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There is definitely a need for political discussion on the listserv. We in the Parkinsons community need to share information about which politicians support our interests and which do not. The future of research funding demands it. Such communication was helpful in getting the Udall Act passed. It is apparent from the Kondracke article that Phil Thompkins shared with us that George W. Bush is not friendly toward our interests, so we should support Vice President Al Gore. As the article indicates, other Republican politicians believe in our interests and are worthy of our support. However, a key Republican, Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott has consistently blocked the Senate from voting on funding for stem cell research. He will remain in his position as long as Republicans control the Senate. So, it is in the best interests of the Parkinsons community for the Democrats to win the Senate this fall. John Testa( 52/46/46 ) and Donna