Alright folks, this week could very well determine the outcome of the election, and quite possibly whether Obama will have any financial leeway to enact his policies next year. George W. Bush is trying to push this stinker through immediately, ala the Patriot Act and the Iraq War Resolution.
Now is the time to take action. Rec this diary up if you want to help!
Congressional switchboard: 202-224-3121
We all know this bailout scheme is a boondoggle for the Wall Street fat cats. It's armed robbery, a scam, a plan by and for the Phil Gramms of the world. It takes $5000 from every taxpayer in America -- that means YOU -- and gives it to reckless bankers on Wall Street. And if Democrats cave on this blank check, you just know that Republicans will use it against them for the next two months.
Call Congress and tell them NO to this blank check bailout. There is no rush to give away our $700 billion. Tell them to stand strong and take their time.
And of course, be polite. 202-224-3121
Find your House member here. Their offices are much more likely to pick up the phone than U.S. Senators, and more responsive to individual constituents.
Find your Senator's contact info here.
Other key numbers:
SEN. HARRY REID
D.C. - 202-224-3542
Las Vegas - 702-388-5020
Reno - 775-686-5750
SEN. CHRIS DODD
D.C. - (202) 224-2823
Hartford - (860) 258-6940
SEN. CHUCK SCHUMER
D.C. - 202-224-6542
NYC - 212-486-4430
Albany - 518-431-4070
SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI
D.C. - (202) 225-4965
S.F. - (415) 556-4862
REP. STENY HOYER
D.C. - (202) 225-4131
Greenbelt - (301) 474-0119
REP. BARNEY FRANK
D.C. - (202) 225-5931
New Bedford - (508) 999-6462