We officially now have 50 Senators sign on as cosponsors. Senator Mack of Florida just signed on. Counting Senator Hatfield, the original sponsor, means we have a majority in the Senate.
First let me personally thank all of you on this list who have helped. I
cannot imagine having done this without the assistance of this
electronic communications vehicle.
Second, let me tell you that you may savor this accomplishment for about the 30 seconds it takes read this message. Then I implore you to pick up the phone and CALL THE OFFICES OF THE REPUBLICAN MEMBERS OF KASSEBAUM'S COMMITTEE TODAY.
Tomorrow they vote on rather they should attach the Udall Bill to the
NIH reauthorization. If they choose not to it will be a major blow
to our efforts to increase funding for Parkinson's research.
Rumor has it that Republican support on this committee may be softening because of Kassebaum's stated opposition to earmarking (setting aside specific funds for specific diseases). As Linda Herman's posting noted, Kassebaum's herself voted for numerous
disease specific items in the last NIH reauthorization. I suggest you ask this question: How can you not provide the funding for Parkinson's Disease when so many scientists believe such an increase in funding would result in a cure?
They can be contacted via the toll free capital switchboard
(800-962-3524) or e-mailed at the listed address.
WASHINGTON
* Sen. Gorton, Slade (R)
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VERMONT
* Sen. Jeffords, James M. (R)
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TENNESSEE
* Sen. Frist, William H. (R)
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INDIANA
* Sen. Coats, Dan (R)
KANSAS
Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon (R)
CHAIRMAN, HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
OHIO
* Sen. DeWine, Mike (R)
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NORTH CAROLINA
Sen. Faircloth, Lauch (R)
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MISSOURI
Sen. Ashcroft, John (R)
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Sen. Gregg, Judd (R)
* indicates cosponsors
