Working Americans are lining up to support President Obama's transformational budget proposal. Add your voice.

Here's what people are saying:

Teachers: "Investing in quality public schools will see the greatest return on taxpayer money and strengthen the entire economy.  Our public schools have been underfunded for far too long, and the president's budget reflects a renewed commitment to protecting the basic right of every student to attend a quality public school." (National Education Association)

Environmentalists: "We know that we can no longer afford the failed economic policies of the past and we can no longer afford the failed energy and environmental policies that exacerbate the problem.  This budget restarts the clock on critical investments in clean water and toxic waste cleanup and is the starting pistol in moving legislation to fight global warming." (Environment America)

Women: "After years of neglect, the President's budget increases key supports for women and families in a fair and responsible way, by cutting subsidies to special interests and making corporations and the very wealthy pay their fair share of taxes.  Charting this new course will not be easy, but we're ready to work with the Administration, Congress and our partners to get us there." (National Women's Law Center)

Service Workers: "This budget is critical to restarting this economy and will make investments towards long term growth and stability.  And unlike some radio shock jock, people in this campaign want to see this President and this country succeed in rebuilding and revitalizing the economy and this nation.  We know this won't be easy. There are powerful corporate vested interests and entrenched Washington politicians that haven't realized that change has come to America."  (Service Employees International Union)

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 A statement to support and build upon President Obama's budget priorities

President Obama's Fiscal Year 2010 budget provides a visionary blueprint that turns away from the failed economic policies of the past and seeks to invest in our future by expanding opportunities for all. His budget commits major investments in health care reform, education, and clean energy, while restoring fairness to our tax system and reducing military expenditures over time in a responsible manner. It builds upon the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to protect Americans from the damaging impact of the recession and sows seeds of a sustainable prosperity.

We, the undersigned, strongly urge Congress to follow the priorities set forth in the President's blueprint: "A New Era of Responsibility - Renewing America's Promise" in developing its own Budget Resolution.

It is our firm belief that if these priorities are enacted, we will turn back the harsh trend of rising poverty, unemployment, hunger and homelessness. We can extend opportunity and security for families in all walks of life by expanding health care coverage, making college more affordable, supporting the financial and nutritional needs of low income families, expanding affordable housing, investing in a far-reaching policy that will develop clean sources of energy and protect the planet by reducing global warming pollution, and generate good jobs to rebuild our middle class.

These steps will set the federal budget on a responsible path - meeting the needs of families and making long-term investments in our nation's future while gradually reducing the deficit. We call upon Congress to follow and build upon the President's lead in crafting its Budget Resolution, recognizing that there is no time to waste in meeting the nation's long-deferred needs.