HEALTH CARE FOR ALL—What We Can Do Now?

HEALTH CARE FOR ALL—What We Can Do Now? Discussion at Mt. Washington House in Hillsdale.

On Sunday, June 28th at 2:00 PM there will be a panel discussion held at Mount Washington House in Hillsdale. On the panel will be David Silvert, a retired physician who has practiced in Canada and the United States, Edward Frederick, an administrator with Hudson Health Care, and Elizabeth Bledsoe, Nurse Practitioner at Hillsdale Health Care. Audience participation is encouraged and expected.

Is there a problem with America’s health care system? Does President Obama have a plan to deal with such a problem? What can an individual do about the situation?

This meeting will focus on President Obama’s three principles, (1) Reduce Costs, (2) Guarantee Choice, and (3) Ensure Coverage for Everyone.

There are differing opinions about options and “fixes.” The forces that oppose any change are powerful and well financed, and they are prepared to do major battle with any movement to challenge the current system of health care. The President has asked Congress to create a detailed plan to do just that and we will discuss if, when and how that might be done. All opinions are welcome.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28th, 2:00 PM, MOUNT WASHINGTON HOUSE

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July 13-16th
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2nd Annual Martin vanBuren Dinner a Huge Success

The Second Annual Martin VanBuren Dinner took place
Saturday June 6th and was a huge success.
Honored were, Kay Abraham, Dianne Klinger and George Rodenhausen.
Speaking was Alan Lubin of NYSUT - New York State United Teachers..

The keynote was by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.

More at Register Star and at The Columbia Paper

Congressman Murphy Opens District Office In Hudson

Hudson, NY— On Monday, Congressman Scott Murphy (NY-20) will open his new Hudson District office. The Hudson office will serve the people in the Southern Counties of the 20th district, continuing the outstanding constituent services started by Senator Gillibrand. In just his first month in office, Congressman Murphy and his staff have already worked on over 120 constituent case files across the 20th District.

More at The Columbia Paper

Thinking About Running for Office?

If you have been thinking about running for office, now is the time to get in gear.

Petitioning to get on the ballot begins June 9th.




If you are interested in running on
the Democratic line,
contact the committee as soon as possible at:
ccny.dems@gmail.com

Senator Gillibrand to Give Keynote at 2nd Annunal Martin Van Buren Dinner

Columbia County Democratic Committee
is proud to host
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
as our Keynote Speaker

The 2nd Annual Martin Van Buren Dinner
June 6th, 2009 6pm

Honorees
Kay Abraham
Dianne Klinger
George Rodenhausen

At:
Columbia Golf and Country Club
295 Rt 217, Claverack

SOLD OUT


Cash Bar- 6 pm, Dinner 7:30

SOLD OUT

Questions? Please call Carol Sacks (518) 697-0612 or email carolsacks2007@yahoo.com

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2nd Annual Martin Van Buren Dinner Just Announced

The 2nd Annual
Martin Van Buren
Testimonial Dinner

June 6th, 2009 6pm

Keynote Speaker: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

At:
Columbia Golf and Country Club
295 Rt 217, Claverack

RSVP by ordering your tickets on ActBlue



Cash Bar- 6 pm, Dinner 7:30

Questions? Please call Carol Sacks (518) 697-0612 or email carolsacks2007@yahoo.com

Scott Murphy Wins the 20th Congressional District Seat

Statement by the Scott Murphy Campaign
Statement by Senator Gillibrand
Statement by Speaker Pelosi
Statement by Working Families Party

Candidate School With Supervisors McGivney, Williams and Hughes This Sunday

CALLING
ALL
DEMOCRATS

CANDIDATE

SCHOOL IS
THIS SUNDAY

Sunday APRIL 26 4:30-7pm

Shepard Fairey http://obeygiant.com/

Your Instructors for the Evening.
Supervisors Doug McGivney, Phil Williams
and Bill Hughes

The class will cover the nuts and bolts of how to run a successful campaign including:
• Getting Started •
• Developing a Field Plan •
• Voter Contact •
• GOTV: Get Out the Vote! •
• People: Building Your Volunteer Base •
• Budgeting and Planning •
• Targeting Donors •
• Fundraising Tactics •
• Making the Ask •
• Developing Your Campaign's Message •
• Working with the Media •

Town Chairs and other interested parties are also invited and encouraged to attend.

Anyone interested in running for any office this November
is encouraged to attend the CCDC sponsored Candidate's School
to be held this Sunday
at Democratic Headquarters in Ghent
(across from the Ghent Firehouse and Ghent Playhouse).

County Headquarters: 2237 Rt 66, Ghent NY 12075
Map - County Headquarters