SATURDAY: New York City Members of Congress, Patients, Healthcare Providers, Advocacy Groups to Rally Against Repeal of Obamacare, GOP Medicare Cuts

New York, NY –Members of New York City’s Congressional delegation, New York healthcare providers, advocacy groups and others will rally Saturday morning at 11:30 a.m. in Brooklyn to oppose Republican efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and inflict deep cuts on Medicare.

The rally comes as Republicans in the U.S. House and Senate begin initial legislative efforts to repeal the ACA and move Medicare toward a voucher system. The event also comes on the heels of President Obama’s meeting with Congressional Democrats, calling on them to resist efforts to undo the landmark laws.   

WHO*:     
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney
Rep. Yvette Clarke
Rep. Jerrold Nadler
Dr. Isaac Dapkins, NYU Lutheran Family Health Centers
SEIU 1199
Alliance for Retired Americans
Patient Advocates

WHAT:    
Rally to Oppose Repeal of Affordable Care Act, Medicare Cuts

WHEN:     
Saturday, January 7th, 11:30 a.m.

WHERE:    
Woodhull Medical Center Auditorium
760 Broadway
Brooklyn NY
        

* Speaker list to be updated