[MD-Sligo] Follow-up on recent NFB testimony to Congress on support for the NLS and Talking Book Programs. And Action Item Phone Call for you to make to support this important service for the blind

[Jeff Baer]

Many thanks to Janice Samuel for sending me the following YouTube link below which contains the NFB's Jesse Shirek and his recent testimony to the Congressional Appropriations panel, standing up for the continued funding of the National Library Service (NLS) and the Talking Books program.



 Jesse's testimony starts at 14 minutes and 20 seconds into the clip. Jesse speaks for approximately 3 minutes. Thanks to Janice for finding it!

 Link to the clip on YouTube:



https://www.youtube.com/live/Hxf9vGtDAOU?si=EoCUEwa7wUvH7nZl



Importantly, Jesse has indicated we could start communicating now to Chairman Valadao's office (the panel's chairman) to follow-up on Jesse's testimony and to request that the chairman protect the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled at its current funding level. Please call Chairman Valadao's office with that message! The phone number to call is just below! It will take you two minutes to call and leave a message during business hours.


Please keep in mind that I hear that Chairman Valadao has been very supportive this year of NFB supported bills such as the Blind Americans Return to Work Act and Access Technology Affordability Act. I'm told we have reason to believe Chairman Valadao will be supportive of the funding for NLS. Calling his office and voicing that opinion politely cannot hurt and may lock in that support!  Feel free to forward and post this to others who count on Talking Books and the NLS!

- Jeff



Contact information:

"Representative David G. Valadao



2465 Rayburn House Office Building
Tel: (202) 225-4695




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