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Big Money Agenda: Democracy on the Brink explores the influence of money in politics, especially how it impacts our healthcare system and the price of pharmaceuticals.
Documentary film brought to you by Oregon Rural Action’s Health Care Reform Action Team (HCRAT), Union County Democrats and Health Care for All-Oregon.
FREE ADMISSION
What: Film Screening - Big Money
Where: Cook Memorial Library, La Grande
When: Thursday April 18, 2019 at 6:30 PM
(doors open at 6 pm)
Discussion following the film with panel of elected officials, health care reform advocates and business community with time for audience participation.
This documentary explores the influence of money in politics, especially how special interests are raising and spending unlimited amounts of money that impact our nation’s healthcare system and the price of pharmaceuticals. The film is straightforward and provides a historical perspective on the influence of big money in politics. It concludes by presenting a pathway to addressing the campaign financing methods that threaten true representation and democracy in America.
The film may be viewed online at:
https://fixithealthcare.com/watch-the-movie/big-money-agenda/
The trailer is available on Vimeo at:
https://vimeo.com/265405730
Invited Panelists:
Steve Clements (Mayor of La Grande, retired EOU Business Faculty), moderator
Jim Whitbeck (La Grande City Councilor and local business owner)
Kate Pfister-Minogue (Nurse Practitioner and member of HCRAT)
Kristin Ostrom (Oregon Rural Action Executive Director)
Info: Cheryl Simpson at 541-663-6468 cksw46@msn.com http://www.hcao.org
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