Contacting legislators 

SAFE periodically contacts members of Congress, primarily those from Delaware, with timely comments re subjects on our agenda.  We typically send one-page letters, with references to the SAFE Website for further details. See the recap of letters below.

Individual SAFE members also contact legislators on their own, e.g., by e-mail (through their respective Websites) or telephone.  For convenient reference, here is some contact information for members of Congress from Delaware.

7/26/10 – Urged the Fiscal Commission to seek best answers to the fiscal problem, avoid arbitrary solutions such as 75% spending cuts/ 25% tax increases.

7/26/10 – It is time to recognize that the economic stimulus package was a mistake, slash wasteful government spending, extend the Bush tax cuts, and stop attempting to “take over” the private sector.

6/22/10 – Commented on GovFinance bill via Chamber of Commerce “virtual march,” basically reprising 5/10/10 comments.

6/21/10 – Urged the Fiscal Commission to propose near-term spending cuts.

5/18/10 – Offered comments to the National Fiscal Responsibility and Reform Commission, per the invitation on their Website.

5/10/10 – Reminded of the suggestions in our 2/22/10 letter, pointed out the lack of action to date, and characterized the GovFinance bill as a power grab.

3/15/10 – Reiterated SAFE’s position as healthcare battle entered climactic phase.  GovCare proposal is conceptually unsound, dishonestly presented, and unaffordable.

2/22/10 – Transmitted highlights of our review of the president’s proposed budget and corrective actions urged (at once, before the election, and longer term).

1/20/10 – After the holidays reinforcement of points in the 12/14/09 letter; cites David Walker’s new book and Scott Brown victory in Massachusetts.

12/14/09 – Healthcare bill is seriously deficient, cap & trade bill has wisely been shelved for the year, and there is no need for more “ economic stimulus.”  The best thing Congress could do at this point is adjourn for the holidays.

11/2/09 – Expressed SAFE opposition to the proposed healthcare bill at a crucial point in the legislative process.

9/22/09 – Urged that Congress hit the reset button on the president’s legislative agenda and start work on the nation’s fiscal problem.  Picture of March on Washington included

9/2/09 – Participated in “listening session” on healthcare with Senator Tom Carper and his staff. 9/7/09 blog entry.

7/13/09  -- Posted an on-line letter to all members of Congress (see above), and e-mailed the members from Delaware to bring the letter to their attention.

6/8/09 – Summarized our EPA letter re the agency's proposed finding that CO2 and other manmade greenhouse gases are “pollutants” for purposes of the Clean Air Act.

5/13/09 – Forwarded a booklet entitled In Search of Real Healthcare Reform, and requested personal meetings to make SAFE’s case.

4/6/09 - Presented our proposals for healthcare reform

3/2/09 – Critiqued the president’s budget plan

2/3/09 - Opposed economic stimulus bill then making its way through Congress

11/20/08, 1/14/08 – Advocated that the nation’s political leaders put a moratorium on new programs and start cleaning up the fiscal mess

9/22/08 - Reported SAFE survey results re global warming

8/25/08 - Recommended I.O.U.S.A. following nationwide premiere showing on 8/21

6/3/08 – Advised of SAFE’s “cap taxes now” campaign

5/5/08 – Offered common sense solutions re soaring energy prices

10/17/07 – Advised of upcoming Fiscal Wake-Up Tour stop in Baltimore.

9/24/07 – Reported results of SAFE survey on how to balance the budget (respondents voted for cutting spending vs. raising taxes by 4-to-1 margin).

9/28/06 - Reported results of SAFE survey on how to avoid a fiscal crisis

1/19/06 - Asked addressees to “take a pledge” (language suggested by economist Gregory Mankiw) to be straight about the budget mess.

2005 – Concerted efforts to support Social Security reform, including sending a memo on the subject to all members of the U.S. Senate.