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To:       All Activists
From:     Jim Jontz and Steve Holmer
Date:          September 23, 1996


                  NEXT 48 HOURS ARE CRITICAL

Today's Congressional "Green Sheets" Weekly Bulletin confirms that the
Rescissions Act Logging Rider is among the issues that will be taken up by
White House and Congressional negotiators meeting this week to write the
Omnibus Appropriations bill that must be passed by Congress by October 1 to
fund the government after that date.

"Among a number of additions expected to be proposed for inclusion in the
omnibus appropriations bill is a provision that would 'defund' the so-called
'timber salvage rider,'" Green Sheets reports.

Green Sheets notes that last week more than 100 Representatives signed a
letter urging an end to the funding for the Rider, but then adds that the issue is
far from resolved:

          "The defunding provision is part of the omnibus bill
          negotiations 'going in,' a [Rep. Elizabeth] Furse staff
          member said, noting THAT THERE IS NO GUARANTEE
          THAT IT WILL SURVIVE THE NEGOTIATIONS."


IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUESTED*********************************

The only way that we can insure that Rider Repeal stays in the Omnibus
Appropriations bill is for us to overwhelm the White House with public
support for ending the Rider. The next 48 hours is critical to demonstrating to
Chief of Staff Leon Panetta that citizens insist that the Rider be ended now.

     Call the White House Public Comment line, (202)456-1111 from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. EST to leave a message for RIDER REPEAL.  If you want
to skip the questions at the beginning, push "O" to get to an operator you
can leave a message with.

     To leave comments for Chief of Staff Leon Panetta 24 hours a day,
call his Public Comment line at (202)456-6797.  Or reach the Chief of
Staff's office by fax at (202)456-2883. 

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The fate of thousands of acres of Ancient Forest, the integrity of dozens of
roadless areas, and the well being of countless endangered species will be
determined within a few days.  Make sure your voice is heard!