1. End the War in Iraq “We are ending the war … but we are not ending our work in Iraq.” http://bit.ly/cLaLQH
2. Biggest Middle Class Tax Cut in History “President Obama proposed and passed one of the largest tax cuts in American history — $282 billion over two years — without Republican support.” http://bit.ly/HoYkR
3. Health Care Reform “The law puts into place comprehensive health insurance reforms that will hold insurance companies more accountable and will lower health care costs, guarantee more health care choices, and enhance the quality of health care for all Americans.” http://bit.ly/9CXy76
4. Student Loan Reform “The legislation makes substantial changes in the way students get money for college…Part of the legislation signed today also improves repayment terms… Loan payments will be capped at 10 percent of a student’s disposable income (it’s currently 15 percent) and any debt remaining after 20 years will be forgiven (the current threshold is 25).” http://bit.ly/92cgTB
5. Wall Street Reform “The bill creates a consumer financial protection entity over the strenuous objections of the GOP and Wall Street, brings serious reform to derivatives trading, gives regulators the authority to break up major banks that are deemed a threat to the system.” http://huff.to/bCtjMC
6. Nominated and Confirmed Sonia Sotomayor & Elena Kagan “Kagan will join Sotomayor and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the first bloc of three women serving on the court at the same time.” http://bit.ly/9W6A7e
7. SCHIP “(It) reduce(s) the number of uninsured children in America by about half over the next 4.5 years and boost the number covered by the program to 11 million.” http://bit.ly/c8zz18
8. Stem Cell Research “The future of modern medicine took a new direction yesterday, as President Barack Obama signed an executive order, overturning a Bush-era policy on embryonic stem cell research.” http://n.pr/9GUkPd
9. ARRA “While many of Recovery Act projects are focused more immediately on jumpstarting the economy, others, especially those involving infrastructure improvements, are expected to contribute to economic growth for many years.” http://bit.ly/2Il4wL
10. Lilly Ledbetter Act “President Obama signed his first bill into law on Thursday, approving equal-pay legislation that he said would “send a clear message that making our economy work means making sure it works for everybody.” http://nyti.ms/7yRz

Dear Friend,

It is our pleasure, as the Event Host Committee, to invite you to a fundraiser in support of the Pennsylvania College Democrats. This organization works painstakingly hard, year after year, to ensure Democrats are elected to public office at the local, state and federal levels. PACD has continued to fight for Democratic ideals and have been supportive of, not just college students and young people but, our senior citizens and working families.

Because of their tenacity, knocking on thousands of doors and phone banking for countless hours, candidates have been elected and initiatives have become reality. The PA College Dems were honored for their dedication, being named “Federation of the Year” by the College Democrats of America; an award currently hanging in Congressman Doyle’s Pittsburgh office!

The reception will take place on Thursday, July 8th from 6pm until 8pm at The Steamfitters UA Local 449 Hall located at 1517 Woodruff Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Suggested donations for this event are $10 for College Democrats, $25 for Young Professionals and $150 for Event Sponsors. Your donation can be made at the door or,

Please mail donations to:
PA College Democrats
P.O. Box 7391
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Even if you can’t make it to Pittsburgh that night we encourage you to send a donation. Your generous contribution will be used to send members of the PACD to their National Convention at the end of July where they will network with other college democrats, political professionals and elected officials. By taking part in this convention they will be bringing back to the Commonwealth best practices of how to keep Pennsylvania BLUE!

Yours truly,

Congressman Mike Doyle (PA-14)
PA College Dems Executive Director

Honorable Chelsa Wagner
State Representative (PA-22)

Honorable Theresa Kail-Smith
Pittsburgh City Council (District 2)

Jack Shea, President
Allegheny County Labor Council

P.S. For everyone that can make it that night, we have a very special gift for each of you!!!

Seeking Interns for Major Political Campaign in Pennsylvania!
Joe Hoeffel 2010 is seeking motivated and hardworking individuals
join the campaign in the final 1-2 weeks leading up to Pennsylvania’s
May 18 primary.
This is the perfect way to gain experience in a high stakes
political campaign that receives national attention. Spend time
learning the game and working for a great candidate between school and
summer—and open doors for this summer and the future. Responsibilities
could include phone-banking, canvassing, event planning and
organizing, media outreach and Get Out The Vote efforts with the
opportunity to meet others interested in the field and to learn about
the workings of a large scale campaign.
Joe Hoeffel 2010 is looking for students who share Joe’s
commitment to progressive values and social justice and who are
excited about real grassroots political campaigning! Interns will work
directly with political professionals who have years of experience in
all aspects of campaign work. Members of our staff have held senior
positions in Presidential campaigns, United States Senate and
Congressional elections, statewide gubernatorial and big-city mayoral
races, and dozens of local contests.
Students who commit to work in the time leading up to the primary
will be set up with housing, and outstanding performers will receive
priority consideration for positions on staff in the general
election. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting political
experience to add to a resume.
E-mail internship@joehoeffel2010.com for more information or to
apply. And check out our website, joehoeffel2010.com, to learn more
about Joe’s plan for Pennsylvania.

Citizens for Arlen Specter 2010 seeks hardworking, motivated and
organized students and recent graduates for campaign internship and
volunteer positions in Philadelphia.

Interns and volunteers will gain hands-on experience in grassroots
mobilization and field organizing.

Responsibilities will include voter outreach, volunteer recruitment &
training, monitoring the news, assisting in planning events and
working with local leaders to build a network of support. This is an
exciting opportunity for anyone considering a career in politics or
nonprofit work.

We are hiring full-time and part-time interns and volunteers for both
Spring and Summer. Resumes can be sent to intern@specter2010.com.
Please include your availability in the body of the email.

Requirements:

Demonstrated interest in politics, campaigns, nonprofit work,
community-building and/or social change.
Strong personal initiative; Must be a self-starter.
Strong analytic, research, writing and editing skills.
Ability to work well with others.
Previous volunteer work on a political campaign is a plus.
Knowledge of Philadelphia, also a plus.

To Chapters of the Pennsylvania Federation of College Democrats:

This is just a friendly reminder that as the semester comes to a close and chapters across the Commonwealth elect members to the executive board. It is important to note that two representatives also need be appointed to the State Council. Once they have been selected please email me the names so that I have it on record. My email is tuc27049@temple.edu.

This is going to be an amazing year and I look forward to working with you all.

Good luck on your Finals!

Tyler Hercules
State Council Chair
Pennsylvania Federation of College Democrats