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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello All,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please read Hindley Williams’ message below and take action. Since you are getting this message little late, please work on this today, tomorrow, or Monday at the latest. Thanks in advance for your efforts. If you get a response, send a note off list to <a href="mailto:jesse.hartle63@gmail.com">jesse.hartle63@gmail.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Good Morning Fellow Federationists,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> As you may have heard, the TIME Act is gaining more traction than ever in Congress, but there is still much work to be done. As Marylanders, we can do our part to see that this bill becomes law by reaching out to our members of Congress and urging them to pass this bill.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Throughout this week, I encourage you to send emails to the members of Congress of Maryland -- one email to the member of the House of Representatives in the district that you live in, and two emails to the Senators. Below, I have listed the contact information for some of the staffers on the Hill, and two email templates for the House and Senate if you need these resources to send out your emails. Also, you will notice in the templates that the staffers may direct some questions to you if they have any. If they ask you a question that you are unsure of, you can direct the questions to Rose Sloan at <a href="mailto:rsloan@nfb.org">rsloan@nfb.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Here is the template for the House of Representatives:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Dear (first name of the staffer you are contacting):<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> My name is (your name), and I am writing to inform you about issues that are a concern to blind Marylanders. Currently, individuals with disabilities across the country are being paid subminimum wages, which is an antiquated practice that does not allow these individuals to reach their full potential in the workplace. The Transitioning to Integrated and Meaningful Employment (TIME) Act responsibly phases out section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the provision that makes this practice legal for Special Wage Certificate holders. I ask that you please share this information with (Member of Congress'<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> name), because I am a constituent and this issue is important to me.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> To cosponsor the TIME Act (HR 188) in the House of Representatives,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> contact:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Scot Malvaney, Policy Director, Congressman Gregg Harper (R-MS)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Phone: (202) 225-5031, Email: <a href="mailto:Scot.Malvaney@mail.house.gov">Scot.Malvaney@mail.house.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> If you have any questions, please feel free to direct them to me.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Thank you for your time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Best Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> (Your Name)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Here is the template for the Senate:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Dear (first name of the staffer you are contacting):<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> My name is (your name), and I am writing to inform you about issues that are a concern to blind Marylanders. Currently, individuals with disabilities across the country are being paid subminimum wages, which is an antiquated practice that does not allow these individuals to reach their full potential in the workplace. The Transitioning to Integrated and Meaningful Employment (TIME) Act responsibly phases out section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the provision that makes this practice legal for Special Wage Certificate holders. I ask that you please share this information with (Senator's name), because this issue is important to me as a Maryland resident. To cosponsor the TIME Act (S 2001) in the Senate, contact:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Dan Auger, Legislative Assistant, Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Phone: (202) 224-3324, Email: <a href="mailto:Daniel_Auger@Ayotte.senate.gov">Daniel_Auger@Ayotte.senate.gov</a> If you have any questions, please feel free to direct them to me.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Thank you for your time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Best Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> (Your First name)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Here is the contact information for the House of Representatives (choose the one in which you are a constituent):<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 1. office of Andy Harris: contact John Dutton at <a href="mailto:john.dutton@mail.house.gov">john.dutton@mail.house.gov</a> 2. office of Ruppersberger, Dutch: contact Deborah Haynie at <a href="mailto:Deborah.haynie@mail.house.gov">Deborah.haynie@mail.house.gov</a> 3. office of Sarbanes, John: contact Bvora Lovinger at <a href="mailto:dvora.lovinger@mail.house.gov">dvora.lovinger@mail.house.gov</a> 4. office of Edwards, Donna: contact Anne Nelson at <a href="mailto:anne.nelson@mail.house.gov">anne.nelson@mail.house.gov</a> 5. office of Hoyer, Steny: contact Rachel Snyder at <a href="mailto:Rachel.snyder@mail.house.gov">Rachel.snyder@mail.house.gov</a> 6. office of Delaney, John: contact Lauren Santabar at <a href="mailto:lauren.santabar@mail.house.gov">lauren.santabar@mail.house.gov</a> 7. office of Cummings, Elijah: Contact Jimmy Fremgen at <a href="mailto:jimmy.fremgen@mail.house.gov">jimmy.fremgen@mail.house.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Here is the contact for the two office in the Senate (feel free to contact both of these):<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 1. office of Ben Cardin: contact Gray Maxwell at <a href="mailto:Gray_Maxwell@cardin.senate.gov">Gray_Maxwell@cardin.senate.gov</a> 2. office of Barbara Mikulski: contact Aaron Edelman <a href="mailto:aaron_edelman@mikulski.senate.gov">aaron_edelman@mikulski.senate.gov</a> Let's take the next few days to get these emails to our Members of Congress so that we can get this bill passed! If you have any questions, you can email me at <a href="mailto:hbwilliams16@gmail.com">hbwilliams16@gmail.com</a>. Thank you!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Best,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Hindley<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Sharon Maneki, </b>President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>410-715-9596<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>