We have posted before on the Violence Against Women Act. This act is set to expire today, unless the Senate votes on it. It's not looking very hopeful. Here is the text of the email we just got:
We need your help TODAY . Senate Majority Leader Frist is considering not allowing the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization to be voted on by the Senate. We can't let that happen. Please call Senator Frist right now and urge him to allow the Act to be voted on by all Senators.:: Call his office now: 202-224-3344
What to say when you call:
"I'm calling to urge Senator Frist to allow the Violence Against Women Act (Senate Bill 1197) to go to the Senate floor for a vote. This is extremely important to me and to my state. Please, do not let VAWA expire. VAWA works: Since VAWA, rates of domestic violence incidents have dropped by almost 50% and incidents of rape are down by 60%. I am one of hundreds of thousands of people in this country who are watching, and expecting him to support passage of this important legislation. Thank you for your time."
As you know, the Violence Against Women Act funds all the services that help women and families of domestic violence. From rape crisis hotlines to shelters to violence prevention programs that support the victims of domestic violence - the Violence Against Women Act is the single most important source of funding. It literally saves lives.
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