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Demand Sen. Lieberman Hold Hearings on S.991, The National Language Act

Dear xxx xxxx,

Last month, in Massachusetts, the radical wing of the Democratic Party got a serious wake-up call. A seat that was owned by the Democratic Party actually called the "Kennedy" seat was lost to a relatively unknown Republican challenger. Right now, Senate Democrats are worried and, I imagine, eager to convince the voters in their states that they are willing to get off their high horses and actually pay attention to the demands of an angry citizenry. In short, the time to push for popular issues is right now. And one of the most popular issues English First has been working on is Senator Inhofe's National Language Act, S.991.

In prior sessions, Senator Inhofe's bill was approved more than once, by a huge majority of all Senators. Unfortunately, the only way we were able to get it to the Senate floor for a vote was by turning it into an amendment and sneaking it onto a bill that was being "fast tracked" through the Senate. The arrogant Democratic leadership, people like Majority Leader Harry Reid, would not even allow Senator Inhofe's bill to get through the committee process so it could be debated and brought to the floor for a vote.

Well, those days are over. I am confident that, if we can force the Senate to hold hearings on S.991, we can have a tremendous victory for our language and our country! And the way to succeed is to focus our energies directly on the party leadership; those who have control over the committees where this bill must be marked up for debate. If we can get it through the committee process, I know we can pass this bill quickly.

I am already gearing up a massive campaign, trusting that I can count on loyal supporters like you for the help and assistance we must have to make this effort a success.

If you agree with me that time is of the essence in making English our official language, then I urge you to help us pass S.991, the National Language Act, by clicking here to send an email to your Senators asking them to demand that Senator Joseph Lieberman, Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, allow hearings to be held on this popular piece of legislation.

Action Link: http://www.rallycongress.com/english-first/2882/s991a/

We want hearings to be held; the bill to be voted out of committee and presented before the entire Senate for a vote. To win this battle, we need to act swiftly to take advantage of this pivotal time.

So please send your email today and we will do everything in our power to pass the National Language Act this year, making English the official language of the United States!

Sincerely,
Frank McGlynn
Executive Director

Received by email of the same title
Date: 2/4/2010 2:42:42 P.M. Pacific Standard Time

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