HEALTH CARE AND SENIORS WEEK

I believe it is a human right to have access to affordable health care. - Kimberly

Health Care is the number one concern I hear about from concerned citizens on the campaign trail. There is so much work that needs to be done and so much that is under attack and at stake. On November 10th, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case against the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  The hearing results from a slate of Republican-led states backed by the Trump administration, who argue that the law’s individual mandate is unlawful. As part of the Republican tax scam in 2017, Congress set the individual mandate penalty to $0.  Now the Republicans are arguing that because the mandate is $0, the law is not constitutional.

A ruling striking down the ACA health-care legislation would be catastrophic. More than 11 million Americans who enrolled or re-enrolled in an ACA exchange plan last year, will lose subsidized health insurance plans.  It will also end consumer protections for patients with preexisting health conditions and harm young adults who are allowed to stay on their parents’ health plans until age 26. Losing health care is bad enough, but in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, it is exponentially worse. The coverage for more than 12 million low-income Americans who have relied on the law’s expansion of the Medicaid program would also be in jeopardy. Trump has repeatedly pledged to produce a health-care plan that would replace the ACA, but has not yet done so, despite frequently claiming that such an agenda would be unveiled within weeks. This is unacceptable.

Seniors are under attack as well; with the Trump administration chipping away at Social Security and Medicare funding, and introducing other plans to reduce benefits that are vital to their lives. I have always been a strong supporter of expanding the Social Security funding income cap beyond $126,000. We all pay into Social Security and Medicare, and our benefits are relied upon in retirement. This is a worker paid program that sustains a social safety net for our seniors. Social Security and Medicare benefit all of us; we pay into it, and we expect the benefits of these payments when our time comes.

Affordable health care and Social Security/Medicare are just a sampling of why it is so important to elect Kimberly Bizon to Michigan’s 10th Congressional District because she will represent people and communities first.

This week is a buy one for Kimberly and Team BIZON. Kimberly has a KimCast interview with an insurance provider to discuss health care and COVID-19. She will also be visiting Operation Transformation's Open House to discuss the needs of Port Huron communities. Later, Kimberly will put on her farmers hat and head to Huron County to harvest navy beans. She will also be speaking at a Unity Rally, a “Wine-ing FUNraising” Event, and a "Tea Party and Fancy Hats" with Kimberly and her mother, Deborah".

THIS WEEK is full of opportunities to help the campaign, have some fun and share your ideas online.
This week calls for some weather, so if it is raining – the events will be cancelled.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Operation Transformation Tour
Port Huron, MI
Kimberly will be touring the Port Huron's Operation Transformation Center (OTC) and meet those people whose purpose is to foster a united, life-giving church in the Blue Water Area. OTC works together with civic and service organizations to develop ways to meet the many needs of the citizens of our community.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Navy Bean Harvesting
Kinde, MI
Kimberly is going to be part of the Navy Bean Harvest with year. She isn't quite sure what to expect – however she was told to bring her gear and expect to get dirty. She will be sharing videos on the campaign trail via Facebook.

Tuscola Dems are Walking for Kimberly Bizon and Patrick Wood
Time: 9:00am
Meeting Location: 636 N. State Street
Caro, MI

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Walk with us in Marysville *Door-Hanger Drop Offs*
10:00am–11:30pm
Meet-Up: 1106 Gratiot Blvd, Marysville, MI 48040-1133, United States
To sign-up: https://signup.com/Group/416990748925810039/
Facebook  sign-up: https://www.facebook.com/events/832042250940396/

WINE-ING WITH KIMBERLY
7:00pm–8:00pm
Private ZOOM® FUNraiser for adults who have something to say about today state of political affairs.
Tickets are $20.
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wine-ing

THURSDAY:  OCTOBER 1
Walk with us in Imlay City *Door-Hanger Drop Offs*
12:00am–2:00pm
Meet-Up: Tractor Supply Co. 2070 Cedar South M-53, Imlay City, MI 48444
To sign-up: https://signup.com/Group/416990748925810039/
Facebook  sign-up: https://www.facebook.com/events/661403104755497/

Tuscola Dems are Walking for Kimberly Bizon and Patrick Wood
Time: 2:00pm
Meeting Location: 636 N. State Street
Caro, MI

TEAM BIZON PHONE BANKING PARTY
6:00pm–7:30pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIude2pqjMtG9CNjh9-nIVNLSvkszLBNi4G
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

FRIDAY:  OCTOBER 2
Walk with us in Shelby Township *Door-Hanger Drop Offs*
12:00am–2:00pm
Meet-Up: 2508 25 Mile Rd, Shelby Twp (Macomb county), MI 48316, United States
To sign-up: https://signup.com/Group/416990748925810039/
Facebook  sign-up: https://www.facebook.com/events/408516553464884/

Walk with us in Fort Gratiot *Door-Hanger Drop Offs*
1:00pm–3:00pm
Meet-Up: Walmart Fort Gratiot: 4845 24th Ave, Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
To sign-up: https://signup.com/Group/416990748925810039/
Facebook  sign-up: https://www.facebook.com/events/1170648253305164/

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Macomb Democrats Unity Rally
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Location: New Haven Community Park 59450 Havenridge Rd. New Haven MI 48048
Sponsored by Fems for Dems ; Co-Host Olu Jabari, candidate for MI House District 33
Music, cider and donuts, apples
Honored Guest: US Congressman Andy Levin
Featuring many other Macomb County Democratic Office Holders and Candidates including: Kimberly Bizon, Mary Chrzanowski, Anthony Wickersham, Michelle Woodman, Kevin Hertel Lori Stone, Mike Chehab, Justin Boucher, Fred Miller, Lorie Barnwell, John Spica and more.
GET YOUR TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/macomb-democrats-for-unity-rally-tickets-122409749857

TEAM BIZON VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SET-UP: 11:30am +
If you can help us out, please email us at electbizon2020@gmail.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
Tea Party with Kimberly and her Mother, Deborah
3:00 pm to 4:00pm
Private ZOOM® FUNraiser. Time to grab our favorite teacups, teas, scones, and fancy hats to discuss this crazy year and talk about how each of us can Build our area Back Better. Join Kimberly and her mother, Deborah to discuss our political views and how we can help heal our communities over tea.
Tickets are $20.
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/tea-party-fancy-hats

Have a good week. Please donate if you can. We need help with ads this week.
Thank you,
Team BIZON