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This Information Board is established for MRGRG participants to keep each other informed concerning their lobbying activities. Procedure for getting your input posting on the Information Board. Send an e-mail to fsears@bellsouth.net with: your name (or alias), rank optional, the name of the person you are lobbying, the State, and a brief description of what you are lobbying for. Example: John Doe - Senator Lott - MS - Cosponsor and support S.2065. Example: John Doe - Congressman Taylor - MS - Support HR3474. Example: John Doe - Senator Lott - MS - Support SBP. Do not punish our widows. Please follow the examples. Make it easy for me to do a copy and paste. Don't make me have to do a lot of editing, and don't make me have to do a lot of research to figure out where to post your input. I don't know the States for all of the Senators and Congresspersons. Make your comment(s) short and to the point.

President George W. Bush

Respectfully submitted - Col "Bud" Day, FL - Asking President Bush to support WWII/Korea era earned military retiree medical care restoration. E-mail - Class Act Group, Inc. - Keep Our Promise "I mean what I say" President George W. Bush. Respectfully submitted - Reverend Edward H. Gilstrap (Proud U.S. Navy retiree) - Dear President Bush: I concur with this email 100%, it's past time for you to keep your word. We will make sure promises made to our veterans will be promises kept." Did you mean what you said, will you keep your word concerning the above statement? Respectfully submitted - Floyd Sears - e-mail - Mister President... America's military retirees want to vote for you, again. Alvin Smith Jr - I forwarded Col. Day's letter to the editor of the Dothan Eagle for it to be inserted into "letters to the editor" for publication with my name attached. I hope they print it. Michael Lee Pemberton, SFC (ret), Armor - e-mail Pres. George W. Bush - Support HR 3474, S 2065, and Concurrent Receipt for disabled retirees. Michael Lee Pemberton, SFC (ret), Armor - e-mail Vice Pres. Dick Cheney - support disabled retirees medical benefits and Concurrent Receipt. Mr President - Respectfully Submitted - James Goodwin CTOC U.S. Navy Retired. "KEEP OUR PRIMISES TO AMERICA'S MILITARY RETIREES ACT". It is past due (over 34 years for me) some longer. Then we want to vote. BJ Brown - emailed Pres Bush two times - Keep his promise to Retirees David L. Wegman, MSgt, USAF, Retired - President Bush - Keep America's Promise - Keep Your Promise - (No response) Dan Stone - I sent a long email to President Bush's staff members yesterday and did get a receipt for it. We have to keep trying! Lee Pierce, SGM, USA (Ret) - CA - President Bush, letter about Broken Promises to Military Retirees. Jerry L. Gillum, CWO4, USN-Ret - President Bush - I agree with Col. Day, keep your promises and support us. You can expect the same kind of support for you in November that you have given us.

Assorted Inputs CARL KRILEY - The following is my tally from 26 Nov 2003 - 20 April 2004. 3080 ... e-mails to Non-Cosponsors; Support HR-3474. 196 ..... e-mails to Senators; Support S-2065. 25 ....... letters to President, VP, & Senators. Support HR-3474 & S-2065. Fred Forker - "Congressman/woman, you cosponsored HR 58, the previous Keep Our Promise Bill, why won't you cosponsor the upgraded HR 3474, Keep Our Promise Bill? The new Bill, HR 3474 is a better Bill, less costly, supports all military retirees, supports the US Appeals Court ruling urging Congress to satisfy a moral retiree medical care obligation/commitment; and would also be an appropriate salute as part of the WWII memorial recognition year." Boozman, John Arkansas 3 Faleomavaega, Eni American Samoi Flake, Jeff Arizona 6 Bono, Mary California 45 Eshoo, Anna CA 14 Lofgren, Zoe CA 16 Roybal-Allard, Lucille CA 34 Sanchez, Linda CA 39 Sanchez, Loretta CA 47 DeGette, Diana Colorado 1 Hefley, Joel CO 5 Diaz-Balart, Lincoln Florida 21 Foley, Mark FL 16 Stearns, Cliff FL 6 Deal, Nathan Georgia 10 Lewis, John GA 5 Otter, C.L. Idaho 1 Simpson, Michael ID 2 Biggert, Judy Illinois 13 Davis, Danny K. IL 7 Manzullo, Donald IL 16 Fletcher, Ernie Kentucky 6 Lewis, Ron KY 2 Moran, Jerry Kansas 1 Camp, Dave Minnesota 4 Dingell, John D MI 15 Miller, Candice MI 10 Rehbert, Dennis Montana Andrews, Robert E. New Jersey 1 LoBiondo, Frank NJ 2 Menendez, Robert NJ 13 Pascrell, Bill NJ 8 Saxton, Jim NJ 3 Ackerman, Gary L. New York 5 Fossella, Vito NY 13 Sweeney, John NY 20 Burr, Richard North Carolina 5 Watt, Melvin NC 12 Gillmor, Paul Ohio 5 Ney, Robert OH 18 Carson, Brad, Oklahoma 2 Doyle, Michael Pennsylvania 14 Kanjorski, Paul PA 11 Barrett, J. Gresham South Carolina 3 Granger, Kay Texas 12 Johnson, Eddie B TX 30 Davis, Jo Ann Virginia 1 Forbes, J. Randy VA 4 Goodlatte, Bob VA 6 Baldwin, Tammy Wisconsin 2

Alaska - AK

Senate AK Coordinator - Ladd McBride, SCPO USNR Retired - Senator Ted Stevens Same as above but Fairbanks office representative has passed letters on to Senator Stevens with no comment. (S2065). Senator Lisa Murkowski Has sent military representative to Fairbanks and Ladd McBride has personally handed Senator Murkowski a letter with packet and was assured it would it would be personally reviewed by her. (S2065)

House AK Coordinator - Ladd McBride, SCPO USNR Retired - Representative Don Young (at large) - Have written many letters & e-mails since May 2003 and have never received any answer. Fairbanks clerk indicates Young is not interested. (HR3474)

Alabama - AL

Senate Renneck Wilson - Senator Shelby - AL - Co sponsor and support S. 2065 and H.R. 3474. Have e-mailed Senator Shelby numerous times to support and co Sponsor these bills. His reply, "I am a strong advocate for Veterans. I will keep your thoughts in mind and should either come before the Senate, will consider". George Swain - Senator Shelby - Al - Cosponsor & support S-2065. George Swain - Senator Sessions - Al - Cosponsor & support S-2065 James Goodwin - To both Alabama senators sign co-sponsor S-2065. CHARLES W.PHILLIPS, CW2 U.S.ARMY (RET) - I am lobbying Senator Shelby to stand up and be counted for the Veterans of America. Where is your guts are they stringing behind you are you afried that will make wrong move and be reprimended by one of your seniors. Why don't you like what the Veterans have done for your and my wonderful and beautiful country.I gave 21 years of my life defending my country and if I had it to do over again I would do it again. Please support our Veterans and our Retirees on the Bill to "KEEP OUR PROMISES to the Veterans.

House George Swain - Congressman Everett - Al - Cosponsor & Support HR-3474. His reponse was his energy & focus would be on other bills George Swain - Congressman Bonner - Al - Cosponsor & Support HR-3474. George Swain - Congressman Aderholt - Al - Cosponsor & Support HR-3474 George Swain - Congressman Bachus - Al - Cosponsor & Support HR-3474 George Swain - Congressman Davis - Al - Cosponsor & Support HR-3474 James Goodwin - Rep Bachus will not sign on to co-sponsor, but he said will support it when to come to full house for vote.

Arkansas - AR

Senate Rex C Roark - Encouraging Senator Lincoln to sponsor S-2065. Rex C Roark - Encouraging Senator Mark Pryor to support S-2065. Jim Hobbs - Sen Lincoln (D-AR) Cosponsor & support S.2065 Jim Hobbs - Sen Pryor (D-AR) Cosponsor & support S.2065 I have been calling or sending a fax a couple times a week. Donald L. Waterworth Sr, Sen Lincoln, Ark cosponsor & support S-2065 Donald L. Waterworth SR, Sen M Pryor, Ark, cosponsor & support S-2065 BJ Brown - emailed Sen Lincoln, D-AR, for support/cosponsor S.2065 BJ Brown - emailed Sen Pryor, D-AR, for support/cosponsor S.2065

House Jay & Ruth Giefer - I called Rep John Boozman today to urge him to both co-sponsor and to strongly support HR3474. Rex C Roark - Congressman Mike Ross AR to support H R 3474 and Congressman Vic Snyder AR to support H R 3474 Jim Hobbs - Rep Berry (D-AR) Cosponsor & support HR.3474 Donald L. Waterworth Sr, Congressman M Berry, Ark , support Hr 3474 Donald L. Waterworth Sr. Congress J Boozman, Ark, Support HR 3474 Donald L. Waterworth Sr, Congress man M Ross, Ark, Support HR 3474 Donald L. Waterworth Sr, Congressman V Synder, Ark, Support HR3474

Arizona - AZ

Senate Ambrose Garavaglia - MSgt. Retired to Senator John Kyl - Arizona. Support S.2065 N. Brunnworth - Senator John Kyl-Arizona. Support S.2065 S. Babowicz- Sen J. Kyl- AZ-S2065. No answer from him or his office in response to my request to support promises made to military retirees. Daniel O Walsh,Col (USAF RET). AZ - Have made phone calls to Sens McCain and Kyl to support S.2065, and to Rep Franks re HR3474. Trent Franks supports it. Lester Feutz, Sen Jon Kyl, AZ, I urge you to cosponsor and support S 2065 Lester Feutz-Sen Jon Kyl-AZ-Support SBP-eliminate the widows tax at age 62. Lester Feutz-Sen John McCain-AZ-Support SBP-eliminate the widows tax at age 62.

House MORGAN DELLINGER USN RETIRED - I send something to congressman Flake of AZ at least once a week and get the same auto response that he answers all E-mail via snail mail but just seemss that it takes forever and then he refers to VETERANS issues never acknowgedges anything about military retirees. I'm not sure if he or his staff know the difference. Ambrose Garavaglia, MSgt Retired - Congressman John Kolbe - Arizona. Support HR3474. Ambrose Garavaglia, MSgt Retired - Congressman Jeff Flake Arizona. Support HR3474. Jack Pantall, Lt Col, USAF retired - Both Don Waterworth and I have sent emails to Rep Vic Snyder(D-AR-2) re 3474 and we received identical responses to the effect that he is afraid the 'pool' will not be large enough for retirees to get FEHB at an affordable rate. John McBrien, USAF retired. Rep. Jeff Flake, R-AZ - Like Morgan Dellinger, I too have sent communications to Rep. Flake. Received one reply re: Medicare, but nothing on the subject of HR 3474. Flake has someone challenging him for office in this year's election. A change may be in the offing. S. Babowicz- Congressman J. Flake- AZ- HR3474. No response by snail mail as promised. (5 requests) Seems like more promises broken. Called Washington DC office and requested Cong. Flake to support resolution and person on other end had no idea what it was about. Daniel O Walsh,Col (USAF RET). AZ - See comments in Senate section. REtired TSgt - I'm working on our Az reps. Lester Feutz, Rep Jim Kolbe, AZ, I urge you to cosponsor and support HR 3474 Lester Feutz-Rep Jim Kolbe-AZ-Support SBP-eliminate the widows tax at age 62.

California - CA

Senate Don Fisher - Lobbying Barbara Boxer (D-CA) for S2065 Don Fisher - Lobbying Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) for S2065 Don Fisher - Lobbying ALL Senators for S2065& ALLCongresspersons in support of HR 3474 J Venard, USAF RET - Sent emails to Sen Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) to support S2065,,,,, one, no reply, the other, 'song and dance'. Lee Pierce, SGM, USA (Ret) - Senator Boxer - CA - Cosponsor and support S. 2065. Lee Pierce, SGM, USA (Ret) - Senator Feinstein - CA - Cosponsor and support S. 2065. barb go-get-em: Emailed Sen Feinstein and Sen Barber Boxer asking for cosponsorship and support of S2065. barb-go-get-em: 12 May Emailed using her web site, Dianne Feinstein, requesting cosponsorship and support of HR3474

House William J. Kerr, MSgt, USAF, Ret - Lobbying Rep. Jerry Lewis - CA. I have send numerous emails and faxes to Rep Lewis requesting to know why he will not support military retiree's by co-sponsoring HR-3474. He never responds, its time to replace any Representative or Senator who will not support the military retiree's. I urge all retiree's to visit web site: http://www.veteranparty.us ., support and join the "Veterans Party of America". J Venard, USAF RET - Sent email to Rep Elton Gallegly, to support HR2474,,,,no response. Don Fisher, GySgt USMC (Retd) - Lobbying Darrel Issa CA (R) 49th for HR3474 Lee Pierce, SGM, USA (Ret) - Rep Cardoza - CA - Cosponsor and support HR 3474. barb go-get-em: CA emailed asking for their cosponsorship and support of HR3474. (CO) indicates those who would only accept mail from their constituents. I indicated that although I was not a constituent, I would still appreciate their efforts. Rep's: Tauscher, Ose, Doolittle, Pombo, Stark(CO), Eshoo, Lofgren, Radanovich(CO), Nunes(CO), Thomas, Gallegly(CO), Dreier, Becerra(CO), Roybal-Allard(CO), Harman, Sanchez(CO), Royce(CO), Lewis(CO), Miller, Bono, Rohrabacher, Sanchez, Cox, Issa Hunter(CO).

Colorado - CO

Senate Richard Doolittle (LtCol USAF ret) - I have written letters to the Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News - no response and nothing published. I have sent letters and EMails to Sen. Wayne Allard and Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell - no response. Morrie B. C.S. CO - I have sent emails and snail mails to my representative (Joel Hefley-CO), and senators (Campbell & Allard) on an AT LEAST weekly basis... I have also called the toll free number that has been supplied for the switchboard in Washington, D.C.... And, I will continue to do so until HR3474 and S2065 are PASSED and signed by President Bush... If they are not, all non-signers will be noted and appropriately campaigned against during upcoming elections !!!!! Paul Barrett MSgt USAF. Ret ) Senators Campbell and Allard- Co.- Cosponsor and support S-2065 . I have written to both of these senators and have sent e-mail to both with no answers. Johnnie F Jones - Called & EMailed Senator Allard at245 9553 &877 762 8762. Also Senator Campbell at 241 6631 & 877 762 8762 at least 4 times and 4 -7-04 4-14-04 and Ask them to Cosponsor S 2065 . I cannot recall Her name The Lady at Senator Allard office Sounded real Positive. BUT So far no response Will keep Trying. Art Schildgen - I have sent e-mail to both Sen. Campbell and Sen. Allard. No response from either. Will follow up with more mail and phone calls. Ric Markin, CS, Co - Have e-mailed and called Senators Allard & Campbell regarding HR 3474 and S 2065. Ric Markin, CS, Co - I have 38 retired Air Force friends on my address book whom I have contacted on several occassions requesting that they contact their representatives regarding HR 3474/S 2065.

House Richard Doolittle (LtCol USAF ret) - I have sent a letter and EMails to Representative Tom Tancredo. Subsequently saw that he was a co sponsor. I sent letters to other Colorado representatives. I sent EMails but received response that they would only respond to their constituents. Morrie B. C.S. CO - See input in Senate section above. Paul Barrett (MSGT USAF Ret ) Congressman McGinnis - Co. - Cosponsor and support HR3474. I have written and e-mailed several times, no answer. Johnnie F Jones - I called Congressman McInnis Also Emailed same dates at 245 7107 &877 762 8762 about cosponsor HR 3474 at least once aweek if not 2 times a week. Last Email and calls 4-7-04 4-14-04. Art Schildgen - I have successfuly lobbied Rep. Marilyn Musgrave (Co) and she is now a sponsor for HR 3474. Ric Markin, CS,Co -Have e-mailed and called Congressmen Tancredo, McGinnis, Hefley, Musgrave & Beauprez regarding HR 3474.

Connecticut - CT

Senate Thomas F Williams, USAF Retired - Continued requests have been made to Senator Chris Dodd and Senator Joe Lieberman to co-sponsor S-2065. So far no reponse to this matter here in Connecticut. Richard D. Pecco-USA-Ret - Senator Dodd and Senator Lieberman - CT - Cosponsor and support S-2065.

House Thomas F Williams, USAF Retired - Rep. Rob Simmons has Co-sponsored HR-3474. Richard D. Pecco - USA - Ret -Representatve Nancy Johnson - CT - Cosponsor and support S-3474.

Delaware - DE

Senate Al Smith, MSgt USAF Ret - DE -Senator Carper- cosponsor S-2065 Al Smith, MSgt USAF Ret - DE -Senator Biden-Cosponsor S-2065

House Al Smith, MSgt USAF Ret - DE -Congressman Castle-cosponsor HR3474

Florida - FL

Senate Kelly Dougherty- Encouraging Senator Bob Graham (D) Florida to cosponsor and support S.2065. Robert Jock Ret USAF - Senator Bill Nelson (D) FL ----S-2065 Robert Jock Ret USAF - Senator Grahm (D) FL ----S-2065 Harry Riley - Sen Bob Graham FL, CoSponsor S2065, Keep Our Promise Harry Riley - Sen Bill Nelson, FL Ask colleagues to cosponsor S2065 Robert Thompson--Sen. Nelson, encouraging him to hold the line on Tricare Prescription Drug Costs. Hank Lackey - Senators Nelson & Graham -FL - Cosponsor & Support S.2065 Myron Longmore - Senator Graham - FL - Cosponsor S2065. Myron Longmore - Senator Nelson - FL - Cosponsor S2065 C. J. McGrew, Jr. CAPT - Sen. Bob Graham - Cosponsor S 2065 C. J. McGrew, Jr. CAPT - Sen. Bill Nelson - Cosponsor S 2065 Donald Thomas - for Senator Graham FL Support S2065 Donald Thomas - for Senator Nelson FL Supportt S2065 RoBert A Abernathy - Senator Graham - Fl - Sponsor/Cosponsor S.2065 Harry Bryant Senator Graham- Fl - Cosponsor and support S2065 Harry Bryant Senator Graham- Fl - Cosponsor and support the widow's tax (SBP offset). Jack Milby - lobbying Senator Graham-FL cosponsor & support S.2065 Sid Wolfeld, LTC Army Ret. -Called Sen. Bill Nelson (4 times) re co-sponsor S2065. Called Sen. Bob Graham = cosponsor S2065. No reply. He is a lame duck Sen. I doubt if he cares. He never did in the past. Marshall T. Davenport, USN, Ret. - I have sent numerous emails to all the Florida Representatives and Senators asking for support for the subject bills. Also I forward all correspondence from the Class Act Group, Inc. to a circle of friends from my military days.

House Robert Jock Ret USAF - Rep. Mark Foley (R-Dis16) FL----HR3474 Harry Riley - Rep Jeff Miller, FL, Send a "Dear Colleague" letter urging HR 3474 Cosponsors Hank Lackey - Congresswoman Katherine Harris - FL District 13 - Cosponsor & Support HR 3474. She doesn't respond to emails or certified, return receipt requested letters. Kelly Dougherty- Congressman Bill Young (R) to support HR3474 Myron Longmore - Rep Weldon - FL - Cosponsor HR3474. Tom Weis - Rep Cliff Stearns-Fla-cosponsor and support HR3474. Remarks: I have been trying since the Christmas break with no luck am awaiting word on my request for a face to face this weekend. F. M. Roger - Rep. Mark Foley (R-Dis16) FL----HR3474. I have contacted Rep Mark Foley several times by e-mail and always get the same form letter "thank you for you input etc." I have called his office in both Washington and Port St. Lucie and just get the same "Thank you your comments will be forwarded to the Congressman". Donald Thomas - for Rep Stearns FL Support HR 3474 Joe Dorsky - Letters to Rep. Foley and Rep Weldon supporting H3474. Harry Bryant - Congressman Jim Davis Cosponsor and support Hr 3474 Jack Milby - Lobbying Congressman Bill Young, co-sponsor HR 3474

Georgia - GA

Senate Bill Mannel - Col USA(ret) - Senator Miller - GA - health care. Bill Mannel - Col USA(ret) - Senator Chamblis - GA - health care. Rose Kendrick - Senator Miller - GA - Cosponsor and support S.2065. Rose Kendrick - Senator Chambliss - GA - support and cosponsor S.2065. Ernie Brown - I have sent multiple Emails to every GA Congressman and Senator. I have called the switchboard in DC and spoke to everyone of the Congressmen and Senators staffers listed on Armed Services Committee. GA Democrats Denise Majette, John Lewis, John Linder, and Nathan Deal are not supporting HR 3474. I have contacted them many times. Ray Boyden, MSgt, USAF, Retired - I am regularly in contact with Rep. Max Burns, GA 12, Sen. Saxby Chambliss, and Sen. Zell Miller about all things pertaining to military, veterans and retired military. I have sent them all emails asking support for our current 3474/2065 efforts, and the SBP offset issue. Rudolph Hensley-Senator Miller-GA-Cosponsor & support S.2065 and support SBP. Rudolph Hensley-Senator Chambliss-GA-Cosponsor and support S.2065 and support SBP Richard Porter -Ga.-Senator Miller- Cosponsor and support S. 2065 Richard Porter -Ga.-SenatorChambliss- Cosponsor and support S. 2065

House Bill Mannel - Col USA(ret) - Congressman Norwoodr - GA - health care. Bill Mannel - Col USA(ret) - Congressman Burns - GA - health care. Bill Mannel - Col USA(ret) - Congressman Kingston - GA - health care. Ernie Brown - See comments in Senate section. Ray Boyden, MSgt, USAF, Retired - See comments in Senate section. Rudolph Hensley-Congressman Kinston-GA-Support HR.3474 and SBP. Richard Porter - Ga. - Congressman-Marshall-Cosponsor and support HR3474

Hawaii - HI

Senate Jerry Jackson - Senator Daniel Akaka - HI - Sponsor S2065 Jerry Jackson - Senator Daniel Inouye - HI - Sponsor S2065 George Brown, SCPO - Senator Inouye HI Cosponser and Support S2065.

House Jerry Jackson - Congressman Neil Abercrombie - HI - Sponsor HR3474 Carl McKenzie - Congressman Ed Case, Support SBP Reform

Iowa - IA

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Idaho - ID

Senate Axel Hallan, ENCM (E-9), Encouraging Sen. Crapo (ID) to cosponsor and support S.2065. Axel Hallan, ENCM (E-9), Encouraging Sen. Craig (ID) to cosponsor and support S.2065. Axel Hallan, ENCM (E-9), Encouraging Sen. Crapo (ID) to support SBP Legislation. Axel Hallan, ENCM (E-9), Encouraging Sen. Craig (ID) to support SBP Legislation.

House Axel Hallan, ENCM (E-9), Encouraging Rep Simpson (ID) to cosponsor and support HR.3474. Axel Hallan, ENCM (E-9), Encouraging Rep Simpson (ID) to support SBP Legislation.

Illinois - IL

Senate Jack Kime - Senator Fitzgerald - IL - Support S-2065 Jack Kime - Senator Dubrin - IL - Support S-2065 William R Scudder Msgt Retired USAF - I have emailed every senator in the US and received replys from all but one, Senator Fitzgerald of ill. I have also called every one at there office.I had a letter to the editor of the rantoul press got a lot of calls and hope it will do some good. I also emailed all congressmen and called there offices. will keep writting and calling

House Jack Kime - Representative John Shimkus - Support HR 3474 Jack Kime - Representative John Shimkus - IL - Support SBP fairness for widows Daniel Stone, USAF, Retired - Speaker of the House, Congressman Dennis Hastert, Illinois - cosponsor and support HR3474. Johnnie F. Jones QMC SS - Called Congressman Hastert at 202 225 2976 Also E mailed same date I called. 2-20-04 2-26-04 3-17-04 4-14-04 George Swain - Congressman Hastert - Il Give HR 3474 priority enough to bring to the House floor for a vote.

Indiana - IN

Senate T/sgt Gloyd N.Riemann,WW2 vet,USAF ret. - I have sent 2 letters each to Baron Hill Senator,and 2 letters Evan Bayth,both representing the 9th dist.here in Indiana---got one letter back stateing "I`ll look at it when it is introduced" that is not what I requested, I requested a co-sponsor. Therfore you can bet I will not vote for either, I will not vote for Pres.Bush for sure,( promises made will be promises kept", BALONEY!!!) I even sent a letter to the Republican represenative----same BALONEY!!!!!I guess as it stands now,can`t vote for anyone.

House T/sgt Gloyd N.Riemann,WW2 vet,USAF ret. - See comments in Senate section.

Kansas - KS

Arnold W. Henke: Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback please support Senate Bill 2065. Thanks MickeDunc - Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback sponsor or cosponser S2065

House Arnold W. Henke: Congressman Jerry Moran, please support House Bill 3474. Thanks Ed Law, Kansas Coordinator - Congressman Dennis Moore has already signed on as co-sponsor for HR 3474. I have written email to both Brownback and Roberts, but I haven't had any response.

Kentucky - KY

Senate Michael Lee Pemberton, SFC (ret), Armor - e-mail Sen. Mitch McConnell (R - KY) - cosponsor and support S 2065, and Concurrent Receipt for disabled retirees. Michael Lee Pemberton, SFC (ret), Armor - e-mail Sen. Jim Bunning (R - KY) - cosponsor and support S 2065, and Concurrent Receipt for disabled retirees.

House Michael Lee Pemberton, SFC (ret), Armor - e-mail Rep. Ron Lewis (R - KY) - cosponsor and support HR 3474, and Concurrent Receipt for disabled retirees.

Louisiana - LA

Senate Art Schefler - Shreveport LA - I am requesting the support of Senator Breaux (D) LA for S2065 Darroll Smith, LA - E-mail to Sen Breaux,LA to co-sponsor and support S-2065

House Al Scott - Many letters to incumbents and committee chairs. No votes for those who don't support. John & Lois Dukes --Representative Rodney Alexander—La. - We are asking you to support Bills S 2065 Also HR 3474.It is a bill that should be acted on now. My husband did his duty and now it is time for Government to step up to do theirs.

Massachusett - MA

Senate George Swain - Senator Kennedy - Ma - Cosponsor & support S-2065 - Armed Services Committee

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Maryland - MD

Senate AC Maryland USN Retired - Lobbying Senators Mikulski and Sarbanes to support S2065.

House AC Maryland USN Retired - Lobbying Representatives Gilchrist and Cardin to support HR 3474. Carl Crawford, First Sergeant, US Army (Ret) - On March 16, 2004, I sent letters by Fax to the following US Congressmen represent the state of Maryland, urging them to cosponsor HR 3474. Neither of these Congressmen have responded to my letter. I would like to ask why? Congressmen: Wayne Gilchrest, Steny H. Hoyer and Benjamin L. Cardin. All other Congressmen in Maryland have signed on as cosponsors of HR 3474.

Maine - ME

Senate Richard A. Cole Smsgt Retired USAF - Asked Senator Snowe and Senator Collins of Maine to support S. 2065.

House Richard A. Cole Smsgt Retired USAF - Both of our Congressmen support HR 3474.

Michigan - MI

Senate Jim Laukhart--Encouraging Senator Carl Levin to co-sponsor and support S2065. Jim Laukhart-Encouraging Senator Debbie Stabenow to co-sponsor and support S2065. Roy T. Dahl - E-Mail's sent to Sen Debbie Stabenow and Senator Carl Levin to sponsor S2065. Floyd Baird - Weekly E-Mail to Senator Carl Levin to cosponsor and support S2065. Floyd Baird - Weekly E-Mail to Senator Debbie Stabenow to cosponsor and support S2065. George Swain - Senator Levin - Mi - Cosponsor & support S-2065 - Armed Services Committee Floyd Baird Msgt Ret. USAF 1951-1971 - Just a quick note to let you know I have sent my weekly e- letters to Senators, Stabenow and Levin of Michigan. WE RETIREES KEPT OUR PROMISE AND SERVED, NOW IT'S THERE TURN TO KEEP THERE PROMISE.

House Jim Laukhart - 30 or more emails to Dave Camp (R-Mi) asking him to co-sponsor HR3474. He refuses. See Roy T. Dahl comments in the Senate section. Roy T. Dahl - I continually send e-mails to Debbie Stabenow to cosponsor 2065, and Dave Camp to cosponsor HR3474. D. Stabenow sends an e-mail back but, Dave Camp won't even respond. Floyd Baird Msgt Ret. USAF 1951-1971 - Sent a letter of thanks for supporting HR- 3474 to Rep. Kildee (Mi.). Also ask him to take a few minutes of his time and lobby the other Michigan legislators, as they seem to need a little push. Floyd Baird Msgt Ret. USAF 1951-1971 - Sent letters to members of congress, State of Mi., Camp, Miller and Dingell. You supported HR 58 why won't you support HR 3474? Military retirees are a large block of votes.

Minnesota - MN

Senate Edward N, Frank, SMSGT, USAF, Ret. - I have made numerous calls to the following Minnesota Senators in the last few months regarding subjest Bills, results as of this date are as follow. S.2065: Sen. Mark Dayton (DFL) Supports according to his office, however Cosignor NO. Sen. Norm Coleman (R) No decision, Cosignor NO.

House Edward N, Frank, SMSGT, USAF, Ret. - I have made numerous calls to the following Minnesota Representatives in the last few months regarding subjest Bills, results as of this date are as follows.. HR 3474 1st Dist. Rep. Gil Gutnecht (R) Cosignor NO 2nd Dist. Rep. John Kline (R) Cosignor YES 3rd Dist. Rep. Jim Ramstad (R) Cosignor NO 4th Dist. Rep. Betty McCollum (DFL) Cosignor YES 5th Dist. Rep. Martin Sabo (DFL) Cosignor NO 6th Dist. Rep. Mark Kennedy (R) Cosignor NO 7th Dist. Rep. Collin Peterson (DFL) Cosignor YES 8th Dist. Rep. Jim Oberstar (DFL) Cosignor YES

Missouri - MO

Senate Jerry Gillum, CWO4, USN-Ret - Senator Bond - MO - continue lobby for Cosponsor and Support for S2065, talk is cheap and non supportive. Keep your promises, we did. Jerry Gillum, CWO4, USN-Ret - Senator Talent - MO -continue lobby of Cosponsor and Support for S2065. Keep your promises, we did.

House Jerry Gillum, CWO4, USN-Ret - Congressman/Majority Whip Blunt - MO - continue lobby for Cosponsor and Support for HR3474, time to support those at home and not the party. Keep America's promises, we did.

Mississippi - MS

Senate Floyd Sears - Encouraging Senator Cochran (MS) to cosponsor and support S.2065. Jim Whittington - Encouraging Senator Cochran (MS) to cosponsor and support S.2065. Robert Record - Encouraging Senator Cochran (MS) to cosponsor and support S.2065. Richard & Shirley DuBey - Encouraging Senator Cochran (MS) to cosponsor and support S.2065. Floyd Sears - Encouraging Senator Lott (MS) to cosponsor and support S.2065. Jim Whittington - Encouraging Senator Lott (MS) to cosponsor and support S.2065. Robert Record - Encouraging Senator Lott (MS) to cosponsor and support S.2065. Richard & Shirley DuBey - Encouraging Senator Lott (MS) to cosponsor and support S.2065. E.O. Darling, MSgt, USAF (Ret) - Asking Trent Lott - MS and Senator Thad Cochran - MS to support S.2065 JIM AND MARY UNDERHILL - ENCOURAGING SENATOR COCHRAN (MS) TO COSPONSOR AND SUPPORT S2065 JIM AND MARY UNDERHILL - ENCOURAGING SENATOR LOTT (MS) TO COSPONSOR AND SUPPORT S2065 James V. Blackledge (US Navy Ret) and Mae Blackledge, encouraging Senator Cochran to co-sponsor and support S2065. (MS) Patricia Wright (widow) - URGING SENATOR TRENT LOTT (MS) & SENATOR THAD COCHRAN (MS) to aggressively co-sponsor and support S2065. Jack Camp-encouraging Senator Cochran (MS) to cosponsor and support S.2065 Jack Camp-encouraging Senator Lott (MS) to cosponsor and support S.2065 Ned Petrak, Goldsboro, NC - The following message was sent to Senator Lott and Cochran at 10:35 AM EDT today 05/06/04. Please co-sponsor S-2065, Keep our Promise to Military Retiree's. also please support this bill. I am no longer a resident of your State, but you are still in my congress. Decisions you make affect me as well as those in your State. Thank You.

House All Mississippi Congressmen have cosponsored HR 3474.

Montana - MT

Senate Harry Solomon LtCol, USAF(ret) - Letters/emails to Senators Burns and Baucus requesting support for S2065. Briefed MOAA wives group with letters for them to send. Briefed three retired Major Generals who also wrote. Nothing but form letters in response. Same for Representaive Rehberg(at-large) on HR3474. Harry Solomon, Montana Coordinator - After sending my "Century of Dishonor" email to Sen Burns, his office called today saying that he would take a good hard look at S.2065.

House Harry Solomon LtCol, USAF(ret) - See comments in Senate section.

North Carolina - NC

Senate Ned & Doris - Encouraged Senator Dole to co-sponsor and support S 2065. Ned & Doris - Senator Edwards, you are encouraged to co-sponsor and support S 2065. Alliance of Retired Military - Sen Edwards & Dole - Cosponsor S 2065 G. P. Giggins SFC USA Ret Senator Elizabeth Dole, please support S.2065. Sylvi A. Giggins Spouse of SFC Giggins, Senator Elizabeth Doles please support S.2065. G.P. Giggins SFC USA Ret Senator John Edwards, please support S.2065. Sylvi A. Giggins Spouse of SFC Giggins, Senator John Edwards please support S.2065. It is important that ALL senators support S.2065 as a way of showing all military retirees and their spouses that their government does in fact honor their past service and sacrifices. Lip service is not enough, we judge your word by your actions. Edwin&Mary Montgomery - We strongly supportHR-3474andS-2065 We have asked Sen Edwards And Sen Dole to support our Cause. Anthony R Musolino - Coordinating efforts for Class Act in NC to get all 13 Congressmen and the two Senators to sign on as cosponsors. So far with the help of many we have eight congressional cosponsors. Senator Dole has consistently supported us, but will wait for bill to come to the Floor. Senator Edwards supports but won't cosponsor. G.Boan,USMC Ret GySgt - I have sent both E-mails & letters to the President, all North Carolina representives, as well to some Rep.s in about 10 other states asking for support for HR-3474 & S-2065. Hope it helped some at least. Alliance Of Retired Military - Bill Reboli - Meeting 4/19/04 44 members present. Petitions sent to all NC Reps & Senators not signed on to HR 34 74/S 2065. Members assigned Reps and Senators to call. Planning trip to DC opn May 18th. David L. Wegman, MSgt, USAF, Retired - Senator John Edwards - N.C. - Support HR3474 (Never get a response). Senator Elizabeth Dole - N.C. - Support HR3474 (Never get a response) Doris & Ned - Telephone call made to Senator Elizabeth Dole asking her to co-sponsor S-2065. Call made at 11:12 AM on 04/21/2004. Left message with Ashley.

House Alliance Of Retired Military - All 13 NC Reps - Support and cosponsor HR 3474 Edwin&Mary Montgomery - See comments in Senate section. Anthony R Musolino - See comments in Senate section. G.Boan,USMC Ret GySgt - See comments in Senate section. David L. Wegman, MSgt, USAF, Retired - Congressman Walter B. Jones - N.C. - Thanks you letters & Emails for his support - (Several responses from him). Over 8 letters to the editors Carteret County News Times regarding Veterans' Issues - HR3474 & Keep America's Promise (All Have Been Published) Doris & Ned - Telephone call made to Congressman Richard Burr asking him to co-sponsor HR 3474. Call made at 10:59 AM on 04/21/2004. Left message with Drew.

North Dakota - ND

Senate Keith Bird - Senator Dorgan - ND - Co-sponsor S. 2065 Keith Bird - Senator Conrad - ND - Co-sponsor S. 2065

House Keith Bird - Representative Pomeroy - ND - Co-sponsor H.R. 3474

Nebraska - NE

Senate Don S. - Senator Hagel, telephone and E-Mails to support and co-sponsor S-2065 Don S. - Senator Nelson, telephone and E-Mails to support and co-sponsor S-2065 Don K - Senator Hagel, NE, numerous e-mails and letters to co-sponsor and support S-2065. Don K - Senator Nelson, NE, numerous e-mails and letters to co-sponsor and support S-2065.

House Don S. - Rep Osborne, telephone and E-Mails to support and co-sponsor HR 3474 Don S. - Rep Beuretter telephone and E-Mails to support and co-sponsor HR 3474 Don K - Congressman Terry, NE, 2nd Dist. He is co-sponsoring HR 3474.

New Hampshire - NH

Senate Al Braga - Senator Sonunu - NH - CoSponsor and Support S.2065 Al Braga - Senator Greg - NH - CoSponsor and Support S.2065

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New Jersey - NJ

Senate Lee Dardis - I have been contacting Senators Corzine & Lautenberg to support S-2065. Doing it by EMAILS & telephone.

House Lee Dardis - I have been contacting Congressmen Saxton & Smith to support HR-3474. Doing it by EMAILS & telephone.

New Mexico - NM

Senate Norman Campbell - sending EMails to Senator Bingaman, and also sending hand written snail mail to his local offices for him to see when he is on recess. Norman Campbell - sending EMails to Senator Domenici, and also sending hand written snail mail to his local offices for him to see when he is on recess. Carolyn Epling, military widow, New Mexico. E-mails, phone calls, and hand written letters to Senator Pete Domenic re eliminating the SBP offset at 62. He wrote back "if not this year, hopefully next year." E-mails to Senator Jeff Bingaman. E-mails, hand written letters, phone calls, and 4 in person meetings with Representative Heather Wilson, on House Armed Services Committee, to find the funding and eliminate the SBP offset.

House Carolyn Epling, military widow, New Mexico - See comments in Senate section.

Nevada - NV

Senate Lou Wodrich - Senator John Ensign cosponsor and support S2065 Lou Wodrich - Senator Harry Reid cosponsor and support S2065 Lou Wodrich comments - I have sent Fax's and letters to all the above and all have signed on as cosponsors except Congressman Jim Gibbons when I last checked. He is not my congressman so I apparently do not have any influence on him. He is republican and as a registered republican I have told him I am disappointed with his position. Hopefully others in Nevada in his district are pushing him. Harry Emrick - Senate: Both Senators (Ensign and Reid) are aboard.

House Lou Wodrich - Congressman Jim Gibbons cosponsor and support HR 3474 Lou Wodrich - Congressman Jon Porter cosponsor and support HR 3474 Lou Wodrich - Congresswoman Shelly Berkley cosponsor and support HR 3474 See Lou Wodrich comments in Senate section. Harry Emrick - House: Representatives Berkley and Porter are aboard. I and many others have written and e-mailed to Jim Gibbons with no replies and he is a hold out - more help is needed.

New York - NY

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Ohio - OH

Senate Ronald W. Nidetch - Lobbying Senator DeWine and Voinovich from Ohio on cosponsoring S2065. Master Chief Higginbotham has called and sent letters to: Senator DeWine (Ohio) Senator Voinovich (Ohio) These calls and letters have been sent on many occasions including today. Senator Voinovich has never responded and DeWine only replies on how he is saving Alaska's Oil reserve and how he is so pro veteran but never committing himself to sponsor or cosponsor. I, along with many other Ohio Veterans, have thanked the eight of the 18 Ohio Representatives who have cosponsored H.R. 3474. We are very grateful for their thoughtfulness and dedication of our veterans.

House Ronald W. Nidetch - Lobbying Rep John Boehner Ohio 8th district on support of HR 3474. Master Chief Charles Higginbotham has sent letters to all 435 Congressmen/women and all 50 Senators on two different occasions in the last two months, using the Legislative Tool and on many other occasions using their Web Sites. Master Chief Higginbotham has called and sent letters on many occasions to the following (10 of 18) Ohio Representatives who have not cosponsored HR 3474 using the Legislative Tool and their Web Sites. Representative Steve Chabot (R-OH 1st) Representative Rob Portman (R-OH 2nd) Representative Michael Oxley (R-OH 4th) Representative Paul Gillmor (R-OH 5th) Representative David Hobson (R-OH 7th) Representative John Boehner (R-OH 8th) Representative Patrick Tiberi (R-OH 12th) Representative Deborah Pryce (R-OH 15th) Representative Ralph Regula (R-OH 16th) Representative Bob Ney (R-OH 18th) The above Ohio Representatives have not cosponsored HR 3474 and it is the beliefs of all Ohio Veterans they are do not care of the promises made by our government for more than fifty years. If you stay in the service for 20 years or more, you and your family will receive free medical care for the rest of your life. Do these ten representatives of Ohio really care about our Veterans? If they do not care about the WW II and The Korean War Military Retirees and the “Greatest Generation’”, will they care about our brave service men and women returning from Pakistan and Iraq when they need medical care?

Oklahoma - OK

Senate Chuck Carter - have been emailing Sen. Nickles and Inhofe to co-sign Senate Bill for Keeping promises to Military Retirees and to support SBP when it comes to the Senate Jack Love - I have been continually e-mailing these congressmen requesting that they support "Keep the Promise Legislation" in the House and Senate (H-3474 & S2065). Senator Don Nickles (R- OK), Senator James M. Inhofe (R- OK), and Representative Tom Cole (R - 0K) McRae USN Retired - I'm trying my best to get our retireing senator to join in, also the other senator inhofe has his hands full with our major in Okla. A enviromental super fund enviroment that has every one up in arms. I cannot get the two senators to answer me about 2065. I'll keep trying so maybe they will consider it some day. Bill McRae USN RET - I have been emailing all 5 representatives and the two senators. I can only get one to move and thats Brad Carson. He will not sign on but says that when it comes up for vote he will vote for it. One senator is retiring and the other is embroiled in a super fund site that may just eat his lunch if he don't watch it. I just know that I'm not voting for any one that will not support the military and retired community. Ed Gilstrap - have been continually e-mailing these congressmen requesting that they support "Keep the Promise Legislation" in the House and Senate (H-3474 & S2065). Senator Don Nickles (R- OK), Senator James M. Inhofe (R- OK), and Representative Brad Carson. Brad is a co-sponsor, I believe he is really the only one from Oklahoma who is on our side. Some of them say they are, but their actions prove otherwise. I have sent Senator Inhofe several emails, few (if any) answers. He is NOT on our side & I wonder if Senator Nickles is either (I doubt it).

House Chuck Carter - have been emailing Congressman Istook on HR 3474.....every week or so to support it as a co-sponsor and to support SBP. Jack Love - See comments in Senate section. McRae USN Retired - I have contacted my congressman from Okla. He says that he will vote for the bill but has not signed on as a co-sponsor.

Oregon - OR

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Pennsylvania - PA

Senate Phillip J. Conrad, MSGT USAF Retired, Pennsylvania - Sen. Santorum and Spector Cosponsor and support S2065. KEN HARKER - SENATOR ARLEN SPECTER TO SPONSOR HR3473 AND S2065. SENATOR RICK SANTORUM TO SPONSOR HR3474 AND S2065. U.S. REPS - JIM GERLACH, CURT WELDON, JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL, PATRICK TOOMEY, AND TIM HOLDEN, ALL TO SPONSOR HR3474. HAVE PREVIOUSLY CONTACTED EVERY PA REP FROM PENNSYLVANIA AS PER YOUR SIMPLIFIED FORM,( THE LISTING OF WHO SPONSORED AND THOSE WHO HAVE NOT) RECEIVED VERY FEW REPLIES AND THOSE RECEIVED WERE NON-COMMITTABLE. HOPE MY NEW WORDING GETS BETTER RESULTS. Saul La Kier - I have sent letters and E-mail to both Senators through MOAA and on my own. The results have been gobbly Gook response telling me what the bills were (which I already knew of course) and thanking me for my interest. So much for my voting for them or most other members of their party!!

House Phillip J. Conrad, MSGT USAF Retired, Pennsylvania - Rep. Pitts Support HR3474 KEN HARKER - See comment in Senate section

Rhode Island - RI

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South Carolina - SC

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South Dakota - SD

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Tennessee - TN

Senate Clarence N. Green (T/sgt--USAF, ret.) - I have e-mailed Senator Frist and Senator Alexander asking them to cosponsor S.2065. Charles H. Culver ADRC, Ret. - I have e-mailed Senator Frist and Senator Alexander asking them to cosponsor S.2065. Charles F. Smith, CWO4, USN, Retired - I have e-mailed Senators Frist and Alexander requesting that they cosponser S.2065 and have yet got an answer. I also e-mailed and visited his local office and he would vote yes for S.2065 but he hasn't agreed to co-sponser the bill.

House Clarence N. Green (T/sgt--USAF, ret.) - I have e-mailed Congressman Wamp asking him to please sponsor H-3474. Charles H. Culver ADRC, Ret. - I have also asked Congressman Harold Ford and Congressman John Tanner to cosponser HR -3474.

Texas - TX

Senate Robert Sorenson - Encouraging Senator Cornyn (TX) to cosponsor and support S.2065 E. H. Canada - I have sent many e-mails to Senator Croynyn concerning promised health care, SBP reforms, etc. Robert Sorenson - Encouraging Senator Hutchison (TX) to cosponsor and support S.2065 E. H. Canada - I have sent many e-mails to Senators Hutchison concerning promised health care, SBP reforms, etc. James P. Ret - US Army, Retired - I have sent the following to both Texas Senators From this mail box -27 Jan 04 - Support 2065 -07 Feb 04 - Guarantee VA Funding - 14 Feb 04 - Support 2065 - 25 Feb 04 - Support CR James P. Ret - US Army, Retired - I sent the following from my mail box to both Texas Senators: 8 Mar 04 - Oppose Law of Sea Treaty (LOST) - 8 Mar 04 - Vote for SBP - 25 Mar 04 - Support S 2065 (Part of mass mailing to all Senators that were not on board). I have also made several phone calls to their local and DC Offices, but I didn't keep records. James P. Ret - Sen Cornyn, TX - Keep "Under God" in pledge (11Apr 04) James P. Ret - Sen Hutchison, TX - Keep "Under God" in pledge of allegiance (11 Apr 04) James P. Ret - Sen Cornyn TX; e-mail to support S-56 Keeep our Promise to America's Mil Retirees James P. Ret - Sen Hutchison TX; e-mail to support S56 James P. Ret - Sen Cornyn TX; e mail to support S1916 Full SBP James P. Ret - Sen Hutchison TX; e-mail to support S1916 James P. Ret - Sen Cornyn - TX Response from Senator Cornyn - Subject: Internet Tax. Sen Cornyn stated in reference to S 105 "I support a permanent ban on Internet access taxes". Len Plog - Contacted John Cornyn to co-sponsor and support S-2065. Also contacted Senator Hutchinson to co-sponsoe and support S-2065. David Buffington M/SGT USAF RET - Sent emails to senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Senator John Cornyn to support S 2065 more than once. I will continue to do so and insist that I get an answer to my questions. Congressman Joe Barton has already told me he will not go aganist the house leadership HR 3474 Jack Paddock....Numerous contacts with Sen Cornyn and Sen Hutchinson concerning S2065. H. DAWSON - E-MAILED SEN HUTCHISON TO SUPPORT H.R. 3474 E-MAILED SEN CORNYN TO SUPPORT H.R. 3474 Bob Kotyk, Ret USAF - Contacted (by emails) both Texas Senators Cornyn and Hutchison to ensure the final Budget Resolution retains the Senate-passed budget authority to eliminate the reduction in military survivor benefits (SBP) for older widows. Harold D. Jones, E-8, USAF Ret - Senator Cornyn the military veterans of Texas need you to support S2065. aldunn - Have sent emails and letters to "Mac" Thornberry...John Cornyn...Kay Hutchinson...regarding HR3474/S2065, as well as, the SBP. No response to date, but I'm hopeful. Michael Dowhaniuk - Senator Cornyn, TX - A quote from his letter " As a member of the Senate Armed Forces Committee, you may be certain that I will continue working toward the day when all veterans receive the disability compensation and retirement pay they have earned." Michael Dowhaniuk - Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, TX - A quote from her letter, " I am a cosponsor of S. 451, the Military Survivor Benefits Act of 2003." Donn Taylor: Emailed and phoned several times to the office of Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), urging cosponsorship of S2060. Donn Taylor: Emailed and phoned several times to the office of Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), urging cosponsorship of S2060. Donn Taylor: Emailed and several times phoned the White House comment line, urging presidential support for HR3474 and S2060, also pointing out that the military vote gave President Bush his victory in Florida in 2000. Results from the above: other than courteous listening, total silence. Frank Haddock - San Antonio TX - has contacted the following legislators: Sen Hutchinson and Sen Cornyn for 2065, Rep Smith for 3474. They all are George Bush type republicans and I will be very surprised, if they ever sign on. Speaker Hastert and Senate Leader Frist. I have no feel for their eventual position. Probably not positive. Colonel Gilberto S. Trevino, U.S.A. (Ret) --Senator Cornyn, TX: Please support S2065 Colonel Gilberto S. Trevino, U.S.A. (Ret)-Senator Hutchison, TX-Please support S2065 E. H. Canada, PNCM, USN (Ret.) - Sent e mails to both senators and our representative from Texas today (Fri, 7 May 2004 ). Glen & Nina Pinkston (CMSGT, USAF, Ret) - sents letters and e-mail for support of HR3474 and S2065 to: Senator Kay baily Hutchison, and Senatoe John Cronyn. No response from them yet.

House David Buffington M/SGT USAF RET - See comments in Senate section. Jack Paddock....Contacted both Rep Edwards (D-11th Dist) & Rep Carter (R-3lst Dist) concerning H3474. I am still being Rep by Edwards 11th Dist but am going to be rep by Carter 31st Dist after election due to redistricting. Robert Sorenson - Encouraging Representative Carter (TX) to cosponsor and support HR.3474 with numerous letters, emails, phone calls and trips to his College Station District 31 Office. H. DAWSON - E-MAILED CONGRESSWOMAN E. B. JOHNSON TO SUPPORT H.R. 3474 E-MAILED " E. B. JOHNSON TO SUPPORT H.R. 434 - A BILL TO LOWER TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY. I'VE E-MAILED JOHNSON WEEKLY. I HAVE CALLED AND TALK TO HER STAFF 4 TIMES. Bob Kotyk, Ret USAF - Contacted (by email) Texas Rep Burgess to ensure the final Budget Resolution retains the Senate-passed budget authority to eliminate the reduction in military survivor benefits (SBP) for older widows. aldunn - See comments in Senate section. Jim Ret - Rep Rodriguez TX 28 - Attended his re-election kick-off and thanked him for his support to the military community as a member of the HASC. Jim Ret- Rep Rodriguez TX 28 - lobbied for support of HR 3474 (Jan 13) Jim Ret - Rep Gonzalez TX 20 - wrote letter introducing self as new constituent to his district due to redistricting - requested that he support current bills on VA funding (Feb) Jim Ret - Rep Gonzalez TX 28 - requested he support HR 3125 (not health related) (8 Mar) Jim Ret - Rep Rodriguez TX 28 & Rep Gonzalez TX 20 - part of mass mailing to all representatives in support of HR 3474. 24 Mar 04) Donn Taylor: E-mailed and repeatedly phoned the office of Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), urging cosponsorship of HR3474. Colonel Gilberto S. Trevino, USA (Ret)--Rep Henry Bonilla, TX--Please support HR3464. E. H. Canada, PNCM, USN (Ret.) - Called Speaker Haster's office yesterday (Thu, 6 May 2004 ). Glen & Nina Pinkston (CMSGT, USAF, Ret) - sents letters and e-mail for support of HR3474 and S2065 to: Congressman Joe Barton Dist. 6, Congresswoman Kay Granger Dist. 12 A last years supporter, and Congress Eddie Bernice Johnson Dist 20 A last years supporter. No response from them yet.

Utah - UT

Senate Ron Shaw - Senator Hatch - Encouraged to cosponsor and support S2065. Ron Shaw - Senator Bennett - Encouraged to cosponsor and support S2065. David Estrovitz, MSGT, USMC (RET) - Senator Hatch - UT Co-sponsor and support S-2065 David Estrovitz, MSGT, USMC (RET) - Senator Bennett - UT Co-sponsor and support S-2065 Tom Kerr - Senator Hatch - Utah - Support 2065 Tom Kerr - Senator Bennett - Utah - Support 2065 Don Riddle, SMSgt - Senator Hatch, UT, Co-Sponsor and Support S-2065 Don Riddle, SMSgt - Senator Bennett, UT, Co-Sponsor and Support S-2065 Ron Shaw, Utah CAG Coordinator - We respectfully request that our Utah Senators (Hatch & Bennett) do the right thing and cosponsor S2065. We encourage them to step forward early and do what is necessary to help pass this bill into law. This is necessary to rectify a serious past injustice to our military warriors.

House David Estrovitz, MSGT, USMC (RET) - Congressman Bishop - UT Co-sponsor and support HR-3474 Tom Kerr - Congressman Bishop- Utah - Support 3474 Don Riddle, SMSgt - Congressman Bishop, UT, Co-Sponsor and Support HR3474 Ron Shaw, Utah CAG Coordinator - The Utah Class Action Group wants to thank the three Utah Representatives (Matheson, Cannon, and Bishop) for stepping forward and cosponsoring HR3474. We want to, however, still highly encourage them to do all they can to ensure that this very important bill becomes law.

Virginia - VA

Senate Hurant Karibian - tackled both Virginia senators. Carole O'Keeffe - working on behalf of mother for promised health benefits for life. Father was 20-year-Navy man, died in 1998. Virginia Beach Virginia, Emailed Sen John Warner, Senator George Allen, Congressman Edward Schrock, President George Bush, and V President Dick Cheney. George Swain - Senator Warner - Va - Cosponsor & support S-2065 - Armed Sevices Committee Sent e-mail to each on 4/28/2004 Don McDowell--Sen. John Warner-Va.-Cosponsor & support S 2065 Don McDowell--Sen. George Allen-Va.-Cosponsor & support S 2065 Don McDowell--E-mail sent: Sen. George Allen-Va.-cosponsor & support Full SBP --Sen. John Warner-Va.-cosponsor & support Full SBP Don McDowell - 5/16/04 Sent E-mail to Sen. Warner & Sen. Allen urging them to support the Landrieu SBP Amendment next week. 5/21/04-Don McDowell sent e-mail to VA. Sen. Warner & Sen. Allen urging support of Sen. Mary Landrieu's amendment to provide full SBP; to be introduced on the Senate floor after the Memorial Day recess.

House Carole O'Keeffe - See comments in Senate section. Ray Gaylor - I have called, written, faxed, etc to Congressman Tom Davis, my representative in Congress; and Frank Wolf, my former representative in Congress. My only response was from a representative of Wolf who stated "I was not in Wolf's district. I replied that I had been in Wolf's district for years but they redrew the lines ( and may draw them again)". I advised both of their offices that unless they co-sponsored HR 3474 that they could never expect my vote again, in fact I would campaign against them. Sent e-mail on 4/28/2004 Don McDowell--Rep. Ed Schrock-Va.-Cosponsor & support HR 3474 Don McDowell--E-mail sent: Rep. Ed. Schrock-Va.-cosponsor & support Full SBP

Vermont - VT

Senate James "Fred" Widener is contacting Senator Jeffords by all means possible. He is a Navy veterans, but he has not replied to any of my efforts. James "Fred" Widener has contacted Senator Leahy. He responded quickly and is now a cosponsor of S-2065. James F. Widener - I finally got a reply from Senator Jeffords staff member. Looks like he will sign on S-2065. I have found that I have problems getting his attention. I am proud that I finally did.

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Washington - WA

Senate Bill Lock Army Ret. - Washington State - Emailed both Senator Murray and Cantwell. Murray became a cosponsor. No response from Senator Cantwell. John Clayton - Dear Senator Cantwell: This is another request for you to sign on as a co-sponsor to S-2065. Many Veterans in WA State have contacted you regarding S-2065 and from the traffic among veterans no one has received a response from your office on this specific issue. Nor have any of us Veterans seen any indication in your weekly report concerning this issue. Your silence and lack of response to Veterans on this issue is well known despite the fact that you say our concerns (the voters) are important to you. Hopefully a response from your office to Veterans in our State will address this issue.

House Bill Lock Army Ret. - Washington State - Emailed all Reps in state of Washington, Smith,My Rep, Insley,Larson,Dicks and McDermott are cosponsors. No Response from Baird Hastings Dunn or Nethercutt. Nethercutt I sent 5 or 6 emails. John Clayton, MSgt, USAF (Ret) - Rep's Dunn, Hastngs and Baird, WA State. Request they support and co-sponsor HR 3474. NOTE: Rep Nethercutt, WA State, has signed on as a co-sponsor to HR 3474. Clayton C. Stemple, USAF Retired- Congresswoman Dunn WA-8, e-mailed her 4 or 5 times asking her to cosponser and support HR 3474. No response to date. RD Weston - Rep Brian Baird (D) and Rep Jennifer Dunn (R), Cosponsor and Support HR3474, WA State. R D Weston, Army Ret. - 30 Apr: Please cosponsor and support HR3474. Jennifer Dunn, Doc Hastings and Brian Baird, WA State. Bob Gervais - Rep. George Nethercutt has apparently signed on to co-sponsor HR3474. This is a major change on his part. Rep. Doc Hastings, to date, has not signed on in spite of, it seems, endless e-mails and letters requesting he do so. Perhaps the only way to get any action on the bill is to have the Discharge Petition submitted to act as a lever for better cooperation from our elected Congressional leaders. RD Weston, Army Ret.- 3 May 04 Emailed Brian Baird, Doc Hastings, and Jennifer Dunn asking their cosponsorship and support of HR3474 (Everyone join me in daily emailing these three nonsponsors). Thanked Adam Smith for supporting and cosponsoring HR 3474. RD Weston - emailed Brian Baird, Doc Hastings, and Jennifer Dunn on 23 May 04 asking for support and cosponsoring HR 3474. R D Weston, Army Ret. - Emails to Brian Baird, Doc Hastings, and Jennifer Dunn 4 May 04 to cosponsor and support HR3474. Thank you for cosponsoring HR3474 to Adam Smith, Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. RD Weston, Army Retired, WA State, 05 May 04. Emailed Brian Baird, Doc Hastings and Jennifer Dunn asking for cosponsor and support of HR3474. R D Weston. 6 May 04, emailed Sen Maria Cantwell, Patty Murray, and Adam Smith, WA State, requesting cosponsor or/and support of HR3474. R D Weston, WA State - Emailed Brian Bair, Doc Hastings and Jennifer Dunn asking for support of HR3474. Emailed Sen Patty Murray, Maria Cantwell, and Rep Adam Smith - thank you for support. R D Weston, Army Ret. - Emailed Brian Baird, Doc Hastings, and Jennifer Dunn 8 May asking for Cosponsor and Support of HR3474. (To the good folks in 3d, 4th, and 8th Districts..come Monday morning we should have the email box full for these three if everyone pitches in). RD Weston emailed 8 May - Jennifer Dunn, Doc Hastings, and Brian Baird, asking for cosponsorship and support of HR3474. Also, it was an embarrassment that they were the only nonsponsors for the great state of Washington. R D Weston, Army Ret...emailed Brian Baird (D), Doc Hastings (R), and Jennifer Dunn (R), 9 May asking for cosponsor and support of HR 3474. R D Weston, Army Ret, WA State. 10 May emailed Brian Baird, Doc Hastings, and Jennifer Dunn asking for their support and cosponsorship of HR3474. R D Weston Ret Army, WA State. Emailed Brian Baird and Jennifer Dunn asking for their support and cosponsorship of HR3474. Doc Hastings site indicated that he 'would accept only emails from constituents'. We need someone from the 4th District to email him daily. I will TRY to get our message through to him by going the 'personal email route'. John Clayton - Sir: (sgrannis@visp.net) - As you know the Representative from the 9 voting Districts in WA State don't respond to voters outside their District even tho I tried. The three Districts needing the most attention are 3, 4 and 8 who haven't responded to the Veterans in those areas who have contacted them many times concerning co-sponsoring HR 3474. Rep Dunn (Dist 8) won't be running for re-election as her web site stated. That leaves Rep's Hastings (4th Dist) and Baird (3rd Dist). I have no idea what the Veterans popula