Face time with my Senator: Health Care, EFCA, Environment

[Omaha Steve]

I was at the Senator's office because of the e-mail I got from Organizing for America.


"All throughout August, our members of Congress are back in town. Insurance companies and partisan attack groups are stirring up fear with false rumors about the President's plan, and it's extremely important that folks like you speak up now.

So we've cooked up an easy, powerful way for you to make a big impression: Office Visits for Health Reform.

All this week, OFA members like you will be stopping by local congressional offices to show our support for insurance reform. You can have a quick conversation with the local staff, tell your personal story, or even just drop off a customized flyer and say that reform matters to you.

We'll provide everything you need: the address, phone number, and open hours for the office, information about how the health care crisis affects your state for you to drop off (with the option of adding your personal story), and a step-by-step guide for your visit.

According to our records, you live near Sen. Ben Nelson's office in Omaha, NE."


On my way to his office, I heard Senator Ben Nelson's voice down the hall. So I walked toward it. He was getting on the elevator with an aide and a couple very nice ladies. He invited me in to ride up to his floor. One of the ladies knew be by name and union local. I don't recall her. I do appreciate her giving me the intro for face time with the Senator.

I covered Health Care and emphasized it must have a public option. I pointed out all the incorrect info being spread by the right.

I then went on to EFCA. I complimented the Senator on his voting with labor two thirds (according to the AFL-CIO) of the time. I stressed I was fired in 1980 for union organizing. I really hit on the key points in the small time I knew I had, since I had no appointment.

I finished out on the environment.

I used my time the best I could. Left my union steward business card too.

Edit. As I left the Senator I said "I can't wait to tell my friends on the democratic Underground about this". I got a very positive response. :-)

I was dressed in clothing ALL made in the USA including my tennis (NA) shoes. You have to check, some of them are imported.


http://www.allamericanclothing.com/

My shirt



My jeans



http://www.unionlabel.com/socks--underwear.html


If you must know, I get my my socks & undies here: http://www.unionlabel.com/socks--underwear.html

[wtbymark]

1. and a senetor who needs a talkin' to...

thanks Steve, keep it up!
:applause:

[petersjo02]

2. Great job, Steve!

You handled your short meeting perfectly. I suspect Sen. Nelson won't forget your visit.

[Omaha Steve]

3. Kick