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Crank up the heat on stem cells this August!
Today, Senator Bill Frist announced his support of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, HR 810. We appreciate his thoughtful consideration of this critical issue. Senator Frists announcement brings us one step closer to expanding federal funding of embryonic stem cell research and harnessing the power of government to find better treatments and cures for millions of Americans. While we are disappointed that the Senate did not hold a vote this July, we look to Senator Frists leadership to quickly pass the Stem Cell Research Enhancement in the United States Senate this fall. In the meantime, we need your help.
The Senators have left for home, and now you have an opportunity to educate your Senators in person, tell them to vote YES on the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act with no amendments. This August, we ask you to redouble your efforts to garner more support for the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act :
1. Contact your two Senators' local offices. Try to see your Senators in person and tell them your personal reason to vote for embryonic stem cell research.
2. Be visible! Find out where your Senators will make public appearances. Then show up with large hand-made signs and banners urging a "yes" vote for stem cell research -- H.R. 810 -- with no amendments!
3. Write a Letter to the Editor to your local paper. This will have the double impact of showing the support on this issue to the community and insuring that your Senators and their staffs see what you have to say they will read them. A sample letter can be found on the Parkinsons Action Network website .
4. Fax letters, send emails, make phone calls , and tell your Senators the reason YOU think they should vote for embryonic stem cell research.
5. Enlist the help of friends to maximize our impact.
Here are some talking points for your call to your Senator:
As a constituent, I am calling to strongly urge Senator _______ to vote YES on the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005.
Explain your personal connection to this legislation. The strongest message that can be delivered to a Senator is one from a patient or constituent.
This bill would expand the current federal policy on embryonic stem cell research to allow for federal funding on stem cell lines that meet clear ethical guidelines, which is needed for scientists to explore the full promise of this research.
This bill is NOT about human cloning, nor does it endorse human reproductive cloning in any way. All responsible parties oppose human reproductive cloning.
This bill would allow federal funding of embryonic stem cell lines that were derived from in vitro fertilization embryos in excess of clinical use that are slated to be thrown away.
Embryonic stem cells have the potential to be used to treat and better understand a multitude of diseases and disorders.
In addition, August 9th is the anniversary of the Presidents current policy on embryonic stem cell research. It is our hope this is the last year we will mark this anniversary, and that this fall we will celebrate the victory of HR 810, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act .
We are in a position to win this fight, and our opponents know it. It is vitally important that we continue our efforts to prevent delaying hope for millions of patients and families that are counting on this important legislation. In the words of our House Champion Congresswoman Diana DeGette, with your help, we will hold the Senators feet to the fire to make sure the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act receives a fair vote this fall. We will never give up, and never give in.
Urge your Senators to vote YES on HR 810 with no amendments. The true pro-life position is a vote for cures for the living; a vote for the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act , HR 810.
Thank you for your continued efforts!
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Christopher Reeve imagined living in a world where politics would never get in the way of hope!
He supported embryonic stem cell research and SCNT, not for his own benefit, but for the millions of Americans who could live better lives through the advancement of research.
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