One More Contact To Your Congressman And Senator May Help
If I understand correctly, although the amendment (to extend the ban) passed it was ineffective because the main bill to which it was attached failed.
That means it may come up for a vote in the Senate again - soon.
Congress returns to session on September 7th. The Assault Weapons Ban "sunsets" on September 14th. Between those two dates the gun-banning people will push hard to renew the ban.
It is important to contact your representative in the House and both of your Senators and to tell them how you feel about renewing the ban. Tell them that their vote on this bill will affect your vote in November!
A note of encouragement to House Speaker Dennis Hastert would be helpful too. He has said he will resist attempts to bring renewal of the ban to a vote in the House.
You can identify your representative and your senators at the Thomas website: http://thomas.loc.gov and send them e-mail messages.
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If I understand correctly, although the amendment (to extend the ban) passed it was ineffective because the main bill to which it was attached failed.
That means it may come up for a vote in the Senate again - soon.
Congress returns to session on September 7th. The Assault Weapons Ban "sunsets" on September 14th. Between those two dates the gun-banning people will push hard to renew the ban.
It is important to contact your representative in the House and both of your Senators and to tell them how you feel about renewing the ban. Tell them that their vote on this bill will affect your vote in November!
A note of encouragement to House Speaker Dennis Hastert would be helpful too. He has said he will resist attempts to bring renewal of the ban to a vote in the House.
You can identify your representative and your senators at the Thomas website: http://thomas.loc.gov and send them e-mail messages.
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