Massachusetts had the same problems we did, but instead of scrapping the whole system like we did, they are doing the work required to fix the problem and asking national leaders to do the same.

(from 2nd link above, the one that says bring it) AND YES I AM YELLING IN ALL CAPS

PLEASE CALL THE SPEAKER AND URGE SHE SUPPORT THE GRIJALVA MANAGER’S AMENDMENT FOR A BETTER MORE AFFORDABLE PUBLIC OPTION THAT WONT RAISE RATES. ALSO CALL YOUR REP AS WELL.
1-877-851-6437.

Oct 30, 2009

Dear Speaker Pelosi -

I am writing with the utmost urgency to ask for inclusion of certain provisions in a
Manager’s Amendment in support of key elements you have currently included in the Affordable Health Care for America Act. These provisions include:

• Americans in every state in the nation must be able to take advantage of the benefits of the bill; thus the bill shall explicitly state that the public option must be available without any triggers or opt-out provisions.

• If the Secretary is forced to negotiate provider reimbursement rates in the public plan, a ceiling shall be determined and set for such rates.

• The bill shall fully repeal the McCarran Ferguson Act for health and medical
malpractice insurance, as oppose to merely amending the Act.
Swift action is needed to ensure that the above measures are included in the House’s Manager’s Amendment.

In addition, I shall request that the Rule allow an up-or-down House floor vote on an amendment tying the public option to Medicare rates plus 5 percent.
Thank you for your consideration.

Respectfully,
Raui~Grijalva
Member of Congress