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  • FW: Donald Trump FURIOUS
  • FW: Alabama Senate election: Doug Jones defeats Roy Moore - media projections
  • FW: Trump just picked on the wrong woman
  • FW: Major news today re: Trump investigation
  • FW: Attention: 72 hours and counting
  • FW: Medicare Petition → Urgent Signature Needed
  • FW: UNMISTAKABLE message to Paul Ryan
  • FW: Key representatives can still stop the Trump Tax Scam (call now)
  • internet neutrality is a worldwide responsibility for...; trump fills federal courts with...; no integrity on part of Trump's FCC
  • FW: Delay the vote! (Fake right-wing comment scandal at FCC)
  • FW: FedEx ships $$$ to the NRA

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From: House Majority
Subject: Donald Trump FURIOUS


This is INCREDIBLE: Doug Jones beat the odds and WON the Alabama Senate Special Election.

And he could never have done it without the undeniable Democratic momentum from Democrats like you.

This sends a powerful message to Republicans: NO DISTRICT IS SAFE IN 2018.

But we can't stop now. We're launching an UNPRECEDENTED effort to take back Congress in 2018 -- AND ALL DONATIONS ARE QUADRUPLE-MATCHED!

 


Republicans are TERRIFIED. But now that they've seen what Democratic momentum can do, they'll spare no expense to take us down.

After tonight's historic election, we already know we can win -- as long as we don't get too comfortable or complacent.


Please, chip in just a few dollars to keep Democratic momentum going and take back the House next year:

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PAID FOR BY HOUSE MAJORITY PAC. NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE.

 

 

From: CLG_News
Subject: Alabama Senate election: Doug Jones defeats Roy Moore - media projections


News Updates from CLG on 12 December 2017

All links are here: http://www.legitgov.org/#breaking_news


Breaking: Alabama Senate election: Doug Jones defeats Roy Moore, Fox News projects | 12 Dec 2017 | Democrat Doug Jones has pulled off a major upset in Alabama by defeating Republican Roy Moore in Tuesday's special election, Fox News has projected, becoming the first Democrat to win election to the Senate from the deeply conservative state in 25 years. The dramatic Democratic upset in deep red Alabama cuts the GOP's Senate majority from 52 to 51, further dimming Republican hopes of enacting major legislation backed by President Trump. With 91 percent of precincts reporting, Jones was ahead of Moore 49.6 to 48.8 percent.


Read more CLG-News articles by clicking here!

 

 

From: Emily, Michael, Justin, Anne, and the rest of the team, MoveOn.org Political Action
Subject: Trump just picked on the wrong woman

This morning, in a wildly offensive and sexually-charged broadside on Twitter, Donald Trump went after Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. He wrote that she came to his office in the past, "begging" for campaign contributions and "would do anything" for them.1

Trump attacked Sen. Gillibrand because yesterday she became the fifth senator—and the first woman senator—to demand that he resign because of the numerous allegations of sexual harassment and assault against him.

Trump had no comment when male senators called on him to resign.2

We need to show Sen. Gillibrand—and women everywhere—that we have their backs when they are sexually harassed and when they speak out about sexual harassment and assault. We need to show harassers, abusers, and their protectors that attempts to silence women will backfire tenfold.

Will you support Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's re-election? 100% of your donation will go to Sen. Gillbrand's campaign—and we'll make sure that every political reporter in Washington, D.C., knows just how much money Trump's outrageous tweet raised for a courageous, progressive woman who's calling out the most powerful man in the world for sexual harassment and assault.  DONATE

We have reached a watershed moment in our country's history, with powerful men finally starting to be held to account for sexual assault and harassment. And Sen. Gillibrand is leading the way to make sure that Trump is held accountable for his despicable actions, too.

We can't let Trump undermine the momentum of the #MeToo movement. He will not intimidate women. He will not silence women. We will stand together to end the epidemic of sexual harassment and assault in our country.

Please, at this critical moment, let's come together. Click below now to chip in to Kirsten Gillibrand's reelection campaign.  DONATE

Sources:

  1. "Trump's disgusting Kirsten Gillibrand tweet is just the beginning of the #MeToo backlash," The Washington Post, December 12, 2017
    https://act.moveon.org/go/27225?t=4&akid=195232%2E1195276%2E3LeUdh
  2. "Trump attacks Gillibrand in tweet critics say is sexually suggestive and demeaning, December 12, 2017
    https://act.moveon.org/go/27227?t=6&akid=195232%2E1195276%2E3LeUdh


Want to support MoveOn's work? The MoveOn community will work every moment, day by day and year by year, to resist Trump's agenda, contain the damage, defeat hate with love, and begin the process of swinging the nation's pendulum back toward sanity, decency, and the kind of future that we must never give up on. And to do it we need your support, now more than ever. Will you stand with us?  DONATE


PAID FOR BY MOVEON.ORG POLITICAL ACTION, http://pol.moveon.org/.
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.

 

 

From: Nita and Shaunna, UltraViolet
Subject: Major news today re: Trump investigation

HUGE news: Today, for the first time, three women who have accused Trump of sexual assault and harassment came together at a press conference to demand Congress investigate his actions, which they detail as forcible kissing, groping, and more.1 They were joined by Sens. Bernie Sanders, Jeff Merkley, and Cory Booker, who became the first senators to call on Trump to resign over the allegations. And in a new independent poll, a record 70% of Americans think Congress should investigate the accusations.2

That's why tens of thousands of UltraViolet members signed this petition demanding that Congress investigate--but to get them to notice, we'll need far more.
Can you sign and share the petition to investigate Trump?


This past week alone, Rep. John Conyers, Rep. Trent Franks, and Sen. Al Franken resigned following multiple accusations of sexual harassment and assault.3 Investigations will likely follow for other members of Congress. Now the question is, what about Trump?!

Twenty women have accused Trump of sexual harassment and/or assault.4 He's even on tape bragging about assaulting women. So far he's escaped without any consequences, not even a formal investigation. In this moment of intense public scrutiny around sexual misconduct, Congress must act to hold Trump accountable.

In this #MeToo moment, it's vital that we listen to women. Yet, Trump's twenty accusers have been ignored while he continues to keep the most powerful and prestigious job in the country. These women deserve justice. Congress must investigate all accusations of sexual abuse against Trump. Can you sign the petition?
   

Tell Congress: "Investigate all accusations of sexual assault & harassment against Trump."


Because of the #MeToo movement, members of Congress are not just facing pressure to resign, but an overhaul of the entire system. Members like Rep. Blake Farenthold, who spent $84,000 of taxpayer money to settle a harassment claim, announced he will pay it back.5 Thanks to the efforts of Rep. Jackie Speier, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, and others, Congressional leaders will be forced to institute sexual harassment and assault training for staff AND elected officials.6

All this while Trump gets off scot-free. It's infuriating, and it can no longer be allowed.

Accusations of sexual abuse have been investigated by Congress before. When Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas was accused of harassment, women serving in the House literally marched on the Senate--and successfully forced then-Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Joe Biden to open an investigation and invite Anita Hill to testify. 5 When Arkansas state employee Paula Jones accused President Clinton of harassment, he was forced to testify under oath and his perjury in the case ultimately led to his impeachment.6 Today, with the power and momentum we have now to bring pressure to bear on Congress, we can force an investigation and finally bring accountability to the abuser-in-chief.

Sign the petition to tell Congress: "Investigate all accusations of sexual assault & harassment against Trump."

Sources:

  1. Trump accusers to unite for first time, demand congressional investigation into allegations, The Hill, December 10, 2017
  2. In Franken's wake, three senators call on President Trump to resign, Washington Post, December 10, 2017
  3. Rep. John Conyers Jr. resigns over sexual harassment allegations after a half-century in Congress, Washington Post, December 5, 2017
    House Republican Trent Franks Resigns Amid Harassment Investigation, The New York Times, December 7, 2017
    Al Franken to Resign From Senate Amid Harassment Allegations, The New York Times, December 7, 2017
  4. Donald Trump's sexual assault allegations: The full list of women who have accused the President, The Independent, December 4, 2017
  5. U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold pledges to pay back $84,000 sexual harassment settlement, The Texas Tribune, December 4, 2017
  6. Paul Ryan orders mandatory sexual harassment training for members, staff, CNN, November 14, 2017
  1. An Oral History of the Day Women Changed Congress, Elle, September 9, 2014
  2. The sexual harassment allegations against Bill Clinton, explained, Vox, October 9, 2016


Want to support our work? UltraViolet is funded by members like you, and our tiny staff ensures small contributions go a long way. Chip in here.

 

 

From: The HealthCare.gov Team
Subject: Attention: 72 hours and counting


IMPORTANT: LESS THAN 72 HOURS

There are less than 72 hours left until the deadline day, which is Friday, December 15. Pick a 2018 Marketplace plan at HealthCare.gov or risk going without coverage in 2018.

All Marketplace plans offer essential benefits, such as emergency room visits and prescription drug coverage, as well as preventive care including important shots and screenings.

Submit Yellow 3D

The one and only deadline to enroll in a Marketplace plan is less than three days away.


You may qualify for assistance to reduce your monthly premiums. Visit HealthCare.gov to submit your application and pick the plan that best meets your needs.

IMPORTANT: The final deadline is less than three days away. Submit your application and pick a plan before Friday.

 

 

From: 🔴 Medicare Alert: House Majority
Subject: Medicare Petition → Urgent Signature Needed


SIGNATURE PENDING: SIGN ON TO PROTECT MEDICARE

Paul Ryan is a spineless MONSTER:

Paul Ryan: Ryan says Republicans to target welfare, Medicare spending in 2018

He wants to GUT Medicare in order to pay for his AWFUL tax cuts. NO!!

There isn't much time left to save it -- so we urgently need 25,000 signatures before midnight. Can we count on you?

Medicare is one of the most successful government programs of all time.

It's absolutely disgusting that Paul Ryan thinks he can use it to give his millionaire buddies a giant tax cut.

And without your help, millions of seniors who need Medicare will suffer. So don't wait, sign your name today to SAVE Medicare.

http://action.thehousemajoritypac.com/Protect-Medicare-NOW

 

 

From: 🔷 AMAZING: Progressive Caucus
Subject: UNMISTAKABLE message to Paul Ryan


This is our chance to teach Paul Ryan a lesson:
  

  • He's trying to use his majority to GUT Medicare.
  • So we're raising 1O,OOO gifts to FIGHT BACK and build support for Medicare for All!!
  • And right now donations are POURING IN:


Contributions over the past 4 hours

Hitting our goal would build POWERFUL momentum towards passing Medicare for All -- and
send an unmistakable message to Paul Ryan!

But our deadline is in a few hours, so we need everyone to step up!!

Rush just $5 to support Medicare for All:

DONATE

-------------------------------------------------https://go.weareprogressives.org/Pass-Medicare-For-All

 

 

From: Kaili Lambe;  Director of Organizing, CREDO Action from Working Assets
Subject: Key representatives can still stop the Trump Tax Scam (call now)


Make a call to key House Republicans: Resist the Trump Tax Scam
    

Donald Trump desperately wants his first big legislative victory – a huge tax cut for the wealthiest Americans. We have one last chance to stop the Trump Tax Scam. Can you make a call today?

Click below for a sample script and the number to call:

Take action now ►

 

Stop the Trump Tax Scam

Recently in the dead of night, cruel and craven Republicans in the Senate rammed the Trump Tax Scam through.1

But there is still time to fight this dumpster fire of a bill. The focus now shifts back to the House of Representatives, which may vote soon to send this greedy scam to Trump's desk so that he can sign this massive corporate giveaway into law.2

Key Republican representatives know that their constituents overwhelmingly oppose the Trump Tax Scam, and now they have one more chance to stop the bill that will hurt middle- and lower-income families while giving Trump and his wealthiest friends a huge tax handout.3,4 As we showed when we stopped Trumpcare, our collective action makes a difference. We must keep up the fight.

Call key Republican representatives: No tax handouts for the wealthy and big corporations. Click here to get started with your calls.

Republicans are desperate to deliver a win to their corporate donors and the Trump Tax Scam is a massive handout to corporations and the wealthiest Americans, and would be devastating to most Americans.5 Here is just some of what the Trump tax scam would do:
     

  • Repeal the deduction for state and local taxes, used by the majority of middle-class taxpayers, and strain budgets for local services. 6
  • Allow massive amounts of wealth to accumulate untaxed by raising the cap and then eliminating the estate tax – a tax paid only by the ultra-wealthy.7
  • Slash the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to just 20 percent – less than what most workers would pay.8
  • Allow tax dodgers to get away with refusing to pay their fair share by eliminating the alternative minimum tax, which has been a safeguard against the ultra-wealthy like Donald Trump paying virtually nothing in taxes.9
  • Sneakily undermine health care by repealing the individual mandate.10
  • Increase the burden of health care costs by eliminating the deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses.11
  • Strike an intentional blow to abortion rights and lay the groundwork for banning abortion outright by enshrining the language "unborn child" into the federal tax code.12
  • Make higher education even more unaffordable by eliminating the deduction for student loan interest and ending exemptions for graduate students paid for research work or teaching while in school.13
  • Reduce incentives for consumers to purchase clean energy vehicles.14
  • Jeopardize the fragile natural environment of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by opening it up to drilling in order to pay for corporate tax handouts.15


Republicans need to know that going along with Trump's greedy and cruel tax plan will be devastating for everyone but the 1%. Last time there was a vote in the House on the Trump Tax Scam, CREDO activists made tens of thousands of calls to key House Republicans and a few of them voted the right way.16 Will you call now to tell them we are watching and that it's unacceptable for them to do anything less than fully resist Trump's tax scam?


Call key Republican representatives: No tax cuts for the wealthy and big corporations. Click the link below to get started with your calls.

https://act.credoaction.com/call/Stop_Trump_Tax_Plan_keyRcalls?t=7&akid=26335%2E1004336%2EdOe3SA

Click below for a sample script and the number to call:
  

Take action now ►

References:
    

  1. Bart Jansen, "Senate passes tax bill with handwritten provisions in rush to finish," USA TODAY, Dec. 2, 2017.
  2. Bloomberg News, "Here's Where the GOP Tax Plan Stands Right Now," Bloomberg Politics, Dec. 6, 2017.
  3. Jonathan Easley, "Poll: Majority oppose GOP tax-reform bill," The Hill, Nov. 16, 2017.
  4. Binyamin Appelbaum, "Trump Tax Plan Benefits Wealthy, Including Trump," The New York Times, Sept. 27, 2017.
  5. Alan Rappaport, "Republicans May Use Cuts in Entitlement Programs to Reduce Deficit," The New York Times, Nov. 15, 2017.
  6. Josh Barro, "Here's how the Trump tax plan would raise taxes on many middle-income families," Business Insider, Sept. 28, 2017.
  7. Michael Leachman, "House Tax Bill's Changes to State and Local Tax Deductions Would Hurt States," The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Nov 2. 2017.
  8. Long, "The House is voting on its tax bill Thursday. Here's what is in it."
  9. Americans for Tax Fairness, "13 Terrible Things About the House Republican Tax Plan," Nov. 2 2017.
  10. Appelbaum, "Republicans May Use Cuts in Entitlement Programs to Reduce Deficit."
  11. Jennifer Haberkorn, Seung Min Kim and Bernie Becker, "Senate GOP adding Obamacare mandate repeal to tax bill, senators say," POLITICO, Nov. 14, 2017.
  12. Americans for Tax Fairness, "13 Terrible Things About the House Republican Tax Plan."
  13. Charles P. Pierce, "This Tax Bill Isn't Just Bad Economics. It's Got a Backdoor Anti-Abortion Measure, Too," Esquire, Nov. 3, 2017.
  14. Long, "The House is voting on its tax bill Thursday. Here's what is in it."
  15. Ibid.
  16. Dino Grandoni, "The Energy 202: ANWR drilling is one step closer to happening," The Washington Post, Nov. 16, 2017.
  17. K.K. Rebecca Lai, Wilson Andrews and Alicia Parlapiano, "How Every Member Voted on the House Tax Bill," The New York Times, Nov. 16, 2017.

 

From: Andrew J. Tierman
Subject: internet neutrality is a worldwide responsibility for...; trump fills federal courts with...; no integrity on part of Trump's FCC
   

 

 

From: Katie O'Connell, People For the American Way
Subject: Delay the vote! (Fake right-wing comment scandal at FCC)

Trump's FCC chair is pushing forward with a vote THIS WEEK to kill net neutrality, despite reports of shady tactics by the special interests who want to end net neutrality and dozens of members of Congress are calling for a delay in the vote.

The right-wing attack on our free and open internet is an attack on democracy itself.

Tens of thousands of PFAW members have already spoken up to demand action from Congress to intervene on behalf of internet users. Even if you were one of them, your members of Congress can't hear from you enough on this before Thursday's vote.

Tell your member of Congress to turn up the pressure on the FCC to STOP THE VOTE>>

At least 28 Senators are calling for the vote to be delayed after reports revealed that over 80 percent of the 22 million public comments sent into the FCC about this issue were fake comments sent by bots, almost entirely in favor of killing net neutrality. But the vote needs to be stopped entirely, and our representatives must do everything in their power to stop it.

Polling has shown that a clear majority of Americans support net neutrality, and upon further review, it now looks like 95 percent of legitimate comments submitted to the FCC supported keeping net neutrality.

Despite an ongoing investigation into the fake comments, Trump's FCC chair, Ajit Pai, still plans to hold the vote this Thursday. It's another example of this administration ignoring the will of the People and rushing full steam ahead to enact their corrupt, right-wing, corporate agenda while under a cloud of suspicion about the dirty tactics used by its supporters.

Members of Congress need to keep hearing from you to get them to act to stop the vote.

Add your name to urge your member of Congress stop the FCC vote on net neutrality!

A free and open internet is a crucial part of our functioning democracy that lets citizens easily access information and democratically share ideas. Many aspects of our lives could be impacted by the repeal of net neutrality -- organizing, connecting with our friends and family, applying for jobs, reading the news, and so much more.

 

 

From: The Guns Down team
Subject: FedEx ships $$$ to the NRA


The gun lobby doesn't just find allies among gun makers and dealers. As the biggest lobbying organization in the world, with an annual budget of more than $350 million, the NRA has pushed their way into many different aspects of American life. They even have a friend in the shipping industry.

For years, FedEx has been a member of the NRA's business alliance.1 Here's how it works: When an NRA member takes advantage of the discount FedEx offers, FedEx pays a commission for that business directly to the NRA. The arrangement cuts down on FedEx's marketing and advertising costs -- but it also funds the gun lobby's cynical, deadly "guns everywhere" agenda.

It's time for that relationship to end.

WATCH THE VIDEO & TELL FEDEX:
DON'T SHIP $$$ TO THE NRA
   

The gun lobby wants to normalize the presence of guns in every part of our society. They want to fill our streets, our workplaces, and everywhere in our communities. The partnership with FedEx helps forward that dangerous desire.


American companies shouldn't be supporting policies and organizations which lead to more dead Americans. FedEx needs to hear that from you, and they need to end their relationship with the NRA.

Add your name to the petition today.


1 The NRA's Business Alliance benefits: http://www.nraba.org/benefits.aspx

 

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