Congress is back in session and will now convene to hash out a final federal budget for 2010 in a process called Conference. And they must hear from you.
On Tuesday, April 21st thousands of young people across the country will call-in their Senators to support a progressive budget.
During the Congressional recess people just like you gathered all over the country to host events and lobby meetings, urging Members of Congress to support investments in health care reform, access to higher education, and green jobs. These bold priorities are strongly supported by President Obama, however the right-wing, conservative “Tea Party” Tax Protests, also held during recess, show how much opposition we face with a progressive agenda.
It is vital that the final budget includes reconciliation so Congress can vote up or down on the budget and avoid a block on progress. Conservatives are not holding back their opposition to spending in the budget and they are prepared to make significant budget cuts that will affect our future. So we won’t hold back either.