[Nfbnet-members-list] FW: Legislative alert on CRPD Action for Monday December 3

[David Andrews]

>
>Fellow Federationist:
>
>
>
>      I am writing to update you on Senate action related to the 
> Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.  On Tuesday 
> November 27, the Senate held a vote on a motion to proceed on the 
> treaty.  This motion was approved by a count of 61-36.  However, 
> the Senate has put the treaty aside for the time being to finish 
> their work on the Defense Reauthorization bill.  We believe that 
> Senate action will be completed on the defense bill at sometime on 
> Monday afternoon.  I am asking you to call your Senators on Monday 
> December 3, and urge them to bring the treaty to the flor after the 
> defense bbill.  We must tell our Senators, that the treaty is a 
> disability issue, and we want their vote.  You may be connected to 
> the switchboard by calling 202-224-3121, or 866-727-4894.  Thank 
> you as always for your hard work.  Please let me know if you have 
> any questions.
>
>
>
>
>
>Jesse Hartle
>
>National Federation of the Blind
>
>Government Programs Specialist
>
>Phone: 410-659-9314, EXT. 2233
>
>Email: jhartle at nfb.org
>
>