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Barron
County Democratic Party July 20, 2005 Dear Barron County Citizens, During the last election, we did our part and won the state of Wisconsin for John Kerry and the Democratic ticket. We lost the election nationally but we are far from defeated. Republicans are still aggressively pushing their agenda and we need to remain active to prevent complete political domination by them. The following is a message from our Communications Committee. They will give you some practical ways to speak out for the good of all Americans. We are here to provide some of the information, guidance and good communication necessary for political action. Here is a Table of Contents for the rest of this message: 1. One
political action group. An introduction to MoveonPAC.org 1. An Introduction to MoveonPAC.org MoveonPAC.org reaches out to its members with the facts about the issues and they back up their statements with credible references we can read. They are passionate but sensible and offer a range of different ways for us to become involved. They offer simple email petitions and letter-writing campaigns which we can sign with a simple click of our computer mouse. We can add our own comments to this type of petition if we wish. They also, invite us to join their rallies and community building events. Though these events require more effort than sending letters, MoveonPAC.org provides plenty of support and guidelines for us to get started.
The national
Democratic Party has its own internet area devoted to political
action. To see the direction they are taking and to learn what
you can do to help, visit http://democrats.org/action.html Try out internet access at your public library or senior center. There is a lot of good information out there that can help you be better informed and more active. Computers are cheaper than ever and so is internet access. These are both worth another look even if you passed up computing opportunities in the past. If you need help or instruction, your library, community college, high school or senior center probably offers basic courses to help you get started and connected. Attend
our Democratic Party meetings the
third Thursday of each month. We intend to make these meetings
an even more valuable place to learn what is happening and what
to do about it. See the end of this letter for our meeting announcement.
4. Guidelines for Letters to Editors Reference a Recent Article: If possible, it is best to include a reference to recent article that appeared in the newspaper you've selected and then write your letter as a response, building on what was printed or pointing out how your viewpoint isn't included. This greatly increases the likelihood that your letter will be printed. Include Your Contact Information: Most newspapers will only print a letter to the editor after calling the author to verify his or her identity and address. Newspapers will not give out that information and will usually only print your name and city should your letter be published. Be Clear and Concise: Keep your letters brief and to the point. Newspaper editors often edit for length, so try to keep your letter to less than 200 words. The shorter it is, the more likely it will be printed. State Your Point Early: Be sure to state your main point in the subject line and in the first sentence of the letter. Keep to One Topic: Keep your letters focused on one subject.
Your letter need not be long or elaborate. The fact that you have written to your representative and given your opinion is enough. That opinion will be considered and counted with all the others, both for and against a particular issue. Keep your letter short and to the point. Include the area you live in so officials know that you are a potential supporter. If you are happy with something a representative has done, we are sure that he or she would appreciate a letter of support for all their good work and strength.
U. S.
Senator Russ Feingold Senator
Feingold’s committee assignments: U. S. Senator Herb Kohl 14 West Mifflin Street Suite 207 Madison, WI 53703 Senator
Kohl’s committee assignments: U. S. Representative Dave Obey First Star Plaza 401 5th Street, Suite 406 Wausau, Wisconsin 54403-5473 Representative Obey is the ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee Representative
Mary Hubler Representative
Hubler’s committee assignments: State Senator Robert Jauch State Capitol Room19 South P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707-7882 State
Senator Jauch’s committee assignments: 8. Committee Assignments for all State and Federal Legislators Wisconsin
State Senate
Please note: You are receiving this letter via a handout or US Mail because we do not have a current email address for you. If you have email, please help us communicate more efficiently with you by sending your email address to DemCom@Centurytel.net.
Communications Committee Chairman: Jerry Schlei, email DemCom@Centurytel.net Our website is http://www.barrondemocrats.com The Communications Committee meets after the regular meeting. Anyone is welcome to join and help us promote political action for all citizens.
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