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"I MADE MY CALL TODAY" Let me say, as one who has been personally and closely involved in efforts to pass the Udall Bill, that right now there exists a greater spirit of cooperation among all parties than I have ever observed. Regular meetings are scheduled involving representatives of various national organizations and grass roots advocates. Cautious optimism is my current feeling. If things get out of hand and individuals or organizations need to be taken to task on this list or to the Parkinson community at large we should do it. Such is not the case now. Mike Claeys is right when he says there are more important things to do now and that politics stopped the Udall Bill last year. WRITE AND CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES. I recently met with an aide of Representative Bliley who told me they receive more calls and letters on the Udall bill than any other issue. LETS FLOOD THAT OFFICE! It was Bliley along with Representative Bilirakis who were instrumental in preventing the Udall Bill with its clear majority of cosponsors from reaching the House floor. If there is arrogance, it is theirs at obstructing the will of the majority. If someone has been insulted, it is all of us who have or care for those with PD. I believe if everyone on this list who is a US citizen were to make one phone call per day each of the five week days to these five people -both your Senators, your Representative, Representative Bliley and Bilirakis - We would pass the Udall Bill. The number is 1-800-962-3524. I'd like to see every posting on this list begin with the words "I MADE MY CALL TODAY" Jim Cordy Pittsburgh [log in to unmask]