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hedda_foil

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3. Actually, many Dem bills start with nonprofits that specialize in the environment, human rights, etc

Reply to SWBTATTReg (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 12, 2019, 01:44 PM

Apr 2019

If it's a cause that's important to you, they're doing the grunt work of writing policy papers and lobbying (through their 501C4 branch) Congresscritters for you. It's their work in many cases that starts the process because they're the experts in their fields.

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I guess democrats need to have an equivalent ALEC for our legislation, although I would ... SWBTATTReg Apr 2019 #2

Actually, many Dem bills start with nonprofits that specialize in the environment, human rights, etc hedda_foil Apr 2019 #3

Thank you! Very informative. This makes sense, as no one can know it all. Take care! nt SWBTATTReg Apr 2019 #5

I agree, in part. better Apr 2019 #4

Very good points, indeed. Take care. NT SWBTATTReg Apr 2019 #6

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