There's more info on the Research Works Act in The Scientist, 2/28/12

"Elsevier Abandons Anti-Open Access Bill
The publishing giant withdraws its support of the Research Works Act, which would eliminate open-access requirements on federally funded work."
full text at:
http://the-scientist.com/2012/02/28/...n-access-bill/

It appears to have bbeen dropped by the publisher because " in January, renowned Cambridge University mathematician Timothy Gowers sparked a boycott of the publisher based on criticism involving the company’s business practices and its support of the RWA. By early February, some 5,000 academics had signed on to the boycott, and as of this writing, more than 2,500 additional researchers have added their names to that list." The power of advocacy!

It was surprising to read that Rep. Carolyn Maloney was an original sponsor of the RWA. Rep. has always been a supporter of PD issues and is a co-chair of the Parkinson's Caucus in the House. Perhaps she doesn't realize the significance of open acces to medical journals for PWP and advocates?