IP: M$ Monitor: Visit Congress Sept. 15

[David Farber <farber () cis upenn edu>]

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To: farber () cis upenn edu
From: Audrie Krause <akrause () igc apc org>


The Micro$oft Monitor
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Published by NetAction          Issue No. 6                    July 26, 1997    
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Visit Congress Sept. 15
About The Micro$oft Monitor
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Join NetAction in a Visit to Congress on September 15


With the help of several dedicated volunteers, NetAction is arranging for a
group of concerned Internet users to visit Congress and explain to our
representatives why Microsoft's move to monopolize cyberspace is a threat to
consumers.  We invite you to join us in Washington, D.C., on Monday,
September 15, 1997, to tell Congress, "Don't Be Soft On Microsoft!"    


So circle the date on your calendar, and visit the NetAction web site to
register as a participant: <http://www.netaction.org/lobby-form.html>.


Right now, only a few members of Congress really understand the Internet,
and even fewer understand why Microsoft is a threat to the Net's continued
growth and development.  Since we can't rely on the Justice Department to
stop the Microsoft monopoly, we must educate Congress about Microsoft's
threat and convince our representatives to put pressure on the Justice
Department to vigorously enforce the laws intended to protect competition.
As a start, we will be asking Congress to hold public hearings so that
consumer concerns about Microsoft will be on the record.


But we need your help.  Congress needs to hear from real people -- Internet
users like you who understand the Microsoft threat and can talk about your
own experiences with Microsoft products.  Participants will spend the day
visiting their representatives and other key members of Congress.


Even if you've never done anything like this before, you can do it.
NetAction will provide you with background material to hand out to your
representatives, buttons to wear during your visits, and a brief lesson in
lobbying techniques to help you communicate effectively with your
representatives.


If enough of us speak out, Congress will listen and the Microsoft monopoly
will be stopped!  So please plan to join us in Washington, D.C., on
September 15, for a visit to Congress.


We will soon have information about travel and hotel accommodations for
those who need it.  Meanwhile, you can register to participate at
<http://www.netaction.org/lobby-form.html>. 


Questions?  Call NetAction at 415-775-8674, or write to: akrause () igc org.


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About The Micro$oft Monitor


The Micro$oft Monitor is a free electronic newsletter, published as part of
the Consumer Choice Campaign <http://www.netaction.org/msoft/ccc.html>.
NetAction is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to educating the
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