Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 16:13:14 -0700
Subject: Writers and editors are needed to increase public awareness and congressional action

Recent news reports and meetings in congressional offices are encouraging. One legislative assistant said that after the prison torture investigations, “Congress’ ears are now open.” It is important to continue the momentum before the election, and also when the new Congress convenes in 2007.

Writers and editors are needed for many projects. We would like for groups of volunteers to compose short letters for TI’s to send to the media, activist groups, congressional committees and subcommittees, or their own representative and two senators.

Creativity and new approaches are important. Keep in mind that one legislative counsel mentioned that they rely on “hard government evidence.” Personal stories should be saved for the investigation.

Please let us know which TI issues you would like to write about to the media and Congress. Some letters can be used for multiple committees or subcommittees, which are listed on the following web site:

http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/cgi-bin/committee_list.cgi?site=ctc

Thanks for volunteering to help with this letter writing campaign.

Aaron
617-785-5778 dblaron67_at_yahoo.com

Derrick
513-531-8873 dcr618_at_msn.com