Lincoln Davis was contacted because he is a key stakeholder in this bill. He is a sponsor for this bill. His insight and expertise would improve the quality of our blog.
Jessica Honke was contacted because she is the director of public policy for the Planned Parenthood division in Virginia. Jessica Honke could provide insight on Planned Parenthood’s discernment for the legislative bill, HR 605.
Lisa Armstrong from the WIC Program was contacted. She is the Nutritional Manager of the Virginia division. WIC is considered a keystake holder for this bill because their program is directly effected. In section 1201b of the bill, WIC is being authorized $15,000,000 for breast-feeding peer counselors and $14,000,000 for infrastructure needs for fiscal year 2010 (October 2009 - September 2010) and each fiscal year through 2014.
Ed Healy, the Information Technology Specialist of the District 3 (our district) of HHS was contacted. Health & Human Services is a key stakeholder in this Bill because with the passage of HR 605, they will be a huge help in implementing the education and the services provided to mothers in need.
Representative Peter King and Congressman Doug Lamborn were contacted. They are two of the co-sponsors of HR 605. As key stakeholders, they have the ability to voice their opinions towards a huge audience and obtain more support from fellow politicians and constituents.
Rachel Blum was contacted because she is a mother who would have great insight on this bill. There are many expenses that accompany pregnancy (and after) and I thought that her comments on our blog would be very beneficial.
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I think you all did a very thorough job of contacting the key stakeholders. You thought of some other great people to contact aside from your sponsor and co-sponsors! It will be interesting to see if the mother you contacted will become interested in the bill. Also I am sure the WIC would love to see your blog as they are so directly linked with your bill.
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