To: Rep. Collin Peterson (MN-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?
There are over 400,000 veterans in Minnesota. Every one is experiencing the impact the GOP government shutdown is having on our lives. Yesterday, I had to contact my landlord and explain why I won't be able to pay my rent come November. Next week, I will have to alert City Hall and let them know why I won't be able to pay my utilities.
Over 10% of Minnesota residents, like myself, are facing homelessness over the next several weeks, because the GOP, and Speaker Boehner specifically, refuses to allow the budget continuing resolution to be voted on by Republicans in the House of Representatives. Governor Dayton has convened a task force to try and handle hundreds of thousands of veterans that will show up at his door, begging for help. How many other Minnesota residents are facing the same negative impact on their lives?
Over 10% of Minnesota residents, like myself, are facing homelessness over the next several weeks, because the GOP, and Speaker Boehner specifically, refuses to allow the budget continuing resolution to be voted on by Republicans in the House of Representatives. Governor Dayton has convened a task force to try and handle hundreds of thousands of veterans that will show up at his door, begging for help. How many other Minnesota residents are facing the same negative impact on their lives?