Starbucks makes political push on fiscal cliff
December 26th, 2012
07:06 AM ET
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Starbucks makes political push on fiscal cliff

New York (CNNMoney) - Starbucks is launching a political campaign this week it hopes will get the attention of Washington policymakers who have been unable to reach a deal to avert the fiscal cliff.

In a letter to Starbucks employees made public on Wednesday, Chief Executive Howard Schultz asked employees at its approximately 120 D.C.-area stores to write "Come Together" on coffee cups when serving customers on Thursday and Friday.

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  1. Marie MD

    Great idea because the uninformed in this country (and there are sooooo many) drink lots of coffee but don't watch the news or read a newspaper for news.

    December 26, 2012 08:03 am at 8:03 am |
  2. Rudy NYC

    Anyone remember when "Come Together" bumper stickers were popular in the late '60s and early '70s?

    December 26, 2012 08:19 am at 8:19 am |