The following resolution is adapted from DFL platform for 2004 which
already supports single-payer and other progressive legislation and
principles. The same could be done for Green Party Caucuses (which i
couldn't find on website), and the same basic template can also be
adapted for Republican caucuses, etc. All platforms are completely
consistent with MN UHCAN basic mission (however, if you have strong
objections reply asap). Precinct caucus strategy and resolutions is on
our mtg agenda for monday 7PM mtg, walker church. This is one approach.
Bring or post others that MN UHCAN can issue. Because the Caucuses are
so soon, pls feel free to print this and distribute at your particular
precinct caucus meeting.

Precinct Caucus Resolutions for 2006
from Minnesota Universal Health Care Action Network


Whereas, the following Minnesota DFL Party Platform and legislative
priorities on health care (www.dfl.org) were introduced at the 2004
precinct caucus and passed by at least 60% of the delegates attending
the 2004 MN DFL Party convention, including the following planks:
Universal single-payer health care; Reduced, government-negotiated
prescription drug prices ; Comprehensive health care coverage; Mental
health parity; Maintaining promised retirement medical benefits; and
Small business health care pooling,

Therefore, be it resolved that ___________________ supports renewing
the DFL Party platforms and legislative priorities for 2006 in
accordance with those passed in 2004 as stated below:

Enact a Universal Single-Payer Health Insurance plan, which includes
adequate prescription drug coverage for all Americans.

Negotiate reduced drug prices for all Minnesotans who lack prescription
drug coverage.

Amend the 2003 Medicare bill to require the federal government to
negotiate lower drug prices for participants.

Ensure accessible, affordable, high-quality, comprehensive health care,
including prescription drug medications, for every Minnesotan.

Enact the Paul Wellstone Mental Health Insurance Parity Act, which
provides for mental health parity in insurance policies.

Require corporations who verbally or in writing promise their employees
retirement medical benefits to honor those promises.

Enable small businesses to group together to afford health insurance
for employees.


What is a “Precinct Caucus” ?
Precinct caucuses are the beginning of the process that the DFL uses
for choosing candidates and the issues the DFL will support in the next
elections. Before the caucus convenes, attendees pass out their
platform resolutions and encourage support for certain candidates and
delegates. You may bring copies of your own resolutions and bring
people who support your positions, so you can identify supporters.
www.dfl.org