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Over 400,000 foster kids in US waiting for homes and many more new borns abt to find their way to adoptive families.
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The GOP's new tax bill (in addition to some other truly terrible things) is going to eliminate the Adoption Tax Credit that so many families rely on to offset the cost of adoption and raising children who are often special needs. The elimination of the Adoption Tax Credit will without question take away important financial assistance to folks trying to adopt foster youth. But there's good news! The GOP tax bill hasn't been voted on yet and there's still an opportunity to make changes. There's a few ways you can help:
1. The best way is to call your representatives and senators and explain that you oppose the elimination of the Adoption Tax Credit. It literally takes just a few minutes and isn't nearly as intimidating as it might seem. You can find your congress members at https://whoismyrepresentative.com
2. Go to https://adoptiontaxcredit.org/take-action/ to click a button and send your congress members a pre written message.

TAKE ACTION! Congress is moving forward quickly on tax reform, and it is essential that we remind them of the importance of the Adoption Tax Credit. The “Unified Framework” recently agreed upon between the Cong…

From Brenna Stein -- thank you!
Advocate for a special commission to investigate 45-Russia ties. Newly-confirmed Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein can approve a special prosecutor or commission, but has previously hedged on this action. Speak up.
POSTCARD: USDoJ, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530-0001
Call: Dept. of Justice comment line 202-353-1555
Script: I am among the 58% of Americans who want an independent commission to investigate Trump-Russia ties. Trust in the four current investigations is compromised, and the Attorney General’s credibility is tarnished. Only an independent commission or special prosecutor will restore confidence. (originally found on Jen Hoffman's Activist pag)

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