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This could be a big week for the\u00a0VOCA Fix\u00a0– The bill passed the U.S. House last week and is in the Senate’s hands this week!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lifesaving services for drunk & drugged driving victims are on the line. Honor Crime Victims\u2019 Rights Week: ask Senators to pass the #VOCAFix Act ASAP!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Send a quick note to all our senators asking for support in passing this legislation. Action alert<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Mahalo Nui Loa to Senators Hirono<\/a> and Schatz<\/a> for co-sponsoring the bill.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Click for a great op-ed<\/a> written by MADD’s National President, Alex Otte.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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