from Mike Claeys, Parkinsons Action Network [log in to unmask] August 26, 1998
ACTION ALERT
WELCOME YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS BACK FROM THE
AUGUST RECESS WITH PHONE CALLS!
With Congress returning to Capitol Hill, it is important to reinforce all
the efforts you have been making during the August recess. Now is the
time to follow-up on the meetings you have had with legislators, media
efforts you have made and letters you have written, with a phone call to
your Senators and Representative. Urge them to work with the
Appropriations Committee to ensure that Congress fulfills the promise of
the Udall Act by appropriating at least $100 million for
Parkinson's-focused research for FY99.
*Call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121. Ask to be
connected to your Members of Congress.
*Once connected to Members' offices, ask to speak with the Health
Legislative Assistant (LA). Attached is a sample script you may wish to
use as a guideline.
*If the LA asks questions which you cannot or do not wish to answer,
ask him/her to contact the Parkinson's Action Network at 800-850-4726.
*Please let us know the outcome of your phone calls.
Call: 800-850-4726
Email: [log in to unmask]
Fax: 707-544-2363
Mail: Parkinson's Action Network
818 College Avenue, Suite C
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
*Ask family, friends, Parkinson's activists who may not receive this
mailing, and other members of your community to do the same. The more
calls the Parkinson's community generates, the more influence we will
have on securing $100 million for Parkinson's-focused research.
from Mike Claeys, Parkinsons Action Network [log in to unmask] August 26, 1998
