January 18, 2006

Take the next step [via the One.org Campaign]

Just received this from the One Campaign. I mentioned a bit ago that I plan to post an entry with each request that comes through the pipeline, and that hasn't changed. As such please read the message that recently arrived in my inbox (obviously you will need to replace my name with yours... I think thats probably OK, don't you? ;) and if you feel compelled by the message, please take action accordingly.

Thanks! :D

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Dear M. David:

Thank you for taking action! You and over 75,000 other ONE supporters have already written to President Bush and asked him to keep America's promise to fight AIDS and extreme poverty. Now it’s time to take the next step:

Please call 1-800-786-2663 and ask President Bush to support a $5 billion increase in the fight against global AIDS and extreme poverty in his budget request to Congress.

With this funding, America could increase efforts to help the 100 million children out of school around the world get into a classroom and moving toward a brighter future. Education is a tool that works in the fight against poverty— so effective that America joined over 180 nations in committing to ensure that all children get a chance to go to school. In America, we know that education is the key to opportunity. Whether it’s a child on a school bus in Des Moines or in a classroom in Ghana, education is an incredible investment that pays off, helping people have longer lives, healthier families and a stable income.

Call the White House today and ask President Bush to keep America’s promises and fully fund the fight against AIDS and extreme poverty.

To ensure your voice is heard, ONE has set up a toll-free number that will connect you directly to the White House in Washington, DC.

Call 1-800-786-2663 TODAY and help make poverty history.

Together, we can show America's commitment to keeping promises that have the power to transform millions of lives.

Thank you,

The ONE Team
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