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July 2009
| SPOTLIGHT ACTION | Last month, we asked you how you want to stay involved in the health care debate in Washington this summer. Nearly 29,000 answered our call to action! Divided We Fail supporters like you told us what their priorities are and how they are willing to take action. Take a look at some highlights of the survey results here. And, if you haven't already, now's your chance to add your name to one of our Action Teams. These teams will be called upon to take coordinated and targeted action in the months ahead through letters to the editor, Twitter, and more! Join one of our Action Teams today! | We are forming Divided We Fail Action Teams! Help us pass health care reform by joining at least one of our teams. |
| WHAT'S NEW | The Divided We Fail coalition is a diverse network of people from different backgrounds, parties, and interest groups. And we have at least one important thing in common: we support meaningful health care reform now! While our organizations may not agree on every issue, we consistently agree that the current growth in health care expenditures is unsustainable. Understanding that cost containment is critical to achieving meaningful and sustainable health care reform, we are united in identifying ways to ensure that cost and coverage are done in unison. Read more about our common ground here.
| CAMPAIGN UPDATE | We knew it wasn't going to be easy! Congress has run into a few hurdles while crafting health care reform legislation. But now things are moving – and we hope they move fast. Find out where things stand now from this AARP Bulletin article on the efforts to pass comprehensive reform this year! A few weeks ago, Vice President Biden held a town hall in Virginia and invited Divided We Fail supporters to share their top concerns on health care reform. We responded overwhelmingly, with a call to ensure that health care coverage is affordable regardless of pre-existing conditions, age or gender. The vice president heard our call loud and clear and addressed our concerns. Read more here!
| WHAT DO YOU THINK? | In our survey, thousands of you told us you were active in an online social network. Whether you are on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, or some other community, there are many of you already savvy at these new forms of social connection. For those of you who have not yet made the leap, though, check out an introductory guide from AARP – and sign up for one to try out your new skills. If you're on Facebook, become a fan of Divided We Fail. If you're on Twitter, start following us now.  | 
