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I just want to note to items. Item 1. We have some momentum going for us with respect to passing the Udall Bill. You can see this from the number of posts on this list. Months ago I often felt like a voice in the wilderness when I posted regarding the Udall Bill. Now there seems to be at least several postings a day. Yesterday Margret Monty beat me to the punch in posting new cosponsors, Barbara Schirloff had an inspirational posting about personally calling the offices of all 16 senators on Kassebaum's committee, Ivan Susiman now has his own PC and is broadcasting words of encouragement, and Bob Martone gave a great example of his enthusiasm being contagious in Texas. It's simply incredible to see this Parkinson's community coming together to demand that government achieve that next Parkinson's breakthrough that looms on the horizon. Item 2. If your not on the Udall band wagon, come on board. We still have a battle getting this issue addressed on the floor of both houses. To assure victory we need everyone with Parkinson's contacting Congress. I know there are those of you out there who intend to get postcards from Barbara Schirloff but have not gotten around to it. DO IT NOW. If you don't like postcards, here's the 800 number for Congress (800-962-3524). Call your Congressman or Senator. DO IT NOW. Take it from one who has been in the trenches, taking an active role in batteling this sinister disease is good for the soul.