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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif">I received this to day. It looks as though the Washington seminar has produced some good results. the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act has added 8 more cosponsors.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Larry<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> NFB-Legislative-Directors <nfb-legislative-directors-bounces@nfbnet.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Kaloc, Jeff via NFB-Legislative-Directors<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, February 2, 2024 3:15 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'NFB Legislative Directors List' <nfb-legislative-directors@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Kaloc, Jeff <JKaloc@nfb.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [NFB-Legislative-Directors] Washington Seminar Cosponsors - Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif">Good afternoon,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif">Hope everyone is having a good end of the week. I had a phenomenal time hitting the hall of Congress alongside each of you! As a result of your efforts and outstanding work, the
Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act has add 8 more cosponsors in the House. I am certain more will follow suit next week. Here are the names of the House members that recently cosponsored the bill:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif">I am proud of the work that we accomplished this past week and I am excited and look forward to the continued progress we will make with this legislation.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif">Have a great weekend!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif">Jeff Kaloc</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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