Yellowsub1962
06-25-2001, 06:55 PM
This is a big step, but we need to keep on it and also thank those congresspersons that voted for the hearings...
American Land Rights Association - Land Rights Network
PO Box 400 - Battle Ground WA 98604
Phone: 360-687-3087 - Fax: 360-687-2973 - Email: <alra@pacifier.com> -
http://www.landrights.org
Legislative Office: 508 First St SE - Washington DC 20003
Phone: 202-210-2357 - Fax: 202-543-7126 - Email: landrightsnet@aol.com
***CARA Victory -- 21 Congressmen Ask For Field Hearings***
A historical precedent when a bill in Congress affects tens of thousands of
people spread over a wide area of the country is to hold FIELD HEARINGS
closer to where the people are to give them a chance to voice their
concerns.
The Resources Committee leadership is deliberately violating this precedent
in their attempt to RAILROAD CARA through the Committee and Congress in as
secret a way as possible. They want to minimize the number of people who
become aware of the GREAT CARA TREASURY ROBBERY. $45 billion over 15
years.
IT'S VITAL THAT YOU WRITE, CALL AND FAX YOUR CONGRESSMAN URGING
HIM OR HER TO INSIST ON FIELD HEARINGS ON CARA (HR 701).
Representative Butch Otter (R-ID) is leading the effort to get Field
Hearings for the Condemnation and Relocation Act (CARA). He's a Property
Rights Hero. He sent around a letter that has already been signed by 21
Members of Congress asking Resources Committee Chairman Jim Hansen for
FIELD HEARINGS.
This is a great victory.
Each of the Members of Congress listed below should be called and thanked
for signing the Otter Letter supporting Field Hearings on CARA (full text
below).
Butch Otter (R-ID)
Richard Pombo (R-CA)
Tom Tancredo (R-CO)
John Shadegg (R-AZ)
Jennifer Dunn (R-WA)
Bob Schaffer (R-CO)
Wally Herger (R-CA)
Joe Skeen (R-NM)
J.D. Hayworth (R-AZ)
John Doolittle (R-CA)
Doc Hastings (R-WA)
Greg Walden (R-OR)
Mike Simpson (R-ID)
John Hostettler (R-IN)
George Nethercutt (R-WA)
Samuel Graves (R-MO)
Jeff Flake (R-AZ)
Dennis Rehberg (R-MT)
John Peterson (R-PA)
Doug Ose (R-CA)
Bob Stump (R-AZ)
The Resources Committee staff and leadership are trying to rush to
judgement on CARA. You can expect a Mark-up in Committee (Vote) in
mid-July. It is vital that the Mark-up be delayed until Field Hearings are
held.
Urge your Congressman to sign on to the Otter Letter requesting Field
Hearings on the Condemnation and Relocation Act (CARA - HR 701).
ACTION ITEMS:
-----1. Call your Congressman to urge him or her to send a letter to
Resources Committee Chairman Jim Hansen asking for Field Hearings on CARA
in your state. Every Congressman may be reached at the Capitol Switchboard
at (202) 225-3121. There is a temporary FREE NUMBER of (800) 648-3516.
ASK FOR HIS OR HER FAX NUMBER.
-----2. Ask your Congressman to sign on to the Otter Letter sent out by
Rep. Butch Otter (R-ID) officially requesting Field Hearings.
Here is the Text of the Otter Letter:
June 15, 2001
The Honorable James Hansen, Chairman
House Resources Committee
U.S. House of Representatives
1324 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Mr. Chairman:
We are aware that the Committee has scheduled a hearing on June 20, 2001 to
review H.R. 701, the Conservation and Reinvestment Act. While we agree
that the hearing on this legislation is appropriate, we are concerned that
a single hearing in Washington, D.C. will not provide sufficient
opportunity for our constituents to express their views about the impacts
of this legislation.
As you know, CARA has attracted significant opposition from property
owners, ranchers, farmers, and others who are concerned that federal
acquisition of more lands in many states will significantly and adversely
affect their livelihoods.
We respectfully request that any mark-up of this legislation be postponed
until field hearings can be scheduled--preferably at least three--in
western states. Granting the people of the West--your constituents and
ours--field hearings on legislation of this magnitude would ensure that
their concerns are adequately heard by this Congress.
We appreciate your leadership as Chairman of the Resources Committee to
ensure that the freedoms and constitutional rights of all citizens of the
United States are protected, and we look forward to continue working with
you on important legislation as the 107th Congress moves through the
legislative process.
Sincerely,
21 Congressmen have signed on so far.
-----3. You can clip out this letter and fax it to your Congressman. Ask
him to sign on to it and forward it to Rep. Butch Otter and the Resources
Committee. Ask him to let you know when he has signed the letter.
-----4. Don't forget to download your NEW Testimony Questionnaire and NO
CARA, NO LAND GRABS poster from http://www.landrights.org You can still
get your testimony on the record. Be watching. There are big changes
taking place on the landrights.org Website.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO AT LEAST FIVE PEOPLE
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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *NOTE: In accordance with
Title 17 U.S.C. section 107, this material is distributed without profit or
payment to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving this
information for non-profit research and educational purposes only. For more
information go to: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml
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American Land Rights Association - Land Rights Network
PO Box 400 - Battle Ground WA 98604
Phone: 360-687-3087 - Fax: 360-687-2973 - Email: <alra@pacifier.com> -
http://www.landrights.org
Legislative Office: 508 First St SE - Washington DC 20003
Phone: 202-210-2357 - Fax: 202-543-7126 - Email: landrightsnet@aol.com
***CARA Victory -- 21 Congressmen Ask For Field Hearings***
A historical precedent when a bill in Congress affects tens of thousands of
people spread over a wide area of the country is to hold FIELD HEARINGS
closer to where the people are to give them a chance to voice their
concerns.
The Resources Committee leadership is deliberately violating this precedent
in their attempt to RAILROAD CARA through the Committee and Congress in as
secret a way as possible. They want to minimize the number of people who
become aware of the GREAT CARA TREASURY ROBBERY. $45 billion over 15
years.
IT'S VITAL THAT YOU WRITE, CALL AND FAX YOUR CONGRESSMAN URGING
HIM OR HER TO INSIST ON FIELD HEARINGS ON CARA (HR 701).
Representative Butch Otter (R-ID) is leading the effort to get Field
Hearings for the Condemnation and Relocation Act (CARA). He's a Property
Rights Hero. He sent around a letter that has already been signed by 21
Members of Congress asking Resources Committee Chairman Jim Hansen for
FIELD HEARINGS.
This is a great victory.
Each of the Members of Congress listed below should be called and thanked
for signing the Otter Letter supporting Field Hearings on CARA (full text
below).
Butch Otter (R-ID)
Richard Pombo (R-CA)
Tom Tancredo (R-CO)
John Shadegg (R-AZ)
Jennifer Dunn (R-WA)
Bob Schaffer (R-CO)
Wally Herger (R-CA)
Joe Skeen (R-NM)
J.D. Hayworth (R-AZ)
John Doolittle (R-CA)
Doc Hastings (R-WA)
Greg Walden (R-OR)
Mike Simpson (R-ID)
John Hostettler (R-IN)
George Nethercutt (R-WA)
Samuel Graves (R-MO)
Jeff Flake (R-AZ)
Dennis Rehberg (R-MT)
John Peterson (R-PA)
Doug Ose (R-CA)
Bob Stump (R-AZ)
The Resources Committee staff and leadership are trying to rush to
judgement on CARA. You can expect a Mark-up in Committee (Vote) in
mid-July. It is vital that the Mark-up be delayed until Field Hearings are
held.
Urge your Congressman to sign on to the Otter Letter requesting Field
Hearings on the Condemnation and Relocation Act (CARA - HR 701).
ACTION ITEMS:
-----1. Call your Congressman to urge him or her to send a letter to
Resources Committee Chairman Jim Hansen asking for Field Hearings on CARA
in your state. Every Congressman may be reached at the Capitol Switchboard
at (202) 225-3121. There is a temporary FREE NUMBER of (800) 648-3516.
ASK FOR HIS OR HER FAX NUMBER.
-----2. Ask your Congressman to sign on to the Otter Letter sent out by
Rep. Butch Otter (R-ID) officially requesting Field Hearings.
Here is the Text of the Otter Letter:
June 15, 2001
The Honorable James Hansen, Chairman
House Resources Committee
U.S. House of Representatives
1324 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Mr. Chairman:
We are aware that the Committee has scheduled a hearing on June 20, 2001 to
review H.R. 701, the Conservation and Reinvestment Act. While we agree
that the hearing on this legislation is appropriate, we are concerned that
a single hearing in Washington, D.C. will not provide sufficient
opportunity for our constituents to express their views about the impacts
of this legislation.
As you know, CARA has attracted significant opposition from property
owners, ranchers, farmers, and others who are concerned that federal
acquisition of more lands in many states will significantly and adversely
affect their livelihoods.
We respectfully request that any mark-up of this legislation be postponed
until field hearings can be scheduled--preferably at least three--in
western states. Granting the people of the West--your constituents and
ours--field hearings on legislation of this magnitude would ensure that
their concerns are adequately heard by this Congress.
We appreciate your leadership as Chairman of the Resources Committee to
ensure that the freedoms and constitutional rights of all citizens of the
United States are protected, and we look forward to continue working with
you on important legislation as the 107th Congress moves through the
legislative process.
Sincerely,
21 Congressmen have signed on so far.
-----3. You can clip out this letter and fax it to your Congressman. Ask
him to sign on to it and forward it to Rep. Butch Otter and the Resources
Committee. Ask him to let you know when he has signed the letter.
-----4. Don't forget to download your NEW Testimony Questionnaire and NO
CARA, NO LAND GRABS poster from http://www.landrights.org You can still
get your testimony on the record. Be watching. There are big changes
taking place on the landrights.org Website.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO AT LEAST FIVE PEOPLE
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *NOTE: In accordance with
Title 17 U.S.C. section 107, this material is distributed without profit or
payment to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving this
information for non-profit research and educational purposes only. For more
information go to: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *