CALL TO ACTION #875: Congress Must Step in to Manage the Pandemic (March 10, 2020)
239 Days
Until the November 3rd Election
CONGRESS MUST STEP IN TO
MANAGE THE PANDEMIC
When we get sick, we need medical care. No matter who we are or where we are from, we rely on our medical and community institutions for that care.
Incomprehensibly, Trump and his administration put their political needs ahead of our health, our safety, and our economic security. They destabilized our economy with their 2018 tax cuts that went to their wealthy donors – and are trying to pass another one. They refuse to listen to experts and put Trump’s fragile ego above science-based recommendations to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who you gonna call? Lying Donald Trump,
or a pandemic expert?
Congress must step in and act. They cannot go on recess and leave Trump to his own devices, worsening this crisis, sabotaging the response our country NEEDS RIGHT NOW. Call Senators Wyden and Merkley, and Greg Walden. Demand that Congress stay in session and act during this emergency by:
- Having daily Congressional COVID-19 briefings given by experts outside of the Trump administration
- Passing a legislative package that puts our families first, including food, medical care, paid time to care for ourselves/family, and worker protections
We have come together and faced down adversity before.
Congress must give us the tools to do this now.
Demand that they do so!
**ACTION ONE: CALL OUR U.S. SENATORS**
SAMPLE SCRIPTS FOR SENATORS MERKLEY AND WYDEN:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling today because:
We need a strong federal response to coronavirus. I ask the Senator to demand that Congress stay in session and act during this coronavirus emergency by:
- Having daily Congressional COVID-19 briefings given by experts outside of the Trump administration
- Passing a legislation package that puts our families first that includes food, medical care, paid time to care for ourselves/family, and worker protections
Thank you.”
SENATOR JEFF MERKLEY
Portland: (503) 326-3386, DC: (202) 224-3753
Salem: (503) 362-8102, Eugene: (541) 465-6750
Medford: (541) 608-9102, Bend: (541) 318-1298
Pendleton: (541) 278-1129
https://www.merkley.senate.gov/contact/
SENATOR RON WYDEN
Portland: (503) 326-7525, DC: (202) 224-5244
Salem: (503) 589-4555, Eugene: (541) 431-0229
Medford: (541) 858-5122, Bend: (541) 330-9142
La Grande: (541) 960-7691
https://www.wyden.senate.gov/contact/
**ACTION TWO: CALL COMPLICIT GREG WALDEN**
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR WALDEN:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling today because:
We need a strong federal response to coronavirus. Tell Greg Walden to demand that Congress stay in session and act during this coronavirus emergency by:
- Having daily Congressional COVID-19 briefings given by experts outside of the Trump administration
- Passing a legislation package that puts our families first that includes food, medical care, paid time to care for ourselves/family, and worker protections
Thank you.”
COMPLICIT GREG WALDENDC (202) 225-6730, Medford: (541) 776-4646
Bend (541) 389-4408, La Grande (541) 624-2400
https://walden.house.gov/contact-greg/email-me
**ACTION THREE: BE AN ACTIVIST**
Visit the ORD2 Indivisible Event Calendar on a regular basis to keep updated on local activities. Participate with us as often as you can. We also encourage you to submit events to be added to the ORD2 Indivisible Event Calendar and help us keep current with our event postings. https://ord2indivisible.org/submit-your-event/
Rogue Indivisible Spring Fundraising Event & Silent Auction – Grants Pass
March 11 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/rogue-indivisible-spring-fundraising-event-silent-auction-grants-pass/
Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: End of Session Town Hall with Jeff Golden and Pam Marsh – Ashland
March 13 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-end-of-session-town-hall-with-jeff-golden-and-pam-marsh-ashland/
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Baker County Town Hall, Baker City
March 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/u-s-senator-ron-wyden-baker-county-town-hall-baker-city/
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Union County Town Hall – La Grande
March 14 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/u-s-senator-ron-wyden-union-county-town-hall-la-grande/
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Gilliam County Town Hall – Condon
March 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/u-s-senator-ron-wyden-gilliam-county-town-hall-condon/
VOTER ISSUES PROJECT ROLLOUT & PIZZA PARTY – TALENT
March 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/voter-issues-project-rollout-pizza-party-talent/
Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: ÚNETE / LOCAL Meet and Chat – Medford
March 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-unete-local-meet-and-chat-medford/
ORD2 Indivisible 2020 Fundraising Campaign
As we approach what will be the most important election of our lifetimes, ORD2 Indivisible wants to be in a secure financial position to help engage as many voters in our district in the election process as possible. To accomplish this goal we are conducting the ORD2 Indivisible 2020 fundraising campaign. Click on the image below to donate.
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ORD2 Indivisible
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ORD2 Indivisible is partnering with Jobs With Justice Southern Oregon and Washington Federal Bank to gather warm adult clothing for the homeless. We are also asking for tarps, throw blankets and sleeping bags.
