From: Patrick Poole <ppoole@fcref.org> Subject: IP: ** National ID Alert - Again ** Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 12:08:54 -0400 To: ignition-point@majordomo.pobox.com We have been made aware by concerned staff members on the Hill that the one-year moratorium on implementing the National ID regulations is once again under attack from Rep. Lamar Smith. Not more than a week ago we sent out a similar alert after Smith was successful in convincing Speaker Gingrich to remove the provision from the bill. After our alert, many of you called Speaker Gingrich and told him "No to the National ID". Because of your prompt action and phone calls, he was forced to back down and allow the moratorium provision in the Omnibus Appropriations Act for FY99. Now, in the waning hours of the 105th Congress, Gingrich is wavering on the issue and considering pulling the one-year moratorium from the bill at Smith's request. We need your help to stop Lamar Smith's stealth attacks on our freedoms by calling his office and Speaker Gingrich and telling them both, "No National ID for the American people!" The bill will probably come to a vote in the House TODAY. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU * CALL * THEIR OFFICES. With all of the last minute legislative activity occurring today, a phone call will be the only way that your voice is heard on this matter. Lamar Smith 202/225-4236 Speaker Gingrich 202/225-0600 Thanks in advance for your prompt attention. Patrick Poole Coalition for Constitutional Liberties Free Congress Foundation ********************************************** To subscribe or unsubscribe, email: majordomo@majordomo.pobox.com with the message: (un)subscribe ignition-point email@address ********************************************** www.telepath.com/believer **********************************************