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Friends:
I don't know words adequate enough to express my sincerest gratitude for your confidence in electing me to serve as State Senator for the 17th District. The fact that 62% of you embraced my progressive vision for Pennsylvania is truly humbling.
A special thanks must go our to my wonderful campaign staff, our interns, and the dozens of volunteers who made phone calls, knocked doors, stuffed envelopes and stood at the polls. Without their hard work, this never would have been possible.
As I take the fight for better school, a clean environment, increased access to health care and responsible government to the Senate, I will never forget the trust you've placed in me. I'll strive daily to be a Senator you can be proud of, and one worthy of our wonderful community.
Very Truly Yours,
Daylin
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A Strong Record of Fighting for the Environment
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October 28, 2008 |
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As part of Environmental Policy Week, we're taking a look at Daylin's remarkable achievements toward protecting Pennsylvania's natural environment in the House.
No issue is more important to Daylin, and his time and effort has translated into results we can all be proud of:
» Growing Greener II: Daylin was a prime sponsor and led the floor fight for this enormously successful program that provides $625 million in new funds to clean up streams, preserve open space, and improve our natural infrastructure.
» Renewable Portfolio Standards: Requires Pennsylvania energy companies to produce 18% of their energy through renewable technology, including solar, wind, and geothermal.
» Hybrid Cars: Daylin's proposal, which is now law, requires that $25% of all vehicles in the state fleet be hybrid within ten years. This saves the environment AND taxpayer dollars.
» Higher CAFE Standards: Mandates that vehicles sold in Pennsylvania get more miles per gallon, depending on the model involved.
» Mercury Emissions: Cuts permissible mercury emissions into Pennsylvania's natural environment by 90%
Under the visionary leadership of both Daylin and Governor Rendell, Pennsylvania is becoming a leader in passing progressive environmental legislation, AND PEOPLE ARE TAKING NOTICE. Daylin was proud to receive a perfect environmental voting score from the Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter and Clean Water Action.
But the work has only just begun. Stay tuned later in the week for details on how Daylin Leach plans to take the fight for Pennsylvania's environmental future to the State Senate!
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"Leach has represented the 149th District since 2002 and has pushed legislation getting state funding for uninsured women in the 40-49 age bracket to pay for preventive health care, as well as a bill introducing hybrid cars to the state fleet... We also think he deserves a shot in the state Senate. He gets our endorsement in a close, rugged race." [ Read more ]
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Access to Affordable Health Care
This week I’ve talked a bit about my efforts in the House to expand access to Health Care and have laid out further changes I’ll push in the Senate, particularly in area of Women’s Health. Ultimately, however, I believe our Health Care system will not be accessible and affordable for all Pennsylvanians without some major fundamental changes.
Universal coverage must be our shared ultimate goal. Every major industrial power has figured out how to make health care a right for its citizens, and it is time the richest nation on earth does the same. Until the federal government acts, however, each state must decide how to best deal with the crisis. It is estimated that 1 in 7 Pennsylvanians go without health insurance for all or part of any given year – we have a special duty to act.
I am interested in studying whether Pennsylvania could enact an Individual Insurance Mandate program, similar to what has been established in Massachusetts. This program, which has been successful in reducing the rate of uninsured from 13% to 6% in its first 18 months, mandates that each individual purchase private health insurance or face legal penalties. Those who fall below certain income levels have their premiums subsidized by the state, either full or in part. The subsidies are funded with money previously used for the same purpose through Medicaid. It is too early in the program’s life to know what effect it will ultimately have on Massachusetts’ state budget, but the number of people who now have insurance is remarkable
In the absence of the political will to introduce such a plan in Pennsylvania, I strongly support Governor Rendell’s Access to Basic Care proposal (PA ABC), a realistic plan that will make private, affordable basic health insurance available to the uninsured and to small businesses that do not currently offer coverage, and establish effective regulation to ensure costs are manageable. PA ABC is funded by the Tobacco Settlement, the Community Health Reinvestment Fund, federal matching funds, and low subscriber premiums. I was proud to help pass PA ABC in the House, but it unfortunately was not able to gain support in the Senate. If elected, I will work with the Rendell administration to keep the fight for expanded access to affordable health care alive and moving forward.
For more information, visit: www.RXforPA.com.
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am overwhelmed by the outpouring of support I’ve received since announcing my campaign – that so many people have faith in me is truly humbling. I am also proud to have the support of Senator Connie Williams, Governor Rendell, Congressman Sestak, the Democratic Party chairs of both Montgomery and Delaware County, and a wide variety of coalitions representing everyone from teachers to working people to the environmental community.
However, I am most proud of having the support of the people who always come first: my constituents. When I was first elected, I won by a mere 5% of the vote. In my last election, the same district gave me a margin of 34%. I believe this could only have been accomplished through hard work and dedication to making Pennsylvania a better place.
The 17th District has been trending strongly Democratic and my House district is entirely within the 17th. However, I anticipate a tough, hard-fought election and I will need all the help I can get.
Finally, I want this campaign to be more than just about winning an election. I have watched with dismay as cynicism has crept into our system and how our public discourse has become meaner and smaller. I want to be a part of turning that around. I plan to run a positive campaign, which speaks boldly about big issues. I want our campaign to be an inspiration to all it touches, and I hope you will be a part of it. For the time being, if you have any questions or would like to get involved, you can get a hold of me using the contact information below.
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Health Care Policy Week
