Reeve Foundation Paralysis Community

Below is an email I received yesterday.  It came from here, so a lot of you probably got it as well, but just to spread it around a bit more .....    There is a link in the letter to find out the contact info for your senator (even who s/he is, if you aren;t sure, lol ).  I emailed instead of calling, since I was doing it at night, and didn;t want to put it off.  I got an email back today from Sen. Lieberman, and he stated that he is co sponsering. 
 

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Senate Considering Action on Paralysis Act during Lame Duck Session!

Dear [[First Name]],

The United States Senate will be returning on November 17, 2008 for a short session to complete its work for the 110th Congress. Reeve Champion, Senator Tom Harkin, wants the Senate to act on the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act (CDRPA), S. 1183, before Congress adjourns – but he needs your help. Call both of your Senators today and ask them to join Senator Harkin in improving the lives of those living with paralysis, by cosponsoring his bill, S. 1183.

We Need Your Help One More Time Before Congress Adjourns.

Specifically, we need you to take the following actions immediately:

1. Call your Senators office and ask to speak with the Senators health care advisor. Your Senators contact information can be found here or by calling the Senate switchboard at 202-224-3121.
2. Ask your Senators to cosponsor S. 1183, the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act, which enhances research and improves rehabilitation and the quality of life for persons living with paralysis.
3. Contact your family and friends and ask them to call their Senators also.

Forward to a friend.

Thank you,

Peter T. Wilderotter
President and CEO
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

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T 7-8 since 2005

I found video of the speeches in the Senate. Please make your calls during the lame duck session. It is possible to make change during a lame duck session.

 http://www.c-spanarchives.org/library/index.php?main_page=product_video_info&products_id =281456-101&showVid=true

Move the arrow approx 3/4 inch until you see Senator Harkin. These speeches give a clear picture of the obstacle in the way.

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Thank you,

Every day I wake up is a good one.
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