ADAPT Activists Protest John McCain, RNC

Folks from ADAPT, an advocacy group for persons with disabilities, is in Washington, D.C. this week for their 25th anniversary. According to attendee reports, about 100 people showed up outside the RNC because of John McCain's opposition to the Community Choice Act (CCA).

Roll Call reports:

Meanwhile, others congregated at the office of Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain (Ariz.), blocking access to the Congressional suite, which is located in the Russell Senate Office Building.

At least 21 protesters have been arrested throughout the day, according to Capitol Police spokeswoman Sgt. Kimberly Schneider.

The protest is being led by the disability advocacy group ADAPT, and many of the protesters are in wheelchairs. The group strung up banners and yellow tape around the RNC building on First Street Southeast, urging McCain to support the Community Choice Act, which would give individuals who are eligible for nursing home services or similar care greater access to community-based health services.

Both Senator Hillary Clinton and Senator Barack Obama are co-sponsoring the legislation.

Comments (3) «

Wow, didn't see this on the "news" but it could always be in a commerical.

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newsjunkie on April 30, 2008 at 01:05 AM

Reminds me of the 70s. It's "Born on the 4th of July" all over again.

Interesting that Clinton and Obama are working together on this one.

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WatchfulEye on April 30, 2008 at 11:59 AM

See this lady Hillary Clintons ability to work with her worst enemies.

This Lady has learned that she can bring our Nation together and get even the strongest Republican, the most pragmatist, the hate and destroy secret thinker, and the most objective and she will speak truth and love to them and they will turn to her side.

I wish you could see her as she really is. A better life saver for all. Not with hand outs but mostly with a hand up.

Oppertunity and possibility works most of the time.

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oneforall on April 30, 2008 at 12:09 PM

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