In support of three life-saving amendments
In an impressive display of leadership, today Representatives in the House are working across party lines to offer three last-minute amendments that would add $380 million in poverty fighting assistance for safe drinking water, food rations for the refugees in Darfur, and AIDS assistance to those who need it most.
The three amendments are:
* The Obey-Hyde-Lantos amendment for $100 million to help Darfur and fight AIDS
* The Blumenauer-Leach amendment for $250 million for safe drinking water
* The McGovern-Payne-Leach amendment for $30 million for Emergency Refugee Migration Assistance.
To support these amendments we’ve set up our trusty, toll-free number: 1-800-786-2-ONE (1-800-786-2663)
Ask your Representative to support these three amendments and to oppose any attempts to cut such assistance.
I’m continually impressed by those on the Hill who reach across the political aisle to do the right thing: work together to make a difference in the lives of the world’s poorest people. I’ve done it before, and today I’ll do it again – I’m calling my representative and asking him to support these life saving amendments. Not only is it the right thing to do, but it’s a good investment! Improving people’s lives builds a positive image of the United States and a more secure future for us all.
Read on if you want more information on the three amendments…
The Obey-Hyde-Lantos amendment offers an opportunity to increase humanitarian aid going to Darfur and give more to the fight against AIDS. The United Nations reported that a critical shortage of funds has forced them to reduce food rations for refugees and displaced persons in a country where, already, tens of thousands are suffering from malnutrition and disease. The $100 million amendment could make a real difference in the lives of millions!
The Blumenauer-Leach amendment offers funds for safe drinking water and other critical programs to fight poverty around the world. Every 15 seconds a child dies of water-related diseases because they don’t have access to safe drinking water. But we can help change this by reaching out to our Representatives and asking then to support $350 million in life-saving aid.
The McGovern-Payne-Leach amendment adds $30 million to Emergency Migration and Refugee Assistance (ERMA). ERMA is a fund the president uses to meet unexpected refugee and migration emergencies.
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