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<p class="MsoNormal">We continue to develop NCSG-wide comments on the CCWG proposal. But it is also possible for individual members to do so.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Just wanted to call to your attention the comments of James Gannon, an active member of NCSG, on the CCWG proposal.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-ccwg-accountability-03aug15/pdfy6WGvu4vOO.pdf">http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-ccwg-accountability-03aug15/pdfy6WGvu4vOO.pdf</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">James prepared really thorough and well thought-out comments, and I want to emphasize how much more influence public interest groups can have if they are able to prepare and file cogent comments like this. If there is a point that most
or all of us agree on – such as the voting allocations in the CCWG proposal – we will have more impact if multiple voices are heard making the same point.
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Heritage Foundation also prepared its own comments, and again our joint comments will make similar and reinforcing – but not identical – points about the role of GAC.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Looking forward to many other comments from NCSG member organizations and individuals in this process!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Milton L. Mueller<o:p></o:p></p>
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