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Profoundly thankful to incoming Senate Majority Leader Sen. Stewart-Cousins for appointing me as Chair of the Senate Health Committee. Looking forward to a transformative year with NYS Senate Democrats.

United States Senators Office of Senator Kevin Thomas Senator Kevin Parker Gustavo Rivera and Leroy Comrie got an extensive tour of Amity Uni. Dubai and even enjoyed a game of cricket with our students. Thanks for joining us. Vajahat Hussain DIAC KHDA | هيئة المعرفة والتنمية البشرية بدبي

🚨ENDORSEMENT ALERT!🚨Today we endorse 10 progressive champions and allies across NY for Congress, State Senate, and State Assembly. Working with them and our allies, we will achieve even more progress for NY in 2020! 👇 /1

As a health insurance PR guy, we knew one of the huge *vulnerabilities* of the current system was LACK of choice. In the current system, you can’t pick your own doc, specialist, or hospital without huge “out of network” bills. So we set out to muddy the issue of "choice." 3/11

As industry insiders, we also knew most Americans have very little choice of their plan. Your company chooses an insurance provider and you get to pick from a few different plans offered by that one insurer, usually either a high deductible plan or a higher deductible plan 4/11

Knowing we were losing the "choice" argument, my pals in the insurance industry spent millions on lobbying, ads and spin doctors -- all designed to gaslight Americans into thinking that reforming the status quo would somehow give them “less choice.” 6/11

The difference is, this time *Democrats* are the ones parroting the misleading “choice” talking point. And they're even using it as a weapon against each other. Back in my insurance PR days, this would have stunned me. I bet my old colleagues are thrilled, and celebrating. 9/11

The truth, of course, is you have little "choice" in healthcare now. Most can’t keep their plan as long as they want, or visit any doctor or hospital. Some reforms, like Medicare For All, *would* let you. In other words, M4A actually offers more choice than the status quo. 10/11

So if a politician tells you they oppose reforming the current healthcare system because they want to preserve "choice," either they don't know what they're talking about - or they're willfully ignoring the truth. I assure you, the insurance industry is delighted either way 11/11

Absolutely heartbroken abt the tragic passing of Carmen Vega-Rivera, a community warrior who fought relentlessly to give her neighbors a better future. My love & condolences to her companions in the struggle. As @Vanessalgibson said: we’ve lost a great one. Rest in Power, Hermana

US Senators Office of Senator Kevin Thomas Senator Kevin Parker Gustavo Rivera and Leroy Comrie took an extensive tour of Amity Abu Dhabi school. They complimented the Principal and the school team on the amazing facilities Vajahat Hussain Department of Education & Knowledge - Abu Dhabi.

#BREAKING: My colleagues and I have sent a letter to NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke and incoming CEO Jeff Shell, calling on the company to take concrete action to address a toxic workplace culture of silencing survivors. Full letter & release 👉 nysenate.gov/newsroom/press…

Hey Zack, maybe you could have reached out to Kevin Thomas about this? I think he may have given you some insight...#JustSayin

This is indeed a fact. But not a fun one.

I know a political maneuver when I see one, too. Cynically trying to use sex crime survivors as fodder to justify hiring 500 cops to crack down on fare evasion is not OK.

I'm elated that my bill to require hospital protocols for obstetric hemorrhage was signed. Obstetric hemorrhage is severe & life-endangering blood loss when giving birth. These protocols will ensure hospitals are implementing best practices to protect women's lives. (1/2)

Also this yr, my bill to establish a NYS Maternal Mortality Review Board became law. These changes show our state's commitment to prevent & reduce maternal deaths & to confront racial disparities putting black mothers at particularly high risk in the delivery room & beyond. (2/2)

Governor Cuomo this week signs important #NursingHome oversight bill I carry with Gustavo Rivera. Expands oversight and transparency, adds more reporting in cases of patient abuse. Good progress, but need to do #AdultHomes too next session. Long Term Care Community Coalition conta.cc/2Pywdzw

Thank you The Bronx Free Press for covering this amazing day & congratulations to City Jeans Premium! Read the article from the “Boogie Down’s bilingual newspaper” at thebronxfreepress.com/three-decades-…

Looks like you had a rockin’ time! Happy holidays & a happy new year PS 396!