Posts Tagged ‘Letters Sent to Representatives’
Letter to Editor: Jack of Murfreesboro, TN
Jack of Murfreesboro, TN writes: Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. Lately, I hardly recognize my country. It seems un-American to let human beings die simply because they don’t have as much money as others. I used to have plenty of money. But I got sick in 2013, though I didn’t…
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Jack of Murfreesboro, TN writes: Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. Lately, I hardly recognize my country. It seems un-American to let human beings die simply because they don’t have as much money as others. I used to have plenty of money. But I got sick in 2013, though I didn’t…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Jackie of Nashville, TN
Jackie of Nashville, TN writes: I am privileged to have medical insurance but write as a retired healthcare provider on behalf of those who will be without coverage should this legislation be repealed, particularly without another viable plan in place. Lack of healthcare is not only catastrophic for the patient but for their family as…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Amy of Nashville, TN
Amy of Nashville, TN writes: As a nurse in a major medical center in Nashville, I have witnessed the devastating effects of a lack of healthcare coverage. The nightmare of a a family with young children losing their home due toe insurmountable medical debt. We a pleading with Senator Corker & Alexander to oppose repeal of the…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Claire of Sewanee, TN
Claire of Sewanee, TN writes: I recently became a Certified Application Counselor. During this Open Enrollment period, I am serving in communities in rural Tennessee, mainly in Grundy, Marion and Franklin counties. This is has been an extremely rewarding experience. I have helped enroll/re-renoll 17 people so far who have all been extremely grateful for…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Melissa of Chattanooga, TN
Melissa of Chattanooga, TN writes: I am a 46 year old, single female with no children living in Chattanooga, Tn. Until I was able to get insured under the ACA (Obamacare) I had only a couple of jobs that provided insurance coverage. I had a history of endometriosis which had been treated surgically years ago. About 3…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Kelley of Chattanooga, TN
Kelley of Chattanooga, TN writes: I am an advocate for the Affordable Care Act. In recent years, it is true, I am paying more for my companies health insurance. I do not blame the ACA for this development. The reasons I pay more does not have simple answers. I believe that health care is…
Read MoreMegan of Washington, D.C.
Megan of Washington, writes: In March 2012, I was working as a middle school teacher in central California when I found out I would be getting laid off at the end of the school year. Since I was unlikely to find another teaching job (there was still quite a shortage of open teaching positions at…
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