Oklahomans Critical in global AIDS fight.

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RESULTS ACTION ALERT -- April 26, 2004

Oklahomans Critical in global AIDS fight.

CALL and e-mail SENATOR NICKLES
TUESDAY or Wednesday

Congress Poised to Cut Billions from AIDS Funding

Congress is considering budget for 2005. House leaders want to freeze all spending on non-defense items, including funds for global AIDS and poverty programs. Even the President's proposal on AIDS is in grave jeopardy.

What's happening:
Spending on global poverty and AIDS programs could be held at 2004 levels, a terrible loss.

Urgently needed expansion of AIDS programs in Africa, India and Russia will be threatened.

Who decides:
Senator Nickles (R-OK) has tremendous influence on the budget.

As chair of the Senate Budget Committee, Nickles is meeting now with 9 other members of the House and Senate. Nickles visited Africa last year and has recently supported increases in AIDS funding. He needs encouragement from Oklahomans to continue his support.

DECISION IS POSSIBLE BY WEDNESDAY!!!

TAKE 2 MINUTES TODAY

Call Senator Nickles in Washington, DC:
Call [phone] Ask to speak to

Rachel Jones, an aide that handles the budget. If she isn't available, leave a message with the receptionist.

What you can say:
* My name is ______ and I am an Oklahoma constituent from(town). I thank the Senator for his past leadership on AIDS funding.

URGE HIM TO PRESERVE THE SENATE FUNDING LEVELS FOR GLOBAL AND DOMESTIC AIDS PREVENTION AND TREATMENT.

AND/OR
You can send an e-mail by visiting the Senator's website:

http://www.nickles.senate.gov

A few sentences in your own words will work.

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