CT AFL-CIO: "Tell Senator Lieberman to stand with working people, not insurance companies"

Last week, Paul Bass of the New Haven Independent reported on the CT AFL-CIO annual convention in New Haven, at which the union targeted Senator Joe Lieberman for his opposition to the public insurance option:

A central theme of this year’s convention: Push politicians in Washington to pass universal health care with a “public option” — government-backed insurance.

Connecticut Sen. Lieberman has been a prominent opponent of a public option and of moving with what he calls too much speed toward universal coverage.

“Joe’s gotta go!” union members yelled at a rally on the Green during Thursday’s lunch break.

State AFL-CIO chief John Olsen emceed the rally.

“Call him! … Tell him we need the option!” Olsen declared to the crowd.

Continue reading Paul Bass' article at NewHavenIndependent.org.

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