Posted on March 31, 2015

Five Things to Know About the Background Checks Bill

By Penny Okamoto, Ceasefire Oregon Action Fund

The Salem Statesman-Journal ran a short article about SB 941, the background checks bill. Here are some basic facts about it:

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/2015/03/29/things-kn…

We hope you can make it to the hearing tomorrow. See you there!

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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (503) 469-6010
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When you call, identify yourself as a constituent. If you are speaking with a staff member, be polite and ask the person's name. Chances are, you'll be speaking with that person again. Give a clear and simple message like "Please vote NO on Bill XYZ." Ask if you can be called back about the issue. If you are uncomfortable talking to a staff member, call after hours and leave a message. It still counts!