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page 2 (continued from page 1) WHAT TO DO: Address letters to your Representatives: The Honorable......................................... United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 or The Honorable.......................................... United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Your legislator's Washington offices can be reached by calling the Capitol switchboard toll-free at 800-962-3524 and asking for his/her office, or call the district office listed in your local phone book. 2. LETTERS TO THE HOUSE AND SENATE LEADERSHIP. These legislators have the most direct control over whether the Udall bill will be approved or stalled this year. Contact them and urge for immediate consideration of the Udall bills - - legislation supported by majorities in both Houses of Congress! SENATOR TRENT LOTT (R-MS), SENATE MAJORITY LEADER: Senator Lott controls what bills will be given time for votes by the full Senate. Urge him to give the Udall bill, attached in the Senate to the NIH Reauthorization bill, "floor time" as soon as possible. SENATOR NANCY KASSEBAUM (R-KS), CHAIR, SENATE LABOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Senator Kassebaum is responsible for bringing the NIH Reauthorization bill, with the Udall bill attached, to the Senate floor for a vote. Thank her for including the Udall bill, and urge her to bring it to the full Senate as soon as possible. (continued on page 3 next post)