Let's cut right to the chase: The fiscal deal taking shape right now isn't good. To stop it, we need to act fast.

The deal the media reports President Obama and Republican John Boehner appear close to striking includes a change to Social Security that amounts to benefit cuts "of more than 5 percent and more as the years go by." For millions of seniors living on a fixed income, that 5 percent goes to crucial medicine, food, and daily necessities. And the deal would leave in place some of the Bush Tax Cuts for the top 2% that President Obama previously promised to oppose.

The good news is that we really do have a chance at stopping this bad deal. After Democrats picked up five Senate seats in the election last month, Senate Leader Harry Reid said, "We are not going to mess with Social Security." If we let him and other senators know we've got their backs, we'll have a chance — but we need to act right now since final negotiations may be happening today!

Call Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer right now and ask them:

"Senate Democrats have been vocal opponents of cuts to Social Security benefits. Can I count on you to do everything in your power to stop this deal if it includes the reported cuts to Social Security benefits?"

Here's where to call:

Senator Dianne Feinstein Phone: (202) 224-3841

Senator Barbara Boxer Phone: (202) 224-3553

Please take a moment to call Senators Feinstein and Boxer at the numbers above.

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Our economy is also at stake and you can let your U.S. Representative know that you support economic fairness.

Will you add your voice to the chorus?

It's a tune we're all too familiar with: Cutting healthcare and other vital services millions of Americans depend on would be bad for the economy and hurt families that are already struggling to make ends meet. Congress needs to ensure the rich pay their fair share, while working to shrink the economic inequality gap and protecting the vital services working families depend on.

In November, we voted for an America that invests in its workers, not one that continues to favor the 1%. Still, Speaker John Boehner and House Republicans are refusing to help the middle class and showing their loyalty to the rich and wealthy corporations…unless the rich are given a tax cut they don’t need