At 09:37 PM 3/27/97 -0500, you wrote: >Does anyone have any experience responding to a congressman who would not >cosponsor because of earmarking ? I am seeking as many ideas as possible. >Thanks >Barbara > Dear Barbara, The theory is give the money to NIH. They should know where to spend it best. Ran into this with Senator Roth [R. DEL]. It makes sense to have the "pros" at NIH decide, but with pressure from others we are getting short schriff. Will And here's to long "ons" and short "offs" WILL JOHNSTON 4049 OAKLAND SCHOOL ROAD SALISBURY, MD 21804-2716 410-543-0110 Pres A.P.D.A. DelMarVa Chapter