Letter and what's happening today on capitol hill.

#1 01-20-2007, 01:10 AM

Dear Mack,

Thanks to the support of our Diabetes Advocates, the Stem Cell
Research Enhancement Act (H.R. 3) passed the House of Representatives
last week in a vote of 253-174. We want to thank you for getting us
this vote! The vote last year on this bill was 238-194, so we have
made important gains in the House. Prior to voting, the House defeated
a motion (189-238) that would have placed severe restrictions on
institutions where somatic cell nuclear transfer research takes place.

With diabetes contributing to an estimated 224,000 deaths each year,
we must give our leading scientists the opportunities to expand their
research for a cure, including research on embryonic stem cells, which
offers much promise. The American Diabetes Association believes stem
cell research should be encouraged, and that public funds both at the
state and federal level should be made available for appropriate,
ethically-conducted research using a wide spectrum of stem cells,
including animal, human, adult, and embryonic.

What’s Next?

On Friday, January 19 the Senate will hold a joint stem cell hearing,
“Can Congress Help Fulfill the Promise of Stem Cell Research?” The
Senate is expected to then take up the Stem Cell Research Enhancement
Act (S. 5) within the next few weeks.

The American Diabetes Association will be encouraging the Senate not
to alter the bill so that it can receive a straight up-or-down vote.
When this happens, we will once again need your support to show that
our support for stem cell research is strong!

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#2 01-20-2007, 01:10 AM

On Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:24:43 -0500, Ma¢k
<stopthespam@shootspammers.com> wrote:

>Dear Mack,
>
>Thanks to the support of our Diabetes Advocates, the Stem Cell
>Research Enhancement Act (H.R. 3) passed the House of Representatives
>last week in a vote of 253-174. We want to thank you for getting us
>this vote! The vote last year on this bill was 238-194, so we have
>made important gains in the House. Prior to voting, the House defeated
>a motion (189-238) that would have placed severe restrictions on
>institutions where somatic cell nuclear transfer research takes place.
>
>With diabetes contributing to an estimated 224,000 deaths each year,
>we must give our leading scientists the opportunities to expand their
>research for a cure, including research on embryonic stem cells, which
>offers much promise. The American Diabetes Association believes stem
>cell research should be encouraged, and that public funds both at the
>state and federal level should be made available for appropriate,
>ethically-conducted research using a wide spectrum of stem cells,
>including animal, human, adult, and embryonic.
>
>What’s Next?
>
>On Friday, January 19 the Senate will hold a joint stem cell hearing,
>“Can Congress Help Fulfill the Promise of Stem Cell Research?” The
>Senate is expected to then take up the Stem Cell Research Enhancement
>Act (S. 5) within the next few weeks.
>
>The American Diabetes Association will be encouraging the Senate not
>to alter the bill so that it can receive a straight up-or-down vote.
>When this happens, we will once again need your support to show that
>our support for stem cell research is strong!

As a Buddhist, I do not approve of killing embryos for the purpose of
harvesting stem cells. I also do not approve of abortion for any
reason.

I do approve of harvesting stem cells from embryos or fetuses that
were killed for reasons other than the harvesting of stem cells.

Andrea2
mother, Type 2, MDI insulin
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I will be mindful and reverential with all life,
I will not be violent nor will I kill.
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#3 01-20-2007, 01:10 AM

"Ma¢k" <stopthespam@shootspammers.com> wrote in message
news:96a2r29rfm0jjn1qrsjjn1u1kdco7s530h@4ax.com...
> Dear Mack,
>
> Thanks to the support of our Diabetes Advocates, the Stem Cell
> Research Enhancement Act (H.R. 3) passed the House of Representatives
> last week in a vote of 253-174. We want to thank you for getting us
> this vote! The vote last year on this bill was 238-194, so we have
> made important gains in the House. Prior to voting, the House defeated
> a motion (189-238) that would have placed severe restrictions on
> institutions where somatic cell nuclear transfer research takes place.
>
> With diabetes contributing to an estimated 224,000 deaths each year,
> we must give our leading scientists the opportunities to expand their
> research for a cure, including research on embryonic stem cells, which
> offers much promise. The American Diabetes Association believes stem
> cell research should be encouraged, and that public funds both at the
> state and federal level should be made available for appropriate,
> ethically-conducted research using a wide spectrum of stem cells,
> including animal, human, adult, and embryonic.
>
> What's Next?
>
> On Friday, January 19 the Senate will hold a joint stem cell hearing,
> "Can Congress Help Fulfill the Promise of Stem Cell Research?" The
> Senate is expected to then take up the Stem Cell Research Enhancement
> Act (S. 5) within the next few weeks.
>
> The American Diabetes Association will be encouraging the Senate not
> to alter the bill so that it can receive a straight up-or-down vote.
> When this happens, we will once again need your support to show that
> our support for stem cell research is strong!
>
> Hi Mack,
There was some legislation passed in Australia just recently allowing stem
cell research.

Interestingly, I was watching a morning talk show the other morning which
spoke about research by some US researchers have discovered a way to harvest
stem cells from amniotic fluid( If I find a link for this one I'll post it
later).

http://tinyurl.com/37vyzk
or
http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/con...03/s964515.htm

Best Wishes,
Craig, Type 2
NSW, Australia

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> Type 1 since 1975
> http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org
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> right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile,
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> ...Theodore Roosevelt
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> and I like less than half of you
> half as well as you deserve."
> ....Bilbo Baggins
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#4 01-20-2007, 01:10 AM

Mack, who sent this letter to you.

Loretta

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of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and
terrorism.

#5 01-20-2007, 06:35 AM

convicted neighbor Ma¢k wrote:
> Dear Mack,
>
> Thanks to the support of our Diabetes Advocates, the Stem Cell
> Research Enhancement Act (H.R. 3) passed the House of Representatives
> last week in a vote of 253-174. We want to thank you for getting us
> this vote! The vote last year on this bill was 238-194, so we have
> made important gains in the House. Prior to voting, the House defeated
> a motion (189-238) that would have placed severe restrictions on
> institutions where somatic cell nuclear transfer research takes place.
>
> With diabetes contributing to an estimated 224,000 deaths each year,
> we must give our leading scientists the opportunities to expand their
> research for a cure, including research on embryonic stem cells, which
> offers much promise.

Not for type-2 diabetes which is far the most prevalent here in the
U.S.

Andrew <><
--
Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
http://EmoryCardiology.com

#6 01-20-2007, 06:35 AM

convicted neighbor Ma¢k wrote:
> Dear Mack,
>
> Thanks to the support of our Diabetes Advocates, the Stem Cell
> Research Enhancement Act (H.R. 3) passed the House of Representatives
> last week in a vote of 253-174. We want to thank you for getting us
> this vote! The vote last year on this bill was 238-194, so we have
> made important gains in the House. Prior to voting, the House defeated
> a motion (189-238) that would have placed severe restrictions on
> institutions where somatic cell nuclear transfer research takes place.
>
> With diabetes contributing to an estimated 224,000 deaths each year,
> we must give our leading scientists the opportunities to expand their
> research for a cure, including research on embryonic stem cells, which
> offers much promise.

Not for type-2 diabetes which is by far the most prevalent here in the
U.S.

Andrew <><
--
Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
http://EmoryCardiology.com

#7 01-20-2007, 03:48 PM

Same people who sent it to me which was the ADA.
It's sent to those who've signed up to be ADA Advocates.

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"Loretta Eisenberg" <Ronetta@webtv.net> wrote in message
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: Mack, who sent this letter to you.
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: Loretta
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: In tribute to the United States of America and the State
: of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and
: terrorism.
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#8 01-20-2007, 03:48 PM

[Default] On Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:56:58 -0500, Ronetta@webtv.net
(Loretta Eisenberg) Giggled into the madness of usenet:

>Mack, who sent this letter to you.
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>Loretta

The ADA. I've been on their mailing list for a few years now.

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Type 1 since 1975
http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org
http://www.diabetic-talk.org
http://www.insulin-pumpers.org
http://www.pandora.com enter "Jason & Demarco"

"To announce that there must be no criticism of the
President, or that we are to stand by the President
right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile,
but is morally treasonable to the American public."
....Theodore Roosevelt

(o ô)
--ooO-(_)-Ooo--------------------

"I don't know half of you
half as well as I should like;
and I like less than half of you
half as well as you deserve."
....Bilbo Baggins

DISCLAIMER If you find a posting or message from me
offensive, inappropriate, or disruptive, please ignore it.
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