[Marxism] Fw: ACORN Katrina Survivors Association trip to DC February 8th - 9th

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From: "Steven Kest" <natexdirect@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 7:04 PM
Subject: ACORN Katrina Survivors Association trip to DC February 8th - 9th 




Members of the ACORN Katrina Survivors Association, hurricane 
survivors, and supporters from around the country will rally at the 
Capitol and the White House, February 8th - 9th,  meet with lawmakers 
and present our case to administration officials. We cannot let elected 
leaders think they have done what is necessary, when rebuilding in most 
of our neighborhoods has barely begun. We are working for fair treatment 
of all New Orleans residents, and to advance legislative and policy goals 
so New Orleans is rebuilt for all residents, including the low and moderate 
income majority. 

We are calling for : 

    . A commitment to our right to  return; 

    . The resources to rebuild our homes, our neighborhoods, and our city; 

    . Levees and a larger flood  protection system that will keep us safe; 

    . A rebuilding plan that focuses on the low and moderate income 
    majority of New Orleanians,  including help rebuilding  affordable housing; 

    . Accountability and fair treatment from agencies charged with 
    emergency response, such as FEMA and the Small Business Administration; 

    . Temporary housing, like trailers,  close to home, so we can move  back; 

    . Repair and reopening of public housing, and the reopening of Charity 
Hospital. 

ACORN Rally for Return and Rebuilding  Washington, D.C., February 8th - 9th 

Anyone who wishes to participate should call the 
ACORN Hurricane Hotline at 
1-800-790-2290, 
email: katrinarelief@xxxxxxxxx, 

or contact their local ACORN office. 

Visit www.acorn.org for more information. 

The ACORN Katrina Survivors Association is the first nationwide 
organization of displaced New Orleans residents and other Katrina 
survivors. We use public pressure, direct action, and dialogue with 
elected officials and public policy experts to win respect and a 
voice for survivors, the resources needed for families to survive, and 
a rebuilding plan that builds stronger communities for all. 

If you would like to help send hurricane survivors to Washington, D.C., 
tax-deductible checks can be sent to: 

ACORN Institute - Hurricane 
Recovery and Rebuilding Fund 
739 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 
20003. Or make your donation online at 
www.acorn.org/donate. 

Buses to the rally will depart from Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Houston, 
San Antonio, Little Rock, and other cities on February 7th, arriving in 
Washington on the morning of Wednesday, February 8th. The rally and 
other events will take place on February 8th and 9th and will be co-sponsored 
by a variety of labor, faith and community allies. 

ACORN Katrina Survivors Association 

Katrina Survivors Demand:  Rebuild New Orleans for All!

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