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White House asking for pubic comments on ways to make government more efficient, open, and transparent to the public. Submit your idea by midnight tonight at: http://opengov.ideascale.com/ Continue

The King County Democratic legislative agenda includes a Homeowner Bill of Rights (Safe Homes Guarantee), curbs on predatory payday lending, and maintaining the safety net for vulnerable disabled adults called General Assistance--Unemployable. As we count down to the WA Legislature's last day on April 26th, here are three urgent requests each of us can pass along to our legislators. Call the Legislative Hotline at 1-800-562-6000 and leave a message for your Senator(s) and Representative(s) aski… Continue

48th LD Democrats and volunteers host a Food Drive to benefit Hopelink's "End Summer Hunger" campaign on Saturday, April 4th, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the QFC in Bella Bottega shopping center (Redmond). For details or volunteer opportunities, go to: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/communityservice/gpt4l3 or Contact dianelundeensmith@msn.com. Continue

Reach all Washington state legislators with one phone call: 800-562-6000. Thank them for their efforts to ensure the final 2010-2012 budget will fund new growth of Green Energy and Green-collar jobs. Continue

This week Organizing for America reminds us to tell our Washington 8th Congressional District representatives that we support President Obama's budget plan for renewable energy to reduce our dependence on foreign sources of oil; making health care more affordable for every American by cutting costs; and improving education so our children are prepared for the jobs of the 21st Century. Call now: Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA-08) CALL: 202-225-7761; Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) CALL: 202-224-2621; and Sen.… Continue

This week, plenty of 5th Dems members signed Organizing for America pledge forms voicing their support of President Obama's bold budget plans advancing reforms of America's health care, education, and energy. If you want to voice your support, too, go here: http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/pledgeproject Continue

President Obama is asking the public to comment on the way federal regulations are written and approved. We all know that process needs plenty of work. Voice your opinion in an easy, quick email here: http://www.ombwatch.org/node/9774/ Continue

People For Puget Sound is supporting the Secure Medicine Return bill, 2SHB 1165. This bill would require drug manufacturers to create a take-back and disposal system for unused medicines. If you agree, let legislators and the Governor know by signing the petition here: http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5430/t/5220/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=1154 Continue

King County Democratic Central Committee hosts free-to-the-public PCO training, 10am-2pm, Sat., Mar. 7, Renton Carpenters Hall, offered once every 2 years. RSVP to Chair Susan Sheary - 425.255.2679; or email: kcdcc1@gmail.com. Continue