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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:windowtext">From:</span></b><span style="color:windowtext"> Bryan Whitledge via Society of American Archivists <Mail@ConnectedCommunity.org>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, May 26, 2021 11:13 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Carleton, Janet <carleton@ohio.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [SAA announcements] : Tell Your Senators to Support the National Archives and NHPRC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt:.75pt"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:1.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The National Coalition for History (NCH) has worked with archivists and Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) to
seek support... -posted to the "Announcements" community<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The National Coalition for History (NCH) has worked with archivists and Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) to seek support for additional funding in the upcoming fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget
for the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhistorycoalition.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F05%2FSens-Warren-Sullivan-Dear-Colleague-FY22-NARA.pdf&data=04%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce488aa6d74bf4224148408d92058b69f%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C1%7C637576387662869730%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=RFwEPxqWLcwYJX6B5OecI%2BmU%2FX41gqUnEnI2EOk5qAM%3D&reserved=0" title="https://historycoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Sens-Warren-Sullivan-Dear-Colleague-FY22-NARA.pdf"><span style="color:blue">They
have circulated a "Dear Colleague" letter</span></a></span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> to their fellow senators urging them to show their support. The May 28 deadline is approaching quicky –
<a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fp2a.co%2FsG53z3A&data=04%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce488aa6d74bf4224148408d92058b69f%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C1%7C637576387662869730%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=tswQPgTx3x3o0Kwg2NNYcEpkCpYCUIagVyqOmXnlYf4%3D&reserved=0" title="https://p2a.co/sG53z3A">
<span style="color:blue">ACT NOW and contact your Senators</span></a>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We are requesting the Senate Appropriations Committee to provide at least $433 million for NARA's operating expenses in FY22 and at least $13 million for the NHPRC. NARA's operating expenses budget in constant
dollars has remained stagnant for over a decade, even as its responsibilities have increased.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fp2a.co%2FsG53z3A&data=04%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce488aa6d74bf4224148408d92058b69f%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C1%7C637576387662879732%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=lvg%2Bi03in4yC0Xeir4EqgeCJKTVQPAQy0%2F2IWzlExIk%3D&reserved=0" title="https://p2a.co/sG53z3A"><span style="color:blue">We
need you to contact your two US senators and ask them to sign on to the letter in support of additional funding for NARA and the NHPRC.</span></a></span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> NCH has prepared a one-page briefing paper that
summarizes the funding challenges facing these two agencies that are so vital to historians, archivists and other stakeholders.
<a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhistorycoalition.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F03%2FNARA-FY-22-Humanities-Advocacy-Day-briefing-paper-.pdf&data=04%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce488aa6d74bf4224148408d92058b69f%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C1%7C637576387662879732%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=Bof3JNw99x%2Ba%2B25EUdzYiNQCMCcyWsKOFtgSIUKxrBg%3D&reserved=0" title="https://historycoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NARA-FY-22-Humanities-Advocacy-Day-briefing-paper-.pdf">
<span style="color:blue">Click here to access an on-line version.</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The simple truth is senators are unlikely to sign on to the NARA "Dear Colleague" letter unless they are asked to do so by their constituents! </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please
help us in this effort by reaching out to your senators and asking them to sign on.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">How to Contact Your Senator</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To contact your US senators, you can use one of these two options. No matter which means of communication you choose, please personalize your message as to your background or interest in history or archives. If
you are employed in the field, mention the institution where you work in your State. You can also use the
<a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhistorycoalition.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F05%2FSens-Warren-Sullivan-Dear-Colleague-FY22-NARA.pdf&data=04%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce488aa6d74bf4224148408d92058b69f%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C1%7C637576387662889721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=UIct7cTryx7pXOfZ9JBsKrLL5Nl%2FJHFLXfpq1NbJOCQ%3D&reserved=0" title="https://historycoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Sens-Warren-Sullivan-Dear-Colleague-FY22-NARA.pdf">
<span style="color:blue">Dear Colleague letter</span></a> as talking points.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fp2a.co%2FsG53z3A&data=04%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce488aa6d74bf4224148408d92058b69f%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C1%7C637576387662889721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=bbbiB%2B5zRI2U%2FcfDLQR2vdB60%2Fy73OR2I6HnWgYoaIk%3D&reserved=0" title="https://p2a.co/sG53z3A"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">Send
a pre-written message directly to your two US Senators.</span></strong></a> Our colleagues at the National Humanities Alliance (NHA) have created a concise letter that goes directly to both your senators. You can add additional language if you want, however
we have made it as easy as possible for you to have an impact. <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fp2a.co%2FsG53z3A&data=04%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce488aa6d74bf4224148408d92058b69f%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C1%7C637576387662899713%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=j5bYVZvAFS%2BNFlOjnq%2BHpjUJ4AdPMyhLxHw%2ByMmyNo0%3D&reserved=0" title="https://p2a.co/sG53z3A">
<em><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">Click here to go to the NHA website</span></b></em></a><em><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">,</span></u></em> fill in basic contact information, hit send and your message is on its
way. When you enter your zip code the system directs your letter to the senators from your state automatically.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Make a phone call</span></strong>. All US senators can be reached through the
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">US Capitol switchboard at (202)224-3121.</span></strong> If you feel comfortable doing so, make a phone call. If you speak to a staff member, be sure to get their name and email address so you can forward
them a copy of the <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhistorycoalition.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F05%2FSens-Warren-Sullivan-Dear-Colleague-FY22-NARA.pdf&data=04%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ce488aa6d74bf4224148408d92058b69f%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C1%7C637576387662899713%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=uF%2BGLh1t%2B71%2Bx5t3RXDDFYYZ0XWJKee7IobOFUu%2B1Jw%3D&reserved=0" title="https://historycoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Sens-Warren-Sullivan-Dear-Colleague-FY22-NARA.pdf"><span style="color:blue">National
Archives/NHPRC Dear Colleague letter</span></a>.</span></strong> If you get voicemail leave a message and ask them to support the Warren/Sullivan letter and increased funding for NARA and the NHPRC.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">To sign on or for more information, tell the senator's staff person to contact Ms. Jessica Wong
<a href="mailto:Jessica_Wong@warren.senate.gov" title="mailto:Jessica_Wong@warren.senate.gov">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">Jessica_Wong@warren.senate.gov</span></a> in Senator Warren's office.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">PLEASE WRITE OR CALL YOUR SENATORS DIRECTLY AND ASK THEIR STAFF PERSON TO CONTACT MS. WONG. DO NOT SEND YOUR OWN CORRESPONDENCE TO HER. DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE TO BRYAN WHITLEDGE, VICE CHAIR,
SAA COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC POLICY: <a href="mailto:whitl1br@cmich.edu" title="mailto:whitl1br@cmich.edu">
<span style="color:blue;font-weight:normal">whitl1br@cmich.edu</span></a></span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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