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<DIV>Greetings to all!</DIV>
<DIV>I have made a practice not to re forward any messages forwarded to the
NFB
list serve however,it is necessary for me to forward the following press
release.</DIV>
<DIV>For those that called New Jersey Senator Robert menendez to support the
treaty as one of its sponsors, we thank you.</DIV>
<DIV>Please call Senator Menendez at his Washington office at </DIV>
<DIV>202 224 4744 to thank him for his support.</DIV>
<DIV>The press release follows.</DIV>
<DIV>Please share with others.</DIV>
<DIV>Each voice is heard!</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000">We
care. We
share. We grow. We make a difference<BR>Joe Ruffalo, President <BR>National
Federation of the Blind of New Jersey <BR>973 743 0075<BR><A
href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net">nfbnj1@verizon.net</A></DIV>
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<DIV>The National Federation of the Blind Applauds the Introduction of
Legislation Implementing the Marrakesh Treaty</DIV>
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<DIV>Treaty will Expand Availability of Accessible Books for Blind and Print
Disabled Americans</DIV>
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<DIV>Washington, DC (March 15, 2018): Senator Charles E. "Chuck" Grassley
(R-IA)
and Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Bob Corker (R-TN), and Bob Menendez
(D-NJ)
have introduced the Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act, S. 2559.</DIV>
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<DIV>"The National Federation of the Blind was a principal leader in the
development and negotiation of the Marrakesh Treaty," said Mark A.
Riccobono,
President of the National Federation of the Blind. "By allowing the
worldwide
production and exchange of accessible books, the treaty will dramatically
increase the availability of knowledge to blind people everywhere. We urge
both
houses of Congress to swiftly pass this legislation, and in doing so, unlock
the
doors to expanded literacy for millions of blind Americans."</DIV>
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<DIV>The legislation will make modifications to United States copyright law
to
ensure that it fully complies with the terms of the treaty. These
modifications
are supported by publishing, library, and disability organizations.</DIV>
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<DIV>About the National Federation of the Blind</DIV>
<DIV>The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore,
is
the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans. Founded
in
1940, the NFB consists of affiliates, chapters, and divisions in the fifty
states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The NFB defends the rights of blind
people of all ages and provides information and support to families with
blind
children, older Americans who are losing vision, and more. We believe in the
hopes and dreams of blind people and work together to transform them into
reality. Learn more about our many programs and initiatives at
www.nfb.org<<A
href="http://www.nfb.org">http://www.nfb.org</A>>.</DIV>
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<DIV>CONTACT:</DIV>
<DIV>Chris Danielsen</DIV>
<DIV>Director of Public Relations</DIV>
<DIV>National Federation of the Blind</DIV>
<DIV>(410) 659-9314, extension 2330</DIV>
<DIV>(410) 262-1281 (Cell)</DIV>
<DIV>cdanielsen@nfb.org<mailto:cdanielsen@nfb.org></DIV>
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