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S. 428 Needs Co-sponsors

by Paulo Gusmao on February 17, 2009

S. 428, "Travel for All," is the Senate companion to H.R. 874 introduced two weeks ago by Representatives Delahunt (D-MA) and Flake (R-AZ). The Senate bill, introduced by Senator Dorgan (D-ND) with Senators Enzi (R-WY), Lugar (R-IN), and Dodd (D-CT), calls for the lifting of travel restrictions so ALL Americans can travel freely to Cuba.

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Members of Congress Circulate Letter Urging President Obama to Enforce Assault Weapons Ban

by Christa Schelter and Jenny Johnson on February 13, 2009

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Travel for All, H.R. 874

by Paulo Gusmao on February 09, 2009

Big news! We now have legislation in the House of Representatives calling for an end to the travel ban on Cuba for all Americans. "Travel for All" instead of "Travel for None" or even "Travel for Some." Take action now: ask your representative to co-sponsor H.R. 874.

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Let Your Members of Congress Know What Changes You Want to See in Mexico and Border Policy

by Christa Schelter and Jenny Johnson on February 06, 2009

Dear Border Advocates,

The Obama Administration and the 111th Congress will need our encouragement, and yes, our pressure, to take the next steps to build humane and accountable border policy, comprehensive immigration reform, and respect for human rights in Mexico.

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Join Us in Remaking Cuba Policy

by Paulo Gusmao on January 29, 2009

This is an exciting time to be active in our country's decision making process. There are certainly no shortage of opportunities to get involved in responding to our new President's call to "…pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.

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