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We cannot allow Congress to squander such an historic opportunity. Thanks to new leadership, we can actually raise the minimum wage, fix Medicare Part D, and repeal tax breaks for Big Oil – and that's just the beginning!

That's why AFSCME has joined with a coalition of groups in launching the Change America Now campaign (CAN). Using every tool at our disposal, we're going to put pressure on legislators to get with our program and support the progressive economic elements of the 100 Hours Agenda that House Speaker-to-be Nancy Pelosi has set out:

Lower the cost of prescription drugs by directing Medicare to use its purchasing power to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies.

Repeal tax breaks and other multi-billion dollar subsidies for Big Oil and invest in alternative sources of energy.

Raise the federal minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.25 an hour.

 

Sound good to you? Then tell your representatives in Washington now.

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