[Nfbmo] Letters can get results

[Gary Wunder]

As a follow-up, representative Kelly asked that I give him a call.  I
attended some university classes with his mother, and, though it would be an
exaggeration to say that our relationship is close, he certainly knows who I
am and I know him.

His message to me, while very polite, was essentially that we aren't yet
doing our jobs.  We need to give him the names of fellow representatives who
will be willing to stand with him and offering amendments to the budget.
It's all about counting the votes and finding the money.  It will take some
political courage to get back $28 million.  Please coordinate with Sheila as
you talk with your representatives.  She will need to know whether or not
they are willing to offer or support amendments aimed at putting back or
finding the money for this program.  If you get a note saying "I will
consider your position," call directly.  Acknowledgment of our letters is
not enough.  We need to know where people stand. We need to know if they are
for or against us and whether a bit more information is what they need.

Gary

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Gene Coulter
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 1:56 PM
To: NFB MO List
Subject: [Nfbmo] Letters can get results

Everyone be sure to write letters to your state representitive including 
those  in districts near you. A conserted effort is the only way we turn 
things around.
This morning I wrote to Rep. Chris Kelly of Columbia, not my Representitive,

and within minutes I had a Email from him requesting that I call him It 
turns out he was seeking permission to use the contents of my letter in his 
arguement to increase the funding. .
We chatted and he assured me he is looking to amend the budget to restore as

much of the funding as he can the obvious trouble is that in order to 
restore the funding he has to find other places to cut the budget.  There is

no way one representitve  out of 163  will be able to get this done so 
letters now are still critical.
Good luck and happy writing By the way if you don't know what to say a 
simple letter stating that you want the health care benefits for blind 
persons restored is better than no letter at all.
Gene
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