2014 Amnesty push

Only You Can Stop Amnesty in 2014 Two-for-One Matching Program Thru Dec 31 If you give us $25, we'll receive your $25, plus $50 more in matching funds. And if you give us $100, we'll receive your $100, plus $200 more! or click https://www.numbersusa.com/donate Dear Larry Killion, Together, we scored an incredible victory in 2013, stopping Amnesty.We proved nearly everyone in Washington wrong by preventing the House from passing the Senate's amnesty plan. We won a battle, but not a war. We need YOUR help to win the war. What's happening in the amnesty war right now reminds me of the Christmas truce that happened during the first year of World War I, in 1914. English and German soldiers put aside fighting a single day to sing carols and exchange gifts between the lines. Unfortunately, the fighting resumed the next day. During the last few weeks since Congress left town for break, things have seemed pretty peaceful. But next week, Congress returns and the amnesty war resumes as well. What will happen in the amnesty battle of 2014? This depends on you. If you are determined to stop amnesty going through in 2014, please donate today. There are signs of big trouble just around the bend: 1) Earlier this month, President Obama repeated that passing an amnesty is his number-one priority. Though Obama's not politically popular these days, the White House still has plenty of ways to pressure Congress. 2) Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid already pushed his immigration-amnesty bill through the Senate last June. That bill stays alive until 2015 rolls around. That's another year of threat, just awaiting action from an unpredictable House of Representatives. Reid recently claimed that House Speaker John Boehnerwould "cave in" and pass his bill in 2014. 3) Speaker Boehner says he won't pass the Senate's bill. But what if he decides to ram through his own version of amnesty? Any chance of that happening? Yes, we are in some danger there. Earlier this month, Boehner hired Becky Tallent, the former John McCain immigration staffer who helped write the failed amnesty on 2007. Tallent has always worked on some amnesty or another. Wonder what's she doing right this minute? Celebrating her own Christmas truce, or outlining a new immigration bill? On November 21, Speaker Boehner was emphatic: "Is immigration reform dead? Absolutely not." He said he expects the House to act. In fact, if Boehner chooses, he could wave the "Hastert Rule," allowing House Democrats to help him push an amnesty through in a matter of a few days. This is all bad, but it's not our most daunting problem. 4) Our opponents have ALREADY SPENT $ BILLIONS to get their amnesty passed. Amazingly enough, our massive army of activist members, and a lot of sacrificing donors enabled us to hold the line in the House this year. The bad news is that the open borders coalition STILL has $ Billions. We will NOT be able to hold them off in 2014 without more funding from our members. What do we use the money for? You've probably read the litany several times by now: we sent two hundred million e-mails, delivered 6 million faxes, placed over360,000 operator-assisted phone calls, while recruiting or reactivating millions of activists. Even though our spending was modest compared to our opposition, for us those activities were devastatingly expensive. The billionaires can keep spending their billions, but we have limited resources. We're looking at having to accomplish just as much again in 2014, and we'll need our members to pull out all the stops to find the money to do it. Please give today. What happens in 2014 depends on you. or click https://www.numbersusa.com/donate Fortunately, some very generous donors have agreed to do what they can to help us out. But their giving is limited by tax laws, foundation charters, and other such matters. The good news is that this means that for every dollar you give means they can give ustwo more dollars. No wonder the Better Business Bureau featured us in their full-page, USA Today ad highlighting the most effective charities. You Can Donate 4 Ways 1) On-line credit card. We take all major cards. 2) Give by PayPal. 3) Check -- see the instructions and a form to print out and send with your check.(ALL CHECKS WRITTEN BY DEC. 31 WILL BE COUNTED AS 2013 GIFTS.) 4) Call (877) 885-7733 to arrange a wire transfer, stock donation, or to make a credit card donation over the phone. If our office is closed, please leave the time and your phone number and we will call back. Keep the faith, and don't ever give up!  Jim Robb