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First of all, THANK YOU! You have all been doing some amazing work contacting your representatives and sharing your opinions. And because of that, some important progress has been made through meetings with some key Senators Grassley and Harkin of Iowa this week. Senator Harkin's support is very important to the longevity of these programs as he sits on a few key decision-making committees. In meetings this week he and Senator Grassley expressed their interest in these programs, now we need to show him that his support is appreciated--and vital. In addition, Senator Platts of Pennsylvania has expressed his interest but has not yet given a notice of support.
Today we're asking our advocates, especially in Iowa and Pennsylvania, to help us get the word to their senators (Harkin, Grassley, and Platts) that supporting these programs is not only important to the SADS community, but it is a matter of saving lives!! If you have friends in Iowa and Pennsylvania, forward this important message to them. We cannot waste precious time as we get closer to victory!
The following are some ways you can take quick action to ensure this life-saving program is preserved.
1. Send your representative an email:
--Click on the link and enter your zip code in the top right hand corner to get your representative's contact information (Representatives and Senators)
--Click on a representative name; click on the contact tab.
--Send them an email explaining why this issue is important and why it should be supported. You can use this script as a sample or tell your story in your own words.
2. Call your representatives on the phone:
--Click on the link and enter your zip code in the top right hand corner to get your representative's contact information (Representatives and Senators)
--Click on a representative name; click on the contact tab.
--Call and ask for the health care legislative assistant; if he/she is not available read the script on his/her voice mail.
--If you reach the assistant, read the script or use as a guide when talking to this person.
3. Request a meeting with your representative(s) in the district office in your community:
--Click on the link and enter your zip code in the top right hand corner to get your representative's contact information (Representatives and Senators)
--Click on a representative name; click on the contact tab.
--Call and ask if you can set up a time to meet with your representative or a member of his/her staff when they are home in the district office.
--If you can meet with the Representative or his/her staff, use the script as talking points for when you meet with them.
Thank you for taking quick action to save lives!
Sincerely,
Alice, Laura, Christine, Sarah, Anne, Adrienne, Bonnie, Amy, Kara, and Brandon
The SADS Foundation
P.S. Thanks for taking action! Please let us know who you contacted by emailing Adrienne@sads.org or replying to this email.
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