Thanks so much for the info.You truly have been terrific in posting vital
information regarding PD. I really appreciate it!!

Lorraine Jeffe

Murray Charters wrote:

> Hi Lorraine and Linda and All,
> Here are the "links" to read US Govt. bills online...
>
> The Library of Congress
> http://www.loc.gov/
>
> In the spirit of THOMAS Jefferson, the Library of Congress provides
> you with searchable information about the U.S. Congress and the
> legislative process.   Search bills, by topic , bill number, or title. Search
> through and read the text of the Congressional Record for the 101st
> through the 107th Congresses.   Search and find committee reports by
> topic or committee name.
>
> Thomas - US Congress on the Internet
> http://thomas.loc.gov/
>
> Search Bill Text for 107th Congress (2001-2002)
> Type   H. CON. RES. 17  in the first box and click on Search
>
> Or.....
>
> Search Bill Text for 107th Congress (2001-2002)
> Type   S. 723   in the first box and click on Search
>
> OR.....  Click on Bill Summary & Status
> 93rd - 107th.
>
> Scroll down to 1. Word/Phrase:
>
> Type    stem cell    in the box and click on Search...
>
> H.CON.RES.17 :  Expressing the sense of the Congress supporting
> Federal funding of pluripotent stem cell research.
> Sponsor: Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. - Latest Major Action: 2/14/2001
> Referred to House subcommittee
> Committees: House Energy and Commerce
>
> S.723 :  A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for
> human embryonic stem cell generation and research.
> Sponsor: Sen Specter, Arlen - Latest Major Action: 4/5/2001
> Referred to Senate committee
> Committees: Senate Health, Education,  Labor, and Pensions
>
> Click on the highlighted links to follow up on each bill...
>
> U.S. House of Representatives
> 107th Congress, 1st Session
> http://www.house.gov/
>
> Scroll down to... Write Your Rep.
>
> Write Your Representative
> http://www.house.gov/writerep/
>
> The US Senate
> http://www.senate.gov/
>
> Click on       Contacting the Senate...
>
> Senators of the 107th Congress
> http://www.senate.gov/contacting/index.cfm
>
> If your grandchildren are going to be around this weekend (mine are)
> show 'em these links and get them to help write a letter on your behalf...
>
> Ain't this technology a marvel???
>
> Cheers ............ murray
>
> On 12 Apr 2001, at 20:56, Lorraine Jeffe wrote:
>
> > Thanks Linda for the important legislative information on stem cell
> > research.I don't have a copy of the congressional bill.I assume it is
> > similar to S723.Right now,of course, is Spring break,so letters would
> > probably be best now.I'll do both------call later. Being from Michigan I
> > wonder why Fred Upton isn't on the list?Does anyone know will try and
> > find an answer. This legislation could prove to be really important,so I
> > hope we will really be heard.
> >
> > Lorraine Jeffe
> >
> > Linda J Herman wrote:
> >
> > > There is now legislation in both the House and the Senate in support
> > > of stem cell research funding. A summary and the co-sponsors of both
> > > are below. If your rep. and Senator are not listed -- it's time to
> > > contact them. Phone calls and snail mail letters seem to have more
> > > impact than emails.
> > >
> > > New Yorkers -- Sen. Clinton is a already co-sponsor of the Senate
> > > bill. We should ask Sen. Schumer to cosponsor as well. Linda Herman
> > >
> > > >From Thomas (thomas.loc.gov):
> > > Bill Summary & Status for the 107th Congress
> > >
> > > H.CON.RES.17
> > > Sponsor: Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. (introduced 1/30/2001)
> > > Latest Major Action: 2/14/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
> > > Title: Expressing the sense of the Congress supporting Federal funding
> > > of pluripotent stem cell research.
> > >
> > > COSPONSORS(51), ALPHABETICAL
> > >
> > >  Rep Allen, Thomas H. - 3/7/2001
> > >                                    Rep Baldwin, Tammy - 3/13/2001
> > >  Rep Bentsen, Ken - 4/3/2001
> > >                                    Rep Berkley, Shelley - 2/13/2001
> > >  Rep Berman, Howard L. - 3/13/2001
> > >                                    Rep Brady, Robert - 3/7/2001
> > >  Rep Capuano, Michael E. - 2/27/2001
> > >                                    Rep Clay, Wm. Lacy - 3/7/2001
> > >  Rep DeLauro, Rosa L. - 4/3/2001
> > >                                    Rep Deutsch, Peter - 3/13/2001
> > >  Rep Doggett, Lloyd - 3/7/2001
> > >                                    Rep Dooley, Calvin M. - 2/27/2001
> > >  Rep Evans, Lane - 2/27/2001
> > >                                    Rep Frank, Barney - 2/27/2001
> > >  Rep Gilman, Benjamin A. - 2/8/2001
> > >                                    Rep Harman, Jane - 3/7/2001
> > >  Rep Hilliard, Earl F. - 2/27/2001
> > >                                    Rep Hinchey, Maurice D. - 2/27/2001
> > >  Rep Hooley, Darlene - 2/27/2001
> > >                                    Rep Johnson, Nancy L. - 4/3/2001
> > >  Rep Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. - 3/27/2001
> > >                                    Rep Kirk, Mark Steven - 3/13/2001
> > >  Rep Kolbe, Jim - 4/3/2001
> > >                                    Rep Lantos, Tom - 3/13/2001
> > >  Rep Matsui, Robert T. - 3/7/2001
> > >                                    Rep McCarthy, Karen - 3/7/2001
> > >  Rep McDermott, Jim - 3/7/2001
> > >                                    Rep McGovern, James P. - 3/7/2001
> > >  Rep Millender-McDonald, Juanita - 3/13/2001
> > >                                    Rep Miller, George - 2/27/2001
> > >  Rep Morella, Constance A. - 1/30/2001
> > >                                    Rep Nadler, Jerrold - 3/7/2001
> > >  Rep Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - 3/13/2001
> > >                                    Rep Pelosi, Nancy - 3/7/2001
> > >  Rep Price, David E. - 2/27/2001
> > >                                    Rep Pryce, Deborah - 3/13/2001
> > >  Rep Rangel, Charles B. - 3/7/2001
> > >                                    Rep Rivers, Lynn N. - 3/7/2001
> > >  Rep Roybal-Allard, Lucille - 3/27/2001
> > >                                    Rep Schakowsky, Janice D. -
> > >                                    3/7/2001
> > >  Rep Sherman, Brad - 3/7/2001
> > >                                    Rep Slaughter, Louise McIntosh -
> > > 2/6/2001
> > >  Rep Smith, Adam - 3/13/2001
> > >                                    Rep Stark, Fortney Pete - 2/27/2001
> > >  Rep Thompson, Mike - 4/3/2001
> > >                                    Rep Thurman, Karen L. - 2/13/2001
> > >  Rep Tierney, John F. - 4/3/2001
> > >                                    Rep Udall, Mark - 2/8/2001
> > >  Rep Waxman, Henry A. - 2/27/2001
> > >                                    Rep Wexler, Robert - 3/7/2001
> > >  Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. - 2/8/2001
> > > --------------------------------------------------------------
> > > NEW Senate Bill
> > >
> > > S.723
> > > Sponsor: Sen Specter, Arlen (introduced 4/5/2001)
> > > Latest Major Action: 4/5/2001 Referred to Senate committee
> > > Title: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for
> > > human embryonic stem cell generation and research.
> > >
> > > COSPONSORS(12), ALPHABETICAL
> > >  Sen Chafee, Lincoln D. - 4/5/2001
> > >  Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham - 4/5/2001
> > >  Sen Corzine, Jon - 4/5/2001
> > >   Sen Feinstein, Dianne - 4/5/2001
> > >  Sen Harkin, Tom - 4/5/2001
> > >  Sen Hollings, Ernest F. - 4/5/2001
> > >  Sen Inouye, Daniel K. - 4/5/2001
> > >  Sen Kerry, John F. - 4/5/2001
> > >  Sen Murray, Patty - 4/5/2001
> > >  Sen Reid, Harry M. - 4/5/2001
> > >  Sen Smith, Gordon - 4/5/2001
> > >  Sen Thurmond, Strom - 4/5/2001
> > >
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