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Give Us a Plan for a Financially-Secure America!

Target: 2008 Presidential Candidates
Sponsored by: Divided We Fail

It used to be that if you worked hard, raised your family and played by the rules, you'd be OK. But that's no longer true. Today, the burden of saving for retirement, paying for health care and supporting aging parents falls much more heavily on individuals.

For many people, the American dream is eroding. The presidential candidates have said too little about the long-term financial security crisis Americans face every day. Over the next couple weeks, the presidential candidates will do their best to reach voters in the final key primaries. Now, during this critical period for both sides, it is time to demand that leaders develop a real plan of action.

deadline: 4-18-2009
goal: 20,000

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Dear [Presidential Candidate],

I believe that Americans who work hard and play by the rules deserve to be able to retire without worrying about their financial situation. Sadly, this cornerstone of the American dream is crumbling.

Millions of Americans are barely scraping by in today's economy. Saving for the future is near impossible. And traditional sources of retirement income, like pension plans, are disappearing.

[Your comment here]

It's not a partisan issue - it's an American issue. Every presidential candidate should be talking about it, and laying out clear, concrete and detailed plans for how to solve the crisis facing all of us.

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Sincerely,
[Your name here]

We signed the “Give Us a Plan for a Financially-Secure America!” petition!

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4:15 pm PST, Feb 5, Stacey Duffy, California

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11:22 am PST, Feb 5, Kelly Stevenson, Colorado
As it stands, I am a 41yr. old divorced mother with no child support or alimony. And, with disabiling health issues. You put all of these puzzle pieces together (along with potentialy being accused of holding the 'victim's card'); what can I count on for my child's future?

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7:15 am PST, Dec 26, William Getty, New Jersey
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We all need to help each other in times of crisis like these.

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