RALLY: 'Keep the American Dream Alive Tier 5 Rally' Federal Hall New York

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Thursday, August 12, 2010 between 12pm and 1pm, the 'Keep the American Dream Alive Tier 5' rally is happening in New York City.  New Yorkers, please show out in full force and make the news. 

This rally had a deadline for yesterday but there may still be a chance to show up and make your voice heard.  Please contact Kian at ren_della@yahoo.com for more information.  Or, visit the ongoing thread posted at Unemployed Friends . 

Once again, the full rally/conference information is as follows: 

Press Conference/Rally: Keep the American Dream Alive Tier Five!

Thursday, August 12th

12-1 pm

Federal Hall

26 Wall St., New York City

UPDATE:  The original date was Monday, August 2, now it has been updated to be Thursday, August 12, 2010.  Hopefully this will give this event more time to reach a larger audience and increase turnout. 

New York Governor David Patterson Adds His Voice To The Cause Of Extending Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Below is a press release to Congress from NY Governor, David Patterson.

"As we in government work to rebuild a broken economy, we must continue to protect those most affected by this catastrophic downturn: the unemployed. Many of our neighbors without jobs have come to rely on the unemployment insurance benefits that provide them with the means to make their mortgage payments, buy groceries or simply make ends meet. However, if Congress does not act quickly, this much-needed resource will expire, leaving many without the support they need to weather this storm.

"I strongly urge Congress to extend the unemployment insurance benefits beyond the February 28 deadline through the end of this year. Without this extension, approximately 575,000 New Yorkers will see an end to their benefits. With it, we will help to ensure the economic security of those who have already made sacrifices, scaled down spending and gone without."

More information found at the official press release source: www.ny.gov/governor