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Here on the mnpACT! action page you'll find all the tips and information you need to ACT! To challenge the latest outrages from the Bush administration, the U.S. Congress, the Pawlenty administration and the Minnesota State Legislature.
It is human nature to put off for another day some of those things that need action today. We will try to help you prioritize. We will present you with easy, effective ways to take action NOW!
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No War In Iran! Sign the Petition!
"Saber-rattling and threats towards Iran without diplomacy is not working. Please support a new direction towards Iran and demand President Bush get Congressional authorization before getting us into another war.
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| ACTION 2 |
SD 36 Fundraiser! August 28 - Democratic Convention
Senate District 36 is hosting a Democrat National Convention Night Celebration Fundraiser
Who: Democrats and progressive independents. Individuals, couples and families of all ages.
What: Celebration of Barack Obama’s Nomination Acceptance Speech.
When: Thursday, August 28, 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Antler’s Park Pavillion, Lakeville
Bring: Chairs or a blanket in case of an overflow crowd
We’ll provide: Hot dogs, potato chips, beans, soft drinks, music, televised coverage of the convention and more.
Meet: Local Democrat candidates
Take home: Campaign signs and stickers
Buy: Campaign t-shirts and other collectibles
Suggested Donation: $10 per adult, $5 per child, $25 maximum per family.
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End Anti-consumer Credit Card Practices!
On March 9, U.S. Reps. Mark Udall (D-CO) and Emmanuel Cleaver (D-MO) introduced legislation to protect consumers from banks and other credit card issuers who now can increase interest rates without notice, assess excessive or unjustified fees, and target minors.
H.R. 1461 is the first legislation introduced in the 110th Congress to protect consumers from anti-consumer practices. Let's make sure that credit card reform passes in the 110th Congress.
Write now to urge Congress to support this important bill!
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Oppose the McCain-Lieberman nuclear power grab
Landmark global warming legislation is in danger of being hijacked by Senator John McCain.
Senator McCain has made it known that he would support the "Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act" if specific nuclear subsidies were added.1
Now his friend and supporter Sen. Joe Lieberman has done just that -- floated an amendment to the global warming bill2 that would take funds away from clean energy sources like wind and solar and earmark them for the nuclear power industry.
As it stands, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act is already woefully inadequate to meet the challenges presented by global warming. It does not currently call for 80 percent carbon reductions by 2050. And it is likely to give away emissions permits to polluters rather than auctioning them off to generate proceeds for clean energy initiatives.
An already weak bill is about to get much, much worse. Tell your senator that enough is enough. We can't let global warming legislation be hijacked by Sen. John McCain and turned into a vehicle for subsidizing the nuclear power industry.
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Start our clean energy future now
We need to start our clean energy future now. We can get electricity from solar and wind, create jobs, and save consumers money--all in one bill.
The U.S. currently gets only 2% our our electricity from solar, wind, and other alternative fuel sources. If we pass H.R. 969, the Federal Renewable Energy Standards Act, we will increase that number to 20% by 2020--the equivalent of taking almost 37 million cars off the road.
A compiled petition with your individual comment will be presented to your Senators and Representative.
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