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U.S. Representative Kaptur and Former Auditor General DePasquale Join Final Protect Our Care Bus Tour Events in Ohio and Pennsylvania as Republicans Continue Efforts to Slash Health Care

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
Contact: Michael Berman, (215) 316-2850, [email protected]; Daniel van Hoogstraten, [email protected]

***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2024***

U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09) and Former Auditor General Eugene DePasquale Headline Events in Ohio and Pennsylvania as Care Force One Wraps Up Its Travels Across 17+ States, Makes Over 50 Stops, and Covers Nearly 12,000 Miles

Watch All Bus Tour Stops Live Here.

On the final day of Protect Our Care’s “Lower Costs, Better Care” bus tour, U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09) and Former Auditor General Eugene DePasquale will join health care advocates and Protect Our Care for events in Pittsburgh and Toledo to make sure everyone understand how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress worked to lower health care costs for Americans. By passing the Inflation Reduction Act, they lowered costs for people who purchase insurance on their own, capped the monthly cost of insulin, and gave Medicare the power to negotiate drug prices. While we celebrate this progress, Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans are fighting to go backwards, raise costs, take away protections for pre-existing conditions, and leave millions of people without critical coverage. MAGA Republicans want us to go back to the days when insurance companies made the rules and could deny people coverage.

During each stop, national and local elected officials, health care advocates, and storytellers are sounding the alarm about the threat Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans pose to American health care and celebrating the historic steps the Biden-Harris administration has taken to provide working families the quality, affordable care they need to stay healthy. Over six weeks, Care Force One traveled to more than 17 states, made more than 50 stops, and traveled nearly 12,000 miles.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA:

WHO:
Former Auditor General Eugene DePasquale
State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate

WHERE: City/County Building Portico

WHEN: Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM ET

TOLEDO, OHIO

WHO:
U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09)
Health care advocates

WHERE: Outside of the University of Toledo Medical Center at the corner of Arlington Ave. and Hospital Dr., Toledo, OH

WHEN: Friday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET

As Open Enrollment Begins, Protect Our Care Holds Events In New Hampshire, New York, and Georgia to Highlight New Benefits and What’s At Stake for Medicare in November

***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31***

Open Enrollment for 2025 Medicare Plans Runs from October 15 through December 7, Bringing New Savings for Seniors

Department of Health and Human Services Regional Directors Everett Handford and Antrell Tyson, and former HHS Regional Director Dara Kass will join Protect Our Care at events across New Hampshire, New York, and Georgia to kick off this year’s Medicare open enrollment period and highlight new program benefits available to seniors. While seniors enjoy new savings and expanded benefits, MAGA Republicans continue their efforts to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act, rolling back critical health provisions and raising costs for seniors. Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans want to cut Medicare and make it harder for New Hampshire seniors to access lifesaving care. 

Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act passed by the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress, seniors are already seeing savings thanks to the $35 monthly insulin cost cap, and are receiving free essential vaccines. As enrollment for 2025 Medicare plans begins, New Hampshire will benefit from even more savings to come through a $2,000 dollar annual out-of-pocket cap which starts on January 1. For the first time in history, Medicare is negotiating prescription drug prices. The recently announced prices for the first round of drugs will save seniors thousands of dollars and will save taxpayers billions. In the first year alone, these newly lowered prices will save seniors $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket costs and will save taxpayers $6 billion

CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

WHO:
Everett Handford, HHS Region 1 Director
Jayme Simoes, Covering New Hampshire
Peter Ames, health care advocate
Toby McGrath, Protect Our Care New Hampshire

WHAT: Virtual Press Conference

WHEN: Thursday October 31, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET

WHERE: Zoom Registration Link (Registration required)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

WHO:
Dara Kass, former Regional Director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Joe Tambini, physical therapy assistant and 1199SEIU member
Bill Spreter, NYS Alliance for Retired Americans
Dawn Laguerre, health care advocate

WHAT: Virtual Press Conference

WHEN: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET

WHERE: Register for the Zoom event here (Registration required)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

WHO:
Health and Human Services Regional Director Antrell Tyson
State Representative Lisa Campbell
Reverend Leela Waller, new Medicare beneficiary from metro Atlanta

WHAT: Virtual Press Conference

WHEN: Thursday, October 31 at 11:00 AM ET

WHERE: Register for the Zoom here (Registration required)

U.S. Representatives Landsman and Brown Join Protect Our Care Bus Tour Events in Ohio as Republicans Continue Efforts to Slash Health Care

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
Contact: Joanne Pickrell ([email protected]); Daniel van Hoogstraten ([email protected])

***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2024***

U.S. Representatives Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) and Shontel Brown (D-OH-11) Headline Event in Ohio as Care Force One Travels Across 17+ States, Makes Over 50 Stops, and Covers Nearly 12,000 Miles

Watch All Bus Tour Stops Live Here.

Ohio — On day forty-four of Protect Our Care’s “Lower Costs, Better Care” bus tour, U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) will join health care advocates and Protect Our Care for events in Cincinnati and Cleveland to make sure Ohioans understand how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress worked to lower health care costs for Americans. By passing the Inflation Reduction Act, they lowered costs for people who purchase insurance on their own, capped the monthly cost of insulin, and gave Medicare the power to negotiate drug prices. While we celebrate this progress, Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans are fighting to go backwards, raise costs, take away protections for pre-existing conditions, and leave millions of people without critical coverage. MAGA Republicans want us to go back to the days when insurance companies made the rules and could deny people coverage.

During each stop, national and local elected officials, health care advocates, and storytellers are sounding the alarm about the threat Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans pose to American health care and celebrating the historic steps the Biden-Harris administration has taken to provide working families the quality, affordable care they need to stay healthy. This week, the tour continues in Pennsylvania. Over six weeks, Care Force One traveled to more than 17 states, made more than 50 stops, and traveled nearly 12,000 miles.

CINCINNATI, OHIO:

WHO:
U.S. Representative Greg Landsman (D-OH-01)
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate 

WHERE: Washington Park: 1230 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

WHEN: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 9:30 AM ET

CLEVELAND, OHIO: 

WHO:
U.S. Representative Shontel Brown (D-OH-11)
City Council President Blaine Griffin
County Council Member Meredith Turner
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate 

WHERE: Willard / Free Stamp Plaza: Lakeside Avenue East &, E 9th St, Cleveland, OH

WHEN: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 2:30 PM ET

U.S. Representative Haley Stevens Joins Protect Our Care Bus Tour Events in Michigan as Republicans Continue Efforts to Slash Health Care

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
Contact: Dianne Byrum ([email protected]); Azlan Ibrahim ([email protected])

***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024***

U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) Headline Event in Michigan as Care Force One Travels Across 17+ States, Makes Over 50 Stops, and Covers Nearly 12,000 Miles

Watch All Bus Tour Stops Live Here.

Michigan — On day forty-three of Protect Our Care’s “Lower Costs, Better Care” bus tour, U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) will join health care advocates and Protect Our Care for an event in Bloomfield Hills to make sure Michiganders understand how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress worked to lower health care costs for Americans. By passing the Inflation Reduction Act, they lowered costs for people who purchase insurance on their own, capped the monthly cost of insulin, and gave Medicare the power to negotiate drug prices. While we celebrate this progress, Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans are fighting to go backwards, raise costs, take away protections for pre-existing conditions, and leave millions of people without critical coverage. MAGA Republicans want us to go back to the days when insurance companies made the rules and could deny people coverage.

During each stop, national and local elected officials, health care advocates, and storytellers are sounding the alarm about the threat Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans pose to American health care and celebrating the historic steps the Biden-Harris administration has taken to provide working families the quality, affordable care they need to stay healthy. This week, the tour continues in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Over six weeks, Care Force One will travel to more than 17 states, make more than 50 stops, and travel nearly 12,000 miles.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN:

WHO:
U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI-11)
Senior and storyteller, Eric Schneidewind
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate 

WHERE: Bloomfield Hills, MI

WHEN: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 1 PM ET

Governor Evers and Senator Baldwin Join Protect Our Care Bus Tour Events in Wisconsin as Republicans Continue Efforts to Slash Health Care

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
Contact: Laura Smith ([email protected]); Trent Anderson ([email protected])

***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024***

Governor Tony Evers and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) Headline Events in Wisconsin as Care Force One Travels Across 17+ States, Makes Over 50 Stops, and Covers Nearly 12,000 Miles

Watch All Bus Tour Stops Live Here.

Wisconsin — On day forty-two of Protect Our Care’s “Lower Costs, Better Care” bus tour, Governor Tony Evers and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) will join health care advocates and Protect Our Care for events in Beloit and Kenosha to make sure Wisconsinites understand how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress worked to lower health care costs for Americans. By passing the Inflation Reduction Act, they lowered costs for people who purchase insurance on their own, capped the monthly cost of insulin, and gave Medicare the power to negotiate drug prices. While we celebrate this progress, Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans are fighting to go backwards, raise costs, take away protections for pre-existing conditions, and leave millions of people without critical coverage. MAGA Republicans want us to go back to the days when insurance companies made the rules and could deny people coverage.

During each stop, national and local elected officials, health care advocates, and storytellers are sounding the alarm about the threat Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans pose to American health care and celebrating the historic steps the Biden-Harris administration has taken to provide working families the quality, affordable care they need to stay healthy. This week, the tour continues in Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Over six weeks, Care Force One will travel to more than 17 states, make more than 50 stops, and travel nearly 12,000 miles.

BELOIT, WISCONSIN:

WHO:
Governor Tony Evers
Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
State Sen. Mark Spreitzer
Beloit College Student Cecelia J.

WHERE: Press must RSVP to [email protected] for address 

WHEN: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 10 AM CT // 11 AM ET

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN:

WHO:
Governor Tony Evers
Former Rep. Peter Barca
SE Wisconsin Resident Jonathon B.
SE Wisconsin Resident Victoria K.

WHERE: Press must RSVP to [email protected] for address

WHEN: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 3 PM CT // 4 PM ET

THIS WEEK: “Lower Cost, Better Care” Bus Tour Wraps Up With Stops in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN-02), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), And Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Will Headline “Lower Costs, Better Care” Events in 5 States

Watch All Bus Tour Stops Live Here.

Washington, D.C. — On the sixth and final week of Protect Our Care’s 12,000-mile “Lower Costs, Better Care” bus tour, “Care Force One” will make stops in 5 states to make sure everyone understands how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress worked to lower health care costs for Americans. By passing the Inflation Reduction Act, they provided relief to those who purchase insurance on their own, capped the monthly cost of insulin, and gave Medicare the power to negotiate drug prices. At the same time, Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans are fighting a war on our health care system to raise costs and deny coverage for pre-existing conditions, leaving millions of people without critical coverage. MAGA Republicans want us to go back to the days when insurance companies made the rules and could deny people coverage. During each stop, national and local elected officials, health care advocates, and storytellers are sounding the alarm about the threat Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans pose to American health care and celebrating the historic steps the Biden-Harris administration has taken to provide working families the quality, affordable care they need to stay healthy. Over six weeks, Care Force One will travel to more than 17 states, make more than 50 stops, and travel nearly 12,000 miles.

MONDAY

BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA:

WHO:
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN-02)
State Senator Lindsey Port
Emily Heinis, Dakota Child & Family Clinic
Bob Miller, health care advocate from Prior Lake
Vicky Selin, Apple Valley resident
Alexis Stanley, Type 1 diabetic and health advocate from Eagan
Representative Jess Hanson
Representative Kaela Berg
Dakota County Commissioner Laurie Halverson
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate

WHERE: Dakota Child & Family Clinic, 2530 Horizon Dr, Burnsville, MN 55337

WHEN: Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10 AM CT // 11 AM ET

ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA:

WHO:
State Senator Liz Boldon
Rachel Bohman, local health care advocate
Stephanie Sutherland, Rochester resident
Dr. Aleta Borrud, MD, retired internal medicine physician
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate 

WHERE: 2443 Clare Lane NE, Rochester, MN 55906

WHEN: Monday, October 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM CT // 3:30 PM ET

TUESDAY

BELOIT, WISCONSIN: 

WHO:
Governor Tony Evers
Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
State Sen. Mark Spreitzer
Beloit College Student Cecelia J.

WHERE: Press must RSVP to [email protected] for address 

WHEN: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 10 AM CT // 11 AM ET

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN: 

WHO:
Governor Tony Evers
Former Rep. Peter Barca
SE Wisconsin Resident Jonathon B.
SE Wisconsin Resident Victoria K.

WHERE: Press must RSVP to [email protected] for address

WHEN: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 3 PM CT // 4 PM ET

WEDNESDAY

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN:

WHO:
U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI-11)
Senior and storyteller, Eric Schneidewind
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate 

WHERE: Bloomfield Hills, MI

WHEN: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 1 PM ET

THURSDAY

CINCINNATI, OHIO:

WHO:
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate 

 WHERE: Washington Park: 1230 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

WHEN: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 9:30 AM ET

CLEVELAND, OHIO:

WHO:
City Council President Blaine Griffin
County Council Member Meredith Turner
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate 

WHERE: Willard / Free Stamp Plaza: Lakeside Avenue East &, E 9th St, Cleveland, OH

WHEN: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 2:30 PM ET

FRIDAY

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA:

WHO:
Auditor General Eugene DePasquale
State Rep. Arvind Venkat, MD
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate

WHERE: City/County Building Portico

WHEN: Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11 AM ET

For more information on Protect Our Care’s “Lower Cost, Better Care” tour, click here

Protect Our Care Bus Tour Rolls into Las Vegas as Republicans Continue Efforts to Slash Health Care

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
Contact: Sandra Jauregui – 702.336.4348 – [email protected]

***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024 AT 4:00 PM PT // 7:00 PM ET***

U.S. Representative Dina Titus (D-NV-01) headlines event in Las Vegas, NV on Wednesday October 23rd as Care Force One Travels Across 17+ States, Makes Over 50 Stops, and Covers Nearly 12,000 Miles

Watch All Bus Tour Stops Live Here.

Las Vegas, NV — On day 45 of Protect Our Care’s “Lower Costs, Better Care” bus tour, U.S. Representative Dina Titus (D-NV-01) will join health care advocates and Protect Our Care for an event in Las Vegas, NV to make sure Nevadans understand how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress worked to lower health care costs for Americans. By passing the Inflation Reduction Act, they provided relief to those who purchase insurance on their own, capped the monthly cost of insulin, and gave Medicare the power to negotiate drug prices. While we celebrate this progress, Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans are fighting to go backwards, raise costs, take away protections for pre-existing conditions, and leave millions of people without critical coverage. MAGA Republicans want us to go back to the days when insurance companies made the rules and could deny people coverage.

During each stop, national and local elected officials, health care advocates, and storytellers are sounding the alarm about the threat Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans pose to American health care and celebrating the historic steps the Biden-Harris administration has taken to provide working families the quality, affordable care they need to stay healthy. Next week, the tour continues in Nevada. Over six weeks, Care Force One will travel to more than 17 states, make more than 50 stops, and travel nearly 12,000 miles.

LAS VEGAS, NV:

WHO:
U.S. Representative Dina Titus (D-NV-01)
Venicia Considine, Nevada State Assemblywoman District 18
Elizabeth “Liz” Bollhouse, RN & SEIU Member
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate

WHERE: SEIU – 2250 S Rancho Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89102

WHEN: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM PT // 7:00 PM ET

U.S. Representative Mike Levin Headlines California Event During Protect Our Care’s “Lower Costs, Better Care” Bus Tour as Republicans Continue Efforts to Slash Health Care

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
Contact: Matt Herdman | [email protected] | 973-270-3645

***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024 AT 10 AM PT // 1 PM ET***

U.S. Rep. Mike Levin Headlines Event in Orange County as Care Force One Travels Across 17+ States, Makes Over 50 Stops, and Covers Nearly 12,000 Miles

Watch All Bus Tour Stops Live Here.

Orange County, CA — On day 26 of Protect Our Care’s “Lower Costs, Better Care” bus tour, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA-49) will join health care advocates and Protect Our Care for an event in Laguna Niguel to make sure Californians understand how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress worked to lower health care costs for Americans. By passing the Inflation Reduction Act, they provided relief to those who purchase insurance on their own, capped the monthly cost of insulin, and gave Medicare the power to negotiate drug prices. While we celebrate this progress, Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans are fighting to go backwards, raise costs, take away protections for pre-existing conditions, and leave millions of people without critical coverage. MAGA Republicans want us to go back to the days when insurance companies made the rules and could deny people coverage.

During each stop, national and local elected officials, health care advocates, and storytellers are sounding the alarm about the threat Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans pose to American health care and celebrating the historic steps the Biden-Harris administration has taken to provide working families the quality, affordable care they need to stay healthy. Next week, the tour continues in Los Angeles and Bakersfield. Over six weeks, Care Force One will travel to more than 17 states, make more than 50 stops, and travel nearly 12,000 miles.

ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA:

WHO:
U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA-49)
Fullerton City Councilmember Dr. Shana Charles
Chris Noble, Health Access California
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate

WHERE: Crown Valley Park, 29751 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

WHEN: Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM PT // 1 PM ET

U.S. Senator Chris Coons Headlines Arizona Event During Protect Our Care’s “Lower Costs, Better Care” Bus Tour as Republicans Continue Efforts to Slash Health Care

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
Contact: Morgan Finkelstein, [email protected], 602-361-4394

***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024***

Care Force One Rolls into Arizona and California as it Travels Across 17+ States, Makes Over 50 Stops, and Covers Nearly 12,000 Miles

Watch All Bus Tour Stops Live Here.

On day 29 of Protect Our Care’s “Lower Costs, Better Care” bus tour, Care Force One rolls into Phoenix, Arizona, and Palm Springs, California, with U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) joining health care advocates and Protect Our Care for an event in Phoenix to make sure Arizonians understand that our health care is at stake. By passing the Inflation Reduction Act, the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress lowered premium costs, capped the monthly cost of insulin, and gave Medicare the power to negotiate drug prices. While we celebrate this progress, Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans are fighting to go backwards, raise costs, take away protections for pre-existing conditions, and leave millions of people without critical coverage. MAGA Republicans want us to go back to the days when insurance companies made the rules and could deny people coverage.

Health care is a top issue for people across the country. During each stop, national and local elected officials, health care advocates, and storytellers are sounding the alarm about the threat Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans pose to American health care and celebrating the historic steps the Biden-Harris administration has taken to provide working families the quality, affordable care they need to stay healthy. Next week, the tour continues in Arizona. Over six weeks, Care Force One will travel to more than 17 states, make more than 50 stops, and travel nearly 12,000 miles.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA:

WHO:
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE)
Dr. Amish Shah
Daniel Valenzuela
Doug Hart
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate 

WHERE: Arizona Capitol, 1700 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007

WHEN: Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 9 AM MST // 12 PM ET

PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA:

WHO:
Lisa Middleton, Palm Springs Councilmember
Christy Holstege, former Palm Springs Mayor
Paulina Angel, Trans Advocacy Center
Melissa Cedillo, Health Access California
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate 

WHERE: Ruth Hardy Park: 700 Tamarisk Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262

WHEN: Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 3 PM PT // 6 PM ET

Protect Our Care Bus Tour Rolls into Arizona as Republicans Continue Efforts to Slash Health Care

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
Contact: Morgan Finkelstein, [email protected], 602-361-4394

​​U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04) Will Headline “Lower Costs, Better Care” Event in Tempe, Arizona

Watch All Bus Tour Stops Live Here.

Arizona — On day 28 of Protect Our Care’s “Lower Costs, Better Care” bus tour, Care Force One rolls into Tucson and Tempe, Arizona. U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04) will join health care advocates and Protect Our Care for an event in Tempe to make sure Arizonians understand that our health care is at stake. By passing the Inflation Reduction Act, the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress lowered premium costs, capped the monthly cost of insulin, and gave Medicare the power to negotiate drug prices. While we celebrate this progress, Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans are fighting to go backwards, raise costs, take away protections for pre-existing conditions, and leave millions of people without critical coverage. MAGA Republicans want us to go back to the days when insurance companies made the rules and could deny people coverage.

Health care is a top issue for people across the country. During each stop, national and local elected officials, health care advocates, and storytellers are sounding the alarm about the threat Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans pose to American health care and celebrating the historic steps the Biden-Harris administration has taken to provide working families the quality, affordable care they need to stay healthy. Next week, the tour continues in Arizona. Over six weeks, Care Force One will travel to more than 17 states, make more than 50 stops, and travel nearly 12,000 miles.

TUCSON, ARIZONA:

WHO:
Former State Sen. Kirsten Engel
State Sen. Priya Sundareshan
Magdalena Verdugo, YWCA
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate 

WHERE: YWCA, 525 N Bonita Ave, Tucson, AZ 85745

WHEN: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9 AM MST // 12 PM ET

TEMPE, ARIZONA:

WHO:
U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04)
City Councilman Randy Keating
Jen Longdon, Chief External Affairs Officer, Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers
Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate 

WHERE: Tempe City Hall, 31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281

WHEN: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 1 PM MST // 4 PM ET