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The McCain-Kennedy-Edwards patients' bill of rights, including patient advocacy/whistleblower protections for nurses, passed the U.S. Senate by a vote of 59-36 on Friday, June 29.
The House of Representatives is considering patients' rights legislation this week. Now is the time to contact your U. S. Representative to urge support for the bipartisan Ganske-Dingell companion bill, H.R. 2563, and opposition to the weakening Norwood amendment.
The deal proposed by President Bush and Rep. Charlie Norwood (R-GA) would jeopardize effective enforcement of these new protections. Call today to urge your Representative to OPPOSE THE NORWOOD AMENDMENT.
Members may be reached through Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121.
As a registered nurse, I urge you to support enactment of strong,
comprehensive, and enforceable patient protection protections embodied
by the bipartisan Ganske-Dingell legislation, H.R 2563. Please support
this bill and vote against the weakening Norwood amendment.
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