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Subscribe to News   Contribute   Volunteer   Find Your Polling Place   Call Talk Radio   Register to Vote       Calendar   Democratic Dinner   Newsletter   Central Committee   Clubs   Endorsements   Resolutions   Press Releases   Blog   Democratic TV   Elected Dems   Links   About/Contact	home  > The Role of Government The object of government in peace and in war is not the glory of rulers or of races, but the happiness of the common man." - Lord William Beveridge (1879-1963) In America, we often think of being moral and doing "good works" as things we do in our private lives. But if you really think about it, the institutions that do the most "good works" in our society are our local, state, and federal governments. These governments do an enormous amount to feed the hungry, heal the sick, take care of the old, protect the young, and so on. In fact the good created by these governments far exceeds all the good accomplished individuals or private organizations in our society. It is government that has saved millions of lives through public health programs to eradicate diseases, that has fed the hungry and poor, that has drastically reduced poverty among the elderly, and that is saving us all from the widespread suffering and despair caused by economic depressions. What Democrats Require of Government The California Democratic Party Blueprint for the Golden State The California Democratic Party on Political Reform The White House on Good Government Relevant Legislation - examples of how government works for you! Global Water Access and Equity Act Employment Non-Discrimination Act Increasing Access to Voluntary Screening for HIV/AIDS and STIs Act of 2011 Innovation Inspiration School Grant Program Act Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2011 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2011 News and Opinion Dept. of Agriculture says pink pork is safe to eat The next e. coli outbreak Health care zombies The virtues of investing in transportation Talking points on the benefits of government	The SCCDP Blog: Make your voice heard! Discuss the Issues! JOIN US ON FACEBOOK SCCDP TWITTER     Democratic National Committee California Democratic Party Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Think Progress Headlines
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