Of course, given the debate over other provisions, there is no certainty that a bill able to leap all hurdles to enactment will result. In theory, the tax deduction could be made a separate bill from the more controversial managed health care provisions, but at this late date in the session that is unlikely. Nevertheless, the NWU urges our members, colleagues and friends to contact your representatives immediately to tell them that the tax deduction is important to you. If it is not won in this session, we will put them on notice for the next. At this time, letters may be too late and email may be lost in the huge backlog in Congress.
Telephone calls reflect the importance of the issue.
Calls from constituents in the home districts have influence. Ask for the legislative aide who specializes in health care issues. Tell the aide that your message must be delivered pronto because the question could come up any day. You can help the effort to win this and future legislation by letting us know how your representatives or their aides respond. Also, let us know that you are interested in legislation so that we can keep you up to date on bills the NWU tracks in the future.