LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS AIRS HEALTH CARE AD IN KEY STATES
Organization Takes Stand Against “Desperate Tactics” of Opponents of Health Care Reform

Washington, DC – Today the League of Women Voters began airing a 30-second television ad condemning the intentional lies and desperate tactics of health care reform opponents.

The ad, which will air in Arkansas, Maine and North Dakota, urges Americans to stand up to the distortions by taking direct action in support of health care reform. To view the full ad, “Stand Up to the Lies,” click here.

“Health care reform is a critically important issue for Americans – an issue that requires action from all of us,” said national League president Mary G. Wilson. “After watching opponents of health care reform repeatedly attempt to scare people with lies and disorderly conduct, the League decided that we must speak up.”

“This is an unusual step for us. But as a non-partisan membership organization that believes in reasoned and civil debate we felt compelled to take a stand against the lies and the distortions,” Wilson stated. “We know our modest buy is a drop in the bucket compared to the vast resources being spent by special interests, but we also know that our message is shared by countless, everyday Americans.”

“Health care is too important to let the nay-sayers and the special interests stand in the way of real reform. We have an obligation to get the facts straight,” Wilson said.

“Stand Up to the Lies” will air from October 14 - 28 on select stations in Arkansas, Maine and North Dakota.

“We hope that Americans who see this ad online and on TV will take action and tell their Senators to stand up to the lies,” said Wilson.

“We have had an overwhelming response from League members and supporters on this issue,” concluded Wilson. “We need everyone’s help in the fight for reform. Sharing this message is one way to take action.”

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