled the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. There, they heard powerful testimonials about issues that matter to the 99-percent: good jobs at fair wages; quality public education for all; a fully funded public sector; and a level, open democracy. The event was a tremendous way to honor the 48th anniversary of Dr. King's devastating assassination. While we should never forget that great racial strides have been made during the intervening years, the difference between the economic elite and the 99 percent has rocketed upwards. Democracy works for everyone, or it is not democracy. Speakers committed to hold state legislators accountable. They publicly vowed to return on May 11th with a full scorecard. How well have legislators lived up to the D.U.E. Justice principles? The night ended with a call to action. After lobbying legislators inside the LOB, everyone marched to Hartford City Hall to demonstrate against the anti-worker legislation proposed by Hartford's new Mayor. City Council defeated the Mayor's resolution, 8 to 1! It was powerful night for Democracy, Unity and Equality. Congratulations to everyone who joined this event, by presence or spirit. To see more: Find D.U.E. Justice on FB. Follow on Twitter #VoiceForAll #MLK |
A CCAG Strategic Training Event: Justice Works Convening
On Saturday, January 30, Connecticut Citizen Action Group brought 75 activists together to grapple with two related issues that affect everyone: runaway economic inequality and persistent racism. The two are closely related. Both produce haves and have nots separated by enormous distance. Both undermine a modern, healthy economy. Both run counter to the “greatest good for the greatest number,” a principle that made the US economy second to none.
“This was an excellent event! I learned so much about the huge impact that concentrated power and wealth have on everything related to our economy, our communities, and our future. The power and reach of the financial sector in the state and in the country has to be challenged and called to account.”
- Marilyn Tyszka
(read more)
On Saturday, January 30, Connecticut Citizen Action Group brought 75 activists together to grapple with two related issues that affect everyone: runaway economic inequality and persistent racism. The two are closely related. Both produce haves and have nots separated by enormous distance. Both undermine a modern, healthy economy. Both run counter to the “greatest good for the greatest number,” a principle that made the US economy second to none.
“This was an excellent event! I learned so much about the huge impact that concentrated power and wealth have on everything related to our economy, our communities, and our future. The power and reach of the financial sector in the state and in the country has to be challenged and called to account.”
- Marilyn Tyszka
(read more)
