A BUDGET TO BUILD BACK BETTER
Background
A budget is a moral document, expressing our values. Biden and Harris want to build back better with COVID and economic recovery plans that include green jobs, centered in racial justice.
McConnell’s GOP has let us die from COVID rather than pass COVID relief. McConnell insists on protecting his donors with a liability shield helping companies make workers work until they get sick. Some Republicans think “we have already done enough pandemic aid.”
McConnell and his GOP refuse to pass any legislation, instead confirming scores of judges, including a new Supreme Court justice who ruled against COVID public health safety measures.
The 2021 budget and COVID relief are being negotiated in Congress now. The 2021 budget must reflect the Biden/Harris Administration’s values, with progressives at the table participating in setting priorities. COVID relief must help all in America –- not just McConnell and his donors.
We ask Congress to:
Pass a continuing resolution to fund government past the inauguration.
Work with President-Elect Biden on a 2021 budget.
Pass a COVID relief package that helps all in America.
We are counting on Congress to help us with a budget and COVID relief that will help America build back better.
How you can help
Join Indivisible for Indivisible Tuesday with Senator Wyden's and Rep. Blumenauer’s offices.
Pre-register for the call at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcocu-uqj4pGtPgFcmFEP5LjWMqNoKqwnAM or
https://www.facebook.com/IndivisibleOregon and you will be sent a link to it.
2. Call the Senate.
Script for Sen. Merkley and Wyden
Merkley: Portland office: 503-326-3386 | D.C. office 202-224-3753 Wyden: Portland office: 503-326-7525 | D.C. office 202-224-5244
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code] A budget is a moral document and must improve the lives of the people. President–Elect Biden deserves to help write the next budget. I ask that you:
- Please push for a continuing resolution lasting until after the inauguration
- Work for a COVID relief package.
- Make sure progressives are at the table to work with President-Elect Biden on a 2021 budget.
Script for GOP Senators
Show the country you are ready help American and work with President-Elect Bident. Please push to pass a three-month continuing resolution and a COVID relief package during these last few days of this session. Then work with President-Elect Biden on a 2021 budget to help America build back better.
3. Call the House.
Script for Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01)
Oregon office: 503-469-6010 | DC office: 202-225-0855
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
A budget is a moral document and must improve the lives of the people. President–Elect Biden deserves to help write the next budget. I ask that you:
- Please push for a continuing resolution lasting until after the inauguration.
- Work for a COVID relief package.
- Make sure progressives are at the table to work with President-Elect Biden on a 2021 budget.
Script for Greg Walden (OR-02)
Medford office: 541-776-4646 | DC office: 202-225-6730
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Show the country that your party is ready to help America and work with President-Elect Bident. Please push to pass a three-month continuing resolution and COVID relief package during these last few days of this session. As you leave Washington, please urge your colleagues to work with President Elect Biden on a 2021 budget.
Script for Earl Blumenauer (OR-03)
Oregon office: 503-231-2300 | DC office: 202-225-4811 My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
A budget is a moral document and must improve the lives of the people. President–Elect Biden deserves to help write the next budget. I ask that you:
- Please push for a continuing resolution lasting until after the inauguration.
- Work for a COVID relief package.
- Make sure progressives are at the table to work with President-Elect Biden on a 2021 budget.
Script for Peter DeFazio (OR-04)
Eugene office: 541-465-6732 | DC office: 202-225-6416
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
A budget is a moral document and must improve the lives of the people. President–Elect Biden deserves to help write the next budget. I ask that you:
- Please push for a continuing resolution lasting until after the inauguration.
- Work for a COVID relief package.
- Work with President-Elect Biden on a 2021 budget that has progressive values.
Script for Kurt Schrader (OR-05)
Salem office: 503-588-9100 | DC office: 202-225-5711
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
A budget is a moral document and must improve the lives of the people. President–Elect Biden deserves to help write the next budget. I ask that you:
- Please push for a continuing resolution lasting until after the inauguration.
- Work for a COVID relief package.
- Work with President-Elect Biden on a 2021 budget that has progressive values.
4. Save The Sendate: GA Run-offs January 5th.
Georgia on your mind? We know you're excited to get to work on the upcoming Senate elections in Georgia.
Indivisible Oregon is partnering with Swing Left to write letters and with Reclaim Our Vote to make phone calls. (Reclaim Our Vote postcards are finished, but they are now making crucial calls to Georgia voters in rural areas who are likely to have been disenfranchised.). Go to https://www.indivisibleor.org/events for information about how to join with us.
Also, those on the ground in Georgia need money. You can donate to:
GA SENATE CAMPAIGNS, which will distribute your contribution among the two Senate campaigns and Fair Fight: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/georgiasenate
RECLAIM OUR VOTE, which is reaching hard-to-reach voters in rural Georgia: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/reclaim-our-vote-preparing-for-2020-fundraising-campaign/
RAPHAEL WARNOCK CAMPAIGN: https://warnockforgeorgia.com/
JON OSSOFF CAMPAIGN: https://electjon.com/
FAIR FIGHT GEORGIA SENATE https://GASenate.com
Sources
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’s plans: https://joebiden.com
