The Senator of the Week is?
Senator Begich
I saw in another thread (New cosponsors) people were targeting senators to make cosponsors. I like the idea, but I think everyone, this forum and other sites, should focus on a senator per week. Since the DREAM Act isn't really expected to come up till summer-fall, this gives up many weeks to try to focus on several senators to build support.
So for this week I propose we focus on Begich. If possible in your free time call, email, and fax his office each day. (You can start this week if you want, but I wanted to collect information to use including zipcodes, etc.)
I hope you guys will participate. Thanks.
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Information:
Senator Begich - Democrat (Alaska)
Freshman Senator
Has cosponsored CIR 2009
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Number to
call his office
Senator Mark Begich
Democrat - Alaska
825C HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING
WASHINGTON DC 20510
DC Phone:
202-224-3004
Use these zip codes if asked:
99513 or
99701
Use these cities your location. Don't give specific
addresses:
Anchorage or
Fairbanks
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How to
email his office
Use the link below
http://begich.senate.gov/contact/contact.cfm
Use these zipcodes:
99513 or 99701
Use these cities your location.
Anchorage or Fairbanks
Put N/A, or Anchorage/Fairbanks again for your address.
You can use this template
Dear Senator Begich. I am writing to ask you to support the Dream Act. I believe all children should have the opportunity to educate themselves, achieve their goals, and succeed in life. Sincerely, _____________
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How to
mail his office
Here is his address:
825C HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING
WASHINGTON DC 20510
Head over to the postcard mailing thread for this one. There is good work going on over there.
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Faxing Senator Begich
Sen. Begich Fax number:
202-224-5301
If you have a fax machine, please send as many faxes as possible.
If not then look below:
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You are allowed two free faxes per day a the link below. Free! Don't let it go to waste.
http://faxzero.com
You can get another two with the link below:
http://www.GotFreeFax.com
You can get another two with the link below:
http://www.freefaxbutton.com/
You can get another two with the link below:
http://faxorama.com/
Here is more information on how to fax a senator.
http://americasvoiceonline.org/page/...ut/DaretoDream
Type in these either of these zip codes: 99513 or 99701, remember to personalize the message, let the senator know about your story, not much detail just a few sentences. It will ask for an Alaska address, don't look up an address, just type in a either Anchorage or Fairbanks.
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Spread the Word. Tell other organizations, family members, and friends to contribute.
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EDIT: I am busy right now so I will add the information before the week starts.
Also questions to why Begich?
1) He is a new senator.
2) He has cosponsored CIR which means he should also cosponsor the DA.
3) He is the senator of Alaska. Not many Dreamers live in Alaska, which means he is probably getting no calls. His support is "technically" up for grabs; we shouldn't let the anti-DA groups convert him.
Also: Leave any suggestions.
Also: I don't really want to control this. I would love if a moderator could do this every week. I just wanted to get the ball rolling.