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A Note from our SPA	Tennessee Action Alert
Dear Advocates – For those of you who were not able to attend Day on the Hill, many issues were discussed including the two bills we as an organization are listed as sponsoring. It is time for us to do more than just list the organization’s name; it is now time for action. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Also, I would appreciate knowing who you contact and the response you receive. This is very helpful to me when I make personal visits to the legislators. More issues on the horizon, so stay tuned. In advance, thanks for your actions – La Quita Martin, SPA qmartinspa@att.net	~ Two Bills We As An Organization Are Sponsoring ~ The first bill is the “Emergency Care for Rape Victims Act of 2005” (HB0865/SB1670). This bill will require emergency rooms to offer and provide if requested, emergency birth control for victims of rape. You will find attached a more detailed description of this bill and the impact of the legislation. The point to reemphasize is this not a form of abortion contrary to what some believe. This legislation is supported by many groups and will begin moving through the legislative process next week. PLEASE send your support of this bill to your legislators. Also, forward the information to others who are willing to speak out on this issue. Planned Parenthood has generated almost 1000 messages of support from across the state. Let’s add another 1000!! The second bill is referred to as “Health Insurance Continuation” (H B 1013/SB1091). This legislation is to protect the health insurance of a covered spouse and children when death or divorce of the insured employee occurs. The spouse would pay 100% of the insurance cost plus a 2% administration fee to maintain the same health insurance coverage that they had in the past. The intent is to provide coverage beyond the current COBRA guidelines. Additionally, the bill requires the insured to give a 90 day notice in writing to the spouse before coverage may be terminated. The notice must indicate that the spouse acknowledges being informed by the insured of removal of coverage. Please email your legislators. Updated: 3/13/05
Contact your Tennessee Congressional Representatives	Legislative Switchboard: (800) 449-8366, then the last 5 digits of the Nashville phone number GOVERNOR Donald Sundquist (R) 1202 State Office Building Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 741-2001 170 N. Main St. Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 529-7480 Address: The Honorable Don Sundquist, Governor of Tennessee Salutation: Dear Governor Sundquist SENATORS Kyle, James F., Jr. (D-28) POBox 22704, Memphis, TN 38124 (901)312-5555/FAX (901)312-5667 10 Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 741-4167/FAX (615) 253-0221 sen.jim.kyle@legislature.state.tn.us Ford, John N. (D-29) POBox 323, Memphis, TN 38101 (901) 522-9226/FAX (901) 522-9221 7 Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243 (615)741-3304 sen.john.ford@legislature.state.tn.us Cohen, Stephen (D-30) 349 Kenilworth Place, Memphis, TN 38112 (901) 726-6622 8 Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 741-4108 sen.stephen.cohen@legislature.state.tn.us Person, Curtis S., Jr. (R-31) 5863 Garden Reach Cove, Memphis, TN 38120 (901) 767-8659 308 War Memorial Bldg., Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 741-2419 sen.curtis.person.jr@legislature.state.tn.us Norris, Mark (R-32) 852 Collierville-Arlington Rd, Collierville, TN 38017 302 War Memorial Bldg., Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 741-1967/FAX (615) 741-7200 sen.mark.norris@legislature.state.tn.us Dixon, Roscoe (D-33) 3592 Huckleberry, Memphis, TN 38116 (901) 332-4856 9A Legislative Plaza (615) 741-4158/FAX (615) 741-9349 sen.roscoe.dixon@legislature.state.tn.us   REPRESENTATIVES (Complete addresses available in the blue pages of our Directory) Kent, Joe (R-83) 219 WMB rep.joe.kent@legislature.state.tn.us Towns, Joe , Jr. (D-84) 36 LP rep.joe.towns@legislature.state.tn.us Turner, Larry (D-85)37 LP rep.larry.turner@legislature.state.tn.us Cooper, Barbara (D-86) 38 LP rep.barbara.cooper@legislature.state.tn.us Bowers, Kathryn (D-87) 23 LP rep.kathryn.bowers@legislature.state.tn.us Miller, Larry J. (D-88) 20 LP rep.larry.miller@legislature.state.tn.us Chumney, Carol (D-89) 26 LP rep.carol.chumney@legislature.state.tn.us DeBerry, John J., Jr. (D-90) 26 LP rep.john.deberry@legislature.state.tn.us DeBerry, Lois M. (D-91) 15 LP rep.lois.deberry@legislature.state.tn.us Brooks, Henri E. (D-92) 38 LP rep.henri.brooks@legislature.state.tn.us Kernell, Mike (D-93) 38 LP rep.mike.kernell@legislature.state.tn.us Todd, Curry (R-95) 204WMB rep.curry.todd@legislature.state.tn.us Stanley, Paul (R-96) 106WMB rep.paul.stanley@legislature.state.tn.us Hargett, Tré (R-97) 106 WMB rep.tre.hargett@legislature.state.tn.us Jones, Ulysses , Jr. (D-98) 35 LP rep.ulysses.jones@legislature.state.tn.us Pleasant, W. C. (R-99)104 WMB rep.w.c.pleasant@legislature.state.tn.us Address: The Honorable; Salutation: Dear Mr. or Mrs. Key to addresses: LP = Legislative Plaza WMB = War Memorial Building Nashville, TN 37243-01 plus District number (Example: Rep. Pleasant, 37243-0199)
Contact your National Congressional Representatives	White House Comment Line: (202) 456-1111 Capital Switchboard: (202) 224-3121 President: George W. Bush (R) The White House Office 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 (202) 456-1414 Address: The President; Salutation: Dear Mr. President Vice President: William Cheney (R) Office of the Vice President Old Executive Office Building Washington, D.C. 20501 (202) 456-2326 Address: The Vice President; Salutation: Dear Mr. Vice President U.S. SENATORS William Frist (R) 5100 Poplar Ave., Ste. 514 Memphis, TN 38137 (901) 683-1910 461 Dirkson Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-3344/FAX#: 228-1264 Web Form: http://frist.senate.gov/contact.cfm Lamar Alexander (R) 167 North Main St., Ste. 1068 Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 544-4224 302 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4944/FAX#: 228-3679 Web Form: http://alexander.senate.gov/contact.cfm Address: The Honorable; Salutation: Dear Senator U.S. REPRESENTATIVES District 7 Marsha Blackburn (R) 7975 Stage Hill Blvd. Suite 1 Memphis, TN 38133 (901) 382-5811 509 Cannon Building Washington, D.C. 20515-4207 (202) 225-2811 District 8 John Tanner (D) 8120 Hwy 51 N. Millington, TN 38053 (901) 873-5690 1226 Longworth Building Washington, D.C. 20515-4208 (202) 225-4714 District 9 Harold Ford, Jr. (D) 167 N. Main St. #369 Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 544-4131 325 Cannon Building Washington, D.C. 20515-4209 (202) 225-3265 Address: The Honorable; Salutation: Dear Representative