The federal budget is NOT just an accounting tool.
It is a statement about our priorities and values as a nation.

Now that President Bush has presented his budget to Congress, does it reflect compassion or greed? Our President often calls on the public to attend to the “pockets of despair amidst this nation’s great wealth.” Yet, the President's budget includes a wide range of drastic cuts to programs important to every American.

What's the BIG DEAL? How does this affect me?
Facts and Figures behind the budget.

• What's in the president's budget?
• How will budget cuts affect my state?
• State by State analysis from other non-profits.
• Commentary: Sen. Gregg is not living up to New Hampshire values (external link)
  By DAVID LAMARRE-VINCENT, Guest Commentary, New Hampshire Union Leader.

What needs to be done?
Federal Budget 101.

There are real domestic priorities that need to be protected. Families struggling to make ends meet should have health insurance they can rely on. Deserving students should have a chance to attend college. Veterans deserve to have programs that protect and serve their needs. The budget crisis was brought on largely by enormous tax cuts to a relative handful of Americans. This is not a funding crisis. This is about a crisis in priorities.

•  Budget Update and Assessment (Summer 2005) (PDF, 34k)
• How does the budget process work?
• Who makes the decisions?
• What is 'reconciliation'? Why Should I care?

Take Action - Have YOUR say
Tools for learning and getting involved in the drive for a fair budget.

Members of Congress must hear about your aspirations as a family and community. Use the on-line advocacy tools of this web site to tell your Representatives and Senators why the federal budget is more than an accounting tool. It’s about programs that provide tangible support to Americans.

•  Learn About the Sit-in to Save TennCare
• Sign the Petition Opposing Chairman Thomas' Budget Cutting Agenda
• Sign up and get action alerts and tools for advocacy.
• Send a message to your elected representatives.
• Donate to the Actions Speak Louder campaign.
• Send a letter to the Editor about the budget. (MS word template)
• Submit an Op-ed to your local newspaper. (MS word template)
• Sign the Let Justice Roll statement on the budget