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loganh83
04-23-2009, 5:35 PM
The below is a picture i took with my phone. On the left is a large white box used by the post office. They said it was full of opposition for this bill. I know from experience that bombarding a committee with letters and phone calls has major effect. If you get bored call them. Call them daily! Send letters! Let them know you are against HR 669. We can stop it. The goal of every congressman is re-election and they don't often overwhelmingly unpopular legislation.

SilkyPimP
04-23-2009, 5:36 PM
who would i call just my local Rep?

loganh83
04-23-2009, 5:37 PM
Committee On Natural Resources
1324 Longworth Building
Washington, DC 20515

telephone:202-225-6065
fax:202-225-1931

loganh83
04-23-2009, 5:39 PM
who would i call just my local Rep?

Yes, also call your representitive and voice your opinion. Currently the bill is in committee now and the committee will decide on the specific language and text of the bill. Also, the committee will decide if, when and how to introduce this bill for votes.

SilkyPimP
04-23-2009, 5:41 PM
iv already had a few hundred locals e-mail and mail but id like to do more!
thank you!

ewurm
04-24-2009, 12:15 AM
Keep working at it. We're not in better shape than we were before. This is what is great about America. We are not servants, but constituents. Tell them the money they receive comes from pet owners!!

swede
04-24-2009, 12:20 AM
OK bottom line, where do we stand? I've already seen people posting that this is over http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237051

Matt724
04-24-2009, 12:57 AM
I want to call, but i know that if i do, all im gonna say is "i don't like this bill.... yea!" but i don't think that will help. I need some guidelines to talk about and really make a point. any suggestions? just pm me.

Knowdafish
04-24-2009, 2:57 PM
I want to call, but i know that if i do, all im gonna say is "i don't like this bill.... yea!" but i don't think that will help. I need some guidelines to talk about and really make a point. any suggestions? just pm me.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=236684

loganh83
04-24-2009, 3:34 PM
We have not won yet! The hearing was just to gain expert testimony. The committee has recieved great resistance but they can still propose this bill for votes on the house floor. Our fight is not over yet. Continue to call and write letters because nothing is decided yet. I have contacted my representitive and he is against this legislation. Please contact yours and find out what your rep's official position is and urge them to oppose HR 669.

I am as tired of this whole thing as everyone else but we cannot quit now. Keep up the fight against those who wish to destroy our beloved hobby.

Bottomfeeder
04-24-2009, 3:37 PM
you know how illegal it is to take pictures in court :ROFL:

loganh83
04-24-2009, 11:00 PM
you know how illegal it is to take pictures in court :ROFL:

Sir or Ma'am,
This was not a court proceeding, it was a public congressional hearing. Pictures are allowed.