this was written by Suzanne Prescott
In less than 72 hours MoveOn volunteers Angela Texiera, Erin Oliver and Connie Orendorf stepped up and together with other MoveOn volunteers organized the first MoveOn action in Albuquerque of 2009. The group, waving placards and carrying petitions amidst much honking and smiles from passing motorists, met outside Senator Tom Udall's office at 3rd and Copper. The signs read 'New Jobs - Green Jobs' and the petitions urged Senator Udall to support the passage of the Obama economic recovery plan as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Senator Udall was in Washington D.C., so MoveOn volunteers presented the petitions to Udall staffers. Sarah Cobb and Bill Woldman listened as MoveOn spokesperson Connie Orendorf explained that Americans want a comprehensive economic recovery plan which invests in green jobs, health care, and clean energy. Ms. Orendorf stressed that the time of special interest influence must end in order to turn the country around. Connie Orendorf, left, stresses the importance of passing an economic recovery plan quickly as Sarah Cobb and Bill Woldman listen. Orendorf pointed out that some right wing Republicans in Congress are still pushing for politics as usual and are trying to remove important parts of the economic recovery plan. MoveOn stressed that it's time to put a failed ideology aside and that the President with the help of Congress can turn a new vision for America into reality by passing a strong economic recovery plan. Udall Field Representative, Bill Woldman responded, saying, "Your emphasis on green jobs is the key," adding that new investment in clean energy can make New Mexico a world leader. The local MoveOn action was one of many similar events held across the country, including a similar event at Tom Udall's cousin, Senator Mark Udall's office in Denver. MoveOn action councils are organizing to show that Americans are not giving up until America gets back on track toward prosperity. For more information contact MoveOn representative Erin Oliver at eoliver@progressivechange.org .
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