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http://www.casey.senate....h-and-across-the-country

All,
See the attached news clip from Senator Robert C. Casey, JR of Pennsylvania. You may have to copy and paste it in your browser, but it is worth the read. On August 15, 2013 Senator Casey said he is pushing for legislation in Pittsburgh (and indeed across the country) to cut taxes on small breweries. The PA tax code has not changed for these businesses since 1976. Senator Casey understands the need for small businesses and the jobs they create.

I received 2 emails of congressionnal notification today; one from Kentucky and one from Illinois. We are making great progress but we have a long way to go. Our goal #2 is to get a copy of our proposed legislation in the hands of every senator in the US Senate. No one from Pennsylvania has volunteered to send in our package - Senator Casey is as hot as they get when it comes to helping us legalize our hobby. Who will volunteer? I would love to put PA on the list of notified states tomorrow. I worked in PA for 3 years and the one thing I loved about that state were the small townships that had a neighborhood bar on every corner. I know someone there has a still they are not talking about who would love to have their hobby legalized. Plase send Senator Casey a copy of our legislation and let me know. If you need help with a cover letter let me know in a private message or at allibugger
yahoo.com. Together we will get'er done. Alli."

"Damn, I can't believe I am replying to myself again. Come on Pennsylvania. We need someone to contact Senator Casey. I am sure there are hobby distillers up in the mountains and along the Susquehanna River that can help the cause. How about the folks in Potter County towns like Coudersport or Genesee or Gold? Or along the Susquehanna River in Sunberry or Lockhaven. I know you guys are up there distilling spirits right now. Wouldn't it be great to be legal? We need your help. Send in a package to Senator Casey and let me know. Thanks
Alli"

Remember your House representative, too. The more legislators that receive this the better. :)

Alli -- I got the the proposal printed off and will type the cover letter tonight. should get them in the mail on Wed. I will be sending one to each of our Senators: Mike Johanns and Deb Fischer.

"dasorge,
Thank you very much for your support and help. Alli"

got them to the post office this past Wednesday. Cost me $1.12 per package (regular #10 envelope). Sent them to the addresses in DC. Seeings how the most of the Senate won't return until Monday the 9th, I'm not sure when they will open them. I included version of the sample cover letter someone had came up with (sorry can't seem to find it right now and give them credit). Shall be interesting to see what response I get, if any from my Senators. Whatever I get I shall pass along!

Alli -- Senator Johanns always writes me back some type of response whenever I send him an e-mail note. Depending on what is going on in Washington, it takes anywhere from one to 4 weeks to get a response back. I haven't written Fischer yet. This is the first time I sent snail-mail so shall see how long it takes. Will let you know when and what (if any) word I get back.

Dasorge,
Your lack of response from congress is very typical across our members. Your letter is probably buried under thousands of pieces of correspondence they have not looked at either. You have to remember that these proposals were sent in about the time of the August summer break followed immediately by the shutdown. It was a true circus in DC in those days. There are a couple of ways to get some sort of action. All of this will take a little work:

1) Call your congressional representative's DC office and ask to speak with the aid the handles legislative matters (do the same with your senators) - be sure to get their name, phone number and email address. Explain that you have not heard from your request and ask to email it directly to him/her. Wait a few days if you have still not heard back, follow up with a phone call.

2) Google your congressional representative and senators and get the location of their local offices - they all have them. Find the one closest to you and ask to speak with a constituent representative. The most effective way to get the message out is to make an appointment and hand carry the proposal to them or just show up and talk to whoever is available. If you work all week and can't get off, you can email the proposal to them and then follow-up as before.
Alli

I finally got a response back from Johanns office. It wasn't from him personally -- I think it was one of his aides. Anyway, I was informed to contact my State Senator as this would be a state legislation item. I will send the proposal to Jim Smith (my rep) to see what he can do. I don't think anything will happen this session as this session is only 60 days. I kind of took it from Johanns office that they would not pursue the issue on the Federal level. This is Johanns last term so I'm sure he will not push anything for home distilling. I'll keep you updated on what happens in Nebraska.

very nice reply