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RTK.NET Mail 173847 Jul 17 21:36:37 1996 With this move, I believe our basic tactic of recruiting cosponsors and getting individuals to contact their representatives will continue to be the the way to go. The overall message "Support the Udall" bill will be the same, whether it's attached to the NIH Reauthorization Act or standing on its own. In post cards, calls, visits, or letters to Senators who aren't on Labor and Human Resources, you may wish to point out that legislation similar to the Udall bill will be coming to the floor as part of the NIH Reauthorization Act (anyone know the bill number on that?) in September. Senators who previously gave the "I'll keep your views in mind if it comes to a vote" response will take a greater interest now. LAs for Health may really welcome information and/or meetings on the bill now, even if they received the same information some time ago and filed it. We also need to learn more about what needs to be done in the House now to make sure the Udall bill in some form makes it onto their calendar. More names on the cosponsor list will be important in any case, and essential if the Reauthorization Act doesn't make it and our best hope becomes one of those "vote without debate" attempts by the Udall bills supporters. It's also a good time to re-contact the offices of cosponsoring legislators to thank them for their support and see if they or their legislative assistants have any questions or want to receive more information. In some cases, the argument against disease specific research funding requirements may have arisen after the legislator signed on and may have become a cause of concern. It's always good to reiterate your support for the Udall bill in order to keep it a priority for our legislators. Sherri [log in to unmask] about the