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USAction and our affiliates aim to reverse the upside-down priorities in Washington that have exacerbated economic inequality and weakened vital supports for working families.
We know that America can support quality public schools, expand access to health care, and protect services like Social Security and Medicare only when corporations and individuals pay their fair share.
Our long-standing commitment to economic justice and tax fairness is evident in our work to preserve the estate tax; close corporate tax loopholes; and support policies that strengthen America's economic stability, reduce inequality, and expand opportunities for workers.
USAction promotes fair taxes because we believe that responsible investments – in health care, education, and the other priorities on which the overwhelming majority of Americans depend – help our economy work for all of us.
In 2005 and 2006, USAction and the Emergency Campaign for America’s Priorities repeatedly – and often successfully – opposed efforts by the Republican-controlled Congress to bankrupt critical supports in order to justify huge tax giveaways to multimillionaires and corporate interests.
In the 2006 elections, American voters repudiated President Bush’s agenda of reckless tax breaks and irresponsible budget cuts, and our leadership in ECAP will support the new Congress’ efforts to undo the damage.
With the new leadership in the 110th Congress, many of the worst threats are behind us, but six years of upside-down priorities wreaked significant damage that must be undone. We hope that, with our guidance, the 2008 federal budget will finally reflect an agenda of investment in America's future. Such a budget would provide a down payment on high-quality, comprehensive education for all from early childhood through college; quality, affordable health care for all; and a commitment to clean energy and reduced dependence on oil.
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