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Old 10-28-2008, 05:48 AM
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Hi,

It wasn't until Congress went into recess without passing HR 5734 that I realized how obsessed I've been on defeating the "Bell the Hybrid Act." Two 750 mile trips, one to DC and one to HybridFest; about $500 in mailing costs; about $300 in keyfobs and a development kit, and; well over 200 hours of labor. The only thing worse would have been for this terrible legislation to pass. Fortunately, I have only two remaining tasks and hopefully this will put it to bed.

I'm mostly unhappy that this effort was necessary because it delayed so many more interesting investigations (and made me poor company.) But the only thing I regret was not being more effective. For example, I should have had a press package when I went to DC and some of my mailings could have been more effective. Still I have learned lessons on how the legislative system works, which is nothing I would wish on anyone.

I want to thank everyone who helped me along the way. The petitions, letters to Congress and newspapers and every independent action helped. No one person can affect the course of legislation, it takes a team.

Thank you everyone who helped!

Bob Wilson
 
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Old 10-28-2008, 11:08 AM
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Thank YOU!!!!

-- Alan
 
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