'Until it's passed': Picket to continue outside Rep. Costa's office

The healthcare-reform 'finish line' in getting closer by the minute, and with activity in Washington D.C. approaching a fever pitch, the time for our final push supporting meaningful reform is at hand.

Remember the 'sustained picket' outside Rep. Jim Costa's Fresno office? By all accounts it's been a great success in calling attention to the issue. So much so that the coalition of groups involved have announced the picket will continue, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. every Friday outside Rep. Costa's Fresno office at 855 M Street in downtown Fresno, until healthcare reform is enacted.

V4CF members are invited and encouraged to participate. Got a spare lunch hour or two? Come on down, join the picket, and help to turn the tide! Signs will be provided; all you need to bring are quarters (for metered parking), sunscreen or a big hat, a sweater or sweatshirt given our cooler weather lately, and your voice supporting meaningful healthcare reform.

Those who support President Obama's plan for meaningful healthcare reform are also asked to... wait for it... KEEP MAKING THOSE CALLS. Calling Rep. Costa's office to express your support is especially important right now, but there's no reason to take the pressure off of our other Congressional representatives. Smile and dial... those numbers remain:

Representatives:

Jim Costa - the person to call! -District 20
Local: (559) 495-1620
Washington, D.C.: (202) 225-3341

George Radanovich - District 19
Local: (559) 449-2490
Washington, D.C.: (202) 225-4540

Devin Nunes – District 21
Local: (559) 323-5235
Washington D.C.: (202) 225-2523

Senators:

Diane Feinstein
Local: (559) 485-7430
Washington, D.C.: (202) 224-3841

Barbara Boxer
Local: (559) 497-5109
Washington, D.C.: (202) 224-3553

For more information or to register your participation, contact Nancy Griesser via e-mail.