UPDATE: Coverage of this statement included “Progressive Groups Line up for NY Millionaires Tax” and “Labor groups back Obama’s ‘Buffett Tax,’ Cuomo quiet.”

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A number of New Deal groups are joining together for a large-scale mobilization on May 12 to call on Mayor Bloomberg to close tax loopholes for millionaires and make the big banks pay.  The Mayor released his budget today (May 6), and groups are joining in the ‘virtual rally’ to discuss the impacts of the Mayor’s proposal.  Check it out, and use the hashtag #OnMay12 to join in!

You will be able to follow along with all the fun (and important) work that will be going on at the state Capitol Building on March 30.  Just click below to follow along, follow NewDeal on twitter and join the conversation on twitter with these hashtags:

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DEMAND A FAIR STATE BUDGET
Wednesday, March 30, 1:00 pm
Capitol Building, Albany, NY

Join with New Deal groups and others from the 99% of New Yorkers that are being left behind by Governor Cuomo’s budget! We will be turning out alongside our allies from around the state to demand a progressive budget that:

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