{"id":17901,"date":"2020-03-16T20:13:57","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T03:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nobleviola.com\/wordpress\/?p=17901"},"modified":"2020-03-16T20:13:57","modified_gmt":"2020-03-17T03:13:57","slug":"contact-your-elected-officials-part-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nobleviola.com\/wordpress\/2020\/03\/16\/contact-your-elected-officials-part-one\/","title":{"rendered":"contact your elected officials, part one"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I&#8217;ll have a sample letter\/script for you to use specifically for seeking emergency aid for the Oregon Symphony, but the campaign below, organized by the American Federation of Musicians (our national union body) is a good start to get a basic message of support for all entertainment workers to your members of Congress. I urge you to take part tonight. Many peoples&#8217; livelihoods depend on it! 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