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  • "Truly appalling"

    Our chair, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, just sent this email on the GOP sequester:

    Friend --

    Friday at midnight, the sequester went into effect -- and Republicans are counting on the possibility that you won't notice.

    While it may take time for the harmful effects of these billions of dollars in automatic cuts to be felt by some Americans, some families are already starting to feel the pain -- like families on military bases.

    The sequester immediately cut a program called "Impact Aid" which is a major source of funding for schools on military bases. So now military families -- including those with a family member deployed overseas -- have to worry about immediate cuts to teaching staff, increased class sizes, and delayed building repairs.

    Our men and women in uniform fighting overseas shouldn't have to worry about fighting to keep their kids in school back home just because Republicans in Congress are unwilling to negotiate.

    Tell congressional Republicans to come back to the table right away to negotiate with President Obama to end the sequester. Add your name now.

    President Obama has laid out a balanced, fair approach to end the sequester -- and it's supported by more than three-quarters of Americans.

    But Republicans won't even consider it. And the longer they refuse to come to an agreement, the more these harmful effects will spread. Teachers could be laid off, health care for military families could be cut, support for mentally ill children could be reduced, and hundreds of thousands of jobs could be lost.

    It's truly appalling.

    The only way Republicans will come back to the table to end the sequester is if they know it's politically unsustainable not to -- that's why they need to know that constituents like you want them to stop these devastating cuts.

    Tell my Republican colleagues to do their job and end the sequester. Click below to add your name:

    http://my.democrats.org/GOP-Sequester

    Thanks,

    Debbie

    Debbie Wasserman Schultz
    Chair
    Democratic National Committee

  • Big news for equality

    In a major step in the fight for LGBT equality, the White House urged the Supreme Court last week to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act. If you're as proud as we are to have a president who is fighting for the right of all people to marry, get his back.

    Friend --

    This is huge. President Obama just took another step toward equality for all.

    On Friday, the Obama administration filed a brief urging the Supreme Court to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act.

    I couldn't be more proud to have a president who stands up for equality and is willing to fight for the right of all people to marry, no matter who they love.

    Do you have the President's back while he fights for equality? Show him you do by donating $5 or more today:

    https://my.democrats.org/Marriage-Equality

    Together, we can do this.

    Forward,

    Debbie

    Debbie Wasserman Schultz
    Chair
    Democratic National Committee

  • Stop the sequester

    Eight days from now, Republican inaction could force billions of dollars in automatic spending cuts that would hurt our economy, slow our recovery, and could put more than 2 million Americans out of work. Here's the worst part: Instead of working on a plan to avoid this sequester, John Boehner and the Republican leadership sent Congress home for the week.

    Our chair, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, just sent this email calling on Republicans to get back to work to avoid this manufactured crisis. If you agree with her that it's time for Republicans to do their job and fight for the middle class, add your name.

    Friend --

    Congressional Republicans have taken their partisan brinkmanship to an entirely new level.

    Unless they act by March 1st, billions of dollars in automatic cuts -- the so-called sequester -- will start to take effect. If it does, more than 2 million jobs could be lost, 70,000 children would be kicked off of Head Start, and 10,000 teachers' jobs would be put at risk.

    With this fiscal crisis looming, what did John Boehner and Republican leadership do? They went on vacation, calling recess for the House this week even though Democrats voted to stay and work to avert this crisis.

    This is no time for recess. It's time for them to do their job.

    Demand Republicans in Congress come back to the table and work with the President to avoid this crisis. Sign the petition now.

    The unbelievable thing is -- this crisis is completely avoidable.

    The President has laid out a specific plan with detailed cuts to avoid the sequester and reduce the deficit in a balanced way, and Democrats in Congress have put forward a balanced approach as well.

    But Republicans in Congress would rather see our recovery and middle-class economic security be put at risk than close one tax loophole for big corporations and the wealthiest among us.

    John Boehner and House Republican leaders need to hear from thousands of Americans across the country that they need to come back to the table and work with us to avoid these automatic cuts. The only way they'll do their job is if our overwhelming response leaves them no choice.

    Sign the petition now:

    http://my.democrats.org/Sequester

    Together, we can do this.

    Thanks,

    Debbie

    Debbie Wasserman Schultz
    Chair
    Democratic National Committee

  • "We will get it done"

    Tonight, President Obama laid out his vision for our country in his State of the Union address: continuing to rebuild our economy, strengthening our education system, and passing much-needed comprehensive immigration reform.

    Our chair, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, emailed her initial reaction after she left the speech. Take a look at her note, then add your name to say you support the agenda President Obama outlined tonight.

    Friend --

    I just walked out of the chamber, and -- wow -- I still have goosebumps. I couldn't be more proud of our President.

    Let President Obama -- and all my colleagues in Congress -- know you support his plans for the coming year:

    http://my.democrats.org/State-of-the-Union

    Together, we will get it done.

    Debbie

    Debbie Wasserman Schultz
    Chair
    Democratic National Committee

  • Inauguration

    Last week, we inaugurated a president. It's easy to see an inauguration as the culmination of a long-fought campaign, but as our chair, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, reminded supporters in an email today, we still have a lot to do. From tackling climate to working for LGBT equality, the next four years will be busy.

    Read the chair's email below, then chip in what you can to make sure it's a productive term.

    Friend --

    Watching President Obama take the oath of office last Monday was an incredible reward for all of the time and energy that you and millions of other Democrats put in throughout the election. And when I looked out at the sea of supporters who braved the cold to watch the President's inauguration, I was reminded that in you we have the support we need to make incredible change over the next four years.

    Since I became Chair of the Democratic Party two years ago, my motto has been "no one will outwork us." And although we're still celebrating our incredible victories in 2012, it's time for us to get back to work.

    President Obama has outlined an ambitious plan for his second term, including tackling climate change, working for full equality for LGBT Americans, and making sure that all Americans, no matter where they come from or who their parents are, have an equal shot. And it's up to us to fight for Democrats and make sure that that agenda becomes law.

    Donate $5 or more now to make sure we have the resources to fulfill our duty to our country, ourselves, and the millions of Americans whose lives will change for the better:

    https://my.democrats.org/Back-to-Work

    Let's do this,

    Debbie

    Debbie Wasserman Schultz
    Chair
    Democratic National Committee

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  • Congratulations to our chair

    Debbie Wasserman Schultz was re-elected chair of the Democratic National Committee today. ''Today, I proudly accept the nomination to continue serving as your Democratic Party chair,'' she said. ''I look forward to doing what we do best as Democrats: out-working, out-organizing, and out-mobilizing our way to victory.''

    "Today, I proudly accept the nomination to continue serving as your Democratic Party chair. I look forward to doing what we do best as Democrats: out-working, out-organizing, and out-mobilizing our way to victory."

    Congratulations to our newly re-elected chair, Debbie Wasserman Schultz!

  • We want to hear from you

    As 2012 comes to a close, we're heading into a new year, a new Congress, and a new term for President Obama. That means it's an important time to speak up.

    We want to know what your priorities and interests are as Democrats, so we've put together a quick survey. Check out this email our chair, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, just sent out, then make your voice heard—because this is your party.

    Friend --

    While we at the DNC are still reflecting on the President's victory and all our other wins, we're also refocusing and planning for the work ahead.

    How we move forward depends on you. This is your party, and we want to hear from you. What are your priorities and interests?

    Please share your thoughts about the election and how you think we should move forward.

    Now is the time to hone our strengths and identify areas for improvement.

    Together, we're facing a big moment in American politics. We have the chance to accomplish some major successes for the American people. Your input today -- and your participation going forward -- is incredibly important.

    I look forward to hearing from you.

    As always, thank you so much for your support,

    Debbie

    Debbie Wasserman Schultz
    Chair
    Democratic National Committee

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