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    United States Senator Debbie Stabenow

    January 7, 2010


    Dear Jennifer,

    Thank you for contacting me about legislation limiting the importation and transportation of pythons and boa constrictors.

    Over the years, I have enjoyed the companionship of many family pets. I understand your strong feelings about protecting your ability to keep and care for your pets.

    As you may know, Senator Bill Nelson (D-Florida) introduced a bill (S.373) that would ban the importation of constrictor snakes and pythons into the United States. This bill passed the Environment and Public Works Committee on December 10, 2009, and is currently pending before the Senate. Should this legislation come before me for a vote, I will be sure to keep your views in mind.

    Thank you again for contacting me. Please continue to keep me informed about issues of concern to you and your family.

    Sincerely,
    Debbie Stabenow
    United States Senator

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    Dear Mrs. Marshall:

    Thank you for contacting me regarding non-native, invasive species. I appreciate hearing your views on this matter. I have long been concerned about the threat posed by invasive species. These species, which are introduced from other ecosystems, often encounter few, if any, natural enemies in their new environments and wreak havoc on native species. Estimates of the annual economic damage caused by invasive species run as high as $137 billion.


    In an effort to address this issue, I cosponsored the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-332). This law authorized the Army Corps of Engineers to build a temporary dispersal barrier (Barrier I) in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal to stop invasive species, such as Asian Carp, from entering Lake Michigan. Along with the other members of the Great Lakes Task Force, I have made repeated efforts to authorize and to provide funding for the Army Corps to complete and enhance the dispersal barriers in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal.

    Additionally, I introduced the Asian Carp Prevention and Control Act (S.1421). This legislation would place the Bighead carp on the list of injurious species under the Lacey Act. This act established civil and criminal penalties for violation of any transportation restrictions on plants, fish, and wildlife. Listing Bighead carp as an injurious species under the Lacey Act would prevent the importation and interstate commerce of live Bighead carp without a permit, and as a result, would lower the risk of an introduction of this species into the Great Lakes. We have already spent $9 million on the electric dispersal barrier, and it would undermine that effort to allow Asian carp to be introduced into the Great Lakes because we did not do everything in our power to block other pathways of introduction into the lakes.

    Another piece of non-native species legislation, commonly referred to as the Python bill (S. 373), would place python constrictor snakes on the list of injurious species. This designation would prohibit the importation of this snake into the United States. I am a cosponsor of this legislation, which has been approved by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Invasive species in the Great Lakes are an ecological, economical and health threat. I will continue to work to ensure that the threat of invasive species is reduced. Thank you again for writing.

    Sincerely,
    Carl Levin

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    I would like to see how they came up with this...

    "
    Estimates of the annual economic damage caused by invasive species run as high as $137 billion"

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      I just recieved that exact same letter from stabenow. This is the first she has contacted me so I hope that we are getting through to her!

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        Dear Jonathan,

        Thank you for contacting me about legislation limiting the importation and transportation of pythons and boa constrictors.

        Over the years, I have enjoyed the companionship of many family pets. I understand your strong feelings about protecting your ability to keep and care for your pets.

        As you may know, Senator Bill Nelson (D-Florida) introduced a bill (S.373) that would ban the importation of constrictor snakes and pythons into the United States. This bill passed the Environment and Public Works Committee on December 10, 2009, and is currently pending before the Senate. Should this legislation come before me for a vote, I will be sure to keep your views in mind.

        Thank you again for contacting me. Please continue to keep me informed about issues of concern to you and your family.

        Sincerely,
        Debbie Stabenow
        United States Senator

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          Dear Jonathan:
          Thank you contacting me regarding H.R. 2811, dealing with the importation of Python constrictor snakes. I appreciate hearing from you.

          As you may know, Representative Kendrick Meek (D-FL) introduced H.R. 2811 on June 10, 2009. This bill would add constrictor snakes of the species Python genera to the list of animals that may not be imported into the United States. H.R. 2811 was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Although I do not sit on this committee, I will keep your opinion in mind should this matter come before me for a vote.

          Again, thank you for being in touch. For news on current federal legislative issues, please visit my website at www.house.gov/dingell; you can also sign up there to receive my e-newsletter. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me again if I may be of assistance with this or any other matter of concern.

          With every good wish,



          Sincerely yours,
          John D. Dingell
          Member of Congress

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            Well, at least they're a little more personalized than the ones a lot of us have received--the first one I got didn't even pertain to the ban.
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              Originally posted by zamora View Post
              Well, at least they're a little more personalized than the ones a lot of us have received--the first one I got didn't even pertain to the ban.
              I was shocked. They do seem as though they actually care.

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                This is a response from one of my IL Senators "Roland Burris"

                This is the guy who replaced Obama under controversy

                His staff couldn't even be bothered to send a relevant response

                Dear Larry:

                Thank you for contacting me with your thoughts on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 and the right to guarantee employment to individuals regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. I appreciate hearing your thoughts on such an important issue.

                Today, too many individuals within the United States are either losing or are unable to obtain jobs due to their sexual orientations or gender. These Americans simply want to go to work and live quality lives, contributing their talents and energy to our great nation. We are a better nation when everyone here has an opportunity to succeed and the discrimination and fear of termination that they currently face should not be allowed under federal law.

                The Employment Non-Discrimination Act was introduced on August 5th by Senator Jeff Merkely. I am a cosponsor of the bill because I believe that there is great strength in our diversity. Given a fair opportunity at employment, the American people make up the greatest workforce on earth. Together, we can revitalize our economy and once again lead the world. While the legislation has currently been referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, rest assured that I will continue to fight to provide all Americans with an equal opportunity for success.

                I will continue to listen closely to what you and other Illinoisans have to say about matters before Congress, the concerns of our communities, and the issues facing Illinois and the nation. My job is not about merely supporting or opposing legislation; it is also about bridging the divide that has paralyzed our nation's politics.

                Sincerely,

                Roland W. Burris
                United States Senator



                Thank you for contacting me electronically. Unfortunately, I cannot respond to replies directly to this email address due to security concerns. I look forward to our further correspondence through my web form located at Senator Roland W. Burris: Contact Me. Thank you for your understanding.=

                Lar M
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                  "I will continue to listen closely to what you and other Illinoisans have to say about matters before Congress,"

                  Listen closely? What a joke! This is just irritating!

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