Today would have been Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday. In the context of this election, and with a new president from Illinois and steeped in Lincoln lore, it seems remarkable that this incredible man was born 200 years ago.

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Our values and our future are on the line. Millions of young Americans have lost their job, home, savings, and livelihood. We are facing the worst economic crisis since World War II. And if we don’t act soon, it will get even worse.

In the midst of this unprecedented crisis, we need unprecedented action. Action that will not only jump start our economy now, but invest in critical programs that will pay off for years, and generations, to come. And there is no time to waste.

Last week, the House of Representatives approved President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, a bill designed to help put money in the hands of working Americans to get our economy back on track.

As soon as tonight, the Senate will vote on this important bill and we need your help NOW to pass this crucial legislation.

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It was inspiring to see the number of people flooding the streets, in DC and across the country, but what really made it amazing was how young these crowds were. Young people were able to celebrate their successes after a long campaign season, where many of our Young Democrats and Teen Democrats broke into the [...]

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