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One step away from the DREAM Act


Reform Immigration FOR America Share This Message:
The House passed the DREAM Act
Now we have a fight in the Senate.
Last night, the House of Representatives voted to pass the DREAM Act. It was a big victory, but now we keep up the fight to get it passed in the Senate[1]. 

The DREAM Act is just one step away from becoming a reality, but we must keep pushing. Call your Senator now and ask them to vote YES on the DREAM Act.

Dial 866-996-5161 or click here to call your Senator.

Your calls have already made a huge difference – keep it up! Make sure your voice is heard.

Thank you,
Marissa Graciosa
Reform Immigration FOR America

[1]A bill must pass both chambers of Congress before being signed into law
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Time to Focus on Middle Class Tax Relief


National Women's Law Center
Tell the Senate: Pass a Middle Class Tax Relief Package
Struggling families and the vulnerable U.S. economy need strong, progressive tax policies. The Senate must act now!
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These days, every newspaper, television, and radio show seems fixated on one thing: taxes. But after so much talk and speculation, tax packages are finally moving in Congress and we need to cut through the media buzz. It’s time to focus on what’s important: tax relief for struggling families.

At long last, the House voted for a middle class tax relief package, and we must urge the Senate to do the same.

Just yesterday, the House of Representatives passed legislation that includes essential tax cuts for middle class families. Even more importantly, the package includes valuable refundable tax credits that help working families — like the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit. The package also allows tax cuts benefiting only the wealthiest 2% of Americans to expire as scheduled, ensuring that help is directed to those who need it most.

The House set a good precedent and now we need the Senate to act. E-mail your Senator and ask them to pass a middle class tax relief package!

Time is running out. These provisions, unless extended, will expire at the end of this month, leaving families out in the cold.

Please take action today! We expect a vote in the Senate as soon as tomorrow and we need them to focus on the needs of the middle class and struggling families, not the very wealthy.

Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,
Reggie Oldak Reggie Oldak
Senior Counsel
National Women’s Law Center
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What’s next
 

WHAT’S NEXT?
 

Watch my video and get involved.

Today’s a day to be honest.

Yesterday’s election results are deeply disappointing to the millions of voters who supported working family candidates this year. Voters in this election were angry, and for good reason. They’ve felt the pain of economic collapse. And they’ve paid for it with their jobs, their homes and often their hope. Many working people knew in their gut that Washington insiders did too much to help Wall Street and the banks, and not enough to help average people.

But this election was not a mandate for an anti-worker agenda. Voters in swing congressional districts overwhelmingly reject privatizing Social Security and raising the Social Security retirement age, they oppose tax cuts for the top 2 percent who make more than $250,000 a year, they reject abolishing the Department of Education and they oppose reducing or eliminating the minimum wage.

Now that Republicans will be in control of the House of Representatives, their leaders have to step up to the plate. If they keep saying “no,” we’ll make sure voters know exactly who failed them on jobs and fixing the economy in 2012.

Click here to watch my brief video outlining our next steps.

President Obama inherited two wars and an economy teetering on the brink of a second Great Depression. He took immediate steps to avert catastrophe. Years from now, we’ll look back and see these two years as the most eventful for working families in 40 years.

But the economy is still a mess, and we have difficult work ahead. It’s up to us to force these new members of Congress to move bold initiatives to fix our economy and put America back to work—or force them to pay the price for inaction in 2012.

Watch my video, and get involved.

America’s labor movement fought tirelessly for working families until the last polls closed on the West Coast Tuesday. I’m proud that I can count on you to jump into the fight for working families all over again, starting right now. With your help, we’ll work harder than ever to build an economy that works for everyone.

In solidarity,

Richard Trumka
President, AFL-CIO

P.S. We expect critical legislative battles to take place in the coming weeks and months, with as little as 24 hours’ notice. We’ll need to alert you right away. Once you’ve watched my video, be sure to sign up for occasional, timely text messages. Just text NOW to 225568. (Message and data rates may apply.)
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Moving America Forward …


Democrats Are you going to see friends or family over the weekend? Print a few copies of our 1-page document “Moving America Forward: Five ways Democrats have made progress for American families” and bring them to share!

Click on the Moving America Forward link below …make several copies and pass them out to your friends and family

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The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official campaign arm of the Democrats in the House of Representatives.
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Thursday …


In 48 hours, the world will know how committed we are to standing together and fighting together in these final five weeks to retain our strong Democratic House Majority.

On Thursday at Midnight, we will come upon one of the most critical FEC deadlines that we have ever faced. It is the final quarterly deadline of this campaign and one of the last times to effectively expand our advertising in battleground districts. Your support will make the difference between victory and defeat.

My strategists inform me that we are now just $242,668 away from making this crucial goal. I am asking you to stand with me before Thursday and answer President Obama‘s $1 million dollar call to action for House Democrats.

Please contribute $5, $10 or more in the next 48 hours and our matching program will provide an unprecedented triple match by a group of committed Democrats.

35 Days Until the Election

As President Obama said last week, when he issued his urgent call to action: “We simply cannot afford to spend the next two years wishing we had done more in this final push.”

There is no doubt in my mind that we will maintain a strong Democratic Majority in the House of Representatives — the people’s House — if we work together in these final five weeks.

Contribute $5, $10 or more in the next 48 hours and our matching program will provide an unprecedented triple match by a group of committed Democrats.

With just 48 hours left, there has never been a more urgent time to contribute.

Thank you,
Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi
Speaker of the House

P.S. In the next 48 hours, the final quarterly deadline of this campaign will pass. This is the last time to effectively expand our advertising in our battleground districts. Your support will make the difference between victory and defeat. Please contribute today and a group of Democrats will triple your contribution.