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Source: http://www.sba-list.org/siteapps/advocacy/ActionItem.aspx?c=ddJBKJNsFqG&b=4179747&aid=11767 (The below letter has been edited.)

John Doe
12345 Main St
Minneapolis MN 55418-3209

Date

The Honorable Keith Ellison [This legislator is used just as an example for formatting.]
1130 Longworth House Office Building
United States House of Representatives
Washington DC 20515-2305

Dear Representative Ellison:

Subject: Please Oppose Taxpayer Funding of Abortion; Keep Pro-life Riders

I am writing to ask you to defend the Hyde Amendment and other pro-life "riders" if they are threatened in the upcoming appropriations process.

As you know, for many years pro-life measures have been added to the various appropriations bills to prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to promote or perform abortion, protect the consciences of health care professionals, and prevent funding for unethical human embryo experiments. Often referred to as pro-life riders, each year these provisions are included in legislation reported out of appropriations subcommittees.

Some of these measures have been in place for over thirty years.

The Hyde Amendment, which has been in effect since 1976, is of particular importance. Enacted under a Democratic Congress, the Hyde Amendment has been renewed by administrations and congresses regardless of party control. Members of both parties have expressed strong support for these measures, which reflect the moral concerns of many Americans who do not wish to see their tax dollars used for any organization that provides abortion services. I strongly urge you to respect the wishes of taxpayers across America by supporting the Hyde Amendment.

Thank you for your consideration of my position on this important issue.

I would appreciate a response to my letter.

Sincerely,

[Signature]
John Doe

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