[nfbwatlk] H.R. 7 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Acts of 2012

[Mike Freeman]

Bob:

Absolutely right. Citizens (members of NFB or not) have the right, nay even
the duty, to contact their senators and representatives to make their views
known. I would never denigrate one's right to do this.

However, I don't think the final bill will look anything like what's being
discussed in the House.

Thanks for the clarification and keeping me honest. (grin)

Mike


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From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of robert sellers
Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 12:40 PM
To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] H.R. 7 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Acts
of 2012


Mike,

I'm sure  it wasn't  your intent. But, one might interpret from your
response that since the NFB has not taken a stand, that we as members should
not contact our Representative  or Senator regarding this HR bill.
I agree, if the NFB has not taken a stand we should not imply that our
opinion is that of the NFB, when we contact our legislator. However, we as
members should not be discouraged in contacting his or her legislator in
expressing their opinion about an issue. There are benefits for our
legislators and their staff,  in getting to know who they represent.  

Julie should be commended in bringing it  to our attention and also
appreciation for sharing her letter with us.


Bob Sellers

 



 -----Original Message-----
From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 6:14 PM
To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] H.R. 7 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Acts
of 2012

NFB has not taken a position on this bill. Frankly, it is so extreme that
it'll never pass the Senate so I wouldn't be overly-exercised about it.

Mike Freeman
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On Feb 7, 2012, at 15:02, goldbeckjm at comcast.net wrote:

> 
> Please contact your member of Congress and ask them to vote Against
> 
> 
> H.R. 7 : American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012
> 
> 
> This bill would take funding away from public transit that they 
> currently
receive from the gas tax.  This would cut their funding by 50%.  If this
passes, public transit will have to come before Congress every year and ask
for funding from the general fund.  We have enough problems funding public
transit in our state we don't need to add this to it also.  
> 
> 
> 
> If you want more information on the bill please google H.R. 7 American
Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012. 
> 
> 
> 
> Thank you for your help. 
> 
> Julie Goldbeck
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