Just ONE Reason… The SEC must stand up to big oil

Feb 24th, 2012 2:56 PM UTC
By Emily Walker

Just ONE Reason is a weekly look at just ONE of the thousands of reasons leaders in Washington should make smart decisions on development policies.

Yesterday, ONE members and Jubilee USA delivered a petition signed by more than 100,000 people to the SEC. This is one more step in our campaign to stop corrupt government officials from stealing from the people of their countries.

To date, 110,307 members have signed our petition, more to come
5,780 sent direct messages to the SEC
1,453 tweets have been sent

Every dollar not reported by extractive companies is a dollar susceptible to theft. Every dollar stolen is a threat to the well-being and future of millions of people in the poorest places on the planet.

The SEC must write a rule that reflects the intent of the law and not the desire for continued secrecy that protects corrupt leaders.

ONE is an advocacy organization dedicated to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease around the world, particularly in Africa. Backed by 2 million members, we work with government leaders in both parties to support proven, cost-effective solutions to save lives and build sustainable futures.

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