Make the Farm Bill Fair

[Omaha Steve]

Run time: 00:30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3QfPmFP-r0   Posted on YouTube: October 10, 2007 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: October 14, 2007 By DU Member: Omaha Steve Views on DU: 250

 



Even for a seasoned politician, some votes are tough – especially when you're faced with voting for real reform against the wishes of powerful corporations.

That's why we're running this powerful new ad to support a fairer Farm Bill.

Our Senators need to hear that this vote is important to their constituents. We need your help getting the word out, so we can keep the pressure on. This is your last chance.

Can you pitch in to help make sure this ad is seen by as many people as possible?

The Farm Bill sets policy for five years. That's a long time for poor farmers around the world to be kept in poverty, as misguided subsidies enrich huge US farms and drive down global crop prices.

Our ad is getting major media attention – including articles in Reuters, The Hill, Gannett Newspapers, widely-read blogs, and local radio and print outlets. But we need the resources to bring it into as many homes as possible, to put more pressure on Senators who may be on the fence. When those key Senators walk onto the Chamber floor to cast their vote we want to be sure they have all the information and support they need to vote with their conscience.

Right now what we need most is more visibility. Help make sure more people see this ad by donating today: https://donate.oxfamamerica.org/02/oaaf_farmbill_oct/nl1_0xKE1fJ5A?

Millionaire "farmers" are pocketing your tax money – money that should be going to support small family farmers, environmental programs, food stamps, and other deserving programs that fall under the Farm Bill. This unfair system has got to stop.

The Senate's moment of truth is coming up quickly. Please do everything you can to ensure they hear your support for Farm Bill reform today.

As always, thank you for your tireless support.


Sincerely,


Raymond C. Offenheiser
Board of Directors
Oxfam America Advocacy Fund