This week Senator Lourey will unveil her innovative Health Care Plan that will highlight a competition-oriented, business friendly transformation of the health care system that moves Minnesota to universal health care coverage by 2010. This is absolutely our most exciting announcement to date and we encourage you all to join us on Tuesday February 21st at 10 am in State Capitol Room 125 as Senator Lourey announces her plans to create a health care system where all have access, all have options, and all Minnesota citizens experience an improvement in their quality of life.
Immediately following the announcement on Tuesday, Senator Lourey will appear on Midday with Gary Eichten from 12 pm- 1pm on National Public Radio. The number to call in to Midday is 651-227-6000 or 1-800-242-2828. You can also submit a question via the web at www.mpr.org. Please call in to show your support for Becky. For a list of possible questions you can put in your own words, or to confirm that you might be interested in calling in, please contact Claire at Claire@beckylourey.org.
Important Upcoming Events:
St. Paul DFL Straw Poll
Come show how strong the support for Becky Lourey is going into the precinct caucuses. We need a large and supportive turn-out at this event where the first unofficial vote of the 2006 race will take place. There will be dancing, music, and a non-binding preference ballot for the DFL candidates.
What: The St. Paul DFL Straw Poll
When: Saturday February 25th, 2006
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm (voting stops at 10pm)
Where: Local 879 UAW Hall
2191 Ford Parkway, St Paul, MN
Grand Opening of the Duluth Office
Come show how strong the support for Becky Lourey is going into the precinct caucuses. We need a large and supportive turn-out at this event where the first unofficial vote of the 2006 race will take place. There will be dancing, music, and a non-binding preference ballot for the DFL candidates. What:
Grand Opening of the Becky Lourey for Governor Duluth Office
When: Friday, February 24th, 4 - 6 pm
Where: Holiday Center, Duluth
Countdown to the Caucus
Volunteer nights continue in our offices at 1821 University Ave St. Paul, MN Suite 216 every Sunday through Thursday night from 6-9 pm. We have many calls that need to be completed prior to caucuses. If you have not been in yet, or if you have, and have not been in lately, this is a crucial time. Please email Claire at Claire@beckylourey.org or give me a call at 651-917-8400 ext. 13 and sign up for a night!
House Party Volunteers
The campaign is still seeking out-going volunteers who are interested in attending house parties, and working numerous other fundraising activities. Please contact Brenda@beckylourey.org if you want to get involved with the most rocking part of the campaign!
Spread the word all week about Becky Lourey’s plan for transforming our health care system and please stop by the offices and get involved! Call me with your ideas and ways of getting involved in the campaign. As always, forward this to a friend and tell everyone you know how important it is to the future of Minnesota that we get Senator Becky Lourey elected governor of this state!
For More Info: Email Claire or call 651-917-8400 ext. 13
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