[Nfbc-info] Fw: National Federation of the Blind Urges Congress toReject Commercializing Rest Stops

[Lauren Merryfield]

Hi,
I'm surprised that Dennis Kucinich would support something like that.
Thanks
Lauren
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From: "Mary Willows" <mwillows at sbcglobal.net>
To: "NFB of California List" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 4:59 PM
Subject: [Nfbc-info] Fw: National Federation of the Blind Urges Congress 
toReject Commercializing Rest Stops


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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 8:13 AM
> Subject: National Federation of the Blind Urges Congress to Reject 
> Commercializing Rest Stops
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> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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> CONTACT:
>
> Chris Danielsen
>
> Director of Public Relations
>
> National Federation of the Blind
>
> (410) 659-9314, extension 2330
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> (410) 262-1281 (Cell)
>
> Cdanielsen at nfb.org
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>
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> National Federation of the Blind Urges Congress
> to Reject Commercializing Rest Stops
> Transportation Bill Amendment Threatens Livelihood of Hundreds of Blind 
> Entrepreneurs
>
>
> Baltimore, Maryland (February 14, 2012): The National Federation of the 
> Blind, the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans, 
> today urged the United States Congress to reject an amendment to the 
> proposed American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 (H.R. 7) that 
> would allow the commercialization of highway rest stops.  Currently, the 
> only commercial activity permitted at such rest stops is the operation of 
> vending machines by blind entrepreneurs under the Randolph-Sheppard Act.
>
>
>
> Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: 
> "This amendment would threaten the livelihoods of hundreds of blind 
> entrepreneurs in the United States who depend on revenue from rest stop 
> vending machines.  With an unemployment rate among blind Americans that 
> exceeds 70 percent, such a move is deeply irresponsible, as these 
> entrepreneurs will lose their businesses and be forced to rely on public 
> assistance.  We urge Congress to reject this ill-considered and reckless 
> proposal."
>
>
>
> The amendment, #217, has been put forward by Congressmen Steve LaTourette 
> (R-OH), Steve Stivers (R-OH), and Dennis Kucinich (D-OH).  The House 
> Committee on Rules is expected to vote later today on whether to allow the 
> amendment.
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> 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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