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Postal service news Urgent: post office in danger of going bankrupt

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This is urgent, Richard – the U.S. Postal Service is under threat, and we have to act nowto save it.As one of America’s oldest and most valuable institutions, the Postal Service is a lifeline for communities across the country. It provides hundreds of thousands of jobs, delivers millions of packages per year, empowers our democracy for states that vote by mail, and – even though 92% of Americans support financial relief … Continue reading →

❗post office reminder remember last week

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Dick — Remember last week, when we told you that the Postal Service could be entirely out of money as early as this summer? Well now, it’s June and we’re in the final push — and we NEED your help if we’re going to save your state’s Post Office. So please, Dick, rush $5 — or more, if you can — to help us meet our goal of $18,000 this week to SAVE the … Continue reading →

Sam Edney Come meet another future House representative!

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Thank you. We hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy.  Dick  Western North Carolina is the battleground that will decide who takes the majority this November. The future of healthcare, redistricting, and our environment rests on this election.   Your support has made this race into one of the most competitive races in North Carolina. Our grassroots campaign is one of the strongest here in the mountains.   That is why we are so excited … Continue reading →

Deborah Ross Memorial Day

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Richard, Today, we honor the fallen — who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom — and the families and friends who loved them. We are so grateful. How we show our gratitude matters. That means doing everything we can to make sure the decisions made in Washington are in the best interest of our servicemembers and their families. That means taking care of our veterans when they … Continue reading →

“Don’t Delete – Save the Post Office [LAV]” [Elizabeth Warren] we’re exhausted richarb

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Let America Vote is leading the fight for voting rights. We’re creating political consequences for politicians who make it harder to vote. If you really want to receive only our most urgent emails or unsubscribe, click here.— The USPS is in a state of crisis — they could run out of money as soon as this summer. — If the Postal Service collapses, so will a national vote-by-mail option. — But we’re … Continue reading →

Support Moe Davis if you can

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   First and foremost: good morning. I know it’s early and it’s the weekend. But after twenty five years in the military waking up at the crack of dawn is something ingrained within me. As I’m sipping my coffee, I’m looking over the fundraising numbers my campaign manager, Graeme (who doesn’t sleep), sent over late last night. Tonight is our first-ever FEC mid-quarter fundraising deadline of the general election. We set an … Continue reading →

French Broad Food Co+op New Co-op Deals & Curbside Pickup

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Curbside Pick-UpLet us shop for you and deliver to your car!▪$5 fee per order.▪We will call you for credit card payment once your order is shopped.▪We will contact you if we have questions about your order.▪Many items are out of stock and we will fill as much of your order as possible. For any out of stock items, you will need to reorder.▪Please pick up your order on time or … Continue reading →

Daily Kos Sign the petition: Demand Congress pass Medicare for All

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DICK, sign the petition: Demand Congress pass Medicare for All! SIGN THE PETITIONOur country is suffering right now. In the U.S., tens of thousands have confirmed cases of COVID-19 and many have died as a result of the coronavirus.The national unemployment is projected to skyrocket to a whopping 30% — nearly 3.3 million people have already filed for unemployment. A recession brought on by a pandemic makes it clear: Tying health insurance to employment is a … Continue reading →

I think He can win in NC 11 th district!

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As a former Air Force Colonel with 25 years of experience in the military, I never imagined I would be running for office as a first-time candidate. But seeing the absence of leadership in Congress and the moral decay of an erratic, increasingly dangerous Presidency, I had no other choice. I feel the same call to service that I did when I joined the military all those years ago. This … Continue reading →