Around Thu,Mar 06 2003, at 10:36, Rob Hudson, wrote: > ----- Forwarded message from Cooper Stevenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ----- > > > A bill will be introduced to the House of Representatives requiring that > State Government in Oregon consider "using open source software when > acquiring new software." You may find a link to the bill on Oregon's > legislative web site here: > > http://www.leg.state.or.us/03reg/measures/hb2800.dir/hb2892.intro.html > > You may also find a link to Rob "Roblimo" Miller's write-up here: > > http://newsforge.com/newsforge/03/03/06/018222.shtml?tid=4 > > The bill is in good hands, but we need your support! I will post a draft > letter in the next few days for delivery to your local representative > about the bill, and why it is important for both the people of Oregon > and it's economy. I would like each of you to just spend a few moments > to modify the letter as you deem necessary and send it to the House > Representative in your local district. I will provide a list of contacts > in your area. > > This bill is _very_ important to helping with the budget shortfall in > Oregon and encouraging our State Government to ensure a fair and > competitive process when procuring IT products and services. > > If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please do let > me know. > I'd like to point out http://www.leg.state.or.us/findlegsltr/findset.htm has a form for determining your rep in congress. Has email links.
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