Congressional Progressive Caucus to Offer Alternative State of the Union [View All]

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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>