Hoyer Herald - August 25, 2009

 

The Hoyer Herald August 25, 2009 MESSAGE FROM CONGRESSMAN STENY H. HOYER  Congressman Hoyer Invites You To A Health Care Town Hall Meeting   As Congress considers health insurance reform legislation that will ensure security and stability for all Americans, I would like to continue discussing with my constituents their experiences and views.   That is why I invite you to a health care town hall meeting on September 1st, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at North Point High School located at 2500 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD.   View the location on Google maps here.   The town hall will provide Fifth District citizens an opportunity to discuss the goals and details of health insurance reform, learn how you will benefit from improvements to the current system, and voice your views and ask questions.   Health Reform at Your Fingertips I also want to make sure you have easy access to information about Congress' work on this important issue and the proposals under discussion. Below are links to the following:   ·         What's in Health Reform for You ·         Consumer Protections and Insurance Market Reforms ·         Bill Text and Summary of America's Affordable Health Choices Act (HR 3200) ·         Fact sheets on what's in health reform for seniors, small businesses, and rural America   For more information and fact sheets, visit the Health Reform Clearinghouse and sign up for The Daily Dose, a daily health care update tracking Congress' work on health care reform.   Checking the Facts Finally, there have been many false claims made about health insurance reform. Please read this link to separate the top 12 health reform myths from the facts and this link for a line-by-line response to a chain email that includes some of the most common distortions of health insurance reform legislation. In addition, I will also be sending out a regular update of health care news, along with the latest mythbusters, to ensure people know the truth about health reform and its impact on you and your family. To sign up for my constituent newsletter click here. Finally, you can find daily information on the latest false claims posted here. Important Town Hall Information ·         Parking is available in the high school parking lot after 5:00 p.m. ·         Doors to the town hall meeting will open at 6:00 p.m. ·         Event capacity is 1000. This email does not guarantee admittance to the town hall. Entry will be granted on a first come first serve basis.   Health care has been a topic of debate at the kitchen tables of American citizens for decades, and one that I have focused on every year I have served in office. I look forward to continuing the discussion in this next town hall meeting and hope you will join me for this important conversation. As always, if there is anything you wish to share with me or bring to my attention, please do not hesitate to contact my office. With warmest regards, I am Sincerely yours,   Steny H. Hoyer About Steny Hoyer | Newsroom | Issues & Legislation | 5th District | Contact Us Privacy Policy   ©This is an official e-mail from Congressman Steny Hoyer. You have received this e-mail because you subscribed to Congressman Hoyer 's E-Newsletter, authorizing Rep. Hoyer to send periodic updates to your e-mail address. We are committed to protecting your privacy, so your e-mail address will NEVER be sold or exchanged. If you would like to unsubscribe from this newsletter, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line.