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I know that some of you have received this, but wanted to emphasize its
importance. Can we get this information out to the families in the 360 project?

Judy

Judy Cerano
Public Policy Coordinator
Developmental Disabilities Institute at
Wayne State University
313.577.6389 or
248.330.8191

>>> skeneeri@... 4/12/2007 3:44 PM >>>
Dear Elmer Cerano,

Make Your Voice Heard - Take Action to Prevent Cuts in Services
Statewide Call-in Day Wednesday, April 18th 9:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m.

On Wednesday April 18th, please take a moment of your time to
call your State Representative and State Senator and send a
clear message to them that we can't afford to make more cuts in
the services relied upon by Michigan residents.

Anti-tax/anti-government groups will be at the Capitol on April
18th to encourage the legislature to continue cutting and to not
increase revenue. It's crucial that you help to ensure that this
is not the only message heard by legislators on April 18th. As
you already know, the state is facing a $3 billion shortfall in
revenue between this fiscal year and next year. It's time to
Move Michigan Forward and for your legislators to understand
that they can't cut their way of this problem without seriously
impacting services in their districts.

You can easily find the number for your State Representative at
http://www.house.mi.gov/find_a_rep.asp and the number for your
State Senator can be found at www.senate.mi.gov .

The following are some general talking points for your call. If
possible, share stories and data about how your community has
been affected and will be affected by cuts in the state budget.

*The state is facing a $3 billion shortfall in revenue and we
can't cut our way out of this budget crisis.

*State programs and services have already been reduced by $4
billion since 2001, and additional cuts will be devastating to
our community.

*It's time to Move Michigan Forward by increasing revenue and
investing in services and programs to ensure that the quality of
life in Michigan is one in which communities, businesses and
families thrive.

*Swift action is needed to reinvest in services critical to all
Michigan residents.

Please share this message with others in your networks. For more
information on the state's fiscal crisis please visit
www.milhs.org and www.mnaonline.org .

Don't Sit Back and Wait for the Cuts. Make Your Voice Heard to
Protect Vital Services - Your Legislators Need to Hear from You
Now !

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