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INDEPENDENCE DAY AD BUYS TO THANK SENATORS DODD, FEINGOLD FOR STANDING UP ON FISA

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As vacationers in Connecticut and Wisconsin begin the Fourth of July holiday weekend, USAction/TrueMajority.org announced it is launching a radio ad campaign thanking Senators Dodd and Feingold for opposing legislation that would grant immunity to phone companies who spied on Americans. The ad campaign is supported by USAction’s state affiliates, Connecticut Citizen Action Group and Citizen Action of Wisconsin.

SENATE LEADERSHIP GIVES IN TO TRUE MAJORITY PRESSURE; FISA VOTE DELAYED

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate leadership announced Thursday that it is pushing back a vote on legislation that would grant immunity to phone companies who spied on Americans. This happened after more than 13,000 calls to senators were made by TrueMajority.org supporters during the past 48 hours to urge them to oppose the measure. TrueMajority.org is the online arm of USAction.

TENS OF THOUSANDS TELL SENATE THEY DON’T LIKE BEING SPIED ON

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the past 24 hours, more than 26,000 TrueMajority.org members have contacted three U.S. Senators to urge them to stop legislation that would grant immunity to telephone companies guilty of spying on Americans.

TENS OF THOUSANDS CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND DIVESTMENT FROM KBR

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 PST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – TrueMajority.org, a project of USAction, today announced a joint online and call-in campaign aimed at pressuring public retirement systems across the country to divest their holdings from KBR.

DESPITE VOTE FOR CONTINUED FUNDING, MOMENTUM TO END THE WAR IN IRAQ BUILDS

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 PST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today voted to continue funding, without restrictions, the war in Iraq. But the number of senators voting against unrestricted funding continues to build, a signal that Congress is beginning to acknowledge Americans’ staunch opposition to the war, which has now entered its sixth year.

CLEAR MOMENTUM FOR ENDING THE WAR: HOUSE VOTES TO CUT FUNDING, INVEST IN AMERICA’S FUTURE

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 PST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today voted 149 to 141 to cut off funding for the war in Iraq, with a majority of Democrats voting to stop funding and many Republicans opting to vote “present” instead of casting an up-or-down vote on one of the most important issues facing the U.S. today.

New Poll Shows Swing Voters Want Commitment to Progressive Agenda, Investment in America’s Future

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

Washington—Swing voters across the country are more receptive than ever to an agenda of investment in America’s future, according to a poll released today by USAction and USAction Education Fund. The poll, conducted by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research, surveyed 600 likely swing voters in swing districts from Jan. 22-28, 2008. The study is believed to be the first of 2008 that draws respondents strictly from swing voters in swing states and districts.

USAction Applauds Lawmakers Who Opposed Blank Check for Iraq War

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST

Washington—The 141 members of the House Democratic caucus who rejected blank-check funding for the Iraq war in Wednesday's vote on the FY08 omnibus appropriations package are true leaders in the campaign to invest in America's priorities, USAction said Thursday.

USAction Rejects Omnibus Package with Blank Check for War in Iraq

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST

Washington—USAction Senior Program Manager Marvin Silver released the following statement on Wednesday, following the Senate's Tuesday night vote on the FY08 omnibus appropriations bill:

USAction Slams Bush’s Second Veto of Children’s Health Care Bill

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST

Washington—USAction Senior Program Manager Marvin Silver released the following statement Thursday, following President Bush's second veto – "in private," the New York Times reported – of legislation to renew and expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program:

USAction Opposes Any Omnibus Bill That Includes Blank Check for Iraq War

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST

Washington—USAction called on members of Congress Monday to oppose any omnibus appropriations package that includes unrestricted funds for the war in Iraq.

USAction Applauds House SCHIP Vote, Slams Members Who Ignored Bipartisan Compromise to Stand with President Bush

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

Washington—USAction applauded members of Congress Thursday for again passing a bipartisan plan to renew and expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program. President Bush has threatened to veto the legislation, which would guarantee 10 million children access to quality, affordable health care.

USAction Slams Bush Veto of Health Care Funding for Children

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

Washington—USAction President William McNary released the following statement on Wednesday, following President George W. Bush's veto of the State Children's Health Insurance Program authorization bill:

USAction, TrueMajorityACTION Merge to Create New Model for Mobilizing Progressives at Grassroots, Online

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST

Washington—USAction and TrueMajorityACTION today announced that the two organizations will merge to create a new model for mobilizing progressives online and at the grassroots across America. The new USAction combines its capacity as the nation's leading progressive coalition builder with TrueMajorityACTION's well-established presence as one of the most effective online advocacy organizations. TrueMajorityACTION staff will join USAction's enhanced Online Organizing department.

USAction, National Priorities Project Team Up to Reveal Iraq War’s Cost to States and Communities

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST

Washington—USAction President William McNary held a media conference call this morning to announce the release of reports detailing the cost of the Iraq War to states across the country. The individual reports are being released this week by USAction affiliates in 24 states and will detail states' share of the $456 billion+ spent thus far on the Iraq War and what that funding could have provided for neglected priorities such as education and health care in communities across the country.

USAction Slams Bush Effort to Privatize Medicare

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST

Washington—USAction Senior Campaign Manager Marvin Silver released the following statement on Thursday, June 7, at a press conference in the U.S. Capitol:

Blank-Check Iraq War Supplemental Would Endorse Bush's Failed Policy

Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 PST

Washington—USAction President William McNary released the following statement on Wednesday, May 23, following the congressional leadership's announcement of a supplemental funding bill for the war in Iraq that does not include meaningful benchmarks or timelines for bringing American troops home:

Budget Agreement a Good Start Toward a Plan that Reflects America's Priorities

Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 PST

Washington—Thursday's passage of the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Conference Agreement stands as a crucial turning point in the campaign to protect America's priorities, and USAction is already turning up the pressure on members of Congress to make long-overdue advances in support for vital needs, Executive Director Jeff Blum said Friday.

Bush's veto won't be the last word on setting a date to end the war in Iraq

Tue, 1 May 2007 00:00:00 PST

Washington—As President Bush took advantage of reporters' deadlines and workers' commutes to quietly veto Congress' overwhelmingly popular plan for a timeline to end the war in Iraq Tuesday, USAction and its affiliates prepared to renew America's commitment to bringing the troops home – beginning with events across the country on Wednesday where community leaders will make their voices heard.

USAction brings Iraq veterans, military parents to speak with Pelosi and Reid before top lawmakers meet with Bush

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST

Washington—Two veterans of the Iraq war and three military parents – four of them active with USAction affiliates in their home states – spoke with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Wednesday, as the nation’s two top lawmakers prepared to meet with President Bush to discuss the supplemental appropriations bill that sets a date certain for ending the war.