Paterson Budget Fails to Ask Wealthy to Share the Burden---Time for a Reversal of the Upside Down Policies of the Past, Says Citizen Action
Albany – Citizen Action of New York criticized the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 budget released today by Governor David Paterson for not increasing taxes on high-income individuals, which would have permitted him to avoid additional cuts to critical services New Yorkers depend on. Click here to read the full press relase and visit FightTheCuts.org to speak out for a fair budget!
Victory!
What a night! After so many grueling months of hard work, we can finally pause for a moment to enjoy the amazing victories won yesterday, from the presidency of the United States to a new Democratic majority in the State Senate.
This election is proof that people really do have a voice - and when we work hard enough, together, we can get the change we demand. Congratulations to all of you!
Who is Citizen Action?
We are a powerful membership organization working for economic, racial, social and environmental justice.
We fight every day for quality affordable health care for all; quality public education, from pre-school to after-school; full public funding of campaigns so that grassroots candidates can compete for public office; a fair federal budget; good jobs and safe workplaces. We're concerned about the endless war in Iraq, and beginning in 2007 started to help lead the opposition.
We stand for a society based on justice, liberty, and respect for privacy. We work for opportunity for all in our nation and the world. We want an America that builds partnerships for peace and democracy around the world.
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2 October 2008: CONGRESS IS FOCUSING ON WALL STREET AS WORKING AMERICANS SUFFER
ALBANY: Citizen Action of New York today called on Congress to strengthen the bailout legislation so that it addresses the needs of working Americans and reforms Wall Street.
10 September 2008- "Consumers Pay High Price for Health Insurance Industry Campaign Contributions, Says New Report"
Citizen Action calls for public funding of campaigns as the only way to protect consumers from the grip of industry campaign contributors on state policy. Click here to read the full report.
21 August 2008- "Assembly’s ‘circuit breaker’ is a better solution" By Ellen Kennedy and Sam Williams
In today's Buffalo News, Citizen Action's Western NY Board President and the co-chair of the Working Families Party in Lockport explain how the property tax circuit breaker will bring real relief to working families in NY.
19 August 2008 - Citizen Action Praises Assembly's Passage of Property Tax Circuit Breaker
In response to the Assembly passing the circuit breaker bill, Karen Scharff, Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York said, "Earlier today, the Assembly showed true leadership by passing responsible legislation that will lower middle-class New Yorker's taxes while protecting children's rights to a quality education. The property tax circuit breaker is a smart solution that will help our economy, lower taxes, and keep education strong in New York. By passing the circuit breaker, the Assembly has shown its commitment to making New York an affordable place to live and a great place to raise a family. Now the Senate must stop playing games with our kids' education, follow the Assembly's lead, and pass the circuit breaker - the only real solution to New York's property tax crisis that protects quality education."
30 July 2008 - Citizen Action Says Governor Paterson Should Protect Core Government Functions Like Schools and Health Care
Last night, Governor Paterson addressed the State with a live television statement regarding the looming financial crisis and multi-billion dollar state budget deficit that is bound to affect all New Yorkers. Click here to read more...
Health Care for America Now (HCAN) Launches $40 Million Health Care Campaign in New York State and Nationwide--Organizations Join Together to Push for Quality, Affordable Health Care for Every American
(CANY, release date 7/8/08)
Today, here in Albany and in 52 other cities across the country, including 37 state capitals, a new national campaign is bringing together millions of Americans to demand quality, affordable health care for all. more...
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