When I met in DC with other folks from the Quad Cities on housing and fair lending issues with Nussle's staff last week (while the budget resolution was being debated) he got very defensive when I told him that we were watching Nussle's actions closely. I told him that while we were from his district we would be informing others in the state of his actions as a leader of the party. We are often given the excuse from staff that he represents the best interests of his district and that taking a leadership position with the party on other issues isn't always possible. I am glad that he is currently supporting leaving it out, but watch out for the excuses to come. When I suggested that since the Congressman has statewide political ambitions and we would be asking all of our colleagues around the state to contact him, he said that he listened to constituents from the First District. I think that the Club is doing a great job of moving people! Shelley Sheehy River Cities Development Services 1608 Summit Lane Davenport, Iowa 52803-3901 563-323-3472 Office/Fax 563-343-5699 Cell - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To view the Sierra Club List Terms & Conditions, see: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/terms.asp