[Nfbk] FW: [BEP State Directors] ActionAlert: Commercialization in the House and Senate

Fri Mar 2 14:30:52 UTC 2012

Thank you George for the info.  I am on it.  Calling to make my voice heard regarding this.  It is amazing that by making a simple phone call, we really can make a difference!!
Best, Pamela

Thank You

Pamela Roark-Glisson
Executive Director
Independence Place
1093 S. Broadway Suite 1218
Lexington, Kentucky 40504
Office (859) 266-2807
Toll Free (877) 266-2807
Fax (859) 335-0627
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: George Stokes 
  To: 'NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List' 
  Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2012 8:39 PM
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  Yes, John, everybody is after the money. We just have to be more persistant.

  From: nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of John Glisson
  Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2012 7:52 PM
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  Thanks, George. Making my calls and sending e-mails to oppose LaTourette Amendment to HR 7!  Bit by bit those without disabilities mindlessly make decisions, ro try to make them, that have profound impact on the lives of the blind and our families!!!  We just have to stay after it . John g.

  From: nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of George Stokes
  Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2012 8:02 AM
  To: NFBK
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  From: Nesbitt, Richard (OFB-FK) [mailto:Richard.Nesbitt at ky.gov] 
  Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2012 7:35 AM
  To: George Stokes
  Subject: FW: [BEP State Directors] Action Alert: Commercialization in the House and Senate

  Not good.we need to stay on top of this issue.

  From: bep_state_directors-owner at ncsab.org [mailto:bep_state_directors-owner at ncsab.org] On Behalf Of Sean Whalen
  Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:16 PM
  To: 'Catriona Macdonald'; 'Michael Jones'; bep_state_directors at ncsab.org; 'Barbara Madrigal'; Bettye.Odem-Davis at illinois.gov; bfinn at ed.state.nh.us; Bgibson at utah.gov; 'Brian Sigman'; ddenotaris at pa.gov; Greg.Trapp at state.nm.us; jxavier at dor.ca.gov; 'Karen Keninger'; Katy.Morris at arkansas.gov; lgrupen at dhs.hawaii.gov; Linda.mock at state.or.us; loudurand at dsb.wa.gov; 'Pat Cannon'; 'Pearl Van Zandt'; 'Raymond E. Hopkins'; rita.houston at rehab.alabama.gov; Robert.Doyle at state.de.us; 'Susan Schaffer'; 'Vito Desantis'; 'Fred Schroeder'
  Subject: [BEP State Directors] Action Alert: Commercialization in the House and Senate

  Good evening NCSAB members:

  We have just learned new information related to the potential commercialization of highway rest areas, and it isn't good.

  As the House of Representatives continues to work on an alternative transportation reauthorization bill, Rep. LaTourette of Ohio has made it clear that he intends to move forward with his amendment to commercialize highway rest areas.

  Of further concern, Senator Portman, also from Ohio, plans on offering a commercialization amendment of his own (No. 1742) to the Senate version of the transportation bill, S. 1813. Senator Portman is working to have his amendment included among those that will be permitted to be offered on the floor of the Senate.

  In both chambers decisions about which amendments will be put to a vote will be made next week, so it is important that Randolph-Sheppard stakeholders contact their Members of the House and Senate to register concerns and educate them as to the devastating impact on Randolph-Sheppard of commercialization. In particular, it is vital that Senator Boxer of California, Senate Majority Leader Reid of Nevada, House Speaker Boehner of Ohio and Representative Dreier of California hear from constituents about this issue. Boxer and Reid in the Senate, and Boehner and Dreier in the House, will be instrumental in determining whether or not the Portman and LaTourette amendments will be brought up for votes.

  To reach your Senators and Representative, simply call (202) 225-3121 and ask to be connected to their office.

  Please share this update with your committees of blind vendors, as well as the consumer organizations in your state.

  Thank you very much for your continued work on this important issue.

  Take care,

  Sean

  Sean Whalen

  Policy Associate

  Linchpin Strategies, LLC

  639 Massachusetts Ave NE

  Washington, DC 20002

  Phone:  (866) 443-0998

  Fax:       (202) 318-8113

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