So Cal Fair Trade Network\r\n8124 W. 3rd St, Suite 104\r\nLos Angeles, CA 90048\r\n323-658-6846\r\n\r\nDear friends,\r\n<\/p>
\r\nTERRIBLE legislation was introduced into Congress on June 12 in order to \r\ngive President Bush FAST TRACK authority (aka \"trade promotion authority\") to \r\nenable him to bypass a full democratic debate and rush through FTAA (Free \r\nTrade Area of the Americas) and other free trade agreements that affect our \r\nbasic rights with a straignt up or down vote. Furthermore, this ultra \r\nright-wing bill even PROHIBITS language protecting labor rights or the \r\nenvironment in trade agreements!!!! \r\n<\/p>
\r\nBig business and their allies in Congress are trying to get this horrible \r\nlegislation passed in JULY so it is crucial that you call and write your \r\nsenators and congressional representative IMMEDIATELY!!! \r\n<\/p>
\r\nTo make this as convenient for you as possible, we include below the \r\nWashington DC and local district offices phone numbers and addresses of your \r\nrepresentatives, as well as a sample letter. You can use the letter as well \r\nto construct your talking points in your conversation with congressional \r\nstaff. You can also reach any member of the Senate or Congress by calling the \r\nCapitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121. Make sure to ask to speak with the rep, \r\nand if s\/he is not available, his\/her Trade Staffer. Make sure to ask exactly \r\nwhat the rep's position is, in addition to stating your own opposition to \r\nFast Track and FTAA. Ask for a written response to your inquiry to make sure \r\nthe staffer is keeping a record of your call. \r\n<\/p>
\r\n1) Phone numbers and addresses:\r\n\r\nSenator Barbara Boxer\r\n213 N. Spring St # 1748\r\nLA CA 90012\r\n\r\n213-894-5000\r\n202-224-3553\r\n***\r\nSenator Diane Feinstein\r\n11111 Santa Monica Blvd, # 915\r\nLA CA 90025\r\n\r\n310-914-7300\r\n202-224-3841\r\n\r\nCongress:\r\n\r\nXavier Becerra\r\n1910 W. Sunset Blvd, # 560\r\nLA CA 90026\r\n\r\n213-483-1425\r\n202-225-6235\r\n****\r\nHoward L. Berman\r\n2330 Rayburn H.O.B\r\nWashington, D.C. 20515\r\n(202) 225-4695\r\n\r\n District Office\r\n10200 Sepulveda Blvd.\r\nSuite 300\r\nMission Hills, CA 91345\r\n(818) 891-0543\r\n****\r\nRepresentative Grace Napolitano, 34th District of California \r\n1609 Longworth Building, Washington, DC 20515 202-225-5256 \r\n\r\nDistrict:\r\n1712 West Beverly Blvd. \r\nSuite#201 \r\nMontebello, CA 90640 \r\nTel#323-728-0112 \r\nFax#323-728-4113 \r\n*** \r\n\r\nJane Harmon\r\n811 N. Catalina Ave, # 1302\r\nRedondo Beach CA 90277\r\n\r\n310-372-1600\r\n202-225-8220\r\n\r\n****\r\n\r\nJuanita Millender-McDonald\r\n970 W. 190th East Tower Suite 900\r\nTorrance, CA 90502\r\n\r\n310-538-1190\r\n202-225-7924\r\n\r\n****\r\n\r\nAdam Schiff\r\n35 S. Raymond Avenue, # 205\r\nPasadena CA 91105\r\n\r\n626-304-2727\r\n202-225-4176\r\n\r\n****\r\n\r\nHilda Solis\r\n4401 Santa Anita Ave\r\nEl Monte CA 91731\r\n\r\n626-448-1271\r\n202-225-5464\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\nMaxine Waters\r\n10124 S. Broadway #1\r\nLA CA 90003\r\n\r\n323-757-8900\r\n202-225-2201\r\n******\r\n\r\nHenry Waxman\r\n8436 W. 3rd St #600\r\nLA CA 90048\r\n323-651-1040\r\n202-225-3976\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\nFor more info on fast track and FTAA, visit the following websites: \r\nwww.tradewatch.org; \r\nwww.fairtradenow.org;www.globalexchange.org;www.ufenet.org\r\n\r\n2)Here is the sample letter:\r\nSAMPLE LETTER TO YOUR REPRESENTATIVE\r\n\r\nThe Honorable [NAME OF YOUR US REPRESENTATIVE]\r\nUS House of Representatives\r\nWashington, DC 20515\r\n\r\nDear Representative,\r\n<\/p>
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