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National Nurses United: The largest RN union in U.S. history, with nearly 225,000 nurses nationwide. Executive Director is @NNUBonnie.

Jul 29, 2021, 7 tweets

Covid-19 laid bare the failures of our health care system.

We can ease the burden for millions if we #ExpandMedicare by:
โฌ‡๏ธ Lowering the eligibility age
๐Ÿ‘“ Including dental, vision, & hearing
๐Ÿ’Š Allowing Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices

Here's what that would mean.
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Nurses are sick and tired of watching as our patients who can't seek care for financial reasons have simple health issues become life-threatening later on.

These stories are a glimpse into why we MUST #ExpandMedicare now.

To #ExpandMedicare would mean freedom to choose a job that won't cause constant physical pain.

To #ExpandMedicare means millions will no longer have to choose between a meal or getting life saving medicine.

To #ExpandMedicare means dental care will finally be recognized and covered as a part of health care.

To #ExpandMedicare means millions of usโ€” including health care and other ##EssentialWorkers โ€” can finally look forward to a dignified life in our later years.

While we continue our fight for #MedicareForAll every day, we have an opportunity right now to improve millions of lives.

โ˜Ž๏ธ Call 202-509-9128 right now to urge your senators to act to #ExpandMedicare in the budget reconciliation package! โ˜Ž๏ธ

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