Act Now to Protect Low-Income Programs from Reckless Cuts!

With only a few weeks left before Congress must vote to raise the debt ceiling or face default, negotiators are working overtime to come up with a deficit reduction package. Low-income families and children have much at stake in this debate as critical safety net programs and ladders to opportunity are on the chopping block. It’s not too late to take a stand against reckless cuts to these programs and make your voice heard. In fact, here are a few easy ways to get involved:

Call your senators. Beginning Wednesday, July 13, through Friday, July 15, grassroots advocates concerned about the threats to human-needs programs will participate in national call-in days. Take a few minutes to call your senators and ask them to protect programs supporting low-income Americans and ask them to support fair increases in revenues to fight reckless cuts to Medicaid, food stamps, and other important services. You can call toll-free at 888.907.1485. If you’re unable to make a call this week, we urge you to send an email to your senators with the same message. Click here to send an email—it will only take three minutes or less.

Discuss the current budget battle with members of Congress. On Thursday, July 14, at 2:15 p.m. EST, join a national call on which you’ll hear from members of Congress like Rep. Chris Van Hollen, leading advocacy organizations, and service providers about what’s at stake for low-income families in the budget debate. RSVP by Wednesday, July 13, as call-in lines are limited. To RSVP, click here.

Urge your networks and colleagues to do the same. Please forward this message to colleagues, friends, and family. With the lives of millions of low-income families and children hanging in the balance, the time to act is now.

Article taken from: American Action Progress Fund