SierraScape October - November 2007
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Our Letters Help Persuade Him
by Jan Niehaus
Contributing Member
"I will cosponsor the Clean Water Protection Act, and do everything I can to represent your views on this important issue," wrote U.S. Representative Wm. Lacy Clay in a letter dated May 2, 2007, addressed to Becky Denny, Conservation Committee Chair for the Missouri Sierra Club and for the Eastern Missouri Group.
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How to Contact U.S. Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay 434 Cannon House Office Building
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Exactly what we wanted!
The Clean Water Protection Act is important because it will help protect the Appalachian Mountains from escalating devastation by mountaintop removal coal mining.
His letter concluded: "Again, thank you, not only for your correspondence, but also for forwarding the letters of the other individuals who also are encouraging passage of this much needed legislation. I am always happy to have the benefit of the thoughts and comments of my constituents on the vital issues facing our country."
He wants to hear from us! This time, let's thank him for doing the right thing.