Almost a century ago, we made a decision as a community and as a nation that we should have a system where each generation would have more opportunity and more prosperity than the generation before it. But, right now in Congress, the American Promise is under attack. “Social safety net” programs, like Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security, that our families, friends, and neighbors have relied on for decades are being threatened by a radical anti-government, anti-people, agenda. We’re fighting back!
We’re taking our message to communities across the state. We can’t just sit back and let the American Promise be destroyed. We must stand together to build a stronger America! Join the statewide campaign to Restore the American Promise.
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President Obama and the Republican-led house have reached an agreement to both raise the debt ceiling and cut more than one trillion dollars from the federal budget. Part of the initial cut of some $900 billion dollars is coming directly from government programs that so many hard-working Americans rely upon to make ends meet.
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Press Coverage of the Campaign to Restore the American Promise
Seniors rally to preserve social security. 7/21/2011 Genesee County YNN
Wilton resident Sharon McFarlane shows support during the statewide “Restore the American Promise” caravan. 7/21/2011 Schenectady Gazette
Protestors Defy Heat to Defy Hayworth. 7/22/2011 The Daily Somers
FDR and Eleanor Join Caravan to Restore American Promises. 7/22/2011 AFLCIO
Debt deal must leave older American’s benefits alone. 7/22/2011 Syracuse Post Standard
“Restore the American Promise” caravan rolls into Dutchess. 7/22/2011 Mid Hudson News
A “Look Ahead” at next week’s headlines. 7/17/2011 Mohawk Valley YNN
Citizens raise concerns to potential debt debate cuts. 7/21/2011 WKTV
Union-backed protesters cite Reed’s votes on entitlements. 7/20/2011 The Leader
Gibson gets Kinderhook protest for budget vote. 7/20/2011 WGXC
Protesters Demand Congressman Grimm Keep Social Security, Health Care Out Of Debt Negotiations. New York 1 Staten Island
Demonstrators takes to streets for social welfare preservation. 7/20/2011 Brighton Pittsford Post
A quick look at what’s happening today in Western New York. 7/20/2011 Buffalo News
“Restore the American Promise” caravan. 7/20/2011 Buffalo YNN
Rep. Tom Reed attacked for recent vote. 7/21/2011 Democrat and Chronicle
Retirees stop at Corning to protest cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security. 7/20/2011 Star Gazette
F.D.R. tribute artist to visit Gibson’s office. 7/20/2011 Post Star
New York Caravan to Restore the American Promise Hits the Road. 7/20/2011 AFLCIO
Protestors Gather In Front Of Bishop’s Southampton Office. 7/20/2011 27east.com
Restore the American Promise Caravan. 7/21/2011Progressive News Network
Sponsoring Organizations:
1199SEIU, Fight for a Fair Economy • AFSCME • Citizen Action of New York • Health Care for America Now! • Institute for Puerto Rican and Hispanic Elderly • Medicaid Matters New York • Metro New York Health Care for All Campaign • National Association of Letter Carriers • New York Network for Action on Medicare and Social Security • New York State Alliance for Retired Americans • New York State AFL-CIO • New York Statewide Senior Action Council • New York Association on Independent Living
Participating Organizations
Business and Labor Coalition of NY
Capital District Area Labor Federation
Center for Disability Rights
Children’s Defense Fund of NY
Communications Workers of America, District 1
Disabled in Action of Greater Syracuse
Goddard-Riverside Community Center
Gray Panthers NYC Network
Greater NYC for Change
Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation
Hunger Action Network of NYS
Joint Public Affairs Committee of Older Adults
Long Island Progressive Coalition
Make the Road NY
Medicare Rights Center
Metro Justice
Natl. Assoc. of Letter Carriers
Natl. MS Society NY Network
NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
NYS United Teachers
Physicians for a National Health Program, NY Metro Chapter
Rekindling Reform
SEIU Local 32BJ
Southern Adirondack Independent Living Center
Taconic Resources for Independence
Teamsters Local 237 Retirees Division
Westchester Disabled on the Move
Westchester for Change