Daily HR 1207 phone/email/fax bomb!!! 6/4/09

Being a freshman congressman, mine doesn't amount to much but would love to add him to the list if possible. He has received numerous letters, calls, and 115 petition signatures to which he still skirts around a committment. Below is my reply to his 'non-answer'. Oh.... and he never even acknowledged the petitions. Ohio could use more co-sponsors and a Dem is even better.
http://boccieri.house.gov/contact/index.shtml

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Dear Congressman Boccieri,

It's encouraging to receive your reply and assurance that you are familiar with the bill. Although likely an automated message, I must respond with hope that you will publicly announce support of H.R. 1207, Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009.

Numerous requests have been made asking that you CO-SPONSOR this important legislation, including 115 hard copy petition signatures from your constituents delivered to the district office April 28th. I appreciate your words below acknowledging the need for "broader oversight of our financial institutions........important that Congress maintain the trust of its citizens."

What better way to earn our trust than to co-sponsor this much needed reform? Surely, failure to support a transparency issue of this magnitude has potential for irreparable damage to the "citizen's trust" in their Congressman?

Words mean little when action is needed. "I will keep your views mind should this bill be considered on the floor of the House." Sufficient sponsorship is necessary for the bill to ever reach the "floor of the house."

It is disappointing that you were not one of the first to sign on as co-sponsor as there is no justification short of politics as usual, for any congressman to remain on the fence and fail to give full support to this bi-partisan effort.

Therefore, I STRONGLY URGE you to COSPONSOR H.R. 1207, Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009 and make every effort to seek roll call votes.

Sincerely,
Me

Dear Mrs. ......

Thank you for contacting me regarding H.R. 1207, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act.

The Federal Reserve System, the central bank of the United States, is an independent agency accountable to Congress. H.R. 1207 was introduced by Rep. Ron Paul and has been referred to the House Committee on Financial Services for consideration. A companion measure, S. 604, was introduced in the Senate.

The measure amends title 31 of the United States Code to change the manner in which the U.S. Comptroller General audits the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the way in which the audit is reported. The bill requires the audit to be completed by the end of 2010 and requires a report of the audit with detailed description of the findings and conclusion of the Comptroller General, together with recommendations for legislative or administrative action should be submitted by the Comptroller General to Congress within 90 days of completing the audit.

There is no question we need broader oversight of our financial institutions. With the meltdown on Wall Street and countless numbers of American taxpayer dollars being handed over to big banks, it is important that Congress maintain the trust of its citizens. For this reason, I voted against the 2nd round of TARP funds giving $350 billion to big banks - I was not in Congress for the first vote.

Thank you again for sharing your views on this legislation. I will keep your views mind should this bill be considered on the floor of the House. Please continue to keep me informed of your concerns and opinions.

Sincerely,

John Boccieri
Member of Congress

I think this is going rather well don't you guys? Called offices and faxed. I like the faxing that way we don't have to pretend like we live in their areas. Hopefully this is educational for both Sherman and Hindlick.

The only security for freedom is security through freedom.

its only our freedom at stake.

I'll jump in when I can :)

Faxed and Emailed.

Personally, I like the second Fed-Res pdf. It looks more professional and less tin foil hat.

Keep up the good work.

Copy and Paste it:

Whereas, the Federal Reserve refuses to give public accounting of the trillions in recent taxpayer-backed loans; and

Whereas, Congress has the responsibility to force a public audit of the Federal Reserve, and the American people deserve to know how their tax dollars are being spent and the currency inflated; and

Whereas, allowing the FED to remain out of control and shrouded in secrecy clearly allows for abuse and the continued stealing of our tax dollars; and

Whereas, the Federal Reserve System itself leads to constant economic crises like the current housing crisis and the resulting chaos; and

Whereas, the Federal Reserve System forces fuel, food, housing, medical care, and education costs upward, that everyone who is not on the government dole is forced to make do with less as the value of their money slowly decreases; and

Whereas, history shows us that riots, violence, and full-scale police states can result when people finally realize fiat money isn't worth the paper it's printed on and refuse to accept it;

Therefore, I urge you to co-sponsor Ron Paul's Federal Reserve Transparency bill (H.R. 1207), and make every effort to seek roll-call votes.

Sincerely,

Is it bad I am using their own address for the email bomb since I dont live in NM?

Is anyone taking action on this today??

To send an email to Heinrich I need a street,city,and nine digit zip in NM district 1. By chance do you have that? Never mind I found it. 20 First Plaze NW. suite 603 Albuquerque NM 87102-5803