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hedda_foil

(16,511 posts) Tue Apr 9, 2013, 03:46 PM Apr 2013

Keep calling the White House about chained CPI. 202-456-1111. They're getting slammed. [View all]

After saying my piece, I asked if they were getting a lot of calls about this issue. Not just a lot, but 9 out of 10 calls. Let's keep it up.

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Keep calling the White House about chained CPI. 202-456-1111. They're getting slammed. [View all] hedda_foil Apr 2013 OP

Busy, busy, busy. PA Democrat Apr 2013 #1

Thank you for your persistence. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #20

Thanks for the reminder! Squinch Apr 2013 #2

Put the screws to 'em Cali_Democrat Apr 2013 #3

Then call your congress kritter Vincardog Apr 2013 #4

When you call your congress critter make sure you let them know Chisox08 Apr 2013 #5

I disagree. No threats. Just let them know that you are opposed to the chained-CPI. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #22

I dunno..the primary threats work good in the GOP. n/t tokenlib Apr 2013 #26

When I said I will organize against them in the next primary election.... Chisox08 Apr 2013 #38

Then you better start now. Durbin's response to me indicates that there are already more than AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #44

I got that feeling as well. Chisox08 Apr 2013 #51

thanks hedda_foil Cha Apr 2013 #6

THEY ALREADY KNOW Skittles Apr 2013 #7

Quitters never win and winners never quit. nt TeamPooka Apr 2013 #9

They do know that many of us are opposed to this. They don't know how much so. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #23

They know however, they just believe it will blow over. This lets them know it is more than that still_one Apr 2013 #30

Yeppers. But maybe the petition will change their NightWatcher Apr 2013 #35

K&R! TeamPooka Apr 2013 #8

Hedda! Good to see you. madfloridian Apr 2013 #10

open 9-5 Eastern time. Richard D Apr 2013 #11

I called this AM. timdog44 Apr 2013 #12

Thanks, everybody. Let's try to keep it up til the budget drops tomorrow ... hedda_foil Apr 2013 #13

"slam our Dem Senators and reps even harder"? Wrong approach! Just let them know that you and AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #28

Keep it up w/your reps, they have the ultimate decision. Dem OR Republican -- keep contacting them! gateley Apr 2013 #43

Keep up the good work. Comrade_McKenzie Apr 2013 #14

busy again. AllyCat Apr 2013 #15

K&R redqueen Apr 2013 #16

kick hedda_foil Apr 2013 #17

I contacted the White House & my Senators and Representatives by email. xtraxritical Apr 2013 #18

Busy, busy but finally got through and expressed my concerns. santamargarita Apr 2013 #19

Finally got through. Arugula Latte Apr 2013 #21

I've hit busy signals for two days--will keep trying. tokenlib Apr 2013 #24

Just talked to a nice volunteer a bit ago. She was happy to pass on message. we can do it Apr 2013 #25

I finally got through. HappyMe Apr 2013 #27

Illinois DU'ers - Call Durbin's Office - He's Up For Re-election In 2014 & Will Be Shaking In His.. global1 Apr 2013 #29

Remember this: the first TARP package was narrowly rejected closeupready Apr 2013 #31

K&R! Have done it, will continue to do so. gateley Apr 2013 #32

Done. The rep said that, oh yeah, they've been getting closeupready Apr 2013 #33

WOO HOO, GOT THROUGH after forever waiting.. tokenlib Apr 2013 #34

So they want to steal from seniors but they'll listen to me? LOL just1voice Apr 2013 #36

The Dems in the House and Senate won't support anything w/a Chained CPI with the backlash this gateley Apr 2013 #40

Call tomorrow too. avaistheone1 Apr 2013 #37

. blkmusclmachine Apr 2013 #39

I have tried to call all week, but the lines are always busy. n/t myrna minx Apr 2013 #41

On hold. Just two minutes, so far. gateley Apr 2013 #42

. You're right! Will call again n/t zentrum Apr 2013 #45

Hmmm ok maybe it was on purpose gollygee Apr 2013 #46

K&R HarmonyRockets Apr 2013 #47

Social Security Cuts liberal from boston Apr 2013 #48

I appreciate your thread. senseandsensibility Apr 2013 #49

Excellent ! Kick and Rec n/t emulatorloo Apr 2013 #50

White House Comments phone number: 202-456-1111 AndyA Apr 2013 #52