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Such great news headlines from Murray and Hans greets us this morning-- --Scientists may be on verge of curing Parkinson's --Scientists may be on the brink of curing Parkinson's disease using transplanted embryonic stem cells. --Embryonic Cells Give Hope for Parkinson's Cure --Stem cells repair stroke damage --Stem cell hope for Parkinson's But they all are clouded by statements such as -"But the researchers, who revealed details of their work at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, may find that political and ethical obstacles will delay the treatment getting into clinical trials..." and "scientists also noted the best hope for curing patients with Parkinson's disease lies in the lap of the Bush administration." Now is the time we must get our phone calls, e-mails, letters through to President Bush, our Senators and Representatives. Also sign the online peition from the Massachussetts Genereal Hospital Web Forum http://www.PetitionOnline.com/stmcll/petition.html Linda From an earlier list posting: HERE'S HOW TO CONTACT THE PRESIDENT: * BY E-MAIL: [log in to unmask] (If you would like a personal response to your e-mail be sure to include your mailing address in your message.) * BY POSTAL MAIL: President George W. Bush The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 * BY PHONE: Voice: 202-456-1414 TTY/TDD: 202-456-6213 Comment Line 202-395-1160 Fax: 202-456-2461 To Sign A Petition Supporting Embryonic And Fetal Stem Cell Research, GO TO: http://www.PetitionOnline.com/stmcll/petition.html To E-mail An Editorial To Your Local Newspaper Or Favorite Magazine, GO TO: http://www.mrsmithmedia.com/ To Send E-Mail Or Postal Mail To Your U.S. Senators Or Representative, GO TO: http://congress.org/elecmail.html