ACTION ALERT: RALLY AGAINST BUDGET CUTS TO THE ENVIRONMENT

The Republican proposed budget for the coming fiscal year slashes
environmental and cultural spending to the bone, crippling and killing many
programs.  The Governor is promising to sign whatever budget comes out of the
legislature rather than risk shutting down state government.

To voice our concerns to legislators and the governor, a rally is being
organized for TUESDAY, MAY 28-the day of the special budget session.

Where:            State Historical Building
               E 7th Street and Locust

When:            9 AM Rally
                10 March to the Capitol for Legislator contacts

Contact:                Danelle Stamps, with the Wallace House
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                Phone: 515.243.7063

CONTACT THE GOVERNOR AND YOUR LEGISLATOR THIS WEEK AND OVER THE HOLIDAY
WEEKEND AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO PRESERVE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL BUDGETS,
AND TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO MEET THEM ON MAY 28.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Please contact the following:

1. Your own state representative.  Home and office contact information can be
found at the Iowa General Assembly website at <http://www.legis.state.ia.us>.
 Or call the House switchboard at 515.281.3221.

2. Your own state senator. Home and office contact information can be found
at the Iowa General Assembly website at <http://www.legis.state.ia.us>.  Or
call the Senate switchboard at 515.281.3371.

[Legislator email addresses are <[log in to unmask]>.

3. The Governor's office.  You can call the governor's office at 515.281.5211
or send an email to the Governor's executive secretary <
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4. Stewart Iverson, Senate Majority Leader.  Home: 515.852.3350.  Office:
515.281.3560.  Email: <[log in to unmask]>.

5. Christopher Rants, House Majority Leader.  Home: 712.274.8874.  Office:
515.281.3221.  Email: <[log in to unmask]>.

6. Forward this e-mail to your networks.  It is vital that legislators hear
from as many Iowans as possible. Your e-mail network is an important tool to
help protect Iowa's environment.  Please use it.


Erin Jordahl
Director, Iowa Chapter Sierra Club
3839 Merle Hay Road, Suite 280
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-277-8868
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