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Iwillnevergiveup

(9,298 posts)
Mon Mar 4, 2013, 08:31 PM Mar 2013

Grayson-Takano Letter to the President

A thing of beauty that every Democratic House member must sign. I called my congressman today and his staffer knew about it and said I wasn't the first caller, so hopefully he'll sign on, too.


http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/6405/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=7359

Here is the beginning:

Dear President Obama:

"We join millions of Americans in applauding your Inaugural Address declaration that “we reject the belief that America must choose between caring for the generation that built this country and investing in the generation that will build its future.” Democrats have built the most popular government programs in American history – including Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security -- by working with Republicans whenever possible and by defeating Republican opposition whenever necessary. The torch has been passed to today’s elected officials, and we must carry it forward boldly.

"Voters across the political spectrum oppose cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefits, and we must do whatever it takes to protect these vital benefits from cuts.

"That’s why we write to let you know that we will vote against any and every cut to Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits -- including raising the retirement age or cutting the cost of living adjustments that our constituents earned and need."

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Grayson-Takano Letter to the President (Original Post) Iwillnevergiveup Mar 2013 OP
I wish Obama would listen but don't hold out hope nt newfie11 Mar 2013 #1
I wish Grayson and Takano Iwillnevergiveup Mar 2013 #2
Does anyone have any connections to Move-On? Left Coast2020 Mar 2013 #3
Sent the message to my congressperson SnowCritter Mar 2013 #4
I called my newly elected spartan61 Mar 2013 #5
I really feel for you folks Iwillnevergiveup Mar 2013 #6
K&R nt stevenleser Mar 2013 #7
That's leadership Demo_Chris Mar 2013 #8
K&R woo me with science Mar 2013 #9
silly me i thought i voted for a democrat- thanks potus you sure pull a fast one on us leftyohiolib Mar 2013 #10

newfie11

(8,159 posts)
1. I wish Obama would listen but don't hold out hope nt
Mon Mar 4, 2013, 08:42 PM
Mar 2013

I think the average person is in for a rude awakening if the GOP gets their way.

Iwillnevergiveup

(9,298 posts)
2. I wish Grayson and Takano
Mon Mar 4, 2013, 08:52 PM
Mar 2013

would hit the air waves big time and ask people to CALL their Congress critters. This really matters.

spartan61

(2,091 posts)
5. I called my newly elected
Mon Mar 4, 2013, 10:51 PM
Mar 2013

Tea Party Rep today. I think the staffer who answered the phone agreed with me but really couldn't come out and say so.

Iwillnevergiveup

(9,298 posts)
6. I really feel for you folks
Tue Mar 5, 2013, 12:05 AM
Mar 2013

in tea party districts. But I believe all calls are logged in and detailed, so it shouldn't hurt to phone in. And I always ask if others have called - staffers are pretty forthcoming.

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