CALL CONGRESSWOMAN HIRONO AND TELL HER “NO”!
Why would we agree to cut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid and not raise taxes on the wealthy?  They’ve had tax cuts since Bush and has the economy gotten any better?  It’s time for Real Change.

Last night, President Obama agreed to a deal with top Republicans that is widely seen as a big victory for the Tea Party.

It has trillions in spending cuts that will hurt poor and middle-class families and no taxes on the rich. It also lines up Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits for future cuts.

Nancy Pelosi said “none of us may be able to support it” — but many Democrats are making up their minds in the next few hours.

Your Representative, Mazie Hirono, signed a letter pledging not to vote for any deal that cuts Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Can you call her right now?

Tell Rep. Hirono to keep her promise and vote NO on this bad deal — click here for the number and a script. Here’s what folks are saying about this deal: Continue reading →