Via Democracy for America:

Our pressure on Congress to reject the President's tax cut deal with the Republicans is working. From CNN only hours ago:
Defying President Obama, House Democrats voted Thursday not to bring up the tax package that he negotiated with Republicans in its current form.

"This message today is very simple: That in the form that it was negotiated, it is not acceptable to the House Democratic caucus. It's as simple as that," said Democratic Congressman Chris Van Hollen.
Following the non-binding vote of the Democratic Caucus, Reuters newswire just reported this breaking news:
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not bring President Barack Obama's current proposed tax plan up for a vote in her chamber, an aide said on Thursday.

The aide said Pelosi would require changes be made to the measure that most of her fellow House Democrats formally opposed by approving a resolution of opposition to it. The aide said: "She (Pelosi) will honor the resolution."
It has never been more important for us to quickly back up Speaker Pelosi and the House Democratic Caucus than it is right now. Please sign our "Thank You and Stand Strong" statement and let them know you have their back.

ADD YOUR NAME NOW

We will update the Speaker's office throughout the day as signatures come in and will deliver the petitions to each House Democrat by Monday.

Our pressure is working. It's vital we don't back down now. Thank you for everything you're doing to move America forward.

-Charles

Charles Chamberlain, Political Director
Democracy for America

P.S. After you sign the "Thank you and Stand Strong" statement to Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats, you can still help Bernie Sanders rally other Senators to join him in rejecting this bad deal.

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