Seabiscuit Goes to Washington

On March 23, 2010 President Barack Obama signed the Health Care Reform Act. Amazingly, I was there in Washington, DC on Capitol Hill when the President signed the Health Care Bill. Seabiscuit (my 2002 Mazda Sedan) and I drove 9 hours on a Saturday night from Kentucky to DC. I was in downtown DC driving (to a conference) and listening to the radio Sunday morning, March 21, 2010, waiting for an update on the vote in Congress. Would the bill finally be approved? I was elated with awe and joy as I heard the news later that evening on the radio

on my drive from the conference to my cousin's home.

What does the Health Care Bill mean for someone who is unemployed and has no health insurance coverage? An unemployed person would qualify for the government subsidized plan. The new health care bill (H.R. 3962) would contain and lower medical costs for the average working American. If you change jobs, you would get to keep your insurance coverage. If you work for a business with 50 or more employees, your employer has to pay for your insurance coverage or face a fine of $2,000 per employee. Children would not be denied coverage for pre-existing conditions. In 2014, no one will be denied coverage for pre-existing conditions.

Wow. I think this is not only historical but very awesome. I think H.R. 3962 should be on every American's read list. (Click on the title Seabiscuit Goes to Washington to read H.R. 3962.)

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On May 8, Letter Carriers all over the nation will be collecting food for the "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive. Look for a postcard in your mailbox. If you are able to donate, please give canned food items. Have you ever walked 10 miles carrying a 50 pound load? That's what most letter carriers do 5 days a week through hot sun, pouring rain, trecherous ice, and snow. You can lighten your carrier's load. How? The next time you visit your local Post Office, bring your canned food donations with you.