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  • Republicans on the sequester: Then and now

    Republicans in Congress know full well how the drastic, automatic cuts known as the sequester would hurt the middle class and take our economy to the brink. Just last year, many of them were calling for action to stop it. Today, they're singing a different tune―and they're threatening to take our economy hostage.

    Republicans in Congress know full well how the drastic, automatic cuts known as the sequester would hurt the middle class and take our economy to the brink. Just last year, many of them were calling for action to stop it. Today, they're singing a different tune―and they're threatening to take our economy hostage.

    If you had any doubt that Republicans are willing to gamble our economy to protect their political interests, watch—and share—this video.

  • Strengthening our country through comprehensive immigration reform

    Ours has always been a nation of immigrants. From Albert Einstein and Google's Sergey Brin to the millions of ordinary people with an extraordinary belief in the American Dream, immigrants built this country. But today, our immigration system is broken, and we need Congress to act.

    Ours has always been a nation of immigrants. From Albert Einstein and Google's Sergey Brin to the millions of ordinary people with an extraordinary belief in the American Dream, immigrants built this country. But today, our immigration system is broken.

    President Obama has made it clear from the beginning that comprehensive immigration reform is a priority. In his first term, the Obama administration put more boots on the ground on the southern border than at any time in U.S. history, and today, illegal crossings are down nearly 80 percent from their peak in 2000. Enforcement efforts were focused on criminals who entered illegally, and deportation of criminals is at its highest level ever. And the President and Democrats have stood on the side of DREAMers, high-achieving young people who were brought to this country as children.

    But there's far more to be done to fix the system—and we need Congress to act. There's reason to hope this time: For the first time in years, Republicans are joining Democrats on a bipartisan approach to comprehensive immigration reform, and it's in line with the principles that President Obama outlined in a speech yesterday. But our representatives in Congress need to know that we stand behind comprehensive reform that:

    1. Keeps strengthening our borders.

    2. Cracks down on businesses that hire undocumented workers.

    3. Holds undocumented immigrants accountable in order to earn their citizenship. This means having undocumented workers pay their taxes and a penalty, move to the back of the line, learn English, and pass background checks.

    4. Updates the legal immigration system for families, workers, and employers.

    This is a blueprint to fix our broken immigration system in a way that requires everyone to take responsibility and ensures everyone plays by the rules.

    But as the debate heats up, it's important to remember that the lives and futures of millions of people are at stake. There are 11 million people currently living in the shadows. As President Obama said, "Remember that this debate isn’t just about policy. It’s about people. It’s about men and women who want nothing more than the chance to earn their way into the American story. Throughout our history, that has only made our nation stronger. And it’s how we will make sure that this century is the same as the last: an American century."

    If you want Congress to pass comprehensive immigration, add your name.

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  • 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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  • “Not a bargaining chip”

    ''Republicans in Congress have two choices here: They can act responsibly and pay America's bills, or they can act irresponsibly and put America through another economic crisis. But they will not collect a ransom in exchange for not crashing the American economy. The financial well-being of the American people is not leverage to be used. The full faith and credit of the United States of America is not a bargaining chip.''

    "Republicans in Congress have two choices here: They can act responsibly and pay America's bills, or they can act irresponsibly and put America through another economic crisis. But they will not collect a ransom in exchange for not crashing the American economy. The financial well-being of the American people is not leverage to be used. The full faith and credit of the United States of America is not a bargaining chip."

    –President Obama on raising the debt ceiling

  • What we fought for

    Watch Barack Obama explain what the fiscal cliff agreement means for you and your family—then share this video with your friends.

    Watch Barack Obama explain what the fiscal cliff agreement means for you and your family—then share this video with your friends.

    Spread the word

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