APA- Eastern Division Meeting.

Dear DAVID, The Eastern Division meeting is less than a week away. We hope you’ll join us in Savannah, GA, January 3–6! Online registration is closed, but you can still register on-site at the meeting. The registration desk will open at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3. The on-site registration rates are $175 for APA members, $290 for non-members, and $90 for student members. The 2018 Eastern Division meeting features 20 exhibitors and over 50 tables. We encourage you to visit our exhibits and spend some time browsing new and popular philosophy titles that will be on display during the meeting. The exhibits will be located near the meeting registration desks on the first floor of the Savannah Convention Center on the River Concourse. The following exhibitors will be on-site: Brill Princeton University Press Cambridge University Press Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group Hackett Publishing Company Springer Ingram Academic Services Stance: An Undergraduate Philosophy Journal Lexington Books SUNY Press Mercer University Press The Prindle Institute for Ethics Oxford University Press The Scholar's Choice Palgrave Macmillan Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (Crítica) Philosopher's Information Center W. W. Norton Philosophy Documentation Center      Wiley All meeting registrants are invited to attend the annual APA prize reception in the exhibit area at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4. The exhibits will remain open during the prize reception, and wine and cheese will be served. The exhibit hours during the meeting are as follows: January 4: Noon–6:30 p.m. January 5: 11:00 a.m –5:30 p.m. January 6: 9:00–11:30 a.m. We hope to see you in Savannah next week! All the best, Melissa Smallbrook Meeting Coordinator

One more time -- thank you, David.

One more time -- thank you, David.

Before 2017 ends, I want to say thank you, David. We knew this year would be a difficult one. But it was also full of fierce passion and hope -- from the millions of people who took to the streets on behalf of the values we share to the activists, newcomers and veterans alike, who lead us to victories in Virginia, Alabama, and across the country. We really have seen that we are stronger together (sorry, couldn't resist). My wish for you is that you're able to take a break this holiday season and spend some time with the people you love. Bill and I will be celebrating the best way we know how: by sharing our favorite traditions with the youngest members of our family. 2018 will be a big year for this team. I hope you enjoy your holidays -- and come back refreshed and ready to win. I know I will. Onward! Hillary

How the Grinch Stole Middle Class Tax Cuts. CONGRESSMAN DAVID CICILLINE.

Dear David, 

Republicans just pulled off one of the biggest cons in the history of American politics. Their job-killing tax bill gives companies even more incentive to ship American jobs overseas. It lays the groundwork for devastating cuts to Medicare and Social Security. It robs working people in order to give even more money to the biggest multi-national corporations and the wealthiest Americans. And it will burden the next generation with more than $1 trillion in debt. 

The American people are going to see through this scam. Rhode Island families deserve real tax reform that permanently cuts taxes on middle class families, ends tax breaks that incentivize shipping American jobs overseas, and promotes the creation of good-paying jobs. 



How the Grinch Stole Middle Class Tax Cuts 

With a little help from Dr. Seuss, earlier this week I shared the story of How the Grinch Stole Middle Class Tax Cuts on the House floor. Unfortunately, unlike the Grinch, Republicans never found their heart and passed a massive tax bill that jeopardizes the future of Medicare, Medicaid and other critical investments in our communities. Republicans may be celebrating this tax scam, but the reality is the American people overwhelmingly oppose this giveaway to billionaires and the biggest corporations. A video of my remarks can be viewed by clicking here . 

Children’s Health Insurance 

More than 36,000 Rhode Island children and pregnant women rely on the Children’s Health Insurance Program to access high-quality affordable health care. Nationally, nine million children receive health care coverage through the Children’s Health Insurance Program. But due to Republicans’ failure to enact a comprehensive, bipartisan reauthorization of the program, states are running out of money right now and putting the health of millions of children at risk. 

Along with my Democratic colleagues in the House, I'll continue to fight for a full reauthorization of the Children's Health Insurance Program. I was proud to stand with my colleagues - Senator Reed, Senator Whitehouse and Congressman Langevin - at Meeting Street School last week to demand an immediate vote on reauthorizing this critical investment. 

There is no more important responsibility that we have than to protect the health and well-being of America's children. Access to affordable health care is critical if children are to thrive and succeed academically and, ultimately, join the workforce as productive adults. 

Government Funding 

Yesterday, Republicans passed a short-term spending bill that failed to address any of the urgent needs facing working people. Their bill failed to include a long-term, bipartisan extension of children’s health insurance and makes harmful cuts to critical preventative health care for kids. It failed to ensure that veterans can get the care they need through the VA. Their bill abandons millions of American families who are struggling as a result of the ongoing opiate epidemic.

Republicans sent the American people a clear message this week: If you're wealthy and well-off, they have your back. But if you’re a working person, you’re on your own.

It doesn't have to be that way. Along with my Democratic colleagues, I'm going to keep fighting on behalf of America's working people. 
                                
Warm Regards,
 
David Cicilline
Member of Congress                                 

What did you think of my vote last night? U.S. SENATOR CHRIS MURPHY.

David -

Last night, I voted against something called a "Continuing Resolution" (CR) -- a short term spending bill to fund the government. I want to tell you why, and then ask if you agree with my decision.

Normally I vote for these CRs, but I had to make a different choice last night. I just could not, in good conscience, vote to send Congress home for vacation while leaving so many Dreamers and families who rely on the Children's Health Insurance Program filled with anxiety about their futures over the holiday.

Here's the truth: Republicans in Congress have known about this deadline for months, but they were too busy working toward passing a disastrous tax bill for the ultra-rich and powerful to spend any serious time preparing to take care of the other 99 percent. 

So, that's why I voted no. What do you think about my choice?

I also want to be upfront with you about future votes. I will not vote for any long-term deal that betrays Connecticut's values and ignores our priorities. I will never stop fighting for these Dreamers and for families who need our help.

Thanks for letting me know how you feel about my vote.

Chris Murphy.

NORMALLY, SENATOR, I WOULD NOT COMMENT.  HOWEVER, I WILL MAKE AN EXCEPTION IN THIS CASE: 

YOUR DECISION EXEMPLIFIES THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACTING LIKE A SELF-INTERESTED POLITICIAN, AND MAKING A DECISION AS A SELFLESS PUBLIC SERVANT, WHO WORKS FOR THE INTERESTS OF ALL,

DAVID.