[Libs-Or] Fwd: Universal health care

[Judy Anderson]

I would prefer that my professional library association not dictate
political values.  There are many in this association that do not
support federal government controlled health care.  They prefer systems
outside the federal government to supply the means of providing health
care for those unable to pay.  It is doing those voices an injustice
when the entire organization promotes one version of health care
coverage.  This topic is certainly borderline as a library issue.

 

Judy

 

Judy Anderson

Reference & Instruction Librarian

Concordia University-Portland

(503) 493 6453

 

From: libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
[mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Diedre
Conkling
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 1:19 PM
To: libs-or
Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Fwd: Universal health care

 

I should have also pointed out ALA's policy:
 
54.20 Comprehensive Health Care
ALA recognizes the importance of comprehensive health care for all
Americans and its impact on libraries and their users. Adopted 2005.
(See "Current Reference File": 2004-05 CD#39.) 
 
I have tried to pull up CD #39 from Council II, Midwinter 2005
(http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/governance/council/councilagendas/annua
l2005a/ciiac2005.cfm) but have not yet succeeded.

On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 1:15 PM, D Cohen <dcohen at dcoheninfo.com> wrote:

Excellent idea, Deirdre. And, for those who may be unaware, both the
House and Senate passed two crucial health reform bills for Oregon last
week. HB 2116, which will result in 95% of Oregon children having health
insurance by the end of the year. And, HB 2009, which sets up an Oregon
Health Authority to begin the process of streamlining services from
various state departments which are involved with healthcare, and which
will begin a transition in how we approach healthcare in Oregon overall
- ultimately, to achieve universal access in Oregon by 2015.

 

John Kitzhaber's Archimedes Project, as well as many other healthcare
reform groups in Oregon, were instrumental in bringing about this
historic change in public policy. Check out the press release at:
http://www.wecandobetter.org/node/2894 from We Can Do Better, Archimedes
healthcare reform arm.

 

Donna

 

 

Donna L. Cohen, MLIS, MEd, Information Management Consultant
D. L. Cohen Information Services
Portland, Oregon
503-737-1425
dcohen at dcoheninfo.com
www.dcoheninfo.com <http://www.dcoheninfo.com/> 
Managing your organization's information and knowledge. Information is
power...if you can find it! 

 

	 

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	From: libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
[mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Diedre
Conkling
	Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 12:49 PM
	To: libs-or; publib at webjunction.org
	Subject: [Libs-Or] Fwd: Universal health care

	 

	It seems to me that we should be contacting Congress about
health care.  It affects us all personally and in our budgeting.  

	 

	I know that I could hire more people if we did not have the
health care costs we have today.  I suspect some of the libraries that
are in real financial trouble and the cities and counties would be in
better shape if we did not have these health care costs.

	 

	See: 

	RESOLUTION ENDORSING HR 676, FOR SINGLE PAYER UNIVERSAL HEALTH
CARE,

	AND S 2772, THE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP ACT

	
http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/wo/referenceab/colresolutions/06
2806-CD20.16.pdf

	 

	 

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	FYI - ALA-APA is hosting the following program at Annual
Conference:
	 
	Medicare for All
	Dr. Quentin Young 
	Sunday, July 12, 10:30 am -12:00 pm, Hyatt Regency McCormick
Conf Ctr 12d
	Single-payer national health insurance is a system in which a
single public or quasi-public agency organizes health financing, but
delivery of care remains largely private. The U.S. health care system is
outrageously expensive, yet inadequate, spending more than twice as much
as the rest of the industrialized nations and leaving 47 million
completely uninsured. This program will introduce the philosophy of
Physicians for a National Health Program, which defines, researches and
supports single-payer health insurance.
	 
	Jenifer Grady, MSLS, MBA, CAE + Director, ALA-APA +
jgrady at ala.org + 312-280-2424
	

	
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	Diedre Conkling
	Lincoln County Library District
	P.O. Box 2027
	Newport, OR  97365
	Work phone & fax:  541-265-3066
	Work email:  diedre at beachbooks.org
	Home email:  diedre08 at gmail.com

	
	
	

	
	-- 
	Diedre Conkling
	Lincoln County Library District
	P.O. Box 2027
	Newport, OR  97365
	Work phone & fax:  541-265-3066
	Work email:  diedre at beachbooks.org
	Home email:  diedre08 at gmail.com






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Diedre Conkling
Lincoln County Library District
P.O. Box 2027
Newport, OR  97365
Work phone & fax:  541-265-3066
Work email:  diedre at beachbooks.org
Home email:  diedre08 at gmail.com

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