Black Mayors Group Joins Forces With The House Majority Leader To Call For Health Care Reform

John DuBois, University of New Mexico/Talk Radio News Service

Representatives from the organiztion Maryland Black Mayors appeared on Capitol Hill Tuesday to show their support for health care reform, citing the need for cancer screenings, increased diabetes testing and funding for health care outcome research that takes race into account.

“The impact of not having an affordable health care option negatively impacts the community, and threatens the economic recovery of the municipalities in our state,” said Seat Pleasant Mayor Eugene Grant.

The mayors were joined by House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.).

“Health care is a necessity…..we need health care that’s affordable and accessible,” said Hoyer. “That’s what this legislation is about and that’s why these Mayors are here today.”