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3 Congressmen Who Voted To Let The Oceans Die
Apr 29, 2008
Focus: Environment
Action Request: Phone Call
Location: United States
This morning, Irregular Times uncovered the names of the three members of Congress who voted against allowing the full House from considering Oceans 21 (Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act. - H.R. 21).  They are:
  • Bill Sali of Idaho
  • Rob Wittman of Virginia
  • Henry Brown of South Carolina
It's an issue that a lot of people still aren't aware of, but Earth's oceans are experiencing an extreme ecological crisis, fueled by overfishing, pollution, and climate change, that is devastating populations of fish and other marine animals.  If strong action is not taken, marine ecosystems might never recover, and that's not just bad for fish - it's bad for the people who eat fish too.  See Oceana for more details.

Thankfully, there's Oceans 21 - a law that would create and fund a comprehensive national strategy for dealing with the ecological crisis in Earth's oceans.

Only a fool would vote against Oceans 21, but Bill Sali, Rob Wittman and Henry Brown seem to be just that kind of fool.  What makes it even more tragic is that Rob Wittman and Henry Brown represent congressional districts that border the ocean!  Their constituents, even more than the rest of us, depend upon the ecological integrity of the sea.

Thanks to more responsible members of the House Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans, the Oceans 21 legislation survived to move on toward a full vote on the House floor.  Unfortunately, Sali, Wittman and Brown will have a chance to vote against Oceans 21 on the House floor, in a final attempt to kill the important law.

ACT!

Please, call the offices of Representatives Bill Sali [(202) 225-6611], Rob Wittman [(202) 225-4261] and Henry Brown [(202) 225-3176] and tell them you want them to reverse their positions on Oceans 21, and vote YES when it is considered in the full House of Representatives.
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