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.

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
http://www.coalitionforlifesciences.org