Assignment: First Steps on Becoming a Grassroots Lobbyist/Advocate for Health Care Policy
This assignment has two parts, numbered below. Write each question as a new topic area, then follow with a paragraph or two to answer the question. You may find it necessary to search for answers to the questions outside of the assigned reading.
Task
Part I
Imagine that you are going to make a visit to your representative in Congress. Develop a one-page document that supports your position on the American Health Care Act (AHCA) also known as TrumpCare that you would leave with your representative or his or her aide when you make your visit. This one-pager, also called a "leave behind," should state your position clearly in bullet points and give your reasons why your position is preferred. This "leave behind" should have 1 inch margins and utilize 14-point font throughout. If you were making this visit in person, you would present your "leave behind" to the person with whom you speak during your visit. Include a second page using 12" font that describes your rationale for the position in your "leave behind" page supported by at least two journal articles.
Use the following headings for # 1.
Position on AHCA-
Rationale for Position-
Part II - Brief Describing the Legislative Visit
Write a two-page brief using 12" font to describe the scenario surrounding your legislative visit. Write an introduction about your visit and then answer the following: Understanding the political affiliation of your representative, include answers to the following. Write the questions and number the questions.
1. Was your member in support or in opposition to the AHCA?
2. State three points that you would cover in support or opposition to your representative's position.
3. How does your nursing experience influence the advocacy position that you take on the AHCA?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.