[Ai-an_dvhealth] FW: [coalitions] FW: Federal Tax Cut Information

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> From: <lrosenthal@nnedv.org>
> To: <coalitions@lists.nnedv.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 8:48 AM
> Subject: [coalitions] FW: Federal Tax Cut Information
> 
> 
> > Because of limited resources and the need to work most specifically on
> > appropriations, NNEDV is not actively lobbying on the tax cut issue.
> > However, I have gotten a number of requests from coalitions for more
> > information about this issue and actions they can take.  Most social
> service
> > and social change groups are working actively to try and minimize the
> extent
> > of the tax cut.  This is a critical time in Congress, because if a tax
> cut
> > of the size proposed by the House passes, there will be minimal revenue
> for
> > all social programs in future years.  Our appropriations battles will
> become
> > significantly more difficult if a large tax cut limits spending levels
> in
> > the federal budget.  If you are interested in the tax cut issue and want
> to
> > become active, a great deal of information can be found on the Center
> for
> > Budget and Policy Priorities web site  http://www.cbpp.org/
> >
> > Below is an action alert from stopfamilyviolence.org  There is a
> national
> > call in day May 14th for those opposing the tax cut.  The number is
> posted
> > below.  You may want to circulate this information through your various
> > networks of social change activists.
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> > Hello Stop Family Violence Activists!
> > This is a critical message from http://www.StopFamilyViolence.org
> > Please take action and forward as quickly and broadly as possible!
> >
> > On Thursday May 15, the Senate will be voting on an irresponsible tax
> bill
> > that will provide at least $350 billion in tax-breaks.  Meanwhile,
> severe
> > budget deficits are affecting real people's lives:
> > Massachusetts  has proposed eliminating all funding for Sexual Assault
> > programs throughout the state.  Connecticut may eradicate the Office of
> > Victim Advocacy.  Maine has proposed eliminating 6 out of their 7
> domestic
> > violence prosecutor positions. Arizona has already eliminated 191
> probation
> > officers and proposes eliminating 164 more.  A judge from that state
> says
> > sexual and domestic violence offenders will not receive proper
> supervision
> > with these staff reductions. Tennessee has proposed cuts to probation,
> > parole, substance abuse, early childhood education and child abuse
> > prevention programs. Maryland is cutting legal aid funding by 75%;
> > Pennsylvania proposes $48 million in cuts for mental health services;
> > Missouri will be making cuts to Medicaid so drastic that 84,200 children
> > will lose health care coverage; Minnesota proposes decreasing child-care
> > subsidies, leaving single working moms with the choice of placing their
> > children at risk because of inadequate child-care or stopping work
> > altogether. And the list goes on...
> > ACT NOW!!!
> > Tell your Senators to support the States!
> > Tell them to support our safety!
> > Tell them to support our families!
> > Tell them this is not time for a tax-break of any size!!
> >
> > Visit http://www.stopfamilyviolence.org to learn more about the tax-cut
> plan
> > and to send a free, pre-written e-mail to your Senators.
> > ALSO - On Wednesday, May 14 - MAKE A TOLL-FREE CALL to your Senators
> telling
> > them NO TAX CUTS - SUPPORT THE STATES.
> > 1-888-280-6279
> > (thanks to the AFL-CIO for the toll-free line)
> > If you're having trouble getting through on the toll-free line, or if
> you
> > can't place your call on Wednesday, please call the Capitol Switchboard
> at
> > 202-224-3121
> > If you've never called your legislators before - it's easy!  Just ask
> the
> > operator for your Senator's office.  Tell the staff person your name,
> > address, and that you're calling to urge the Senator to vote against any
> tax
> > cuts, and to support the states in their fiscal crisis.  That's it!!
> > Please let us know you've made the call and tell us how it went by
> visiting
> > http://www.stopfamilyviolence.org/calls.php
> > If this was your first time calling, please tell us that, and tell us
> how
> it
> > felt to get involved!
> > Also let us know if you'd like a Stop Family Violence bumper-sticker!!!
> >
> > There is no question that your calls and messages on this issue really
> > matter.  In April, because of the huge outpouring of calls to Congress,
> we
> > succeeded in getting the Senate to reduce their preliminary tax-cut
> proposal
> > from $724 billion to $350 billion - less than half of the President's
> > request!
> > Let's keep the pressure on!!! Send a message today - make a call on
> > Wednesday!!
> > To learn how your legislators vote on this and other matters sign up for
> > Megavote
> > http://capwiz.com/sfvo/megavote/
> >
> > Please pass this message along to others.  These tax cuts will affect us
> > all.
> > Thanks for getting involved!
> > Together we can.. http://www.stopfamilyviolence.org
> > Irene Weiser
> >
> > ___________________________________________________________
> >
> > Stop Family Violence receives no government funding.  We depend on the
> > generosity of our members. Please support our work by credit card at
> > https://www.groundspring.org/donate/index.cfm?ID=2786-0|1866-0 or send
> > checks, payable to Tides/Stop Family Violence to Stop Family Violence,
> 331
> > W. 57th St. #518 New York, NY 10019.  Stop Family Violence is a project
> of
> > The Tides Center, a nonprofit public charity exempt from federal income
> tax
> > under Sections 501 (c) 3 and 509 (a) 1 of the Internal Revenue Code.
> > Join our mailing list at http://capwiz.com/sfvo/mlm/  Our mailing list
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> > strictly confidential. Stop Family Violence will not give, sell or rent
> your
> > name or information to any person or any organization without your
> > permission.
> > If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence call the
> > National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or
> 1-800-787-3244
> > (TTY) for support, shelter, or services. Free, confidential, 24 hrs.
> > If you know a child who is being abused or neglected call the Childhelp
> USA
> > National Child Abuse Hotline for advice and information. This is not the
> > same as reporting the abuse - the purpose is to give you information on
> > options.  1-800-4- A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) Free, confidential, 24 hrs.
> > If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual violence call the Rape
> > Abuse and Incest National Network at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) Free,
> > confidential, 24 hrs.
> > If you or someone you know is being stalked, contact the National Center
> for
> > Victims of Crime Stalking Resource Center at 1-800- FYI-CALL M-F, 8:30
> am-
> > 8:30 pm EST or visit their website http://www.ncvc.org/src/index.html
> > If you or someone you know is in the military and needs confidential
> advice
> > or services re: family violence, contact the Miles Foundation
> 203-270-7861
> > or e-mail them at mailto:milesfdn@aol.com
> > I enjoy reading your comments, and hearing about the actions you are
> taking
> > to prevent family violence in your home or community. Please send
> comments
> > to mailto:actnow@stopfamilyviolence.org
> > Please mail your suggestions about issues you'd like to see us cover, or
> > feedback about the issues we are covering to
> > mailto:actnow@stopfamilyviolence.org.
> > To change your e-mail address visit http://capwiz.com/sfvo/mlm/
> > scroll down, enter your old e-mail address, then update accordingly.
> >
> > If you do not wish to receive further mailings
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> > subject line. Leave the body of your message blank.  If you're willing
> to
> > take the time, I'd appreciate any feedback about why you're leaving the
> > list.  Mail feedback to mailto:actnow@stopfamilyviolence.org
> > Thanks again for your support.
> > Together, we can..... http://www.stopfamilyviolence.org
> > Irene Weiser
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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