Support Science in the Supplemental
Grassroots Call-in Campaign
What
A grassroots effort to encourage additional funding for science in the Fiscal Year 2008 (FY08) supplemental appropriations bill that will soon be sent forward by the President and considered by the Congress.
When
To have the maximum impact, individuals (e.g. members of key scientific societies, business and university leaders, students and others in the scientific and research community) are encouraged to call their U.S. Representatives, U.S. Senators and the White House on: Tuesday, April 8th; Wednesday, April 9th; or Thursday, April 10th.
Specific Request
Urge the President and your own Congressperson and Senators to support the inclusion of additional funding for the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) in the FY08 supplemental appropriations bill. The amount added should equal the amount authorized in the America COMPETES Act.
Whom do I contact to make this request?
There are four important contacts you should make:
1. your Representative in the U.S. House;
2 & 3. your two U.S. Senators; and
4. the White House at 202-456-1111.
How do I find out the names and phone numbers of my Representative and Senators?
In order to verify the name of your local Representative and which Senators represent your state, enter your home zip code in the Project Vote Smart Web page (http://www.votesmart.org/). The Web site will give you their names and telephone numbers for their district/state and Washington, D.C. offices. Calls can be made to either their Washington or district/state offices.
To whom should I ask to speak?
Discuss your concerns with the person who answers the phone. You may want to ask to speak with the congressional staff person that deals with science and technology or appropriations matters. For the White House, register your concerns with the person who answers the phone.
