URGENT: SAVE THE LOFT LAW: Governor Paterson Needs to Hear Your Support of the New Loft Law: TODAY

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URGENT: SAVE THE LOFT LAW: Governor Paterson Needs to Hear Your Support of the New Loft Law: TODAY – Monday June 21st

June 21, 2010 Leave a comment Go to comments

Today, Monday June 21st at midnight is the deadline for the governor to sign S7178/A5667C – the Expanded Loft Law bill – into law.

Call Governor Paterson and express your support for this bill, how desperately it is needed and how long overdue it is TODAY.

The number to call is 518 474 8390

Thank you!

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