SRRT Resolutions 2010: Resolution in Support of National Health Care
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Resolution in Support of National Health Care
Adopted by SRRT Action Council, January 16, 2010
Whereas, the United States Congress is currently considering legislation reforming national health care;
Whereas, the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app () Council first endorsed a single-payer universal health insurance bill at the Annual Conference in 1992 (Exhibit 26B);
Whereas, Council recognized the importance of comprehensive health care for all Americans and its impact on libraries and their users, and joined the Universal Health Care Action Network in 2005 (2004-2005 CD #39, Policy Manual 54.20); and
Whereas, recently reaffirmed its support for affordable universal health care, including the option of a single-payer health care program (2008-2009 CD#54); now, therefore be it
Resolved, that:
- the Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app () strongly urges the United States Congress to include a public option or “Medicare for All” provision in the current legislation; and
- SRRT urges the Executive Director to charge the Washington Office to vigorously lobby Congress in support of this position.
Moved by Mike Marlin. Seconded by Marie Jones.