Sixty and counting
Sixty years ago today a Holiday movie legend debuted. "It's a Wonderful Life", and hero George Bailey have been with us ever since, spreading holiday cheer. Of course, George never thought of himself and worked ever so hard to lift up less fortunate members of the community because as he put it when talking about providing decent affordable housing, "Doesn't it make them better citizens? Doesn't it make them better customers?"
Another beloved institution is also celebrating its 60th in just a few short weeks. Americans for Democratic Action (ADA) was founded in January of 1947 and we certainly agree with George that the community as a whole is better off when everyone shares in the prosperity of opportunity, not just the Mr. Potters (or Dick Cheneys) of the world. That's why for 60 years we've been leading the fights to increase the minimum wage; advocating for fair and progressive tax laws; pushing for first-class education for all; creating excellent jobs at fair wages; providing decent affordable housing; quality, affordable health care; and ending the Bush Administration's Iraq debacle; and so many more then, now, and onward into a bright future of progress.
Join us at ADA's 60th Anniversary Kickoff on Capitol Hill on January 18, 2007. We'll dine and drink with friends. ADA President Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) will be there and so will many of his colleagues as we welcome new and returning Members of Congress back to Washington on the eve of a great opportunity for progress.
We'll also be taking ADA's legislative agenda to key legislators on Friday, January 19th and welcome ADAers to join us in visiting incoming committee chairs and Congressional leaders.
You can RSVP to these events at http://www.adaction.org/sixtykickoff.htm
We'll see you there.
Another beloved institution is also celebrating its 60th in just a few short weeks. Americans for Democratic Action (ADA) was founded in January of 1947 and we certainly agree with George that the community as a whole is better off when everyone shares in the prosperity of opportunity, not just the Mr. Potters (or Dick Cheneys) of the world. That's why for 60 years we've been leading the fights to increase the minimum wage; advocating for fair and progressive tax laws; pushing for first-class education for all; creating excellent jobs at fair wages; providing decent affordable housing; quality, affordable health care; and ending the Bush Administration's Iraq debacle; and so many more then, now, and onward into a bright future of progress.
Join us at ADA's 60th Anniversary Kickoff on Capitol Hill on January 18, 2007. We'll dine and drink with friends. ADA President Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) will be there and so will many of his colleagues as we welcome new and returning Members of Congress back to Washington on the eve of a great opportunity for progress.
We'll also be taking ADA's legislative agenda to key legislators on Friday, January 19th and welcome ADAers to join us in visiting incoming committee chairs and Congressional leaders.
You can RSVP to these events at http://www.adaction.org/sixtykickoff.htm
We'll see you there.
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