Weekly Newsletter: Ahead of the most important election of our lifetimes, it’s clear Congress must do more to restore the trust of the American people. Here’s how No Labels is working to make that possible.

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Hi John,

I hope you were able to join our conversation with Steve Ballmer this week on the national debt and congressional budget process. Coming out of that discussion, it’s clearer than ever that Congress is failing in its most basic responsibilities.

As you know, all of us spent the better part of the last three years engaged in the Unity Ticket effort, which meant toning down our focus on Congress. It was a worthy enterprise—one that grew our movement exponentially, sparked a national conversation about electoral choice, and marshaled tens of thousands of citizens to our cause.

But in that time, the achievements of Congress were paltry. The current 118th Congress has been one of the least productive in U.S. history, and Congress now ranks as the least trusted institution in our society—which is saying something.

As we approach our national meeting in December, it's time for all of us to refocus on Congress, where tensions will be high after this election and important decisions must be made. We may want to think of new approaches to our work. No Labels has always been about innovation, so it's important to continually refine our approach in Congress.

We all must be on the hunt for key leaders who want to meet in the middle and are authentically committed to solving problems. With the razor-thin modern majorities in both houses, it doesn’t take a large group to tip the balance of power.

No Labels is a movement of citizens first and foremost, and we must ensure that your voices are heard and duly represented. With this contentious election and mistrust in government at a fever pitch, your voice and engagement are more important than ever.

This is a tough time for America, but we cannot give up. Working together, we can bring the fresh thinking and new approaches necessary to restore the trustworthiness of the People’s Body.

We’ll have much more to say about our strategy on December 12, so if you aren’t already registered for that conference, please click here to do so today ([link removed] ) .

Have a great weekend and thanks, as always, for your partnership in this movement.

Liz Morrison

Co-Executive Director

The Squeeze: How Washington’s “Mandatory” Spending is Making it Harder to Invest in the Future ([link removed] )

By Sam Zickar

Congress is gearing up for another fight over the budget, and we’re headed for another government shutdown if they can’t find agreement. Here’s something you might not know: These annual budget fights are only focused on about a quarter of what the federal government spends every year. The other spending is essentially on autopilot.

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The World Is Drowning in Debt. Where the Next Crisis Could Start ([link removed] )

By Desmond Lachman

On a scale of zero to 10, the severity of the ticking debt time bomb now sits at an eight. Financial leaders worldwide must find a way to manage their debts before that bomb detonates.

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Grace in our politics ([link removed] )

By Sam Borne

Grace means even if we disagree, we still understand that we all share this particular affliction known as the human condition. Judge Learned Hand, in a famous speech long forgotten, described the spirit of liberty as “the spirit which is not too sure that it is right.” Liberty means the freedom to be intellectually humble. True freedom allows the chance to lower our defenses so we can treat others with grace and vice versa.

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Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Mike Lawler on Morning Joe ([link removed] )

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After the election we must come together as a country, recognize the next president, attend the inauguration, and ensure calm.

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No Labels Talks Episode 21: “Who Will Show Up In November?” with Jeff Forbes, Chris McNulty, & Dritan Nesho ([link removed] )

With less than 50 days to Election Day, we brought back our expert political panel to join host Ryan Clancy on this week’s episode of No Labels Talks. Public affairs veteran and founding partner of Forbes Tate Partners Jeff Forbes, along with polling and data gurus, Chris McNulty, VP of Political Insights at Causeway Solutions and Dritan Nesho, CEO of HarrisX help unpack the latest developments after last week’s presidential debate and discuss what it will take for independent voters to show up on Election Day.

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No Labels Talks Episode 22: "Just the Facts” with Steve Ballmer ([link removed] )

In this special episode of No Labels Talks, host Ryan Clancy interviews former Microsoft CEO and philanthropist Steve Ballmer. They dive into Ballmer's efforts with USAFacts, an initiative that aims to provide nonpartisan, data-driven insights into the biggest issues facing our country, from our looming national debt crisis to our border security. In addition, Ballmer shares his thoughts on the challenges of making sense of vast government data, the need for accountability in public policy, and how better access to information can empower citizens.

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