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ONE’s informational packets are making their way from ONE members hands to member’s of Congress’ offices across the nation. Below are some quick notes and photos from recent deliveries:
Last week the University of Iowa’s ONE chapter paid a visit to Congressman Dave Loebsack’s Iowa City office to deliver a packet of information about ONE and the issues of extreme poverty and preventable disease. The packet also included info about ONE in Iowa as well as his particular district. At Congressman Loebsack’s office I met with his District Representative, David Leshtz, and sat down with him to discuss ONE in more detail.
Mr. David Leshtz had many questions about what the University of Iowa campus was doing with ONE and what we have coming up for the future. I informed him that right now we are working on getting recognized by the University and the Student Government as an official group. Mr. Leshtz was very helpful and wanted me to keep him updated on anything going on with ONE in the local area, he also informed me that Congressman Loebsack is a firm believer in the goals of ONE and would love to continue working with the organization and supporting us in our work. All in all it was a pretty awesome visit to the Congressman’s office!
-Caitlin Hillman, ONE Student Member University of Iowa
Yesterday, I delivered a ONE info pack to the office of new member of congress for PA District 3, Rep. Kathy Dahlkemper. At the office, I introduced ONE and delivered the packet to her regional representative, Simone Baer.
I spoke about the issues of poverty in the developing world and the priority our elected leaders must place on finding solutions. I requested a future meeting with the congresswoman’s staff and look forward to continuing this discussion
-Jonathan Withers, PA ONE member
I delivered a ONE info pack to Rep. John Murtha’s office today and requested a future meeting with the congressman’s staff. I hope that Rep. Murtha will use his standing on the House Appropriations Committee to make possible the allocations and funding necessary to help those most in need; people living around the world in poverty and under the oppression of preventable and curable diseases.
-Nick Hudson, PA ONE member
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