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Tuesday
Sep152009

Have you called Rep. Cooper yet?

Congressman Cooper needs to hear from YOU!

Phone calls to his office in Nashville and Washington, D.C. are one of the most effective ways for our voice to be heard. Let's demonstrate the broad community support behind the DREAM Act. Pick up your phone today!!

What happens when I call?

 A staff member will answer and likely ask for your name and address to verify that you are a member of Rep. Cooper’s district. After you share your information, politely tell the staff member to ask Rep. Cooper to co-sponsor H.R. 1751, The DREAM Act. They might ask you why it's important. Tell them what it would mean for your community. Thank them and hang up.

 It’s that easy! 

Nashville office: 615-736-5295

Washington office:  202-225-4311

If you get an answering machine, leave a message with your name, address and phone number, and call back tomorrow!

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The DREAM Act was introduced in the U.S. Congress on March 27th, and would:

  • Enable outstanding immigrant students to attend college with affordable tuition
  •  Enable outstanding immigrant students to adjust their immigration status and become permanent residents and productive citizens

Congressman Cooper needs to hear from YOU! Let him know that the Dream Act benefits ALL Americans.