Washington Days 2010

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WATCH: Citizens speak out about Republican's desire to finance tax cuts for the wealthy by raising the retirement age to 70. Social Security is a vital part of our commitment to the middle class. How would you describe attempts to cut Social Security in order to line the pockets of millionaires?

Raiding Social Security for giveaways to millionaires?
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MoveOn asked me to ask folks on the street what they thought of plans to raise the social security retirement age, cut social security benefits and extend tax breaks for millionaires. Their verdict? Watch and find out.

POLL: State revenues for the past month beat projections and suggest the Kansas economy is growing. This despite Republican fears that the tax increase would dampen all economic activity throughout the state. What state services do you think are most important to keep off of the Republican chopping block?

Kansas collects $38M more than expected / LJWorld.com
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Topeka Kansas collected nearly $38 million more in taxes than anticipated in August, raising hopes Tuesday that the state can avoid major reductions in its current budget.

WATCH: Governor Mark Parkinson appears on CNBC and details how the Kansas economy has rebounded with help from the state and federal government. Kansas' economic recovery has been bolstered in part by the transportation project passed this past session.

In Kansas: Jobs and Stability - CNBC
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Kansas lowered its unemployment rate from the high 8s of last year to today’s 6.5 percent, due in part to a diversified economy and a Kansas-taxpayer-funded transportation program of $6.48 billion 10-year plan that will create and sustain 175,000 jobs.

POLL: YouTube has become a must have tool for any political campaign in the social media era of modern politics. While Democrats and The Kansas Democratic party have embraced new media as a new way to reach out to Kansans, there are more efficient (and fun) ways we can use it. What ways would you like to see the KDP incorporate online video?

VIDEO: Checkout Raj Goyle's new ad taking on Wall St. bailouts and corporate greed. Offer your words of support for his race for Congress in the comments below.

Raj Goyle TV ad: No Bailouts
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Washington Days 2010

Join us at the Downtown Topeka Ramada on February 26-27, 2010, as Democrats from across the state gather to reflect on the 2008 elections and prepare to succeed in 2010! Kansas Democrats have a history of hosting special guest speakers, including President Barack Obama, President Bill Clinton, DNC Chairman Tim Kaine and Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer. During last year’s presidential election and caucuses, President Obama inspired thousands of Kansas Democrats to become involved with the party for the first time. Washington Days is the perfect place to meet fellow Democrats, get involved with the party, and help prepare for success in 2010! Our Washington Days 2010 speaker will be Mike Honda.

Washington Days Speaker

Since 2001, Mike Honda has represented the 15th Congressional District of California in the U.S. House of Representatives. His district includes Silicon Valley, the birthplace of technology innovation and the leading region for the development of the technologies of tomorrow. Mike has been a public servant for decades during which he has been lauded for his work on education, transportation, civil rights, national service, the environment, and high-tech issues.

Mike was born in California, but spent his early childhood with his family in an internment camp in Colorado during World War II. After a decade living in Chicago, his family returned to California in 1953, becoming strawberry sharecroppers in San José's Blossom Valley. In 1965, Mike interrupted his college studies to answer President John F. Kennedy's call for volunteer service. He served in the Peace Corps for two years in El Salvador, returning with a passion for teaching and fluent in Spanish.

In 2007, he was named House Democratic Senior Whip by House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC). Senior Whips are a select group of Members and Democratic Caucus opinion leaders tasked with strategic planning about how issues impact targeted Members or groups, and will help develop strategies to ensure legislative success.

To reserve a room at our special rate of $85 plus tax, call the Topeka Ramada at (785) 234-5400.

Washington Days Schedule

Friday, February 26th

Saturday, February 27th

Event Center

Cowley County Monthly Meeting

Thu, May 06, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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The Leavenworth County Democratic Women’s Club

Tue, May 04, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

The Leavenworth County Democratic Women’s Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:...

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"D" Wild Ones

Sun, Apr 18, 4:00 pm

"D" Wild Ones, Southeast Kansas Democratic Party fun and fundraising group for candidates...

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U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback faced new questions about joining fellow congressional Republicans in opposing federal legislation that would prop up state budgets, as he campaigned for Kansas governor Thursday.

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