In this issue: Health Reform Campaign, Community Forum in Commemoration of the May 18th People's Uprising, Policy and Campaign Updates, Dream Scholarship Deadline, California Special Elections
Health
05-11-2009
We are relatively new to this country. The population numbered less than 70,000 in 1970 but now over a million of us contribute to the economy and the diversity of this country. The US health care system is neither designed to include all Americans, nor could it evolve to become inclusive for immigrants if left alone. Rather than trying to patch up the tattered cloth that had never fit to start with, we need to contribute to the making of the new garb, starting from the fundamental weaving of the fabric. U.S. is our home and we need to contribute to making this country livable for us and those who come after us. We all - churches, clinics, businesses, community organizations, schools, adults, children, old and young - need to come together to mount an effective movement toward reform.
05-08-2009
Our staff and Ms. Kim, a small business owner in Torrance, will be visiting Rep. Jane Harman's office today to push forth on health reform for all.
To join us in visiting legislators and sharing your stories about our health care system should be improved, use the online form to share your story.
05-07-2009
We need volunteers to help collect signatures with KRC for Health Reform. Please join us and volunteer!
at Major Korean American Markets, Mondays through Fridays 5pm to 7pm
at local Korean American Churches, Sundays 7am to 2pm
Inquiries: Yanghee Park
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04-21-2009
(Korea Times 4-21-09)
Reporter Dae-Yong Jung
Mr. Kim, a 40 year old Korean American, couldn't believe it when he received his hospitalization and surgery bill from the local hospital. He had been hospitalized for 3 days to treat his acute appendicitis, and he was billed $40,000. Mr Kim, who lacks health insurance and any major income-producing job, doesn't know where to start to pay this bill.
03-25-2009
For Immediate Release March 25, 2009
CONTACT:
Clarissa Woo (Stop the Cuts!) (213) 503-3505
03-23-2009
When: Thursday, March 26, 2009, 10:30 AM
Where: Korean Resource Center
900 S. Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
03-23-2009
The State Treasurer and Director of Finance are now in a position to impose "Trigger Cuts" in the state budget totaling nearly $950 million of further losses to essential programs. These cuts would further devastate the most vulnerable in our communities by endangering critical services, less than two months after California passed close to $15 billion in cuts to health care, education and social services. These cuts cause further harm to an economy that needs improvement. Now is not the time to diminish our investment in LA's communities.
When: March 25, 2009 - 11:00 a.m.
Where: Los Angeles City Council, South Lawn
200 N. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
03-13-2009
In this issue: KRC Unity Meeting, Language Access Town Hall report back and NAKASEC legislative updates.