Boilermakers rally for health care reform

MORE THAN TWO dozen Boilermakers took part in a rally for health care reform on Capitol Hill June 25. They joined thousands of activists from across the country — including many representing labor unions — in demanding that Congress fix the broken health care system. President Barack Obama has proposed major revisions in order to contain cost and make health care available to all Americans.

Representing the Boilermakers were Local 13 (Philadelphia), Local 45 (Richmond, Va.), and Local 85 (Toledo, Ohio).

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Representing Local 13 are, l. to r., Mike Impagliazzo, lodge president; Jim Banford, BM-ST; and Bill Bradley, trustee.

Representing Local 13 are, l. to r., Mike Impagliazzo, lodge president; Jim Banford, BM-ST; and Bill Bradley, trustee.
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Local 45 BM-ST Frank Hartsoe (back row, far left) and President Wilbur Brown (front row, third from right) join other L-45 members in urging health care reform.

Local 45 BM-ST Frank Hartsoe (back row, far left) and President Wilbur Brown (front row, third from right) join other L-45 members in urging health care reform.
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Local 85 members display their 'calling card' near the capitol.

Local 85 members display their "calling card" near the capitol.
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Bridget Martin, Dir. of Political Affairs, demands health care reform.

Bridget Martin, Dir. of Political Affairs, demands health care reform.
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Legislative Dir. Abe Breehey joins the rally.

Legislative Dir. Abe Breehey joins the rally.
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Dir. of Political Affairs Bridget Martin, center, and Assist. Dir. of DGA Cecile Conroy, right of Martin, join with Local 45 members in a show of support.

Dir. of Political Affairs Bridget Martin, center, and Assist. Dir. of DGA Cecile Conroy, right of Martin, join with Local 45 members in a show of support.
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