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ADA UpdatesReal Rate of Unemployment at 16.5% -Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the officially measured unemployment showing that 14.7 million people are unemployed at a rate of 9.5%, yet the “Real Rate” is 16.5 percent. Act now-- House to Vote on Climate Bill -
The U.S. Congress is expected to vote TODAY on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (also called the Waxman-Markey Climate bill). This landmark bill could break our dangerous reliance on foreign oil, make our nation the world leader in clean energy jobs and technology, and cut down on dangerous factors which accelerate the deteriorating atmosphere.
Find out more about the legislation and call your Representatives at (202) 224-3121 to urge them to support the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. It's time we take a solid step foward towards a cleaner, safer future. Health Care Reform Now - Watch ADA's latest video on the national health care crisis. The time for major health care reform is now! Leave a Comment for Amy Isaacs! - Send Amy Isaacs off with a fond farewell! Amy is retiring this month after 20 years as ADA National Director. Amy began her career at ADA as an intern in 1969 and has moved through the ranks serving as Deputy National Director (1980-1989), Executive Assistant to the Director (1975-1980) and Director of Organization (1970-1974). Tell Cheney to Shut Up! -
Grill Congress on Health Care - Submit your questions to the Congressional Progressive Caucus on health care reform. Their answers to the questions selected will be posted to You Tube on Thursday. Submit your question here. And check the Caucus' website tomorrow to see the answers. We are at a critical point in the health care debate. Lawmakers are debating the details of President Obama's plans for reform right now. Health Care Fight Brewing on Hill - The next major battle on Capitol Hill will be over health care and ADA is ready for it. ADA has advocated for a national health service since 1972 and has been at the forefront of the current fight for a single-payer plan that covers everybody. We plan to continue that fight. You can join in the fight by visiting the health care reform page in our Issues section. You'll find the latest updates, reports, opinions, videos, and be able to lobby your lawmakers for a single-payer. All in one place! Get active now! Stop Tax Cheats - ADA has fought for many years for Congress to close the tax loopholes. Under the leadership of ADA counsel Jack Blum, ADA general counsel, our argument can be seen and heard from the New York Times to the Senate Finance Committee. Finally, we have an administration that is listening to us! President Obama announced today a series of measures to shut down offshore tax havens and end other provisions that have helped thousands escape paying taxes. ADA continues to push for stronger regulations, better laws and the closing of loopholes. It's time for the tax dodgers to pay up! Tell Congress to Vote Yes on Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights -
Update: Victory! In an overwhelming vote, the House put consumers first and passed reforms in the credit card industry. Congratulations to all who lobbied with ADA! Pass Hate Crime Legislation Today -
Current law provides that a hate crime occurs when the victim is singled out because of race, color, religion, national origin and gender. The current bill, HR. 1913 Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 (LLEHCPA), would expand that law to cover crimes committed based on a victim’s sexual orientation, gender identity or physical or mental disability. ADAction: Contact your Representative (202) 225-3121 and urge him/her to vote for HR 1913. Specter on Workers' Rights - Long-time Republican Senator Arlen Specter announced today his decision to switch to the Democratic Party. While we look forward to the end of Republican obstructionism, Senator Specter’s decision will do no good if he does not also modify his position on several key issues. For example, Specter co-sponsored the Employee Free Choice Act in 2005 but switched positions on the bill in late March. He even went as far as to say that he’ll actively work to block the bill from coming to vote. Call Arlen Specter today (202-224-4254) and tell him not to abandon his commitment to working families! Want to take further action? Lobby your own Senators and Representative and ask them to stand up for workers’ rights by supporting Employee Free Choice Act! Gingrich Still Selling Out Working People - Newt Gingrich once peddled a “Contract with America” but he now wants to keep hard working Americans from getting meaningful contracts with their employers. Despite the fact that Gingrich's political ideas have been soundly repudiated by American voters, he continues to peddle the same tired anti-worker rhetoric and insists on packaging it in a web of error and misconception. ADA Challenges Obama to Prosecute Torturers - Amy Isaacs, National Director of Americans for Democratic Action, issued the following statement today: “President Obama’s recent announcement that government agents and doctors who participated in the torture of individuals in their custody would not face justice has raised serious questions about our commitment to international law. Title IX Misrepresented in Washington Post Op-ed - In yesterday’s Washington Post op-ed “A Threat in Title IX,” Christina Hoff Sommers misrepresented the role Title IX can play in fostering equal educational opportunity for women in the largest and richest sector of higher education -- science, technology, engineering and mathematics. She also misrepresented the history of Title IX – its goals, impacts, and struggles. Over 180 Walmart Workers Gain Union Rights in Canada - Yesterday approximately 180 Walmart workers in St-Hyacinthe, Québec gained a UFCW Canada union contract. This triumph has made them the first main store group of Walmart employees in the province to gain the protections of a union contract. The new contract includes seniority rights, wage increases, a non-discriminatory wage ladder and legally binding grievance procedures. These benefits will help to provide the workers with a more fair and stable workplace. Not surprisingly, Walmart put up a fight against the union contracts... Health Care Coalition Launches PSA - Senators Lend a Helping Hand - to Ultra-Rich? - It is outrageous that now, of all times, some in the Senate are seeking to protect the inheritances of millionaires and billionaires. You read that right. At a time when millions are out of work, without health care, dependent on food stamps to keep from starving, and facing foreclosure, some in the Senate thought protecting the estates of the richest among us should be made a priority. It’s a bailout for Paris Hilton! ADA Highlights Real Unemployment - The real unemployment rate for March released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 15.6%, over 7 points higher than the rate officially reported. ADA National Director, Amy Isaacs, said” “With no help from the Republican Party of No – the very people who created this mess and are now shirking their responsibility to fix it - Democrats passed President Obama’s transformational budget last night. If Republicans are not willing to correct their mistakes, they should at least step aside while President Obama works to turn the page on the failed policies of the past.” Turn the Page on the Past - Pass the Budget - Update: Victory! In ain a party-line vote Thursday night, the Senate followed the House in passing Obama's proposed budget. This is an important step toward rebuilding our struggling economy-- special thanks to all the ADA members that helped with the grassroots lobbying efforts! President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2010 budget provides a visionary blueprint that turns away from the failed economic policies of the past and seeks to invest in our future by expanding opportunities for all. His budget commits major investments in health care reform, education, and clean energy, while restoring fairness to our tax system and reducing military expenditures over time in a responsible manner. It builds upon the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to protect Americans from the damaging impact of the recession and sows seeds of a sustainable prosperity. Click here to take action. Bailed Out Bank Spending Money to Defeat EFCA - Should businesses that received taxpayer funded bailouts be made to return it if it is discovered they are paying union busters to defeat the Employee Free Choice Act? Tell us what you think. This week ADA learned Citigroup - the megabank with megadebt - organized a strategy session with the deep pocketed opponents of the Employee Free Choice Act. EFCA would make it easier for working people to join a union and negotiate for better wages, better benefits and a safer workplace, but apparently Citigroup thinks they can spend your tax dollars defeating the legislation. ADA Urges Congress to Get Tough on Tax Cheats - Americans for Democratic Action welcomes the news that Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) is drafting legislation to fight offshore tax evasion. ADA Counsel and noted expert on offshore tax evasion Jack Blum said: “The practice of offshore tax evasion costs the Treasury $100 billion each year and is an affront to honest Americans. Tax cheats are burning a hole in the budget that hardworking Americans are forced to fill. We are pleased to see Senator Baucus addressing this issue and urge him to strengthen his legislation with provisions like those in the Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act.” Real Unemployment Rate Jumps to 14.8% - The real unemployment rate released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 14.8%, nearly 7 points higher than the rate officially reported. ADA National Director, Amy Isaacs, said, “President Obama is offering a bold plan to rebuild and renew the American economy. He campaigned on these ideas and voters elected him to put them into action. It’s time for Congress to listen.” ADA National Director Announces Retirement - After 20 extraordinary years of leadership, Amy Isaacs, National Director of ADA, has announced plans to retire in June. The announcement came on Saturday at a meeting of the National Board. During her tenure, ADA has raised more money than ever before, expanded membership benefits, achieved countless legislative successes, and continued our role as a leading force in the liberal community. Amy's years of dedication will be honored at the annual banquet in Washington, DC on June 5th. More details to come. ADA Vice President testifies before the House Financial Service Committee - ADA Vice President, James K. Galbraith, testified today before the House Financial Service Committee on the conduct of monetary policy. To read his testimony, click here. ADA Counsel on Nightline -
ADA Praises Passage of Economic Recovery Bill - Americans for Democratic Action praised passage of President Obama’s job creation and economic recovery plan. Amy Isaacs: "Sensible heads prevailed and we are now moving forward to address this historic crisis.” National Call-in Day for HR 676 -
Our national health care system is broken. Now is our chance to fix it. Call your lawmakers at 202-224-3121 and the White House at 202-456-1414. You can also send an email by clicking here. Senate Passes Job Creation Bill - The Senate today passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - President Obama's plan to create or save 3 to 4 million jobs by investing in energy, transportation, schools, and state aid. The bill now goes to conference to iron out differences between the House and Senate versions. ADA Applauds Passage of SCHIP - Americans for Democratic Action applauds Congress for passing the State Children’s Health Insurance Program by a large margin and with strong bipartisan support. After two cruel vetoes last year by former President Bush, President Obama signed the bill into law today. E.J. Dionne Discusses ADA Voting Record with Rachel Maddow - Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne discussed President Obama's appointment of Senator Judd Gregg (D-NH) as Commerce Secretary with Rachel Maddow on MSNBC last night. Click the link to watch. Urgent Action Needed - Call your Senators -
ADA National Director Urges Congress to Pass Economic Recovery Bill - Like many of you on Tuesday, I couldn’t take my eyes off of the television screen until the helicopter taking President Bush out of Washington had lifted off. It was the welcome end of an era of irresponsible politics and dangerous adventurism that damaged our country immeasurably. ADA Calls on Senate to Confirm Nominees - The Senate Judiciary Committee will likely vote this week on Eric Holder’s nomination to become U.S. Attorney General – our nation’s highest law enforcement officer. Holder has earned a reputation as a fair-minded, tough and aggressive foe of political corruption. As U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia and as Deputy Attorney General, Holder demonstrated his commitment to protecting the civil rights of all Americans. Holder’s record of impartiality and independence will restore credibility to the Justice Department by ensuring that the rights of people are paramount to partisanship. ADA Releases 2008 Congressional Ratings - Americans for Democratic Action released the 2008 Congressional Voting Record today, covering the second session of the 110th Congress. Since ADA's founding in 1947, ADA's Voting Records have served as the standard guideline measuring a legislator's political liberalism. The overall liberal quotient (LQ) for both chambers was 56%, tying last year’s record score. House Democrats achieved an admirable 89% dropping slightly from their 2007 score of 92%. Senate Democrats increased their score to 90% from their 2007 score of 87%. Real Unemployment Reaches 13.5% - The real unemployment rate released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 13.5%, nearly double the official 7.2% rate reported. ADA National Director, Amy Isaacs, said, “Enough is enough. Congress must act swiftly to address this crisis. Anything less betrays the trust of American voters. An economic recovery plan that will create jobs should be on President Obama’s desk on January 20th” ADA Counsel Jack Blum interviewed by ANP - ADA Counsel Jack Blum was interviewed by the American News Project about tax havens-- the hidden hand in the financial crisis.
Call Your Lawmakers Today - Members of Congress need to hear from you! Tell Congressional leaders to include single payer healthcare, HR 676, in their plans for 2009. They think you're not paying attention to healthcare. Isaacs Expresses "Disappointment" with Inaugural Lineup - "Are we thrilled to see the end of the Bush era? Are we delighted with the election of Barack Obama? Unequivocally, yes!!! "That does not, however, mean we must turn a blind eye when we have disagreements. To do less would be to condone something we find abhorrent." ADA President Interviewed on Public Radio - With the current financial meltdown exposing mass corruption on Wall Street and in financial institutions nationwide, ADA President Professor Richard Parker, a Harvard economist, speaks to Public Radio's Tess Vigeland on Marketplace. Listen to the interview here or read the transcript. Inauguration Celebration -
Just confirmed! Register Now! ADA Vice President Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) Progressive Caucus Co-chair ADA Vice President Representative Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) Do not miss your chance to come to Washington, DC and be part of history. Join ADA, Reps. Woolsey and Schakowsky and economist James K. Galbraith for an Inauguration Celebration on January 20th! After the breakfast ADAers from across the nation will head to the National Mall to witness the historic inauguration of Barack Obama! Don't miss out! Register here. ADA National Director's Latest Outrage - Just over a month ago, voters went to the polls and delivered a resounding message that the era of bashing working families had come to an end. They stated unequivocally that the failed policies of the Bush Administration and their Congressional allies were history. Yet, the tin ears in the Senate apparently failed to hear that message. Last night, Senators – many of whom we are delighted to say – won’t be back in January, failed to help our nation’s crippled auto industry. They are willing to help the Wall Street brokers and bankers but for ordinary, hard-working Americans, the only thing they can say is “Sacrifice your future. We don’t care.” ADA Vice President Outlines Liberal Economic Recovery Plan -
Read the whole article at Mother Jones here. Unemployment Catastrophe - ADA Calls for Action -
Further, ADA calculates the "real rate" of unemployment at 12.5%. ADA National Director Blasts Criticism of Auto Workers -
Obama Agrees with ADA's Call for UI Extension - In response to President-elect Obama’s press conference regarding today’s report that the economy has lost another 240,000 jobs and that there are now more than 10 million unemployed Americans, ADA National Director Amy Isaacs said: First Friday Report: "Crisis time for working people" - The employment situation is grim. Employment fell by 240,000 in October, and the officially measured unemployment rate rose to 6.5 percent, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. When October job loss is combined with the 127,000 jobs lost in August and 284,000 jobs lost in September, 661,000 people joined the ranks of the unemployed in the last three months alone. The New York Times reports this is the highest decline in fourteen years. Victory! -
Elect Barack Obama and Send more Liberals to Congress -
Have you done everything you can? -
ADA Vice President Blasts Treasury for Bailout Corruption -
ADA VP, James K. Galbraith, on PBS with Bill Moyers -
ADA National Director Interviewed by the L.A. Times - ADA National Director, Amy Isaacs, spoke to the Los Angeles Times about ADA's endorsement of Senator Barack Obama. Reporting from Washington -- Heading into the home stretch of the presidential campaign, John McCain has been sharpening his closing argument against his Democratic opponent, saying that Barack Obama's tax policies would produce a redistribution of wealth that borders on socialism. Read the full story here. How would you spend Sarah Palin's $150,000 clothing allowance? -
How would you spend Sarah Palin's $150,000 clothing allowance? The comments section is now closed. Thanks to everyone who left thoughtful, funny and snarky comments! ADA PAC Awards $59,000 - ADA's Political Action Committee has awarded more than $59,000 this election cycle. The most recent round of contributions to candidates were sent this week. Carol Casey, chair of ADA PAC, said, "We are counting on celebrating the election of President Obama. We fear, however, that that celebration will be short-lived if his initiatives are rebuffed at every turn by an entrenched Right Wing Congressional minority determined to continue the failed policies of Bush-Cheney-McCain." ADA Releases September Misery Index - ADA released the latest edition of the Misery Index today. Amy Isaacs, ADA National Director, stated: "The latest news from communities around the country is not good. Unemployment is rising, more people are losing their homes, health care has become unaffordable for many, and jobs are disappearing. The verdict is in on the Bush economy and it's time to move the country in a new direction." ADA releases the Misery Index, a compilation of data on unemployment, wages, and other factors affecting working people, each month. The View on Main Street - With many in Congress totally focused on Wall Street, lets look at the view on Main Street:
What now? -
What do you think Congress should do? Voice your opinion in the comments by clicking here. Bail Out Fails - The House has just failed to pass a compromise bill that would have given financial institutions $700 billion in government assistance but also included stong measures supported by ADA to protect taxpayers. It is unclear what Congress will do next but ADA is moving forward rapidly with further legislative proposals that will address the economic needs of working people. ADA Vice President James Galbraith -
You can help ADA change the plan by clicking here to contact your Senators and Representative. Bush's 'Cash for Trash' Plan - Congress will finalize this week the largest government intervention in financial markets since the Great Depression. The Bush Administration is asking for $700 billion to bail out Wall Street by buying up the mountains of bad debt they accumulated during the housing bubble. New Issue of ADA Today Released -
ADA Calls on Congress to Address Economic Woes - Congress has returned and ADA's Legislative Department is in full swing calling for a new and expanded economic stimulus package that will benefit the low and middle income families struggling in the Bush economy. John McCain says the economy is just fine, but we know, and millions of Americans who can't make ends meet know, this is not a mental recession. ADA Releases Policy Reports in Advance of Denver Convention - In mailings going to Democratic convention delegates and alternates, ADA, today, released two reports focusing on issues of concern to working Americans – tax policy and the right of workers to organize free of employer intimidation. Both are of critical concern to voters and, we believe, winning issues for the Democratic Party and its candidates. ADA Submits Testimony for Party Platform; Fights for Working People -
You can read ADA's testimony, which argued strenuously for policies that will benefit working people, by clicking below. Unemployment at 10.3%; ADA Calls for Stimulus - The largest number of workers filing for unemployment claims in more than six years, reported today, gave further evidence that the economy is still in a recessionary mode. Amy Isaacs, ADA National Director, urged further economic stimulus to offset the steady loss of jobs as companies continue to lay off workers. ADA President Speaks to the NY Times - ADA's President, Richard Parker, was interviewed by the New York Times for an article on the U.S. economy. As the economy continues to struggle, the Times interviewed 8 economists to better understand what caused the current downturn and asked if things could get worse. "This is a democracy, but we need to pick between a market-led democracy and democracy-led markets,” Parker told the Times. Support Fair Pay - The House is expected to vote this week on the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 1338). We have a critical opportunity to urge Congress to make real progress on pay equity.The Paycheck Fairness Act would update and strengthen the Equal Pay Act of 1963, closing loop holes and improving the law's effectiveness. Itwould deter wage discrimination by strengthening penalties for equal pay violations and prohibiting retaliation against workers who inquire about employers' wage practices or disclose their own wages. UPDATE: Success! The House passed the Paycheck Fairness Act on July 31st. ADA Takes on HHS Regulations - ADA has joined a coalition opposing the Department of Health and Human Services’ draft regulations that could significantly limit women’s access to basic reproductive health services, including some of the most common forms of birth control. If implemented, these regulations may preempt state laws that protect women’s access to health care and undermine the nation’s fragile network of safety net providers that serve low income women. We are strongly urging the Department to immediately abandon its effort to bring about these ill-conceived and harmful policy changes. McCain: Social Security an "absolute disgrace" - Earlier this week Republican Presidential candidate, John McCain (R-AZ), pledged to balance the Federal budget. His plan? Cut entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare. Today, at a town hall meeting in Watch the video after the jump. ADA Endorses Senator Barack Obama for President - On Saturday, June 14th, Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) received a unanimous endorsement by delegates to Senator Obama has a broad range of experience and an established record of fearlessly taking on difficult and complicated tasks. He has done so forthrightly and even-handedly, building broad coalitions of support, and accomplishing goals which unite us all. ADA Elects New President - Delegates to “We are delighted to have Professor Parker at the helm,” said ADA National Director Amy Isaacs. “His appreciation for the history of Updated: Send Senator Kennedy Best Wishes - Please leave your thoughts in the comments and ADA ADA Praises Senators Voting to End the War - Americans for Democratic Action thanked the 26 Senators who voted to end the war in “The 26 Senators who voted against continuing the war in Republicans Refusing Veterans the Benefits They Earned - Senate Republicans have indicated they will fight to remove policy provisions dealing with veteran’s education, health, a 13-week extension of unemployment benefits, a 'patriot's tax' on millionaires that would pay for a new GI Bill, and other domestic spending. The bill also includes a provision preventing the administration from implementing seven regulations that would shift some Medicaid costs from the federal government to the states. Republicans are determined to remove these policy provisions from the bill. Republicans only want war funding in the bill. Four More Years of Bush? No Thanks. - In an outrageous statement today presumptive Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) said the “Someone should remind John McCain his first term isn’t going to last 100 years,” said ADA National Director Amy Isaacs. “Because that’s how long he once said he’d be happy to have our troops fight.” Unemployment Misrepresented - Again - The Bureau of Labor Statistics released data on the current rate of unemployment that once again missed the mark. The real rate of unemployment buried within the report is 9.2% - an increase from last month. BLS is reporting that unemployment declined to 5.0% in April, based on an increase in government jobs and service sector employment. The reported number does not include those who have been unable to find work for so long they have simply given up, those that cannot work because of inadequate transportation or illness or those that are willing to work but due to economic conditions, can only find part-time employment. When is it going to end? - Five years ago, President George W. Bush landed in a fighter jet on the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln and announced “mission accomplished” in Five years later, we know different. More than 95% of the ADA Responds to McCain Health Care Non-plan - “John McCain spoke of letting American families make the decision when it comes to health care. What he did not say was that under his plan the decision is between having health care and not having health care. “He is offering us Bush 2.0 by continuing to give billions of tax dollars to corporate providers and drug manufacturers that have raised their premiums to unaffordable levels for most Americans. He says these companies need to do a better job of holding down costs yet offers no ideas – I’m willing to bet they’ll hold down costs just as well as the oil companies. When unemployment is rising, so should unemployment benefits. - On April 16, the House Ways and Means Committee approved ADA President Rep. Jim McDermott's (D-WA) bill to expand unemployment benefits. ADA Successfully Lobbies to Block Medicaid Cuts - ADA members' efforts help to block Bush Medicare cut. ADA Lauds Speaker Pelosi for Blocking Bush Trade Deal - Washington, DC - Amy Isaacs, ADA National Director, responded to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's postponement of a vote on the Colombia Free Trade Agreement with the following statement. Say "No" to the Columbia Trade Agreement - In an unprecedented move, President Bush sent the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement up to Capitol Hill this week, against the strong objections of Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Congressional leadership. This is the first time a President has sent a trade agreement under Fast Track in complete defiance of the top leaders of Congress. Under Fast Track trade authority rules, the House will likely face an up-or-down vote on the Colombia deal before the end of August, and perhaps as soon as this month. Bush Failed Again - In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee today, General David Petraeus gave evidence that the Iraq troop "surge" has been a failure. As President Bush has ordered the slow reduction of forces from Iraq, violence has spiked, and now General Petraeus is telling Congress we need to stop bringing troops home. ADA Responds to Latest Unemployment Figures - The sharp drop of 232,000 jobs in the private sector of the economy in March underlines the urgent need for the Federal government to inject further stimulus to reverse the dismal economic situation. Gains of 18,000 jobs in government, primarily at state and local levels resulted in the loss of 80,000 jobs overall, resulting in an unemployment rate of 5.1%. |
UPDATE: On Friday, June 26th the House took a historic step and passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. This is the most important enviromental legislation in U.S. history and we applaud the House members that voted for our future. Next stop, the Senate. 
We always suspected it but now we have the proof. Vice President Dick Cheney clearly was the brains behind most, if not all, of the outrages that the Bush Administration foisted on our nation and the world. President Bush has not been heard and only rarely seen since he left office. But, Cheney has become an ardent spokesperson for violating international law and common sense. Worse, he seems to be gaining some traction just as our country is beginning to gain some credibility in the world again. It's time to fight back and remind Mr. Cheney that we are a nation of laws, that we must respect those laws if we are to have any respect any where in the world.
UPDATE: Victory! The House passed the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act last night.
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ADA Vice President, Professor James K. Galbraith, who will headline ADA's 
The steep increase of 533,000 in unemployment for November pushed that figure to its highest level in 36 years, and underscored the urgency for an aggressive, swift and large enough economic recovery plan to reverse the downward economic trends.
When did having a good paying job become a crime? With the Big 3 U.S. automakers seeking a taxpayer funded bail out, there have been a shocking number of attacks on working people simply for having the good sense to join a union and collectively bargain for better wages, good benefits and a dignified retirement.
From ADA National Director Amy Isaacs: All right, we admit we've started the day with a grin on our faces. Last night's sweeping Obama victory is something we will cherish for years to come and you helped make the dream a reality.
Today is Election Day. Vote
In a letter sent Tuesday, ADA Vice President Leo Gerard, President of the United Steelworkers, blasted Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson for blatant cronyism in the distribution of the $700 billion Wall Street bailout deal.
Last night’s news that the Republican National Committee had spent $150,000 to clothe Sarah Palin for three months left us scratching our heads. Clearly, the lady doesn’t shop the outlets. This is the Party of Joe the Plumber? And, they justify it by saying the clothes will be donated to charity?
Now that Congress has turned down the proposed Wall Street bail out plan, many are wondering what now. 
ADA released the Fall 2008 issue of ADA Today, the organization's premier quarterly newsletter. This important issue contains the ADA endorsement of Senator Barack Obama (pictured with ADA National Director Amy Isaacs), an interview with newly elected ADA President, Professor Richard Parker, an update from Working Families Win and ADA's additional election efforts, a wrap up of the 2008 ADA Convention, and more. The issue will begin arriving in members' mail boxes soon but you can
Continuing a tradition of more than 40 years, ADA was invited to submit testimony, in advance of the Democratic National Convention, to the Democratic Party Platform Committee.