Message From William Samuel At AFL-CIO - Stop Huge New Tax Breaks for the Rich
As our nation deals with the fallout of natural disasters, war and spiraling deficits, our leaders in Congress have made their top two priorities clear: huge new tax cuts targeted to the wealthy and devastating cuts to programs that help hard-working families get by. Voting mostly along party lines, the U.S. House of Representatives passed $56 billion in tax breaks last week that would go overwhelmingly to the wealthiest sliver of Americans. The Tax Policy Center estimates 84.2 percent of the cuts passed by the House would go to the top 20 percent of households by income.

But that's not all. The tax cuts come after the House passed $50 billion in cuts to services that struggling working families depend on, like Medicaid, student loans, child support enforcement and food stamps. These aren't the priorities of America's working families--and it's time our leaders of Congress knew that. Send a message to your representative and senators telling them you oppose cuts for working families and new tax breaks for the wealthy: http://www.unionvoice.org/ct/g1akW641-ugz/

The voices of working families will make a difference in this important fight. Make sure your voice is heard today! Thank you for all that you do.

Message From Care2 & The PetitionSite Team - Tired of taxpayer-funded perks for big business? Fight back!

Why is it that the Republican-led Congress treats everyday like its Christmas for corporate lobbyists, while the average American only ever gets lumps of coal? Take action! http://go.care2.com/e/HXI/el/BhwO

This time around, it's the credit card industry receiving all of the perks, while consumers are saddled with exorbitant late fees, escalating finance charges, and ever larger account balances as a result of making only the minimum monthly payment on their credit cards. Millions of Americans fall victim to deceptive credit card practices each year because such abuses are perfectly legal! What's worse, young people with low incomes and countless credit card offers are especially vulnerable to these predatory industry tactics. Send a letter: http://go.care2.com/e/HXI/el/BhwO

Now there's something we can do about it. Congress is considering legislation that would put a stop to these abusive practices and empower consumers to get their finances under better control. If passed, this bill would improve disclosures related to artificially low "teaser" rates; explain to card-holders the financial impact of making just the minimum payment, prohibit late fees if the bill is postmarked on time, and much more. This holiday season; tell Congress it's time to enact badly needed reforms that protect consumers. Urge your legislators to pass the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act: http://go.care2.com/e/HXI/el/BhwO

THANKSGIVING IN CRAWFORD, TEXAS [Message from "Not In Our Name" Group]

While most folks gathered with family this Thanksgiving, others returned to Crawford, Texas to join Cindy Sheehan in her quest for real answers from George W. Bush for this unjust war and occupation. While Bush sped by in his limo, Crawford residents and visitors rallied at his porch. Gathered under a new Camp Casey large white tent, pitched next to the Secret Service check point, Cindy again asked, "for what noble cause?" Not in Our Name organizer and photographer Jeff Paterson once again shared his daily reports and photos from outside of the Bush vacation ranch. http://www.notinourname.net/war/sheehan.htm