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Thanks for representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), the Equal Rights Amendment is once again before Congress. Maloney introduced HR 41 on March 24. Even if this bill does not get a hearing in the Republican Congress, it is important that members make a statement by signing on as co-sponsors (call 202-224-3121 or e-mail your Representative and Senator). Ask your members if they really think the U.S. should close out the millenium by closing women out of the Constitution. **** Urgent ERA action is needed in Missouri, where state ratification was reported out of committee next week. A strong advocacy effort is needed to get the bill (HJR 35) to the floor before the session ends on May 14. If you're from Missouri or know someone who is, urge them to call Missouri House Speaker Steve Gaw at 573-751-2700 and ask him to schedule a floor vote.

(WFF 4/09/99)