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Please note that the following information
does NOT reflect the opinions of MSU but this is information for you to act
accoriding to YOUR conviction.
This informaiton is from :
National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture
P.O. Box 396, Pine Bush, NY 12566
www.sustainableagriculture.net
From: Reba Richardson,
National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 4:07
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To: Vicki Morrone
Subject: Calls Needed to Avoid
Farm Bill Veto
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PO Box 396 |
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Farm
Bill in the Home Stretch…
The
Farm Bill is finally coming up for a full vote, and it is time for you to let
Michigan's Congressmembers know to
VOTE YES ON THE 2008
FARM BILL!
The
House and Senate Agriculture Conferees announced last week that they had
reached agreement on the 2008 Farm Bill. The bill may come to a vote on
the House Floor as soon as Wednesday of this week and could reach the Senate
floor on Thursday. While expected to pass, we need a two-thirds margin
to fend off a veto threat from President Bush.
The
hard work of all of us in the Sustainable Agriculture movement
has had significant impact. This bill
includes substantive and far reaching
gains for sustainable agriculture. It includes gains for the Conservation Security
Program, beginning farmers, local food systems, organic agriculture,
sustainable biomass production, and rural development.
But
the Congressmembers from MI listed below are wavering, and it's crucial
that they receive calls encouraging support for the Farm Bill
Congressman Vernon Ehlers
Congressman Peters Hoekstra
Congressman Joe Knollenberg
Congressman Thaddeus McCotter
Congressman Tim Walberg
All
of these Representatives can be reached by calling the US Capitol Switchboard
at 202-224-3121 or find their number or fax at www.congressmerge.com/onlinedb.
When you call, ask to speak with the legislative aide responsible for
agriculture. Leave a message if the aide is not available.
The
message is simple: My name is __ and I am calling to encourage
Congressman ___ to vote YES on the 2008 Farm Bill and stand up for family
farms, conservation, and healthy food.
For
more information on the 2008 Farm Bill, visit the National Campaign's website
at www.sustainableagriculture.net.
An explanation of Farm Bill gains and losses can
be found at http://www.sustainableagriculture.net/farm_bill_digest12.php
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Reba Richardson - Field Organizer
1133 Finntown Rd Warren ME 04864
207.273.3044 [log in to unmask]
National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture
P.O. Box 396, Pine Bush, NY 12566
www.sustainableagriculture.net