Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Moms Urge Congress Not to Throw Families Over the Fiscal Cliff | Alternet

Moms Urge Congress Not to Throw Families Over the Fiscal Cliff | Alternet
"Today, as members of Congress negotiate a budget to address the so-called fiscal cliff, families are taking a stand. Women, mothers, and their families are descending on Capitol Hill to deliver teddy bears, petition signatures and personal stories to lawmakers to send the message that moms and kids can’t “bear” more than their fair share.
Wealthy CEOs have joined together in the much-maligned "Campaign to Fix the Debt." to argue for lower taxes on the rich and cuts to the social safety net, but they are being met by a counter-force of ordinary women trying to work and raise families."