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And we're back....with an invitation.

Greetings All! I didn't intend to take a summer hiatus but it just kind of happened.  Nonetheless, I'm back with an invitation for you to get on the phone with VP Biden and learn about what the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare) means for US nurses.  Info located below.




Friends,

You and fellow members of the nursing community are invited to join Vice President Joe Biden and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius for a conference call on September 26 at 4:30 PM EDT to discuss the October launch of the new Health Insurance Marketplace.

Vice President Biden wanted to personally reach out and thank all of the nurses across the country who are gearing up to help millions of Americans access affordable, high quality health coverage. This is your opportunity to hear from him directly about the work ahead.

We hope you will be able to join us.

WHEN:
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2013
Time: 4:30PM EDT (please dial in no later than 4:25PM EDT)

HOW:
Dial in: 1-888-664-9858
Passcode: 4728618

We have limited lines so please let us know if you plan to join by RSVP'ing here. You can also submit questions in advance when you RSVP.

*This call is off the record and not for press purposes.

Thank you.

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