Representatives Alan Grayson and Mark Takano released a letter to President Obama promising to "vote against any and every cut to Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits." Within two days, the letter had more than a dozen co-signers, but to date, Rep. Matt Cartwright has not signed on. We want to know definitively that Rep. Cartwright will stand up against Republican efforts to cut the social safety net.

"vote against any and every cut to Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits."1

H.R. 676 has been introduced before every Congress since 2003. This year it has 37 original co-sponsors, 12 more than last year’s initiating group (which eventually grew to 77). Why has Congressman Blumenauer refused to sponsor or publically support this measure? He is in the progressive caucus, but does not stand up for this essential legislation. None of Oregon's congressional representatives has endorsed Medicare for All. Contact them.

People are greatly affected by cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefits. My relatives rely on these programs to get by.

The health care profession already has a shortage of primary care providers and with the advent of Obama care will see a tremendous need for over 50,000 more providers. Chiropractors are educated as primary care providers with the exception of prescription drugs. With some advanced training to include prescription drugs, chiropractors can help to fill that gap.

My mother is 85 years with Dymentia and also in a wheel chair. Cutting these benefits will severely affect my mother and all seniors like her.

Oregon received $25.8 million from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as a reward for enrolling children in its Medicaid program CHIP. The money is available for whatever purposes the Governor and Legislature choose. The people of Oregon should have some input on how the money is spent.

My petition is about rising co-payments charged by physicians, or insurance companies, to Medicare patients. I am on social Security Disability, and as such receive a set monthly payment determined by the amount of social security taxes, that I have paid over the years. Because I have been receiving SSD for two years, was automatically placed on the Medicare insurance plan. The amount that I receive for SSD, assists me in paying my monthly bills. Due to me paying my bills, I have little left over for food, so am definitely unable to pay additional charges due to a rise in medical co-payments. Therefore, I am unable to continue to seek medical assistance for the dire health issues that were recently found by my physician. The rise in co-payments, must be stopped!

http://www.essureprocedure.net/stories/melissas-story There are countless other women who have fallen victim to this procedure. Feb. 21,2013 I will personally have to undergo a hysterectomy, in order to remove these devices from my body. I never thought at age 33 I would be forced to make a decision like this, in order to regain the healthy and active life that I, as well as many other women (nationwide) are accustomed to. You can find their stories on the site listed above (with my story).

This Petition is about, Drug Treatment in Maryland. Treatment is so needed in the state of Maryland, not just 30 day treatment Programs, but some kind of LONG Term Treatment. Most Addicts has been using Drugs most of their LIFE, and 30 Days just isn't enough to assist someone in getting CLEAN...............AFFORDABLE Treatment is VERY NEEDED...........

The NC Legislature is poised to refuse tens of millions of federal dollars to provide health insurance coverage for 100,000-plus un-insured low-income people. Tell the Legislature and Governor that healthy citizens are essential for a healthy economy and to accept this money and expand coverage for those that need it the most.

My eye doctor failed to diagnose my eye cancer. The State of NH does not hold doctors responsible for misdiagnosis of cancer unless the cancer results in death.