RE: Thinking about Sisters; FEINGOLD RECOMMENDATION: call US legislators

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Wesenberg, Nancy Christine (WESENBNC@uwec.edu)
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:57:01 -0500



From: "Wesenberg, Nancy Christine" <WESENBNC@uwec.edu>
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:57:01 -0500
Subject: RE: Thinking about Sisters; FEINGOLD RECOMMENDATION:  call US legislators
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Thanks Karl. I can understand why the city might be wondering if they had the time and resources to do both, but either way, sister city or sister un iversity, I think there is much we could do. Thank for the update.

Nancy Wesenberg Communication Specialist News Bureau University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 715-836-4423 wesenbnc@uwec.edu

-----Original Message----- From: Markgraf, Karl F. Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 10:12 AM To: Wesenberg, Nancy Christine; Pope, Karen O.; Hale, C. Kate; SFPJ Cc: Eileendtp@aol.com Subject: RE: Thinking about Sisters; FEINGOLD RECOMMENDATION: call US legis lators

At our most recent Eau Claire Sister Cities meeting I did share with the co mmittee the interest this group has in developing a partnership in Iraq.

The committee recognized that there is a real and strong interest on our pa rt to develop such a relationship, and would look to this group to provide some guidance.

I don't think it would be accurate to say that the committee is ready to ju mp on such an opportunity, however, for the simple reason that it is devoti ng so much effort to getting the new relationship (with Miramar, Costa Rica
) on to a solid footing.

That is the clear priority at the moment.

I think a partnership with a university in Iraq makes sense for our group, and am willing to work toward that.

Karl

****************************************** Dr. Karl Markgraf, Director Center for International Education University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI USA 54702 e: markgraf@uwec.edu t: 715 836 4411 f: 715 836 4948 w: www.uwec.edu/CIE

-----Original Message----- From: sfpj-request@listserve.uwec.edu [mailto: [mailto:sfpj-request@listserve.uwec.e du] On Behalf Of Wesenberg, Nancy Christine Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 9:58 AM To: Pope, Karen O.; Hale, C. Kate; SFPJ Cc: Eileendtp@aol.com Subject: RE: Thinking about Sisters; FEINGOLD RECOMMENDATION: call US legis lators

Actually, I think Dan Drumm mentioned it first, I was just in support! E specially if for any reason the sister city doesn't work out. Nancy

-----Original Message----- From: sfpj-request@listserve.uwec.edu [mailto: [mailto:sfpj-request@listserve.uwec.e du] On Behalf Of Pope, Karen O. Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 9:12 AM To: Hale, C. Kate; SFPJ Cc: Eileendtp@aol.com Subject: Thinking about Sisters; FEINGOLD RECOMMENDATION: call US legislato rs Importance: High

Dear SFPJ & other colleagues:

Kate's message about the Iraq University situation really reinforces that w e can't be silent about what is happening. Perhaps while discussing a sist er city arrangement with Iraq ON MAY 8TH 4:30 (PLEASE MARK CALENDARS!) , w e can also consider a sister University arrangement (this is Nancy W's idea
!)

Here are two more thoughts PLEASE READ:

1. I watched the CTV coverage of Senator Feingold's town hall meeting in C HIPPEWA FALLS. I *heard him say* that his office gets VERY few calls on an y particular issue!! He particularly mentioned the IRAQ WAR. I find this hard to believe with all the PETITIONS we have been signing and
 sending, but his remarks made me think they really disregard those group o nline efforts in favor of particular and individual citizens taking the ti me to CALL THE OFFICE in Washington and make a statement on a particular is sue, bill etc. The mayor of CF asked Feingold what citizens could do to he lp him do his job better and he said encourage citizens to be more active i n calling. SO I SAY WE ABSOLUTELY FLOOD OUR WI REPS OFFICES WITH CALLS AND
 DIRECT MAIL. He said that town hall meetings help, of course, to hear directly from his constituents, but he needs documented evidence of citizen's views on issues
 in order to be most effective and to argue persuasively. I say we help him do his job.

2. Since the Senate is holding hearings this week featuring WAR FUNDING wh y not tell our Senators that the BEST ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE WE COULD RE CEIVE IS ENDING FUNDING FOR THE OCCUPATION AND KILLING IN IRAQ.

PLEASE FORWARD THE SENATOR'S COMMENTS WIDELY. karen

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