As the Organizing for America Health Insurance Reform Bus Tour rolled through Des Moines, they were greeted by a welcome sight: hundreds of Iowans with "Thank You" signs waiting to greet those driving the bus for health insurance reform. With around 500 people in attendance, including members of SEIU Local 199, our activists proved their dedication by showing up to support the cause.
Watch the Health Insurance Reform NOW bus roll into Des Moines:
The bus arrived on time and was welcomed by cheers from the crowd. With a panel of impressive speakers, including Attorney General Tom Miller, the event was both exciting and informative. One of President Obama's earliest supporters, Attorney General Miller had this to say about the issue of reform:
This health care issue is not easy. But Barack didn't get elected to do the easy things. He got elected because he could do the hard things that are important to us.
It was a solemn moment as the bus tour paid tribute to Senator Ted Kennedy. As the tribute was spoken, we were reminded of the longevity and importance of the issue of health insurance reform.
Watch a clip from the speech here:
Thanks to Organizing for America, Iowans this weekend had another chance to rally in support of the cause of reform. We know that the time for reform is now, and as each day passes, so do more and more Iowans. As the clock ticks down in these last crucial months, your support, more than ever, is what it will take to win the fight for quality, affordable health care for everyone.
"As August recess comes to a close, and our members of Congress return to Washington, we're working harder than ever to pass health insurance reform, and to pass it now.":
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Tell Congress that fixing health care comes first and join us at send-off rallies across the country: http://action.seiu.org/sendthemback
