The time is now!

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After several weeks (OK, let's be honest, YEARS) of roller-coaster moments, we have been encouraged that the time has come to urge Senator Durbin to sponsor private relief on our behalf.  We've tried all the avenues, and we've tried waiting patiently, but no more.  We are calling for this to end NOW, and the right way.  This is scary because of how daunting it is, but exciting because we finally get to involve all of you who have been faithfully standing behind us ready to act all this time.

So here's your chance.  It's all going to come down to letters and phone calls.  Lots of them.  We are finalizing a draft of a sample letter that you can send.  We'll let you know when it's ready and where/when/how to send it.  But in the meantime, you can help us by connecting to our Facebook Page and/or our Twitter account where we'll be posting updates to keep everyone informed on where we're at in the process of drawing attention to our cause.

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  1. Meg9:06 AM, May 24, 2010

    Go! Go! Go!

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  2. Dana10:38 AM, May 24, 2010

    With you Amy and Carlos!!!

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  3. simply-heartfelt10:51 AM, May 24, 2010

    Anything you need Amy, we're right there with you!!!

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  4. needinfo?11:26 AM, May 24, 2010

    Let's make this happen!

    From needinfo? (aka Jenny Galassi)

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  5. Anonymous12:51 PM, May 24, 2010

    We're here for you in anyway we can... IminCa

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  6. Anonymous1:32 PM, May 24, 2010

    anything you need iam here with you i wish the best for you and ur family u need to be together Paula

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  7. Anonymous10:19 PM, May 24, 2010

    Amy, if there is anything we can do to help you guys out please count us in!!! Onemessedup...

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