Did you make a contact?
If you made a contact in response to the action request on the Free Trade Agreements, be sure to report you contact to fbact@ilfb.org.

Attend a Town Hall Meeting
Town hall meetings are an excellent event to be a part of the process.  Listen to what your legislators say, and be prepared to share what's important to you.  View the town hall meeting tips for additional information.

Program Your Phone

If you have not located the direct telephone number for your elected officials, please do so now.  It will make it easier in placing that call at those crucial times.  And while you are at it, add fbact@ilfb.org to your contact list and 800-879-1976 to report your contacts.




 


Free Trade Has Passed!

The three Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama have passed the House and the Senate!  Thank you to each of you that made contacts.  And if you made a contact, be sure to report those contacts to fbact@ilfb.org.  

Now please send a thank your Senators and Congressmen that supported our position.

New Video Shows How Easy
It Is to "Make the Call"

 

Young Leaders Made a Video, Too!

 
Did you know...

With August recess approaching, consider the five conversations your legislators want to have:

- What the local statistics are

- Real-life life stories that illuminate the statistics

- How state or federal money is being spent in the district

- Your visibility and connections within the district

- The specific legislative action that would make you happy
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