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USAction builds power by uniting people locally and nationally, on-the-ground and online, to win a more just and progressive America. We create the nation's leading progressive coalitions, making democracy work by organizing issue and election campaigns to improve people's lives.
USAction promotes Investment in America's Future. That means...
-- a guarantee of quality, affordable health coverage, with good benefits and equitable access to health services, for everyone in our nation
-- a reversal of the Bush administration's upside-down economic priorities, which have included drastic budget cuts for critical human-needs services and irresponsible tax breaks for millionaires and corporate interests
-- an end to the war in Iraq, no war with Iran, and the establishment of a progressive national-security worldview
-- new commitments to strengthen public education and promote safe, clean energy to end our dependence on oil
-- TrueMajorityAction, a project of USAction, organizes activists online to support Investment in America's Future.
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Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2012 State Summit this week -- we hope you found the panels helpful. We look forward to an exciting 2012 and welcome any suggestions you might have to make the next State Summit even better!
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The America Votes 2012 State Summit is only days away. Don't miss your chance to be a part of one the most important gatherings of progressives in 2012. Check out the State Summit page here.
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A Great Day in New Hampshire
Labor and progressive partners scored a huge victory in New Hampshire today, as the state House voted to uphold Governor Lynch's veto of the Right to Work bill. America Votes congratulates Labor, who worked so hard for months on this bill - and we thank the hundreds of volunteers who helped in this important effort.
The AV office in Concord became an impromptu campaign headquarters this morning, as volunteers streamed in once they got word that today might be the day the Speaker would call for a vote. More than 200 volunteers arrived at 7:00 am from labor unions and community allies. Volunteers created a strong, positive presence for legislators that are standing with us - lining the hallways, packing the gallery, greeting and thanking the Reps.
There was a whip team assigned to and track legislators to make sure they were there and in their seats. There was a boiler room used to run data for the whip team so we know where all of our legislators were and that the full whip team had all the info they needed. And there was a lobby team which was a group of lobbyist that have been working with the Reps since the beginning who were there for support if they are approached by the speaker and to answer questions.
Obviously, the fight continues, as Republicans in New Hampshire have vowed to bring the issue up again next year. But, for today at least, we congratulate you all and the folks in New Hampshire for a big win.
New Hampshire State Director Josiette White manning the First Aid station during today's day of action.
From the Field: NH
A quick update from America Votes' Deputy Executive Director Georgie Aguirre-Sacasa, who's helping pound the pavement in New Hampshire.
What hates rain more than canvassers? iPods! 29 canvassers hit the streets yesterday for the US Action and local affiliate canvassing program in CD-1. With only 6 days to go before election day, neither rain or a few dogs could stop the team from knocking on doors. ...Let's hope the iPods dry off.
