As the nation watched Congress once again fail to come to terms on a spending plan and the work of the federal government come to a grinding halt, we were reminded that we cannot look to Washington for the change our country desperately needs. Washington is broken, but America is still strong.

If we want to change our country, we need to start in our homes. If we want to make a difference on issues that really impact our lives, we need to engage more in our cities and states.

Start this week by participating in your city election. Vote for thoughtful leaders. Elect people to your city council who are problem solvers rather than rhetorical bomb throwers. Support candidates for mayor who want to build roads rather than create gridlock. This is how we strengthen our country: one family, one

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