It isnt very often that I care enough about anything political to do something about it. Most times I take the “I’m just one person, what can I do?” approach to things and sit back and wait for something that directly affects me.
However, we all know how I feel about adoption. And we all know that I’m not rich.
Currently, there is an Adoption Tax Credit offered by our lovely government. All you need to know is, this credit, though incredibly complicated and hard to explain, is a good thing. Its helpful to any family in the US that might consider adopting but wouldnt consider the fees chump change. This credit will no longer exist in 2010. Which, though it seems like a long way off, is only less than 4 years away. I know many of you might be considering adoption in the future. So, keep that in mind.
There’s a bill out there that will hopefully get passed. Its been sitting since sometime last year, and is slowly collecting support.
And we can help! And its super easy. All you have to do is email your important people and ask them to support the bill. I’ve made it even easier for you. Below are the letters, and if you live in NC, links to right where you need to go. It’ll take you, like, 5 minutes.
Important NC People:

Congressman Price – sample letter
Senator Dole – sample letter
Senator Burr – already supports the bill, feel free to email him a quick thank you.

If you dont live in NC, but agree the bill is important, you can look up your very own important people here and here. Almost all of them have nice websites they probably paid a lot of money for. I’m sure they would appreciate your visit.
And I will appreciate your efforts.

UPDATE: Its nice to have good friends in high places. Emily, who works for a senator and has “connections,” found out some more about this bill. Apparently, its currently in committee. And it wont be voted on until it passes committee (and we’re not talking the homecoming committee). Its the Finance Committee that’s reviewing it, and she suspects they arent in much of a rush since the current law doesnt expire for a few years. Whatever, they need to get a move on. And we need to tell them so. But it requires a real letter, with a stamp and everything (crazy, I know). If you’re that dedicated, or extremely board and have 39 cents to spare, please write these important people a letter. Here is their address:
Committee On Finance
219 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-6200

You should still write your state reps, as they do need to be persuaded to support the bill when their time comes.