[Nfbc-info] National Federation of the Blind RejectsNelson-Collins Amendment

[ckrugman at sbcglobal.net]

It would also be helpful if NFB had an on line legislative action center as 
many other organizations do where people can click on the item and take 
action electronically. During the day it is often difficult to get through 
to legislators offices by telephone especially when major legislation is 
pending and I for one don't have the time to compose lots of separate emails 
to legislators. When an organization provides this type of service to its 
members its a way of showing their appreciation for the continued support of 
the members.
Chuck
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Angela fowler" <fowlers at syix.com>
To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 12:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] National Federation of the Blind 
RejectsNelson-Collins Amendment


>I wish this press release had been more informative. It implies that this
> amendment would at least cut rehabilitation funding, but does not say to
> what extent. Also it doesn't say, if this information is even available,
> what chance it actually has of passing. How many senators have pledged 
> their
> support or opposition to it. National is generally a lot more detailed 
> than
> this when they issue a press release. Since this weekend is Washington
> Seminar weekend, I think a bit more information would be very helpful.
> Thanks
> Angela Fowler
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> On
> Behalf Of Freeh,Jessica (by way of David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>)
> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 12:36 PM
> To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] National Federation of the Blind Rejects 
> Nelson-Collins
> Amendment
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
> CONTACT:
> Chris Danielsen
> Director of Public Relations
> National Federation of the Blind
> (410) 659-9314, extension 2330
> (410) 262-1281 (Cell)
> <mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org>cdanielsen at nfb.org
>
> National Federation of the Blind Rejects Nelson-Collins Amendment
>
> Urges Senate to Retain Rehabilitation Funding
>
> Baltimore, Maryland (February 6, 2009): Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the
> National Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest organization of
> blind people in the United States, said: "The purpose of the American
> Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 currently being debated in the 
> United
> States Senate is to reduce unemployment and to restore economic security 
> for
> all Americans.  In order to accomplish this goal for Americans who are 
> blind
> or have other disabilities, state vocational rehabilitation programs must 
> be
> adequately funded.
> The National Federation of the Blind urges all members of the United 
> States
> Senate to reject the Nelson-Collins Amendment and retain the $500 million
> currently allocated for vocational rehabilitation.  By doing so, the 
> Senate
> will ensure that all Americans have the training needed to work and
> contribute to this nation's economic prosperity."
>
> # # #
>
>
> About the National Federation of the Blind
>
> With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the
> largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in 
> the
> United States.  The NFB improves blind people's lives through advocacy,
> education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and
> self-confidence.  It is the leading force in the blindness field today and
> the voice of the nation's blind.  In January 2004 the NFB opened the
> National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research 
> and
> training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind.
>
>
>
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