Tell Congress: Please Fund Tsunami Relief!

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From Oxfam America:

Here's an amazing figure. An estimated 89 million Americans – that's three out of every ten – have given to the tsunami relief effort. They have been part of the most stunning display of generosity and human spirit we have ever witnessed. As a result, relief agencies such as Oxfam have been able to provide food, water, and shelter to hundreds of thousands of tsunami survivors.

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The relief effort is well underway. But the rebuilding effort, as we've said before, is only beginning – and it will continue for years to come. But this will take even more money, beyond the nearly $600 million that Americans – people like you – have already donated.

The US government has graciously made an initial commitment of $350 million to relief efforts. But additional aid is also needed for longer-term reconstruction. Moreover, it is important that the US government fulfill its pledge of support without depleting resources for vital relief work in other parts of the world.

Please ask President Bush and Congress to invest in the future of the people affected by the tsunami, as well as other crises around the world. By appropriating $1 billion in emergency assistance the US can help meet the needs of tsunami survivors and others affected by conflict.

• $500 million for the relief and reconstruction efforts surrounding the tsunami (including fulfilling the $350 million pledge already made by President Bush)
  
• $500 million for other emergencies including Sudan, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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