January 5, 2007

Dear CAMR Members,

I hope you had a wonderful and restful holiday season. We do not have a second to waste. We must immediately put pressure on Congress to enact the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act.

The bill will be reintroduced in both the Senate and House this week. We will provide you with bill numbers as soon as they are assigned and official. Getting this bipartisan bill passed and enacted has been identified as a top priority by the leadership in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. A vote on the bill is expected in both chambers soon.


Today is the day that the new Senators and Representatives will be sworn in and be given the keys to their new offices. Activate your network to begin calling these offices as soon as their phones are turned on. We do not have much time to get the word out about the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act before the vote is expected in both the House and Senate in a matter of days.


Please keep in mind that the newly elected officials will be opening new offices and may not yet have a full staff. These first few days for them will be busy and it is critical that we make a great first impression as an organization. When you contact them remember to be polite but firm. You may have to try several times before your call is answered, and don't be surprised if your Representative or Senator even answers the phone!


Our message to all Members of Congress is:


"Now is the time to pass and enact meaningful stem cell legislation! The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act will be one of the first bills presented to you for a vote in the 110th Congress and I urge you to vote yes."


You can contact your Representative and Senators at the following numbers: