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Last Weekend

Posted by John Riley | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 13-11-2009

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Dear Friends,

Last weekend, progressive leaders distinguished themselves in the House of Representatives, and among them was Congresswoman Mary Jo Kilroy. Despite what will be a tough re-election battle for her next fall, she stood up for health care reform and for women’s reproductive freedom.

When SNAP endorsed Kilroy in 2008 and sent two student fellows to work on her campaign, we were confident that she would be a leader for progressive values in Congress. And she has surpassed our expectations.

If the excitement and the frustration of last weekend’s votes told us anything, it is that we need more progressive voices in Congress. In 2010, we must defend leaders like Kilroy and make sure that they have new allies to make the change we need.

And, for this, we need your support. Between now and December 31, we must raise $15,000 in order to expand our organization’s impact in 2010. Please contribute today to support progressive leadership throughout the country.

Thank you so much for your continuing support!

Sincerely,

John Riley
Communications Director, SNAP PAC

http://www.snappac.org/contribute

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