Hopefully all you US scientists are members of the Coalition for the Life Sciences.  If not sign up today!  Here is there latest newsletter detailing critical information on a potential bill to help the NIH finding situation.  I urge you to write or call this week.  Working together we get things done.

Dear CLC Members:

The U.S. Congress is considering a Domestic Supplemental bill that 
could include additional funding for the NIH. Although the Senate 
Appropriations Committee included $500 million for the NIH in its 
bill, it is still unclear how much-if any-money the House of 
Representatives may provide for the NIH. That's why it is important

for the scientific community to be heard. It is up to you to 
convince legislators that the NIH must be a priority when 
considering any new Supplemental bill.

Several competing and worthwhile programs are being considered for 
funding in the new Supplemental bill, so it is up to the scientific

community to make a strong case for the inclusion of the NIH. Your 
recent actions helped to add $150 million to the NIH budget in the 
last Supplemental Appropriations bill. This is evidence that the 
scientific community's voice is valued on Capitol Hill.


Since only four more weeks are left in the legislative session, it 
is important to act now. The most expeditious way to ensure your 
voice is heard is to call your elected official's offices. When you

call, simply ask your Representative and your Senators to vote in 
support of a Domestic Supplemental bill that includes additional 
funding for the NIH.

If you prefer to email or fax a letter, the CLS has provided a 
sample letter for your use. To find information on calling your 
Member of Congress or to access the provided letter, please go
tohttp://capwiz.com/jscpp/home/
. Congressional leaders will be in their districts and states 
throughout the month of August. If you have a chance to attend a 
town hall meeting, please do so and ask your representative to 
support this proposal.

Please forward this alert to your colleagues, friends, and family 
members and encourage them also to contact their elected officials 
in Washington!
Lynn Marquis
Director
Coalition for the Life Sciences
8120 Woodmont Ave., #750
Bethesda, MD 20814
ph: (301) 347-9309
www.coalitionforlifesciences.org