Hi Alaska Activists in MN and IA,

Last night, the US Senate cast a vote that will affect Alaska's Tongass 
National Forest.  Although the vote was not a success for us, the vote count was 
encouraging (44 good / 52 bad).  There were several Republicans who voted with 
us, and the 4 members who were absent for the vote are our allies.  This was a 
strong showing of support for Alaska's rainforests and bodes well for future 
showdowns.  

The Senators from MN and IA were split in their votes, one good and one bad 
from each State.  Please use the following web link to encourage your members 
to contact their Senators with feedback (Thank You or Shame on You) on this 
important vote.

http://capwiz.com/awc/issues/alert/?alertid=3518586

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Thanks for your continued support and assistance!

Scott Hed
Plains, Prairie & Northland Organizer
Alaska Coalition
(605) 351-1646 cell



Erin E. Jordahl
Director, Iowa Chapter Sierra Club
3839 Merle Hay Road, Suite 280
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-277-8868
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www.iowa.sierraclub.org 






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