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| Cherie Blair, wife of Tony Blair, who announced June 23 as International Widows Day |
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| June 23, 2009 - International Widows Day
International Widows Day was first announced May 26, 2005 by Cherie Blair, wife of Tony Blair, a mother of four, and also a human rights lawyer.
On June 23, 2009, we are gathering with Senator Nelson and Congressman McGovern on this day to raise awareness of the "Widow Penalty" issue, and the solution that has been offered in the form of H.R. 1870 and S. 815. Please make arrangements to see your Senators and your Congressperson. All you have to do is find the phone number and address at the following link, and call to make an appointment for June 23 for a brief meeting with a staff member.
Senate Contact Information
House Contact Information
If possible, we encourage you to travel to Washington, D.C., as we will have meetings designed to help people organize to end the widow penalty, and group visits to Congressional offices.
FLYER FOR JUNE 23, 2009 NEWS CONFERENCE
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