Subject: a long week
From: "Joe Kennedy III " <[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>
Date: Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:56:56 -0500

Dear Hunter, 

You probably didn’t read about this one in the newspapers. 

But earlier this week, the House passed a bill to create a nationwide competition in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) for high school students. 

It’s not the kind of bill that makes the talk shows. But it’s an excellent bill – a critical bill – given how many jobs will be opening up in high-tech sectors over the next decade. On Tuesday, it passed 411-3. 

On Wednesday, my colleagues on the Foreign Affairs committee – Republicans and Democrats alike – worked together to introduce a bill that would impose tougher sanctions on Iran. And on Thursday, leaders from both parties helped usher through the long overdue Violence Against Women Act. 

I’m not trying to sugarcoat it for you. It’s been a long week in Washington. Last night, drastic spending cuts went into effect that will hurt this country in a way no one can fully predict, let alone prepare for. 

If Congress could work together more, just think of all the things we could do. That's why I am asking you today to sign my open letter to my colleagues in Congress to compromise more and commit to moving this country forward. [ https://services.myngp.com/ngponlineservices/petition.aspx?X=EDo61Vmbg18= ]

There’s one reason these cuts are happening: Washington couldn’t get it done. It couldn’t compromise or come together. There is no excuse. 

But I hope you won’t lose all faith. I hope that this weekend, as you’re reading the news about those spending cuts and our seemingly endless budget impasse, you’ll remember that humble STEM bill and historic Violence Against Women Act. 

You’ll remember what government can do when it works. And then you’ll demand that your representatives start working. 

I hope you will sign my letter. Let Congress know that together we can do better. Add your name now. [ https://services.myngp.com/ngponlineservices/petition.aspx?X=EDo61Vmbg18= ]

Best, 

Joe 

Paid for by Joe Kennedy for Congress

P.O. Box 590464
Newton, MA 02459

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