To: Rep. Elijah Cummings (MD-7)

Democrats: Stand strong against Tea Party Republicans

From the government shutdown to the debt ceiling, Tea Party Republicans have wreaked enough havoc on our country. Democrats must stand strong -- demand a vote on a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government -- and don't capitulate on Social Security, Obamacare, or other vital programs.

Why is this important?

I am furloughed and have had to interrupt my research at the NIH. The loss of salary will be very detrimental for my four children.