sycamorehill
01-05-2007, 04:49 PM
Below is information from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society sent to me by my local MS Support Group, and I thought it could be helpful to post:
Subject: New Congress to Address Stem Cell Legislation
Support the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
http://www.capwiz.com/nmss/issues/alert/?alertid=9219696
The new 110th Congress brings another significant opportunity to pass
federal stem cell legislation and help us move closer to a world free of
multiple sclerosis.
The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act (H.R. 3 and S. 5) has been introduced and is expected to move quickly through both chambers. In fact, the House has announced its intention to vote on H.R. 3 on January 11. Now is the time to introduce ourselves to the new Congress and let the members know that MS activists support the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act. The more we call and e-mail, the more we can ensure the voices of MS activists are heard.
Call Congress
As a constituent, your personal phone call to a member of Congress can make a meaningful impression. Take a moment today to call. Go through the Capitol switchboard at 1-800-828-0498 and ask for your Representative and Senators.
When you reach their office, identify yourself and where you are from. Then use these talking points:
* I'm calling to ask for your support of the Stem Cell Research
Enhancement Act. Vote yes.
* Now is the time to expand the embryonic stem cell lines available
for federally funded research and move us closer to a world free of multiple sclerosis.
* I'm an MS activist, and I urge you to co-sponsor this bill and vote
yes to enact this important legislation. The promise of MS research depends
on it.
These first few days of Congress will be busy and it is critical that we
make a great first impression as an organization. Remember to be polite but firm. You might try several times before your call is answered, and don't be surprised if your Representative or Senator answers the phone.
Send an E-Mail
If you would prefer to send a brief e-mail, click above to take action. A
thoughtful note can add emphasis to other constituent phone calls. In the
event that e-mail information for a new member of Congress is not yet
available, we encourage you to call instead.
Our Position
The Society believes that all promising avenues that could lead to the cure
or prevention of MS or relieve its most devastating symptoms by repairing MS damage must be explored - including expanding the number of approved embryonic stem cell lines that are available for federally funded research.
To help remedy the current federal policy, the Society supports this newly
introduced legislation. The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act allows new
stem cell lines to be generated from embryos that have been donated for
research purposes by people using the services of invitro fertilization
clinics, while establishing important ethical protections.
We are encouraged that the new Congress has identified federal funding of
embryonic stem cell research as a legislative priority, and we feel
confident in its broad support with legislators and the public.
Subject: New Congress to Address Stem Cell Legislation
Support the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
http://www.capwiz.com/nmss/issues/alert/?alertid=9219696
The new 110th Congress brings another significant opportunity to pass
federal stem cell legislation and help us move closer to a world free of
multiple sclerosis.
The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act (H.R. 3 and S. 5) has been introduced and is expected to move quickly through both chambers. In fact, the House has announced its intention to vote on H.R. 3 on January 11. Now is the time to introduce ourselves to the new Congress and let the members know that MS activists support the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act. The more we call and e-mail, the more we can ensure the voices of MS activists are heard.
Call Congress
As a constituent, your personal phone call to a member of Congress can make a meaningful impression. Take a moment today to call. Go through the Capitol switchboard at 1-800-828-0498 and ask for your Representative and Senators.
When you reach their office, identify yourself and where you are from. Then use these talking points:
* I'm calling to ask for your support of the Stem Cell Research
Enhancement Act. Vote yes.
* Now is the time to expand the embryonic stem cell lines available
for federally funded research and move us closer to a world free of multiple sclerosis.
* I'm an MS activist, and I urge you to co-sponsor this bill and vote
yes to enact this important legislation. The promise of MS research depends
on it.
These first few days of Congress will be busy and it is critical that we
make a great first impression as an organization. Remember to be polite but firm. You might try several times before your call is answered, and don't be surprised if your Representative or Senator answers the phone.
Send an E-Mail
If you would prefer to send a brief e-mail, click above to take action. A
thoughtful note can add emphasis to other constituent phone calls. In the
event that e-mail information for a new member of Congress is not yet
available, we encourage you to call instead.
Our Position
The Society believes that all promising avenues that could lead to the cure
or prevention of MS or relieve its most devastating symptoms by repairing MS damage must be explored - including expanding the number of approved embryonic stem cell lines that are available for federally funded research.
To help remedy the current federal policy, the Society supports this newly
introduced legislation. The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act allows new
stem cell lines to be generated from embryos that have been donated for
research purposes by people using the services of invitro fertilization
clinics, while establishing important ethical protections.
We are encouraged that the new Congress has identified federal funding of
embryonic stem cell research as a legislative priority, and we feel
confident in its broad support with legislators and the public.