After Representatives Duck Town Halls, Protesters Bring Vigil To Their Doorsteps
Protesters plan to show up at lawmakers' homes to express their concerns with the future of the Affordable Care Act.
Politico Pro:
California Protesters To Hold Vigils At Congressmen's Homes
California protesters plan on Thursday to bring their criticisms of Republican policies on health and immigration directly to their representatives’ doorsteps. Health advocates, union members and liberal activists have organized evening candlelight vigils in front of the homes of seven congressional Republicans throughout the state, including House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy. An eighth demonstration will be held at a district office. (Colliver, 2/22)
Orange County Register:
Obamacare Supporters Speak On Behalf Of The Law At Santa Ana Forum
More than 150 Obamacare supporters gathered Wednesday night to discuss the future of the law and share stories of how access to health insurance has brought security to their lives. The forum at the Delhi Center in Santa Ana was organized by nonprofit health groups and labor unions in response to President Trump’s pledge to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Critics of the law say that premiums are too expensive and that health insurance should be a choice, not a requirement. (Perkes, 2/22)
KPBS:
Vista Town Hall On Health Care Proceeds Without Congressman Issa
With standing room only, hundreds of people, including District 49 constituents, local groups and others, gathered Tuesday night at the Jim Porter Recreation Center in Vista for an "Emergency Town Hall On Health Care." Their guest, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista, did not attend, as expected. Earlier this month, a coalition of local and statewide groups, including faith leaders, community health advocates and labor groups organized the event to discuss the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Issa's plans to repeal it. They called on Issa to attend. The groups crowdsourced money to pay for a full-page advertisement in the San Diego Union-Tribune inviting the congressman. (Gonzalez and Murphy, 2/22)