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Yvonne—We're all sending our thoughts and prayers to everyone recovering from the storm. Voter turnout is being disrupted in key states like OH and PA. So the rest of us need to redouble our efforts because the election is so close—we've set a new goal of 5,000 of us making calls from parties this weekend—can you join in? We only have 7 days left to volunteer to make sure swing state voters know what's at stake in this election, know how to vote, and know their rights at the polls.There's a GOTV call party in Chicago on Saturday at 12:00 PM. Can you come?  RSVP Now! Help the Red Cross respond to Hurricane Sandy. Make a donation to help provide relief to storm victims. Dear MoveOn member, I don't just want Mitt Romney to lose on November 6th—I want there to be no doubt about it. See, if this race ends up as close as the polls say it will, Republican voter suppression and intimidation could make all the difference—the difference between a second Obama term and all of us getting used to saying "President Romney." I don't want to get used to that. Do you? And we don't have to. If we all step it up this weekend and create a surge of grassroots people power by hitting the phones, we'll win by enough to overcome the Republican effort to steal the election. MoveOn members are hosting nearly 500 Get Out The Vote call parties this weekend to recruit badly needed volunteers in swing states like Ohio and Florida for the final push. Matthew S. is throwing a party in Chicago on Saturday at 12:00 PM. Can you come? Yes, I'll be there! I can't, but let me know what else I can do. I was born in an America where, because of race or money, many people couldn't vote. I never thought we'd go back to that, but that's exactly where today's Republican Party is taking us. They passed racist voter suppression laws in key states, they've run ad campaigns to scare people in low-income neighborhoods out of voting, and now they're training activists by the thousands to intimidate progressive voters at the polls on election day. So let's win big. Let's make sure no state comes down to a handful of votes. Let's make sure this election doesn't get decided by the courts—especially not the Supreme Court. I'm going to be out there every day between now and the election making sure voters know what's at stake, know how to go vote, and know their rights at the polls. I like saying "President Obama." I don't want to learn anything new. Please, join in before it's too late. Can you make it to a call party on Saturday in Chicago to help? Yes, I'll be there! I can't, but let me know what else I can do. Sincerely, –Michael Moore P.S. This week I've produced something very special with MoveOn.org—a new video where members of our Greatest Generation explain how they've done their part to preserve this country's values, but that now it's our turn. They're very...direct. You definitely shouldn't watch it at work (and if you're easily offended, you might want to skip it, or watch the bleeped version here). Please check it out—it brings this home in a way I guarantee you've never heard before. Want to support our work? We're entirely funded by our 7 million members—no corporate contributions, no big checks from CEOs. And our tiny staff ensures that small contributions go a long way. Chip in here.

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Yvonne—We're all sending our thoughts and prayers to everyone recovering from the storm. Voter turnout is being disrupted in key states like OH and PA. So the rest of us need to redouble our efforts because the election is so close—we've set a new goal of 5,000 of us making calls from parties this weekend—can you join in? We only have 7 days left to volunteer to make sure swing state voters know what's at stake in this election, know how to vote, and know their rights at the polls.There's a GOTV call party in Chicago on Saturday at 12:00 PM. Can you come?  RSVP Now! Help the Red Cross respond to Hurricane Sandy. Make a donation to help provide relief to storm victims. Dear MoveOn member, I don't just want Mitt Romney to lose on November 6th—I want there to be no doubt about it. See, if this race ends up as close as the polls say it will, Republican voter suppression and intimidation could make all the difference—the difference between a second Obama term and all of us getting used to saying "President Romney." I don't want to get used to that. Do you? And we don't have to. If we all step it up this weekend and create a surge of grassroots people power by hitting the phones, we'll win by enough to overcome the Republican effort to steal the election. MoveOn members are hosting nearly 500 Get Out The Vote call parties this weekend to recruit badly needed volunteers in swing states like Ohio and Florida for the final push. Matthew S. is throwing a party in Chicago on Saturday at 12:00 PM. Can you come? Yes, I'll be there! I can't, but let me know what else I can do. I was born in an America where, because of race or money, many people couldn't vote. I never thought we'd go back to that, but that's exactly where today's Republican Party is taking us. They passed racist voter suppression laws in key states, they've run ad campaigns to scare people in low-income neighborhoods out of voting, and now they're training activists by the thousands to intimidate progressive voters at the polls on election day. So let's win big. Let's make sure no state comes down to a handful of votes. Let's make sure this election doesn't get decided by the courts—especially not the Supreme Court. I'm going to be out there every day between now and the election making sure voters know what's at stake, know how to go vote, and know their rights at the polls. I like saying "President Obama." I don't want to learn anything new. Please, join in before it's too late. Can you make it to a call party on Saturday in Chicago to help? Yes, I'll be there! I can't, but let me know what else I can do. Sincerely, –Michael Moore P.S. This week I've produced something very special with MoveOn.org—a new video where members of our Greatest Generation explain how they've done their part to preserve this country's values, but that now it's our turn. They're very...direct. You definitely shouldn't watch it at work (and if you're easily offended, you might want to skip it, or watch the bleeped version here). Please check it out—it brings this home in a way I guarantee you've never heard before. Want to support our work? We're entirely funded by our 7 million members—no corporate contributions, no big checks from CEOs. And our tiny staff ensures that small contributions go a long way. Chip in here.

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University of Chicago to offer financial breaks to Chicago high school students 

University of Chicago to offer financial breaks to Chicago high school students 
Source:  Chicagobusiness.com
It looks like the University of Chicago has decided that there's no place like home.

The school that traditionally sets its sights on the nation and the world is announcing an initiative designed 
to attract more students from its home town by making it more affordable for them to attend U of C.

Under plans being unveiled this afternoon with Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the university will allow any student 
in a Chicago high school — public, private or parochial — to apply for free without paying the usual 
$75 application fee.  And, if they're admitted and get financial aid, it will be in the form of grants and not loans 
that have to be repaid, meaning that Junior may be able to avoid tens of thousands of post- graduation debt.

"The University of Chicago has a long-standing commitment to improving urban education through research, 
innovative ideas and practices.  That commitment begins here in our city," said U of C President Robert J.  Zimmer, 
in a statement.  "While the average debt for students at the university has been shrinking .  .  .  (this program) 
represents an important new step in driving down debt for our students from Chicago — while also answering 
a call from Mayor Rahm Emanuel to help improve college opportunities for the city's students."

Mr.  Emanuel — whom I suspect wasn't at all shy about asking for this favor — said the new step "will help 
many young Chicagoans achieve their goals and graduate without a financial burden.  Chicago is committed to 
ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education, from our preschools to our world-renowned universities." 

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If you missed the October 9th deadline to register to vote in the upcoming General Election, you can still register during the current grace period. You must register in person and then immediately vote during that same visit. You will need to present two forms of identification, at least one of which shows your current address. You can do so until November 3rd at 69 W. Washington St, 6th Floor, Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.  ========================== If you are already registered, you can vote early from Monday, October 22nd to Saturday, November 3rd at various locations across Chicago, regardless of where you live in the city.   Because population density is low due to demolition of nearby housing, the Chicago Bee Library @ 3647 S. State Street, provides no wait early voting regardless of where you live in the city.   ========================== Early Voting for the November 6, 2012 General Election will be offered from Mon., Oct. 22 through Sat., Nov. 3. Voters registered in the City of Chicago may use any Early Voting site in the city, regardless of where the voters live. Voters don't need reasons or excuses to use Early Voting -- but voters do need to present government-issued photo identification to use Early Voting. Ballots cast in Early Voting are final. After casting ballots in Early Voting, voters may not return to amend, change or undo ballots for any reasons.  It is a felony to vote more than once -- or to attempt to vote more than once -- in the same election. All 51 locations will be open Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Three locations (the Board's offices at 69 W. Washington, Welles Park and Mount Greenwood Park)also will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays in addition to being open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Early Voting Locations Chicago                             http://chicagoelections.com/page.php?id=9 Early Voting Locations Cook County http://www.cookcountyclerk.com/elections/earlyvoting/Pages/EarlyVotingLocations.aspx

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