SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – Congresswoman Lois Capps will co-host a community information session on comprehensive health insurance reform for residents of the 23rd Congressional District on Thursday, September 3rd from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., in San Luis Obispo. Joining Capps in co-hosting the event are local faith community members, including Pastor Jane Voigts, of the San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church. The San Luis Obispo County League of Women Voters will assist in administering this event. Capps will discuss comprehensive health insurance reform legislation being considered by Congress, the America’s Affordable Health Choices Act (H.R. 3200), and answer audience questions about the legislation.
The information session will be moderated by Don Maruska and Capps will be joined by local health care experts Dr. Rushdi Abdul Cader and Joyce Ellen Lippman, Director of the Area Agency on Aging, who will also discuss the legislation and answer audience questions. The event is free and open to the public; however, seating is limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority may be given to residents of the 23rd Congressional District. Please note that audience members will not be allowed to bring signs or other distinguishing materials into San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church during the information session. The church seats 250 people.
Additionally, this information session will be televised on Channel 21 in San Luis Obispo County at 6:00pm on Sept. 4th, 12:30pm on Sept. 5th, 12:45pm and 7:45pm on Sept. 6th, and 6:00pm on Sept. 9th. The video will also be archived on www.slo-span.org as of 6:00pm Sept. 4th.
“Americans have a strong tradition of thoughtfully considering the most pressing policy questions of our time and the discussion about comprehensive health insurance reform is no exception. Reforming our broken health insurance system is a cause that I’ve been extensively involved in throughout my life and I am strongly supportive of our reform legislation, the America’s Affordable Health Choices Act (H.R. 3200). I welcome the public’s interest in this legislation and I look forward to continuing this conversation with my constituents on the need for comprehensive health insurance reform at this information session in San Luis Obispo. I believe by working together we can ensure that all Americans have access to quality, affordable health care.”
WHO: Congresswoman Lois Capps; Pastor Jane Voigts, Don Maruska; Dr. Rushdi Abdul Cader; Joyce Ellen Lippman; League of Women Voters; Faith Community Members; and Residents of the 23rd Congressional District
WHAT: Community Information Session on Comprehensive Health Insurance Reform
WHEN: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, Thursday, September 3
WHERE: San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church,
1515 Fredericks St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
