Congressional Progressive Caucus to Offer Alternative State of the Union

[welshTerrier2]

this should be interesting ... put this date on your calendar: Tuesday, January 31st, 2006, 9:00 – 9:40 AM - the news conference will be followed by two panel discussions on U.S. foreign and domestic policies of 45-50 minutes ...

source: http://www.commondreams.org/news2006/0118-22.htm

Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) will present an alternative, inclusive, and uplifting vision for the United States of America on the morning of the President's State of the Union address. The Members will convene a special forum at the Democratic National Committee headquarters to propose a new direction for the country and articulate concrete plans for achieving change. The meeting will feature Progressive Caucus leaders discussing issues ranging from how to bring our troops home from Iraq to ending the Republican culture of corruption and cronyism to healthcare reform to rebuilding New Orleans and the Gulf Coast and achieving broad-based economic growth.

"The Congressional Progressive Caucus has a bold vision for America," said Rep. Woolsey. "Our agenda speaks to hard working Americans who play by the rules and want a bright future for themselves and their families."

"We offer a fresh, vigorous alternative for the 21st century, and we’re going to present an unapologetic plan that offers hope and a better quality of life for all Americans - not just the powerful and privileged," said U.S Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA), Co-Chair of the CPC. <skip>

[Douglas Carpenter]

1. The Progressive Caucus -- the true opposition party

http://bernie.house.gov/pc/

The Congressional Progressive Caucus was established in the U.S. House of Representatives in the early 1990s. It reflects the diversity and strength of the American people, and we seek to give voice to the needs and aspirations of all Americans and to build a more just and humane society.

The new Co-Chairwomen of the 61-Member Congressional Progressive Caucus, U.S. Representatives Lynn Woolsey and Barbara Lee, welcome your interest in the growing Progressive Caucus. Our Caucus Members want to do more than speak out against extremism from the Right. We want to take on the Bush Administration's agenda by providing a comprehensive, thoughtful, progressive alternative -- what we call The Progressive Promise -- Fairness for All (click to download the Progressive Promise pdf).

The Progressive Promise is rooted in three core principles:

Fighting for economic justice and security for all;
Protecting and preserving our civil rights and civil liberties; and
Promoting global peace and security.
The fairness plan of the Congressional Progressive Caucus embodies national priorities that are consistent with the values, needs, and aspirations of all the American people -- not just the powerful and privileged. It reflects our fundamental belief in government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Accordingly, we will reach out to recruit new members who share our principles and want to join our fight.

Equally important, we are very committed to helping progressives inside and outside of Congress work together more closely and effectively than ever to make good on The Progressive Promise.

Our new website is in the process of being updated and expanded. It can be found at:

www.house.gov/lee/CongressionalProgressiveCaucus

Again, we appreciate your interest and we encourage you to sign up to periodically receive e-mail from us, as we work together to build the progressive network throughout America and beyond.