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style='font-size:11.0pt'>I was going to Wood's Ukiah office but I wasn't
planning a "die-in" so I'll wait for a more propitious time. Besides,
it's hot as hell in Ukiah.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Assemblymember
Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) is aware that advocates of SB 562, the bill proposing a
single payer health care system, are planning a “die in” at each of
his district offices on Wednesday, September 13.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>“I
recognize the passion of these advocates and will always advocate for their
right to voice their opinions,” said Wood. “Although SB 562 was
held in the Assembly this year, solutions to move toward universal health care
are in the works, and I hope these advocates are not stuck on this one solution
to achieve health care for all.”<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>In
February, prior to the introduction of SB 562, Wood, a dentist, and
Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, an emergency room physician, requested
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon create a select committee to address this
complex issue. This committee, the <em><i><font face="Times New Roman">Select
Committee on Health Care Delivery Systems and Universal Coverage</font></i></em>,
will hold meetings this fall to hear from experts and address some significant
details that were not included in SB 562, such as funding mechanisms, quality
control and the possible impact of federal action on the Affordable Care Act.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>“The
legislative sessions ends this Friday and time will not allow SB 562
to be heard,” said Wood. “I hope I will have these advocates’
support as we try to find a quality and sustainable solution to health care for
all in California.”<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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