PRESIDENT-ELECT BIDEN HAS A NATIONAL STRATEGY TO FIGHT COVID-19
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Background
For the first time since this pandemic began, we, as a nation, have a plan to combat it.
The Biden-Harris plan includes:
increased testing and tracing, partly by establishing a US Public Health Job Corps mobilizing 100,000 Americans
acting to fully supply current PPE and needs and replenish stockpiles
providing funding and assistance to local governments
investing in vaccine manufacture with open, uncensored scientific review of vaccine safety and efficacy, and safe, equitable distribution
providing clear, consistent, evidence based national guidance to help us protect ourselves and our communities
returning the CDC to a viable organization for studying and combatting COVID and other diseases
rebuilding and expanding programs aimed at pandemic preparedness and response dismantled by Trump
reengaging with the world and rejoining the World Health Organization
establishing a Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force to confront the systemic racism that puts black and brown people at such a greatly higher risk from COVID-19 and all health dangers.
President-elect Biden has a strategy to fight COVID-19 based on science and implemented by scientists and health care professionals.
All he needs is for Trump and his GOP enablers to end their dangerous and unprecedented obstruction of the peaceful transition of power.
1. Call the Senate.
Script Oregon Senators
SEN. MERKLEY: Portland office: 503-326-3386 | D.C. office: 202-224-3753
My name is [--] and I'm a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
I want to thank the Senator for calling out the Trump administration for putting politics over public health in their mishandling of the pandemic response. I am asking him to insist that Trump and his GOP enablers end their dangerous and unprecedented obstruction of the peaceful transition of power. It’s time for President-elect Biden to begin the work to finally implement a national plan to combat COVID-19.
SEN. WYDEN: Portland office: 503-326-7525 | D.C. office: 202-224-5244
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
I want to thank the Senator for calling out the Trump administration for putting politics over public health in their mishandling of the pandemic response. I am asking him to insist that Trump and his GOP enablers end their dangerous and unprecedented obstruction of the peaceful transition of power. It’s time for President-elect Biden to begin the work to finally implement a national plan to combat COVID-19.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
It’s time for President-elect Biden to begin the work to finally implement a national plan to combat COVID-19. It’s time for Trump and his GOP enablers to end their dangerous and unprecedented obstruction of the peaceful transition of power and get out of his way.
2. Call the House.
Script for Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01)
Oregon office: 503-469-6010 | DC office: 202-225-0855
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
I want to thank the Representative for supporting public health over politics during the COVID-19 crisis. I am asking him/her to insist that Trump and his GOP enablers end their dangerous and unprecedented obstruction of the peaceful transition of power. Because it’s time for President-elect Biden to begin the work to finally implement a national plan to combat COVID-19.
Script for Greg Walden (OR-02)
Medford office: 541-776-4646 | DC office: 202-225-6730
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
It’s time for President-elect Biden to begin the work to finally implement a national plan to combat COVID-19. That means it’s time for Representative Walden to finally speak up for Oregonians. Tell Trump and his GOP enablers to end their dangerous and unprecedented obstruction of the peaceful transition of power and get out of his way.
Script for Earl Blumenauer (OR-03)
Oregon office: 503-231-2300 | DC office: 202-225-4811
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
I want to thank the Representative for supporting public health over politics during the COVID-19 crisis. I am asking him/her to insist that Trump and his GOP enablers end their dangerous and unprecedented obstruction of the peaceful transition of power. Because it’s time for President-elect Biden to begin the work to finally implement a national plan to combat COVID-19.
Script for Peter DeFazio (OR-04)
Eugene office: 541-465-6732 | DC office: 202-225-6416
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
I want to thank the Representative for supporting public health over politics during the COVID-19 crisis. I am asking him/her to insist that Trump and his GOP enablers end their dangerous and unprecedented obstruction of the peaceful transition of power. Because it’s time for President-elect Biden to begin the work to finally implement a national plan to combat COVID-19.
Script for Kurt Schrader (OR-05)
Salem office: 503-588-9100 | DC office: 202-225-5711
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
I want to thank the Representative for supporting public health over politics during the COVID-19 crisis. I am asking him/her to insist that Trump and his GOP enablers end their dangerous and unprecedented obstruction of the peaceful transition of power. Because it’s time for President-elect Biden to begin the work to finally implement a national plan to combat COVID-19.
3. Save the Senate: GA Run-Offs in January.
Georgia on your mind? We know you're excited to get to work on the upcoming Senate elections in Georgia. Please be patient while the campaigns regroup for the run-off!
We expect that Vote Forward letters will be available around the end of November, and Reclaim Our Vote is preparing for both postcards & phone banking. While you wait, you can donate at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/georgiasenate or go directly to
Sources:
Pandemic Reaches Grim Milestone as Biden Moves to Take Charge
With inauguration 10 weeks away, Biden’s pandemic plans face agonizing wait
Covid vaccine distribution is undermined by Trump playing politics with transfer of power
Coronavirus Live Updates: US Cases Hit Another Record High
Biden unveils COVID-19 task force that is 38% female, 69% underrepresented minority
