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Finally, with cities and states facing deep deficits and cutting basic services, we must make a major, immediate financial commitment to states and municipalities. Their crisis will only grow worse as homes are foreclosed, as income and capital gains decline, as fees on sales of homes and motor vehicles diminish. For too long, unfunded federal mandates have drained the budgets of states and communities. The strength and vitality of America's communities must be restored.

The American people today are angry and confused. They feel they have lost their grip on the reins of power in our democratic society. While crooked Wall Street executives walk away from failing companies with millions in golden parachutes, middle-class Americans are seeing their life's savings disappear and their dreams for their kids evaporate.

I hope a new Democratic president will take office in January along with expanded Democratic majorities in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate. With strong grass-roots participation, we can pass legislation which creates millions of good-paying jobs as we address the major economic and social crises that confront our country. Now is the time to begin restoring the faith of the American people in our government. Now is the time to make government work, not just for the wealthy few, but for all Americans.

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If not us, who? by Jay Farrington on Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008 at 10:20:24 AM
With WHO passing out the money, Bernie? by Roger Thomas on Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008 at 10:25:20 AM
Indeed, Senator Jim Webb suggested that the government... by John Sanchez Jr. on Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008 at 11:42:46 AM
Estimates of required investment... by John Sanchez Jr. on Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008 at 11:49:56 AM
Doing Our Fair Share! by David Spangenburg on Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008 at 1:46:19 PM
I believe that the best school to teach your concept... by John Sanchez Jr. on Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008 at 2:20:31 PM
Now by Archie on Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008 at 4:01:41 PM
Bernie Sanders by Jon Faulkner on Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008 at 4:38:04 PM
"Godless, Communist, baby killing, un-American troglodytes" by John Sanchez Jr. on Thursday, Oct 23, 2008 at 6:52:52 AM
The horse goes in front of the cart by Doug Rogers on Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008 at 5:10:02 PM
You have to consider... by John Sanchez Jr. on Thursday, Oct 23, 2008 at 6:59:38 AM
NOW is the time...?? by Dave Hunter on Thursday, Oct 23, 2008 at 5:19:58 AM
Amen to that, Dave by Jay Farrington on Thursday, Oct 23, 2008 at 8:18:28 AM
Amen to that, Dave by Jay Farrington on Thursday, Oct 23, 2008 at 8:20:00 AM
Amen to that, Dave by Jay Farrington on Thursday, Oct 23, 2008 at 8:22:48 AM