DISCLOSE Act is back - Freedom of speech in danger

:Harry Reid is trying to shove through ANOTHER bill that has nothing to do with jobs or the economy. He is attempting to force the DISCLOSE Act through once more, hoping that this time he can convince one more Senator to say yes. As a reminder, the DISCLOSE Act -
Exempts unions from many of the restrictions that would be placed on other groups who are trying to influence elections
Exempts extremely large groups that have existed for years and years from many of the restrictions that would be placed on newly formed groups such as ours
Would be implemented in time for this November's elections, just in time to help incumbents stay in power
Creates two tiers of freedom of speech, particularly political speech - some of us would be restricted while others will not be
Is it a coincidence that Harry Reid is attempting to shove this down our throats just two days after Tea Party Patriots announces the $1 million donation? Is it also a coincidence that the Democrats are waiting to vote on the DISCLOSE Act until after they attend a high-dollar fundraiser tonight?

You decide.

Please call, email, or fax the following Senators and ask them to hold the line and vote NO once more. Remind them of the facts above, and remind them that Harry Reid has not changed one thing in the bill so there is NO JUSTIFICATION for them to change their votes to yes. Remind them that even the left leaning ACLU opposes this bill saying it will compromise free speech. The vote is supposed to take place sometime on Thursday, September 23.

TARGET SENATORS

Scott Brown (R-MA) - He voted NO before, but we want to make sure he doesn't switch his vote
http://scottbrown.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contactme
Washington DC: (T) (202) 224-4543, (F) (202) 228-2646

Olympia Snowe (R-ME) - She voted NO before, but is one of Harry Reid's targets for switching
http://snowe.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=ContactSenatorSnowe.Email
Washington DC: (T) (202) 224-5344, Toll free (800) 432-1599, (F) (202) 224-1946

Susan Collins (R-ME) - She voted NO before, but is one of Harry Reid's targets for switching
http://collins.senate.gov/public/continue.cfm?FuseAction=ContactSenatorCollins.EmailIssue&CFID=42880122&CFTOKEN=39747274
Washington DC: (T) (202) 224-2523, (F) (202) 224-2693

MORE REFERENCES AND INFORMATION

Article from Heritage Foundation: http://blog.heritage.org/?p=36480
Article from Reason.com: http://reason.com/archives/2010/06/02/undisclosed-interests
Press Release from Sen. McConnell: http://bit.ly/bSZwpB
Article from SFGate: http://bit.ly/bZXNLe

A few ways this will affect you and your group personally:
You will have to be extremely careful about any email alerts you send out regarding what you say, if you mention a candidate's name, and when you send it
You may have to disclose all of your donors' names to the FEC
You will have to make sure you are following the "stand by your ad" requirements if your group published any sort political communication
Again, you will have to be very careful about the timing of your advocacy communications as they will limit the timeframe that you are allowed political speech

Tell Collins & Snowe to vote no on Disclose

The pressure to vote for DISCLOSE is enormous and placed squarely on Snowe and Collins. They are being told the bill is fair since it covers unions and businesses.

Please explain to Senators Snowe and Collins that:
1. DISCLOSE sounds fair, but is written to excuse most liberal and union groups and restrict most conservative and grassroots groups.
2. Passage of DISCLOSE would be a major blow to the Republican Party's chances of winning in November.
3. DISCLOSE dries up acess to millions of dollars of Republican campaign funding, while making it easier for Democrats to raise money.
4. This is not another McCain-Feingold. It is a trap.

Please vote against DISCLOSE!

Olympia Snowe 202 224-5344
Susan Collins 202 224-2523

Oppose the "Disclose Act" now!

Please keep up the pressure on our Congressman and Senators. Go here to keep track of the voting.

The "Disclose Act"

Please head here http://www.contactingthecongress.org/ and let your Representative know you oppose HR 5175.

Its an affront to your First Amendment Rights and must be opposed vigorously.