Budget Debate: “American citizens must participate in our government as well”
While the budget debate continues in the Senate today, supporters across the country are continuing to make calls in support of the President's plan. If you've yet to contact your own representatives, you can look up their contact info online and ask them to vote in favor of a budget that makes real investments in health care reform, education, and alternative energy.
For almost a month now, supporters have worked to raise awareness of the importance of this budget and to build support for the outline put forth by President Obama. With the first votes just days away, we've asked grassroots volunteers to contact fellow supporters and encourage them to speak to their own representatives.
Sammy in Kyle, Texas has made over 350 calls to fellow supporters in the last two weeks:
I can explain to each person in 60 seconds or less that this is about investing in health care, energy, and education for our country. Those investments are not for any party, but for America.
... Many people were eager to take down the numbers and said they would call. Many were quick to say they support the proposed budget priorities by the President and happy to lend a voice of support.
Many of the people that he spoke to were not aware of the pending vote, and were excited to hear that their opinions were being considered. As Sammy explained:
We understand that many members Provigil online No prescription of congress work very long hours on a lot of legislation at the request of the American people. American citizens must participate in our government as well, so that the job is done for our homes, neighborhoods, cities, states, and country.
There is still time to make calls, and to let fellow supporters know that this is their window of opportunity to makes their voices a part of this important debate.
