[Nfbv-announce] FW: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] Legislative alert on CRPD Action for Monday December 3

[Fredric Schroeder]

Good morning all,

 

As you will see below, we need to call our Senators on Monday and ask that
the treaty on the rights of people with disabilities be scheduled for a vote
following Monday's vote on the Defense Reauthorization bill. We are very
close to getting the treaty passed before the Christmas break, but it will
take all of us making the calls to our Virginia Senators.

 

Best,

 

Fred Schroeder, President

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

 

From: State-affiliate-leadership-list
[mailto:state-affiliate-leadership-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Pare, John
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 6:10 PM
To: state-affiliate-leadership-list at nfbnet.org
Subject: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] Legislative alert on CRPD Action
for Monday December 3

 

Please see below from Jesse Hartle.

 

Fellow Federationist:

 

     I am writing to update you on Senate action related to the Convention
on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.  On Tuesday November 27, the
Senate held a vote on a motion to proceed on the treaty.  This motion was
approved by a count of 61-36.  However, the Senate has put the treaty aside
for the time being to finish their work on the Defense Reauthorization bill.
We believe that Senate action will be completed on the defense bill at
sometime on Monday afternoon.  I am asking you to call your Senators on
Monday December 3, and urge them to bring the treaty to the flor after the
defense bbill.  We must tell our Senators, that the treaty is a disability
issue, and we want their vote.  You may be connected to the switchboard by
calling 202-224-3121, or 866-727-4894.  Thank you as always for your hard
work.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

 

Jesse Hartle

National Federation of the Blind

Government Programs Specialist

Phone: 410-659-9314, EXT. 2233

Email: jhartle at nfb.org

    

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