Weekly Republican Address

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with friends, family and loved ones and to reflect on what we have to be thankful for. 

On this day of thanks, I hope you will join me in taking the time to think about what you are thankful for, share some of those thoughts with your friends and family at home and if you get a chance, also share it with your online community.

This is also an important time to remember the men and women of the United States military who protect our country and the freedom of others all around the world, and their families who sacrifice so much.  Many of these families will have an empty seat at the Thanksgiving table this year.  We pay a special tribute to the military members who are away from their loved ones, and to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of freedom.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving.

Michael S. Steele, RNC Chairman

In the dark of night during a rare Saturday vote, a number of moderate Democrat Senators sacrificed their principles tonight to support the partisan health care bill that Harry Reid created in secret behind closed doors -- a government-run health care plan that increases premiums, increases taxes, cuts Medicare, and allows for taxpayer-funded abortions.

Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) sold out his conscience by voting for a bill that allows federally-funded abortions. 

Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) sold out her principles by voting for a bill that allows a government-run insurance plan, something she previously said she opposed.

Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) simply sold her vote to the highest bidder after Harry Reid added a $100 million earmark just for Louisiana.

I urge you to contact these Senators and tell them that by sacrificing their principles, they risk sacrificing your current health care. Call the Capitol Hill switchboard at 202-224-3121.  Together we can stop President ... more

Now is not the time to let Democrats propagate their health care plan as anything but the wrong direction for America.  We have the tools to spread our message, influence the debate in Washington and start to push back.

CALL TO ACTION:  Contact these nine Senators who have the potential of flip-flopping on health care - voting for Harry Reid's bill before they vote against it on final passage.

Or take the time to contact other Member of Congress today by calling the Senate switchboard at (202)-224-3121, and oppose any bill that increases taxes, raises premiums, kills jobs and puts bureaucrats between patients and doctors.

Start spreading the message to your community, your workplace, or your online social network:  Republicans are providing real solutions...You can help us do that by creating an account on http://our.gop.com/ and let your voice be heard loud and clear. 

WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele released the following statement today:

“Since the founding of our nation, generations of brave Americans have answered the call to service.  On this Veterans Day the Republican National Committee pauses to extend our heartfelt gratitude for their brave and valiant service in our Armed Forces.  We honor them for their extraordinary sacrifice in defense of our country.  Today I join all Americans in expressing my heartfelt gratitude to our veterans for preserving the freedoms we hold dear.”

A vote on Nancy Pelosi's health care bill is expected in the coming days. Your action could make the difference! Here are two quick ways you can help right now:

· Contact your member of Congress today by calling the Capitol Hill switchboard at 202-224-3121, and tell them to vote against Nancy Pelosi’s health care experiment that increases taxes, raises premiums, kills jobs and puts bureaucrats between patients and their doctors. Click here for a list of members who are still undecided. 

·  Start spreading the message to your community, your workplace or your online social network: Republicans are providing real solutions for health care reform. You can help us do that by creating an account on http://our.gop.com and let your voice be heard loud and clear.

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