It might be a good idea to let both your Rep and Senator know what is going on.
I agree that with al that is going on that this is not even a blip on the radar.
But then odder things have happened in the past. The chaff generated by the
budget cuts can both encourage this to go through and be distracting enough that
people vested in Micro$soft don't tune in.
I will call Charles Starr today to get his buy in.
*****
Robert Johnston
Datajockeys, LLC
-----Original Message-----
From: Crispin Cowan [mailto:crispin@private]
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2003 12:57 AM
To: Robert Johnston
Cc: crime@private; senator@private
Subject: Re: CRIME GNU Help II
Considering the tough budget negotiations going on, are politicians
really going to listen at all on something they regard as a niche issue
at best? Sure, technical people know how good this would be for the
State's budget in the long term, but does that actually translate into
caring in Salem?
That said, who do I pester? My rep seems to be the most chatty and
communicative, but does bugging a random representative have impact?
Thanks,
Crispin
Crispin
Robert Johnston wrote:
>Update...
>
>I got a call back from Representative Barnheart's office about 5:00Pm
>today. He said that this bill was killed in committee and forwarded to
>the Senate.
>
>Pause...
>
>I just had a lengthy conversation with Senator Sarr about this bill.
>He said that most of the committees are wrapped up for this session.
>If we can get support for what was in this bill, he may be able to put
>it in as a "rider" on a bill that is in play.
>
>Now is the time to let your voice be heard.
>
>
>*****
>
>Robert Johnston
>Datajockeys, LLC
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-crime@private [mailto:owner-crime@private] On Behalf Of
Robert
>Johnston
>Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 2:51 PM
>To: crime@private
>Cc: allyn@private
>Subject: CRIME GNU Help II
>
>
>OK, I finally got some information on HB 2892. Here is the link for those who
>want the actual text.
>http://www.leg.state.or.us/03reg/measures/hb2800.dir/hb2892.intro.html I have
>already made inquiries as to why this bill was tabled. Should have some
>information soon. If any of you are interested in helping me pursue getting
>this bill a fair shake, I would really appreciate hearing from you. I can't
and
>won't do this alone.
>
>So far, I have the ear of one House Rep and two Senators.
>
>Please view the bill and make any comments so that I may pass them on to the
>appropriate people.
>
>
>POWER TO THE PEOPLE!
>
>
>
>*****
>
>Robert Johnston
>Datajockeys, LLC
>
>
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