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American Muslim Task Force and Interfaith Groups Meet At Capitol Hill- Citizen's Hearing to Support President Obama's Health Care Initiatives - Public Option

Muhammad Salim from Chicago, IL — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:57:31 EDT

American Muslim Task Force on Civil Rights and Elections (AMT)Interfaith HearingAbout Universal Health CareAt Capitol HillWednesday, 14th October 2009TIME: 12:00 -2:00pm (Refreshments)PLACE: RAYBURN BUILDING, ROOM 2203CAPITOL HILL, WASHINGTON, DC PROGRAM:Universal Health Care - An Ethical PerspectiveRev. Walter Fauntroy, Pastor, New Bethel Baptist ChurchUniversal Health Care - The Human Rights DimensionIbrahim Ramey, Director, Human and Civil Rights Division - MAS Freedom.Universal Health Care - Spiritual ConsiderationsHilary Shelton, Director, NAACP’s Washington BureauThe Sick, the Poor: The Uninsured and Moral Obligations of Interfaith CommunitiesHon. Congressman Dennis Kucinich, (D-OH)Universal Health Care - A Buddhist PerspectiveRev. Kaz Nakata, Ekoji Buddhist Temple, Fairfax Station, VAConceptualizing Compassionate Capitalism: Differentiating Social Justice from CharityHon. Congressman Keith Ellison, (D-MN)Contours of Social Justice in 21st Century AmericaRev. Louisa Davis, Coordinator, Greater Washington Allies in ReconciliationCommunity Pediatricians’ Perspective on Healthcare Reform (Impact on Families)Lavanya Sithanandam M.D, Board Member, South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT)-Rabbi Benyamin Biber For More Information Contact: Mr. Salim Akhtar 202-280-7466***The American Muslim Taskforce on Civil Rights and Election is an umbrella organization representing American Muslim Alliance (AMA), American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA), Muslim American Society-Freedom Foundation (MAS-FF), Muslim Student Association - National (MSA-N), Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA), and United Muslims of America (UMA). Islamic Educational center of Orange County (IEC), Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) and Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) are affiliated with AMT as observers.

American Muslim Task Force on Civil Rights and Elections (AMT) Supports President Obama's Health Care Initiatives-- Vigil, Please Join

Muhammad Salim from Chicago, IL — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 08:45:55 EDT

American Muslim Task Force on Civil Rights and Elections (AMT)Vigil to SupportPresident Obama's Health Care Bill.September 8th, 2009 Tuesday 6.30PM to 7.30 PMAtICNA Center 6224 N. California Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Short and Precise Program and Vigil starts at 6.30 PM and Ends with Breaking the Fast of Ramadan. You are welcome to share the compassionate spirit of Ramadan and Support Health Care initiatives for all, as it is a Human Right Issue. For More Information call Muhammad Salim Akhtar at 773-507-5335

American Muslim Task Force Supports Obama's Health Initiatives.. Vigils Planned

Muhammad Salim from Chicago, IL — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:37:09 EDT

American Muslim Task Force on Civil Rights and Elections (AMT)

Vigil to Support

President Obama's Health Bill.

September 4th, 2009 Friday 7.00 PM to 7.30 PM

At MCC 4380 North Elston Ave Chicago

Short and Precise Program and Vigil starts at 7.00 PM and Ends with Breaking the Fast of Ramadan.

You are welcome to share the compassionate spirit of Ramadan and Support Health Care for all, as it is a Human Right Issue. For More Information call Muhammad Salim Akhtar at 773-507-5335

AMT Supports President Obama's Healthcare Initiatives

Muhammad Salim from Chicago, IL — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:07:01 EDT

Dear President Obama,

I commend you for making a personal Ramadan greeting video message. I support your efforts to improve relations with Muslims in America and around the world.

In the Ramadan spirit of caring and sharing American Muslims do support your Health care initiatives. American Muslim Task Force on Civil Rights and Elections (AMT), an umbrella organization of several major national Muslim American organizations, has launched a nationwide campaign to support your Healthcare package. We share your values that caring for well being of every citizen is a common responsibility. America cannot be champion of Human Rights unless we address the basic needs of common citizens at home such as access to Healthcare. Healthcare is a Human Right issue and it’s our collective civil responsibility to care for the sick and needy. Muslim charities also have been playing a historic role in their own limited capacity such as providing free clinics in many parts of American urban cities. Regards,

Muhammad Salim Akhtar

National Director

American Muslim Task Force on Civil Rights And Elections (AMT)

Muslim American Block Vote And Obama Campaign

Muhammad Salim from Chicago, IL — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:57:31 EDT

By M.Salim from Chicago, IL Sep 24th 2008 at 10:42 am EDT (Updated Sep 24th 2008 at 10:42 am EDT) All the scientific surveys has indicated that 97 per cent of Muslim Voters, estimated 1.9 Million to 2.8 Million eligible voters will follow the advisory of American Muslim Task Force On Civil Rights and Elections (AMT), as they have done it in the past in the Presidential Elections of 2000 for George Bush and in 2004 fro Sen. John Kerry a protest vote against President Bush. It appears that Sen. McCain's campaign has been reaching out to AMT. But Obama campaign is still struggling to find a reputable liason to Muslim Community, instead reaching out to AMT, "the MaBell", so to speak. AMT being the Umbrella Organization of all major national level social and civic organizations, ten major national muslim
organizations as full members while two other major organization has the moral blessings by
being an observer. Muslim Community being in the strategic position are definately will provide
the deciding swing vote in the states like Ohio, Michigan, Florida, Virginia, Texsas, New York, New Jersey as well in California. AMT being partner in Civil Right Coalitions in major states has acquired a bigger leverage to bring not only Muslim Voters but spanich americans and African American Voters.
If Obama campaign thinks that by hired young guns with no moral and social standings or service track record, alone can mobilize the voters for Obama, it would be a mistake that Obama's campaign can not afford.
Senator Obama's delebrate distance with any thing with Muslims and or Islam to avoid any connections on part of his Faith, and also his positions and changing gears about War in Iraq, Afghnistan, pre-emptive strike on Pakistan Soils,
resolution to the issues of terrorism, US occupations and resistance movements, US actions that is fueling in creating more enemies, the ambiguities has dampened the otherwise enthusiastic Muslim Voters. With out the call by AMT it would be impossible for Obama campaign to mobilize and excite the Muslim voters in masses to come out in support of Obama or rather for any Candidate.. I wonder if its the ignorance of the
Campaign staff or an overlook.
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