Time To Get Down To Business
America just finished a historic election that brought millions of citizens to the polls. We voted in hopes that the new President and Congress would act quickly to address the most important issues facing our nation. And we were united - Democrats, Republicans, and independents - in frustration with Washington gridlock and partisan bickering. Now the real work must begin. We need to turn hope into action and hold our political leaders accountable for delivering on the promises they made to get elected.
At Divided We Fail we've been doing our part in the past 18 months to rally together organizations representing well over 50 million Americans in order to make a unified statement to our president-elect. Barack Obama promised prior to the election to make quality health care affordable, help families save more of their own money, strengthen Social Security for future generations, and end partisan bickering and Washington gridlock. Now is the time to hold him to that promise.
Recommit to Divided We Fail by demanding that this much-needed reform happens, and that it happens quickly! Join DWF and help Obama lead America forward with more than just words--with action.
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Comments
Terry Reuland says:
I recently received a thank you from my senator for sharing my support on a legislative issue. Of concern, my correspondence relayed through AARP clearly stated my opposition and reasons on the issue. It is of grave concern that such legislative input can be inaccurately conveyed either by AARP or the senatorial staff. I have written asking for an explanation. We must be aware that information and opinion can be edited or falsely relayed and be skeptical of any organization (including the AARP) which can potentially misapply or corrupt, be it accidental or intentional, the process by which we relay our opinions and concerns to our legislators. It would seem advisable to communicate directly with legislators to minimize the intermediary concerns.
04/19/09 12:47 PM
Carol Lynn Jenkins says:
AARP is selling us seniors down the river if you support the present healthcare reform as it stands now. We want our freedom of choice for doctors & anything else about our bodies & our health issues. WE do not want to be like Canada or England. This is America the land of the FREE !!!!
07/30/09 10:22 PM