Health Care and Where Oregon's US Elected Officials Stand

This morning I was listening to Thom Hartmann on the way to work, and he called Jeff Merkley's and Ron Wyden's offices and told them he supported a Single Payer Health Care Plan, like HR676. The screeners at both offices were cordial and thanked Thom for his input and said they would share that info with the respective Senators. Now this is something I've been meaning to do for a little while so I thought, "Dude, you've got these guys on your speed dial, now is a good time while careening down the freeway at breakneck speed".
So first I called David Wu's offices (in both Portland and DC) and told them I strongly support Single Payer coverage for all Americans, that is the most economical, humane and practical solution, and I urged Rep. Wu to sign on to HR676 with I think over 65 other members of Congress. I also asked where Rep Wu stood on the issue, and the Portland screener said he's still talking to constituents and getting more info, the DC screener said he could not speak for the Rep but he certainly was on board himself! Thanks for your time and regards to all.
On to Jeff Merkley's DC office. The screener said Sen Merkley supported a single payer plan, we discussed the TV ads that show Merkley and Wyden together and imply they are of like minds, and these ads are in fact paid for by pharmaceutical lobbies, and the screener said yep and there's nothing Jeff can do about it. I thanked the screener and told him I was very pleased with Jeff's support of SP.
Ron Wyden's office was the least cordial, not rude but just a little detached. I made my case and said I was disappointed that Sen Wyden has included no public option in his plan and made a few more salient points about single payer and again urged Sen Wyden to support SP. In all cases, I identified myself as Vice Chair of the Washington County Democrats, mentioned I have met the Rep/Sen many times and/or worked on their campaign, subscribe to newsletter, etc. I also left as much info as they would take (Merkley & Wu got it all, Wyden just wanted name & zip) and would be happy to speak with them by phone, at their office or at a Town Hall etc, and would be happy to testify or otherwise lend support to this important cause.
So now here's where you can jump on the bandwagon. Call your US Rep & Senators. I'll even give you some numbers to jot down:
Rep. David Wu: 503-326-2901 (PDX) and 202-225-0855 (DC)
Sen. Ron Wyden: 503-326-7525 (PDX) and 202-224-5244 (DC)
Sen Jeff Merkley: 503-326-3386 (PDX) and 202-224-3753 (DC)
US Capitol Switchboard Toll-Free ("Sen/Rep so-and-so's office please.."): 800-828-0498

If you are uncertain what you want to say, I can suggest a great little booklet you can read in an hour called 10 Excellent Reasons For National Health Care, available at the link, or at Powell's and most local bookstores.