[Nfbmo] FW: Gov. Nixon issues statementonmeetingwithleadersfrom Missouri Council of the Blind, National Federation of the Blind
Gene Coulter
escoulter at centurytel.net
Wed Mar 7 06:08:36 UTC 2012
Just to add to what Gary said the Governor implored us to keep vigilant and
make sure we don’t forget the Senate in our contacts because even if the
House doesn’t restore the funding the Senate has to agree with them.
I have no sense , myself, how this is going to go. In addition to contacting
Legislators well thought out letters to the editor of local newspapers are
very much in order.
Gene
From: Gary Wunder
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 9:14 PM
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Missouri Council of the Blind,National Federation of the Blind
Way to go man.
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Of Bryan Schulz
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of the Blind
hi,
thanks, Rick Stream still plans to be in our favor as well.
Bryan Schulz
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From: Gary Wunder
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Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 8:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] FW: Gov. Nixon issues statement on
meetingwithleadersfrom Missouri Council of the Blind,National Federation of
the Blind
The president pro tem of the Senate said that this was going nowhere in
that
body. This is his intent, but the battle is never over until it's over.
I
believe there will be a vote by the Missouri House of Representatives
before
they leave on Thursday for spring break. I do not have a feel for what
the
vote count will be, but as the legislation now stands, it would divert the
$28 million to higher education. Someone may amend the bill on the floor;
the entire bill may fail because of this provision. Who can say? It may
be
that members of the Missouri Council of the blind have a better feel after
visiting the legislature today. When we had our visit, an up or down vote
on that particular amendment would have failed if for no other reason than
the sneaky way in which it was introduced and the failure to explain it.
Whether the sour taste that was generated from this episode is enough to
sway some votes I don't know.
The secret to success, if it can be had, is for us to keep working hard to
explain why these provisions exist, the blind Missourians who depend on
them, and the devastation that will occur in many lives if they are
precipitously withdrawn.
Warmly,
Gary
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From: nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Bryan Schulz
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 7:56 PM
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withleadersfrom Missouri Council of the Blind,National Federation of the
Blind
hi,
do we have a real picture of the possible votes?
a press release isn't worth much if his desire is over ridden.
Bryan Schulz
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From: Gary Wunder
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Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 6:53 PM
Subject: [Nfbmo] FW: Gov. Nixon issues statement on meeting with
leadersfrom Missouri Council of the Blind, National Federation of the
Blind
Subject: Gov. Nixon issues statement on meeting with leaders from
Missouri
Council of the Blind, National Federation of the Blind
Contact: Scott Holste, (573) 751-0290
Scott.Holste at mo.gov
Sam Murphey, (573) 751-0290
Sam.Murphey at mo.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 6, 2012
Gov. Nixon issues statement on meeting with leaders from Missouri
Council
of
the Blind, National Federation of the Blind
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Gov. Jay Nixon today issued the following
statement
regarding his meeting with leaders from the Missouri Council of the
Blind
and the National Federation of the Blind:
"For decades, Missouri has protected our efficient program to provide
health
care for the blind. This program is carefully focused to help blind
Missourians with the greatest need, and it is a lifeline for thousands
of
people. This afternoon, I met with leaders from the Missouri Council of
the
Blind and the National Federation of the Blind to discuss how we can
continue to work together to safeguard this efficient and vital program
at
its historic full funding level. As Governor, I will continue to make
the
tough choices needed to balance our budget and hold the line on taxes.
But
cutting health care for the blind simply isn't an option."
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