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To those of you who haven't already heard I am is pleased to report that the United States Senate yesterday approved the Morris K. Udall Parkinson's Research and Education Act. The Udall Bill was attached as an amendment to the Appropriations Bill for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies and received a vote of 95-3. The Udall Amendment now goes to the House of Representatives where it will be considered there as part of the Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill. Both Senators McCain and Wellstone in their remarks in support of the Udall Bill on the floor of the Senate specifically recognized the advocacy all of our advocacy efforts that were focused on achieving equity in Federal funding for Parkinson's disease research. Senator Wellstone gave special recognition to ,Muhammad Ali,for the courage and commitment he has shown in his public support for more Parkinson research funding. Senator Wellstone made reference to Mr. Ali's testimony appearance last April before a congressional committee where her urged enactment and funding of the Udall Bill. We now must focus our attention on the House of Representatives where the Labor, HHS Appropriations bill needs to pass in order to realize enactment of the Udall Bill.Specific strategy in this regard with be communicated to you shortly. In the meantime we need to demonstrate our grateful appreciation and thanks to Senators McCain and Wellstone for their valiant efforts on our behalf. Let's keep up the good fight! Larry Hoffheimer