CALL TO ACTION 2008 #3 (May 20, 2008)
From Pat Smith, President, Lyme Disease Association, Inc.
http://www.LymeDiseaseAssociation.org/
Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Prevention Education & Research Act of 2007
S-1708 / HR-741
History: As you know, Congressman Pallone has given the IDSA control
over the Lyme bill. We must change his mind. The patient call-ins,
protests, & great newspaper coverage & flyers in his district have had
an impact. We cannot confirm this, but we heard from a doctor who
called Mr. Pallone's office that they are discussing the issue in DC
now. Congress is in recess next week. IDSA (Infectious Diseases
Society of America) does not want your voice heard and has made that
clear to Congress. Time has almost run out We must make patient voices
heard. You need to be counted.
Don't let IDSA control your health!
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED:
Who: Individuals, organizations, doctors
Where: Across the US
When: May 21, 22, 23
What: Contact the following (1) Congressman and (2) Committee Staffs
How: Please call them. Second choice fax if there is a listed fax number
Why: The House Health Subcommittee and Senate HELP Committee are
where the Lyme disease bills are, and if the Committee chairs do not
release the bills for a vote, the bills will die.
1. Call Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ
Phone: 202-225-4671
Fax: 202-225-9665
Chairman of the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee
Sample Phone Blurb:
I'm calling to ask Congressman Pallone to schedule the Lyme bill for a
hearing today! He has made a grave mistake in siding with the IDSA
which has been investigated. The IDSA Guidelines' settlement is
unrelated to the bill which asks for research money and a patient
voice. Mr. Pallone's job is to help patients. (Leave your name,
address, contact info)
2. Call the US House Health Subcommittee Staff
Phone: 202-225-2927
Sample Phone Blurb:
I'm calling to ask the Staff to ask Congressman Pallone to schedule
the Lyme bill for a hearing today! He has made a grave mistake in
siding with the IDSA which has been investigated. The IDSA Guidelines'
settlement is unrelated to the bill which asks for research money and
a patient voice. Mr. Pallone's job is to help patients. (Leave your
name, address, contact info)
3. Call the US Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions (HELP)
Committee Staff
Phone: (202) 224-5375
Sample Phone Blurb:
I'm calling to ask the Staff to ask the HELP Committee Chair to
schedule the Lyme bill for a hearing today! He has ignored patients
and listened to the IDSA which has been investigated. The IDSA
Guidelines' settlement is unrelated to the bill which asks for
research money and a patient voice. (Leave your name, address, contact
info)
4. Note: Out of respect, we are not asking you to call the office of
Senator Kennedy, Chair of the HELP Committee, at this time.
LymeRights.org, who supports this call-in has info on its website
about other actions you can take.
http://www.LymeRights.org/
For other bill info: http://LymeDiseaseAssociation.org/
Watch YouTube protest video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13bj_6L1hbI
Pat Smith, President, Lyme Disease Association, Inc.
PO Box 1438
Jackson, NJ 08527
888-366-6611 Toll free info line
732-938-7215 (Fax)
http://LymeDiseaseAssociation.org/
