KEn Becker wrote: > > Barb, that is some very useful information. I was pondering how or if they > could change the procedure, and came up with this: If there were more money > available, more research could be done. (DUH!!!) I heard something about a 39 > billion budget surplus, or maybe it was more, what can we do to get it > dedicated for more research grants rather than more statues for pigeons to > decorate? Also, I wonder if some of the money used to investigate the > president's private life, could be redirected to this worthy cause? I know I > may hear from some stautue lovers and Clinton haters, but I really think > health research should be top priority, or at least equal to national > security. [log in to unmask] Ken, you are a brave man. I definately agree with you. You might throw in the highway bill also. Nita Andres [log in to unmask]