Shutting Down the Shutdown

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The federal government has been shut down since December 22, the longestfederal shutdown in history. The federal government still has money, but without a budget that says how to allocate that money, it can’t operate. Trump refuses to sign any federal budget that does not include funding for a border wall, and he has made very clear that he is willing to shut the government down until he gets what he wants. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees are now missing paychecks, national parks are getting trashed, and the economy is taking hits. Even beer is not safe!

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New Year, New Congress

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On January 3, the brand-new, Democatic-led, more female, 116th Congress opened with the introduction of House Resolution 1, the “For the People Act.” A sweeping set of reforms that target corruption in government, the private sector, and the lobbying industry, HR1 has the potential to overhaul how business is done in our nation’s capital.

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Community Building, One Thank-You At A Time

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Have you ever noticed how you are more likely to work harder when your boss or colleague (or Pilates instructor) acknowledges your efforts? Being told we are doing something right is a huge jolt of motivation. As humans, elected officials work the same way. This week, we want to encourage you to harness the power of a “thank-you” to advance your civic priorities.

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