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Secrets, secrets are no fun unless they're shared with everyone. Have you heard of the Cardin-Lugar Amendment? It's a bipartisan law that requires publicly traded oil, gas, and mining companies to publicly disclose what they pay to governments for natural resources in countries around the world – including in Africa. This is critical for enabling citizens to know where that money goes, arming them with the information they need to ensure the money gets into the right hands. Right now the SEC is working on its final rule to implement that law. And they need to hear from you. Will you add your name to our petition? But what do secrets and transparency have to do with extreme poverty? Everything. When these payments are kept secret, money can be easily stolen or mismanaged. By providing citizens with information they need to monitor the money, this law empowers them to hold governments accountable and ensure that the money is invested in things that fight poverty and improve citizens' lives. We can't afford to allow these secret deals. And the SEC needs to know that. 1-click adds your name to the list of many asking the SEC to issue a strong final rule. The EU and Canada have passed similar, strong laws in support of transparency. It's now the U.S.'s turn to do the same. Tell the SEC to do the right thing and not allow secret deals. Thanks! ONE Campaign JOIN US. ONE.ORG | PRIVACY | UNSUBSCRIBE SPREAD THE WORD This email was sent by ONE.org to pattyredwoodshae@sbcglobal.net. Add one-help@list.one.org to your address book to ensure our emails reach your inbox. Copyright © 2016 ONE, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: ONE 1400 Eye Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 Join ONE's Mobile Action Team for latest news and actions via SMS. Text ONE to 877877.