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[Keith Wiglesworth]

The following message is from Jesse Hartle:

Fellow Federationists:

I am writing to update you on the latest developments on Senator Portman's
amendment 1742 to the Senate surface transportation bill, S. 1813.

Senator Portman's amendment would allow states to enter into commercial
ventures at rest areas on federal highways and interstates, and would
dramatically impact Randolph-Sheppard vendors that are currently operating
at those locations.

The Senate began debating on S. 1813 yesterday, but adjourned until next
Tuesday, March 13, before Senator Portman's amendment could be considered.
We must use this extra time to work to ensure that we get the votes to
defeat Senator Portman's amendment next Tuesday.

Please continue to call your senators, and urge them to vote against Senator
Portman's Amendment 1742. You may be connected to your senator's offices by
calling the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121. I appreciate the work
that we have done to this point, and I am asking you to see it through to
the finish next Tuesday. Please contact me with any questions.

Jesse

Jesse Hartle
Government Programs Specialist
National Federation of the Blind
Phone: (410) 659-9314, Ext. 2233
Email: jhartle at nfb.org<mailto:jhartle at nfb.org>

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