5. Describe how this policy issue will impact homeless people and
programs in your community
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6. Make the ask
We ask that Senator / Representative ____________________:
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7. Response and Questions
Think about what questions you expect the Member to have, based on past
support of specific issues or past contact with him or her.
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Think about how you will respond to questions the Member or staff might have.
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8. Closing
Thank you for
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Reiterate the ask and summarize any commitments made by the
Member/congressional staff.
Repeat any questions you need to answer in follow up (that you could not answer
in the meeting) and any additional information you need to provide.