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Everyday over 120 Americans die form lack of, or inadequate healthcare.
Annually 55,000 Americans will die. This fact is not in dispute. You are a US
Senator and are sworn to uphold the US Constitution, as with all
Constitutional questions, they are Problems of Democracy.
What does the Constitution mean?
“establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense,
promote the general welfare”
What you must do:
1.
Read the summary of the American Healthcare Reform Act
2.
Research who your senator is:
 How long in the Senate?
 Any leadership positions? Committee chair?
 What state do they represent?
 Any public statements about healthcare?
3.
What his/her stance on the healthcare debate
 Does your Senator believe the government has a role in healthcare?
4.
Create a position for your senator
5.
Does your Senator support the current system?
 Do they support single payer?
 What are their thoughts on public option?
 Keep the status quo

Grading:
“A”
 Participate in all floor debates on healthcare
 Prepare a Senator outline – Who is your senator?
 Write a 1 page personal position paper on healthcare
 Prepare a 1-page summary on your senator’s position on the proposed health care bill
 Write a Senator health care position paper o What does he/she propose for health care reform
“B”
 Participate in all floor debates on healthcare
 Write a 1 page personal position paper on healthcare
 Prepare a 1-page summary on your senator’s position on the proposed health care bill
 Write a Senator health care position paper o What does he/she propose for health care reform
“C”
 Participate in all floor debates on healthcare
 Prepare a 1-page summary on your senator’s position on the proposed health care bill
 Write a Senator health care position paper o What does he/she propose for health care reform
“D”
 Participate in all floor debates on healthcare
 Prepare a 1-page summary on your senator’s position on the proposed health care bill