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Topic: Message regarding Michael J. Fox testifying at Stem Cell Hearing From: Michael J. Fox Foundation Posted September 10, 2000 09:45 PM --------------------------------------------------------- When: Thursday September 14, 2000. Where: Senate Labor, Health and Education Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on guidelines for federal funding of research involving stem cells. What: Michael J. Fox has accepted an invitation to testify before Congress on the need for federal funding of stem cell research. On behalf of the one million Americans with Parkinson’s and countless others impacted by debilitating disease or injury, Michael will address the urgent need for the improved therapies and cures promised by the utilization of stem cells. Congress is currently debating whether, and under what circumstances federal funds should be used to support stem cell research. The Michael J. Fox Foundation urges immediate funding of such research under the guidelines proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services. What To Do: On Thursday September 14, advocates should call their U.S. Representative and two Senators and urge them to join Michael J. Fox and all Americans living with a disease or disability by supporting federal funding for stem cell research. Every Representative and Senator’s office can be reached by calling the U.S. Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121. Talking Points: ·“I support Michael J. Fox in urging federal funding of stem cell research.” ·“The promise of stem cell research is too great to restrict or delay any longer.” ·“Saving and improving lives of our citizens should be our government’s highest priority.” ·“All aspects of stem cell research must be aggressively pursued.” Thank You --------------------------------------------------------- These forums are owned and maintained by the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital Webspinner - John Lester http://neuro-mancer.mgh.harvard.edu/ubb/Forum71/HTML/002351.html janet paterson 53 now / 44 dx cd / 43 onset cd / 41 dx pd / 37 onset pd tel: 613 256 8340 url: "http://www.geocities.com/janet313/" email: [log in to unmask] smail: POBox 171 Almonte Ontario K0A 1A0 Canada