Universal Healthcare in VT Debated in Ludlow Oct. 20

The question of how Vermont will implement a universal healthcare program in the state will the subject of a special healthcare forum in Ludlow's Town Hall Auditorium at 7 PM on Oct. 20.  Sponsored jointly by FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) and the Rutland Herald, the forum will consist of a panel of six statewide leaders in the healthcare field discussing the meaning and impact of Act 48. Pictured above are panel members, top row, left to right, Steve Kappel, Dr. Deb Richter, Wendy Wilton; bottom row, left to right, State Senate President John Campbell, Bob Gaydos, and Darcie Johnston.  Stewart Ledbetter, senior political reporter for WPTZ/WNNE will moderate the debate.  The forum will begin with an introduction of the panel and moderator, followed by a brief PowerPoint presentation outlining the major elements of the Act 48 legislation.  Following this, the moderator will ask the panel members to respond to his questions.  The audience will then have the opportunity to ask the panel questions about both Act 48 and its impact.  "This is a very misunderstood but important piece of legislation that every Vermonter needs to understand," said Ralph Pace of FOLA.  "The goal of this forum is to define what Act 48 actually is and permit leading state advocates and opponents the opportunity to address their concerns about the legislation, all in the same room at the same time."  Pace added that those attending this forum would have an opportunity to ask questions of the panel.  The forum is open to everyone.   For additional information, call 802-228-7239.

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Thanks, I'm going to have nightmares tonight.