Dear Friends,
As another fundraising quarter closes, I want to thank you for your continued support. Your work, friendship, and contributions are absolutely essential to our effort to push against the radical Republicans in the House and for a return to thoughtful and constructive leadership that focuses on the millions of hard-working Americans who still cannot find jobs.
There was a rare glimmer of hope this week as we passed three bipartisan trade deals that economists estimate will create just shy of 80,000 jobs nationwide. We also passed a bill that will provide assistance to Americans who lose their jobs due to trade.
However, there was also business as usual. For the SEVENTH time this year, Republicans voted to restrict a woman's right to choose. They also brought up two bills that erode the regulations that keep our air and water safe and clear.
This is not job creation.
Job creation is working in a bipartisan way to show the world--consumers, businesses large and small, and investors--that Washington is a functional place where good ideas matter. Job creation is putting people to work fixing our bumpy roads and rebuilding our crumbling bridges. We know we will make these investments eventually, so why not do it now--when folks need the jobs and before more people are injured or killed in automobile accidents? Job creation is enabling entrepreneurs to turn ideas into products. Job creation is also fixing our schools so our kids are ready to compete. I appreciate your support for these priorities. I couldn't fight this fight without you.
Thank you for all you do.
Sincerely,
Jim
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