[NYAPRS Enews] Alert: Urge Your Senators to Reject Harsh Federal Budget Cuts Today!

Wed Mar 9 09:52:15 EST 2011

NYAPRS Note: Please call both of your Senators and tell them to vote no
on H.R. 1. Tell them to vote no on harsh and unprecedented cuts that
will deny health care, education, food, housing and jobs to millions of
the poorest and most vulnerable Americans, while at the same time
jeopardizing the economic recovery for all.  Use the toll free number
888-245-0215, courtesy of coalition partners, to make your voice heard
today.

Senate to Vote on Draconian Cuts to Vital Programs and Services for
Vulnerable Americans in Need

  Urge a "NO" Vote on HR 1

March 8, 2011-As early as today, the U.S. Senate may vote on the harsh
spending bill (H.R. 1), passed by the House of Representatives on
February 9, that would finalize fiscal year 2011 appropriations through
September 30. The bill would cut approximately $60 billion from vital
domestic programs and services. 

Among other provisions, H.R. 1 would strip $200 million from the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, defund
implementation of the health care law and cause tens of thousands of
tenants with disabilities to lose their housing. Senate Majority Leader
Harry Reid (D-NV) has called H.R. 1 "draconian" and President Obama has
threatened a veto. 

The Senate also plans to vote on an alternative full-year 2011 spending
plan
<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=iri69ddab&et=1104764418391&s=12018&e=001b
jdOUb6Ps9dqJLfg900pilacdkp0_Grzs0fNHFCghXp7KKUqqzN6Ig1rfor627HoAd_SAiWs1
HZ1wdr1OKsArzE9c1hE8q6NdvUynpXiMOKoBEqzkl6DbaL6Hpj4CUJhwer_jJhwduesfCfPp
2mRjpCmcZ5bX63R_GpF2Q77ziirA3t6taGrBxtPHmscYsXF> , which essentially
maintains funding for critical programs and avoids unprecedented cuts to
vulnerable Americans in need (see a summary of affected programs
<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=iri69ddab&et=1104764418391&s=12018&e=001b
jdOUb6Ps9ciWhHD9Gvqu4hO4-hYXZReVOy5T5lvn_s9-lYQojN1z2unDv8YD0fmBWkk-3JRW
mgQ_wv7Cpyd40L0PVvhTjmd5fYwunJ0U1eTSMqrUelgjPxCLkpMNIt1Pw8TEOVsAKZa6Z-tM
b02a4RW-Uo7Kvu--62Re0VH74VeGyB9uF3IC7hj3FL-rbOqvLRqpZien4basAVcdSOy4A==>
).  

It is imperative that Senators hear from you in opposition to H.R. 1.
Advocates' calls will help secure a significant vote against the House
spending plan. The current continuing resolution expires on March 18, so
Congress must continue negotiating a spending bill to finalize fiscal
year 2011 and this will affect the baseline for its negotiations on
fiscal year 2012 spending. The continuing resolution reduced spending by
$4 billion, mostly by eliminating programs reflected in the
Administration's FY 2012 budget plan. (SAMHSA funding, primarily
earmarks, is reduced by approximately $15 million under the continuing
resolution.) 

What You Can Do

Please call both of your Senators and tell them to vote no on H.R. 1.
Tell them to vote no on harsh and unprecedented cuts that will deny
health care, education, food, housing and jobs to millions of the
poorest and most vulnerable Americans, while at the same time
jeopardizing the economic recovery for all.  

Use the toll free number 888-245-0215, courtesy of coalition partners,
to make your voice heard today.

The Bazelon Center is working with the SAVE for All - Strengthening
America's Values and Economy for All
<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=iri69ddab&et=1104764418391&s=12018&e=001b
jdOUb6Ps9cjVDCVGzN2tInTey-jqFa_FMCusH8mqhLIq4N3lj53K58d1IVVOH-Gz6K0sZ3lI
JoQo_2fC-pqVSwrsSsVlqDVQmCEVoKyGqeKHsZnt8grF_no_gnzBA1W1usIR-NZuIXKf74I7
T9MWr5_3MidWwRsEie87Jx-N3aFotrRYIn3oZxa6ryvlDf2>  coalition representing
national and local advocacy groups, service providers, faith-based
organizations, labor, civil rights groups and policy experts. 

See a table showing how various housing programs would be cut
<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=iri69ddab&et=1104764418391&s=12018&e=001b
jdOUb6Ps9cdO6eDGQ1RDKmWDoS_K2bGRaVc6JCgtDTN7LOVFsOwaiZDKKGWQBefwhmBnk5af
8RjO5EKXRHviVNIdutEOX-CSPFdeqh1DRDpg5BHe0bwmMwTQKYInaPdiOU7WfyRUYxCa41OO
SWB3QKIIV71McQZgHW3eu_fhfGUY1r2a9baL4Kui38ir51w>  by H.R. 1

and other spending proposals.  

For more information about the House plan and other budget background,
see the CHN report, A Better Budget for All:  Saving Our Economy and
Helping Those in Need
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jdOUb6Ps9eANjniC7w4x_66CMUZm5QTiskxXkMtg5weaK1ulRaqFTg2ly6YjhhyRi5PgT4M1
1pvbja7GBEnL09HvhuQmGKdGevtbMZEEf_YzmY1TUS7S-7xPQs6uDzCiBBdqjhLa41L1Xp-R
JzCAPq6xAIgpJ-v> 

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities has data showing the impact
of the House cuts in each of the states
<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=iri69ddab&et=1104764418391&s=12018&e=001b
jdOUb6Ps9fcdfI0sHVG19i9HxHOEARLj07pjHvuk82NdPo-PFLpK8jx10_CR5YG5aLYC26kC
depEJBa5kFBr8TkI0a_U0emv_0sqx_KiV8fvviJHiG-v9PvsYgk5ZNSAI2rR-yexP4=> .

Please see http://thomas.loc.gov/home/approp/app11.html
<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=iri69ddab&et=1104764418391&s=12018&e=001b
jdOUb6Ps9d-QAxXXtWGKOoXEaLMSz3he2cGxSljjnYU_Mpqw0UnbyC1fNVoUiavvuKvwOfa9
FmgN3Fh0iVnUodnavNaORtvC1aMWitzAWe-XGzQBy_It-R3jgM-kOxqtco_ZbFllMHWrn0ke
kTPwQ==>  for a chart and text of the continuing FY 2011 appropriations
bills. 

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Laurel Stine
Director of Federal Relations
202-467-5730 ext. 134
laurels @ bazelon.org <mailto:laurels at bazelon.org> 

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