Oregon Public Broadcasting

Dozens of people showed up at Washington Congressman Brian Baird's Vancouver office Tuesday. They were urging Baird to vote "no", when Congressional leaders try to pass a health care bill later this week.

Steve Prastka from Vancouver was holding a homemade sign. "It says Kill the Bill. But we're doing it in a positive and loving way. This is not an angry protest, this is a positive and loving display of our right to share our views," he said.

"I love freedom," said Rich Clark from Yacolt. "I want to preserve it, and I want to stop government from taking over our health care." He said he thinks Baird is principled, although he rarely agrees with Baird's policies.Baird is a Democrat.  He announced late last year he won't run for re-election in November. But he still has a critical role to play as House leaders try to round up the votes they need to pass a health care overhaul.Baird hasn't said how he intends to vote.