Aug 30th, 2010 1:57 PM UTC
By Field
ONE members across the country are using the August recess as an opportunity to meet with their congressional leaders to advocate for the world’s poorest people. So far, ONE members have attended more than 45 meetings with their senators or house representatives. Here’s a compilation of some of last week’s visits:
ONE member Steve with a member of Sen. Nelson’s staff
Meeting at Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson’s Omaha Office
Recently, I met with one of Sen. Ben Nelson’s, (D-Neb.), staff members, Patrick Leahy. After briefly discussing ONE’s history, agenda and the strong membership we have here in Nebraska, we got on to some more urgent matters. I asked that Nelson sign the Lugar-Casey letter in support of the Global Food Security Act and increase funding for GAVI and the Global Fund.
I asked Patrick to relay our thanks to Nelson for his support in these areas. I also told him that we are aware and proud of Nelson’s important position on the appropriations committee and how lucky we are to have him representing Nebraska.
- Steve White, ONE Nebraska
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Jul 27th, 2009 10:07 AM UTC
By Field
On Wednesday afternoon I attended an informal town hall with two of Senator Al Franken’s staffers, Nicole Ly and Greg Buhr. Unsurprisingly, the biggest theme of the town hall was the economic crisis along with related issues such as education, health care, rising food costs, home ownership, and jobs. These issues are on everyone’s minds, including mine.
However, as a ONE member, I know that millions of families in developing countries who are worried about how they are going to build a better future for themselves. Many of these families are facing life and death situations due to high food prices, and lack of basic amenities. So to me, it is important that no matter how difficult these times are for us, we remember that others around the world are struggling just to survive.
As such, I extended my request that as Senator Franken represents and leads Minnesotans and Americans to a better future, to also please extend his voice and vote towards justice for the world’s poorest. On behalf of over 38,000 Minnesota ONE members, I delivered a letter congratulating Senator Franken on his Senate seat, along with a request to meet with area ONE members to discuss specific points and issues during an in-district visit. We’ll keep you posted!
-Rochelle Gibbs, MN ONE Member
