Twitter Town Hall on Health Care Reform

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Wednesday December 16, 2009 · 9:39 AM PST

2009/12/16 · 09:39

As the Senate continues its debate on the long road towards reforming America’s health care system the end is in sight. Over the past year, there has been discussion, thought, compromise and ideas to get the best solutions to lower costs, reduce premiums, and make sure everyone has access to insurance. This debate has focused on the needs of everyday Americans - those struggling beneath a mountain of debt from medical bills - forced into impossible decisions between filling a prescription bottle or stocking their refrigerator.

Congressman Frank Pallone

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Thursday December 03, 2009 · 9:52 AM PST

2009/12/03 · 09:52

Cross Posted on Blue Jersey and PalloneForaHealthyNJ.com

Many of you have been following the recent controversy about the US Preventive Services Task Force's new breast cancer screening recommendations - in the news, at the watercooler and around the family dinner table. The implied suggestion that screening should start at age 50 rather than the previous recommendation of 40 is a legitimate cause for concern.

Congressman Frank Pallone

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Friday October 30, 2009 · 1:18 PM PDT

2009/10/30 · 13:18

It has all come down to this. As I am sure you all know, here in New Jersey Election Day is next Tuesday, November 3rd. So, right now, Jon Corzine and Loretta Weinberg need our help during this final stretch run. Your support and hard work could make the difference in one of the most important races in the country, and in the most important gubernatorial race I have seen in my lifetime.

Please find a Victory 09’ Office near you to pitch in and help out. With so much at stake, every phone call made, envelope stuffed or door knocked over the next few days could very well make all the difference.

Congressman Frank Pallone

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Friday September 25, 2009 · 12:06 PM PDT

2009/09/25 · 12:06

This coming November we all have an important choice at the polls. This election doesn't just impact New Jersey's families; it affects Democratic and progressive causes all over the country. We are fighting in Washington to make sure that lasting health care reform legislation is ultimately passed and the Republicans have been fighting us every step of the way. If Chris Christie is elected Governor it will only embolden right-wing Republicans to continue to obstruct and derail our ambitious agenda.

Congressman Frank Pallone

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Tuesday September 01, 2009 · 7:28 AM PDT

2009/09/01 · 07:28

Cross Posted on Blue Jersey

We have all seen the news and read the reports about the disruptions and obstructionism taking place at town hall meetings all across the country. However, this did not deter me from coming home from the legislative session in Washington to brief my constituents and neighbors, just as I have done the last 20 years as a member of the House of Representatives.

Congressman Frank Pallone

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Wednesday June 17, 2009 · 12:12 PM PDT

2009/06/17 · 12:12

Last week marked 6 months on the job for President Obama and the 111th Congress. Together, we've already accomplished a lot when it comes to health care reform. Though we've taken the first major steps to reform our broken health care system, there are still many steps left until we finish the job.

Congressman Frank Pallone

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Friday May 15, 2009 · 2:17 PM PDT

2009/05/15 · 14:17

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It’s been a busy week for those of use working to reform the broken health care system. Just two days ago, Speaker Pelosi pledged that the House would pass a meaningful reform plan by the end of July. We all know the cost of health care is too high and that there are far too many people in this country without health insurance. Now, it is time to do something about it.

On Monday, I took part in a live teleconference at Rutgers University with my good friend and fellow health care reform advocate State Senator Joe Vitale. The focus of the call was to bring together patients and reform advocates from the state and federal levels. More than 5,000 AARP members dialed in to discuss healthcare reform and the issues they’re facing with the current system.

Congressman Frank Pallone

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Tuesday April 21, 2009 · 1:53 PM PDT

2009/04/21 · 13:53

We’re working hard in our drive to "Make Health Care Work For New Jersey." Last Thursday, I was in Trenton with my good friend, AFL-CIO President Charlie Wowkanech, where we heard from working families confronted with America’s broken health care system. Their stories really hammered home how, now more than ever, we need comprehensive health reform.

Congressman Frank Pallone

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Tuesday April 14, 2009 · 1:03 PM PDT

2009/04/14 · 13:03

It’s common-knowledge that our health care system is broken. But, here is a fact from a recent report by Families USA that underscores just how bad things have gotten. Over the last two years, one-third of all Americans under the age of 65 went without health coverage. This stark statistic underscores the urgent need for national health reform.

Congressman Frank Pallone

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Wednesday March 25, 2009 · 1:12 PM PDT

2009/03/25 · 13:12

Last week I stood on the steps of the Statehouse in Trenton to launch a state-focused initiative to give the people of New Jersey an active role in the Congressional efforts to reform our nation's broken health care system. I want to Make Health Care Work For New Jersey and I want to get everyone involved in the reform process.

Congressman Frank Pallone

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Friday March 13, 2009 · 8:52 AM PDT

2009/03/13 · 08:52

This Monday, I took part in a really exciting event at the Liberty Science Center for Jersey City’s second Sustainable Cities Conference. The location was very appropriate – because Jersey City is the most sustainable city in our state. In fact, it is second only to New York in the entire nation. Mayor Healy, who hosted the event, should be proud of this fact. And Hackensack Riverkeeper Captain Bill Sheehan, who also took part, should be proud of his record of local environmental stewardship. Keynote speaker Robert Kennedy, Jr. delivered a rousing keynote address that highlighted the fact that, in this day and age, environmental sustainability isn’t a luxury. Rather, it is common-sense that can even serve to benefit the bottom line in the public and private sectors alike.

I wanted to share a brief video of my comments at the panel discussion, followed by some of my thoughts on the conference below the fold.

Congressman Frank Pallone

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Tuesday November 11, 2008 · 6:15 PM PST

2008/11/11 · 18:15

Cross-posted at Blue Jersey.

A week ago, we made history. This is what a mandate looks like -- a real mandate for change. It is undeniable that Barack Obama's victory last Tuesday not only changed our nation's electoral map but also expanded our progressive majorities in the House and Senate.

As Chair of the House Subcommittee on Health, I look forward to helping our next President deliver on this mandate. Since health care is one of the most fundamental pieces of our new progressive agenda, I believe that we should hit the ground running in 2009. That’s why I want and need to hear from you - your ideas, your concerns, your priorities. Together, we will turn the promise of Barack Obama’s historic campaign into real change for the American people.

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Yesterday's Mammogram Hearing

The Final Stretch

We All Need to Fight for Governor Corzine

Learning By Listening: An Epilogue

Fighting For the Public Option

Setting Our Sights on Health Care Reform

Making Health Care Work for Working Families

Fixing a Broken Health Care System

Let’s Make Health Care Work for NJ

Making Our Cities More Sustainable

A Real Mandate for Change - Now It's Your Turn