When Representatives Larson, Courtney, DeLauro, Himes, and Murphy voted on the House healthcare bill last Saturday, they took a stand for the hardworking people of Connecticut. That's the type of leadership we need.

Voting for the Affordable Health Care for America Act means our Congressional representatives:

• Voted to stop the insurance industry’s practice of denying people coverage because of a pre-existing condition - that's 38,700 people in Connecticut;
• Voted to improve coverage for the 2,384,000 insured through their job here in Connecticut;
• Voted to protect the 3,800 Connecticut families who file for bankruptcy because of their medical bills; and
• Voted to improve Medicare and make prescriptions more affordable for the 47,000 seniors in Connecticut who get trapped in the donut hole.

It's clear our House representatives understand that we can't afford to wait any longer for real healthcare reform that holds insurance companies accountable.

Call your congressional representative today and tell them, "Thank you for supporting real healthcare reform:"

• Rep. John Larson - Hartford office: (860) 278-8888
• Rep. Joe Courtney - Norwich office: (860) 886-0139
• Rep. Rosa DeLauro - New Haven office: (203) 562-3718
• Rep. Jim Himes - Bridgeport office: (866) 453-0028
• Rep. Chris Murphy - New Britain office: (860) 223-8412

Then there's Senator Lieberman, who has threatened to derail the bill when it comes up for debate on the Senate floor.

That's why we have joined with the Interfaith Fellowship for Universal Health Care, which includes clergy and members of all major religions, for the prayer vigil they are organizing Sunday in Stamford. We alerted our members about this event last week because the Senator needs to hear from people of faith who believe he should support, not obstruct, reform.

Our allies at Connecticut Citizens Action Group (CCAG) have set up a carpool sign-up page at their website for people coming from Hartford and New Haven. They are also coordinating shuttle rides from the Stamford train station, as well.

Contact Political Director Danny Medress at (800) 894-9479, ext. 111 to let us know you will be part of this very unique event. Help amplify the voice of the faithful, who have been ignored by Senator Leiberman on this issue critical to working families across Connecticut.