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I have been intimately involved in efforts to attempt to increase Parkinson's research funding via the Udall Bill. Ivan has been a valuable advocate in this effort. So has Larry Hoffheimer and NPF. Simply read the NPF newsletter. In fact NPF, APDA and PDF have all devoted major time and space in their newsletters promoting the Udall Bill. At this time, when hopefully victory is near, we need strong grassroots support not accusations. To my knowledge the major Parkinson's organizations are working more closely together than ever before to see this legislation passed. The three organizations with Washington representation (PAN, NPF, and APDA) have met several times in recent months in an attempt to assure each is aware of initiatives that are being pursued. Shortly you will begin again to hear our pleas to write your Congressman. In fact, now is a good time to start. We would like to have as many as possible be original cosponsors (signed on the day the Bill is introduced). Write your Senators an Congressman now and encourage them to get on this train as it leaves the station. Last year we were the little engine saying "I think I can. I think I can." This year with your help its going to be "I know I can. We will not be denied." Let's put our energy where it can help cure Parkinson's. Jim Cordy Pittsburgh [log in to unmask]