My Congressman's Response

[carlie]

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June 23, 2009

Thank you for letting me know of your support for H.R. 2254, the Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009. As a long-time supporter of the millions of men and women who served our nation in uniform, you can be sure that I share your interest in this regard and appreciate knowing of your thoughts.

As you know, H.R. 2254 would clarify laws regarding presumption of exposure to certain herbicides, such as Agent Orange, while serving in Vietnam. This legislation has been referred to the House Veteran's Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs where it awaits further consideration. Because of your interest in this matter, and in an effort to be of all possible assistance to you, I have taken the liberty of sharing your support for the Agent Orange Equity Act with my colleagues on the subcommittee. As they continue to review this measure, please know that they will keep your views in mind.

Again, thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding this matter of mutual concern. It is my hope that you will continue to keep me apprised of your interest in legislative issues important to you.

With best wishes and personal regards, I am

Bill Young

Member of Congress

[purple]

Don't ya just hate form letters???

[LarryJ]

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June 23, 2009

Thank you for letting me know of your support for H.R. 2254, the Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009. As a long-time supporter of the millions of men and women who served our nation in uniform, you can be sure that I share your interest in this regard and appreciate knowing of your thoughts.

As you know, H.R. 2254 would clarify laws regarding presumption of exposure to certain herbicides, such as Agent Orange, while serving in Vietnam. This legislation has been referred to the House Veteran's Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs where it awaits further consideration. Because of your interest in this matter, and in an effort to be of all possible assistance to you, I have taken the liberty of sharing your support for the Agent Orange Equity Act with my colleagues on the subcommittee. As they continue to review this measure, please know that they will keep your views in mind.

Again, thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding this matter of mutual concern. It is my hope that you will continue to keep me apprised of your interest in legislative issues important to you.

With best wishes and personal regards, I am

Bill Young

Member of Congress

Yeah, right!

Like doncha just KNOW that he went straight to the Committee meeting and told them that he got this one constituent that is really on top of this thing and we need to pass it!

Sorry, but I don't have much "faith" in our selected officials.

[Pete53]

Sometimes its letters that make a difference. I commend Carlie for writing.

[Notorious Kelly]

Good for you Carlie; you're doing something more than just griping in a forum.

[purple]

I agree it's great to write...I just hate the form letter responses. Sometimes I even go so far as to ask for a "non-form letter" response. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But I usually ask.

And I encourage everyone to write...I hope my comment wasn't taken wrong.

[LarryJ]

I'm sorry, Carlie, if I sounded, well, whatever I sounded like.

I am proud of you for at least takin' the bull by the horns.

(but I still don't trust those sob's, none of 'em.......but, that's just me).