N.J. Activists Plan Healthcare ‘Stakeouts’ In Westfield

WESTFIELD, NJ — A New Jersey citizen action group plans to hold “stakeouts” at the offices of six Republican politicians, including at Leonard Lance's office in Westfield, to protest President Trump’s planned replacement for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare.

Grassroots advocacy group New Jersey Citizen Action announced that its members will be "staking out" the six Congressional members’ offices from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17, to protest "Trumpcare,” according to a release from organizers.

Activities include prayer, sing alongs and “best sign” contests, organizers stated.

Supporting organizations include the New Jersey Healthcare Coalition, which is chaired and staffed by New Jersey Citizen Action, the New Jersey Resistance, New Jersey Working Families Alliance and the Communications Workers of America.

“It's absolutely vital that we show our GOP congressmen that we stand united against the immoral and irresponsible dismantling of our health care system,” organizers stated.

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Rallies are planned outside the following offices:

• U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen – Morristown, 30 Schuyler Pl.
• U.S. Rep Leonard Lance – Westfield, 425 N. Ave E
• U.S. Rep Leonard Lance – Flemington, 361 NJ-31
• U.S. Rep. Tom MacArthur – Marlton, 535 E Main St.
• U.S. Rep. Chris Smith – Freehold, 112 Village Center Dr.
• U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo - Mays Landing, 5914 Main St.

Photo: NJ 11th For Change, Facebook

— By Eric Keifer

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