Perhaps those of you who are more attuned to political nuances can tell me if the following letter (3/14/96) from Rep. Elizabeth Furse (D-OR) indicates she will be a sponsor of the Udall bill: --------------start------------- >Thank you for contacting my office regarding your support for the Morris >K. >Udall Parkinson's Research, Education, and Assistance Act. H.R. 1462. >I >appreciated hearing from you. >Like you, I support increased research of Parkinson's Disease and better >>assistance that helps families care for a loved one afflicted with >Parkinson's. >As you know, this bill would amend the Public Health Act to provide for >the >expansion and coordination of research concerning Parkinson's disease >and >related disorders, and would improve care and assistance for its >victims and >their family caregivers. >Please know that I value your opinion very much and will support >legislation >that improves Parkinson's research and assistance for >families. ------------end------------ Best to all, Pete Morgan ([log in to unmask])