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To have MERCURY BAN Legislation moving forward in Your State, you need 2 Sponsors:
1
STATE Representative, and 1
STATE Senator - and most states require the legislation to be sponsored by early to mid-February (although all states have different dates).

While you can contact your local legislators, consider contacting working with a professional lobbyist to give your group direction and guidance. The Eagle Forum supports safer vaccines and have lobbyists in every state.  Go to www.eagleforum.org and click on State Leaders. It's up to the lobbyist in your state to decide if that's something they want to work toward.  Contact this person and see if he/she will guide you in finding sponsors and getting safer vaccines legislation passed in your state.  The vaccine page on the Eagle Forum website should give you an idea of the groups overall views (and they did help in a number of states in 2004! plus TN 2005!)

If you're planning a January DAY AT THE CAPITOL, Call ahead and find out what days in the Legislature is in session.  Days to avoid include:  ML King Day -- Jan. 17; Inauguration Day -- Jan 20;  all Fridays<--many legislators leave at noon; and the day your Governor gives the State-of-State Address -- also a day to avoid.  In most states, 2005 legislation needs to have the 2 sponsors by the beginning of February.  Talk to someone who knows the Legislature to get advice on what sponsors would be strongest for carrying this type of legislation.

Having a person with experience in your legislature giving advice is invaluable. When a Tennessee parent recommended her Knoxville area legislator, our TN Eagle Forum lobbyist knew that he had just voted against his party leadership in a caucus and would be a poor choice to sponsor the legislation. The lobbyist recommended that doctors/nurses be approached to sponsor first since other legislators often ask for their opinion regarding medical legislation. 

Some recommendations: It will probably take an experienced Legislator to guide this legislation successfully through the entire process. In TN, our State Senator is an RN who's husband is an MD. She is highly respected.  When we walked into other legislators offices seeking co-sponsors, they often said: If Senator Diane Black is sponsoring this, I know it's good legislation, or... With Senator Black sponsoring, I know I can support this! 

DAN Doctors working with you is an invaluable resource!  Fliers in their offices connect you to concerned parents in your state.  DAN Doctors should also provide an excellent resource when expert witnesses are required for Hearings -- although regional/national experts are also available).  The National Vaccine Information Center (www.909shot.com) provides contacts and assistance to people in states seeking this legislation.

One-page Posters/Fliers in health stores and at DAN Doctor offices should help you locate additional team members!  Locate DAN Doctors at www.autism.com/ari

For the Legislature, we recommend you take a day or two with a small team and visit the medical legislators, the relevant committee members, and visit your local legislators. If you have time after that, visit other offices seeking to keep your legislation balanced in terms of Republican and Democrat sponsors and co-sponsors. This is not a partisan issue. Both sides of the aisle are strongly supporting this legislation in every state and nationally. 

ONE DAY IN JANUARY AT THE CAPITOL!  With copies of Your Child's Story, Legislative Fliers, Talking Points, Legislative Text, and possibly CA/MO Legislative Text (see Legislative Packet), you're good to go!!  Our TN team divided into two groups and worked for several days, personally seeing about half of the 132 TN legislators (99 House; 33 Senate). Our group decided on the name Tennesseans for Safer Vaccines and all our fliers/information had that for contact.

In several days, it's possible to visit personally with many many legislators -- providing information  they probably have never heard before (they hear only CDC cover-up).  Most don't know the autism numbers or Dr. Geier's new studies and findings.  While visiting, ask questions. You should be given names of Legislators who lean toward Alternative Health, Child Care Issues, who have vaccine-injured children or grandchildren. Follow up on these.

Remember almost every Legislature has one or more parents of a vaccine injured child. They all know vaccine injured children. They have nephews and grandkids with autism. These are people in the state who care. They have to balance the state's budget and don't like watching autism and learning disabilities expenses skyrocket while vaccines cripple many in our next generation. 

When you VISIT YOUR LEGISLATORS, say something like: 



"Hi! My name is __________.  I'm from __(city)____ .  Our group is ______(name of group)___________  and we're wanting legislation to ban
mercury from vaccines in __(state name)___ .

"I'm also the parent of a vaccine-injured child.  My (son/daughter) has autism.

"Did you know that autism didn't exist in 1940 (hand them the Talking Points)
and today, it's 1 in 149 kids.  Autism rose over 1375% during the 1990's (point to chart) when they tripled the mercury in infant vaccines.  Mercury poisoning and autism have identical symptoms. Learning disorders are 1 in 6 kids, also epidemic.

"During this time, the standard U.S. vaccination schedule provided 187.5 micrograms of mercury injected directly into the bloodstream of many of our infants by age 6 months - before they had fully working blood brain barrier or liver bile. In the ‘90’s, most American infants received up to 138X the EPA mercury guidelines
(62.5 mcg. Thimerosal) at one sitting. They would need to weigh
1375 lbs to ingest this amount or 1787 lbs for injection.  Infants also received mercury at levels more than 50X the EPA mercury guidelines at numerous other sittings.

In 1999, with autism skyrocketing, the CDC, HHS, AAP and FDA agreed that mercury should be removed from the children's vaccines.  There was no recall. They allowed every shot anywhere in the pipeline to be shipped and used.  Finally by 2003, most of the shots were becoming mercury-free.

Then in the spring of 2004, the CDC approved a flu shot with mercury - for this flu season -- for infants as young as 6 months -- and pregnant women.  According to EPA mercury guidelines, an infant or toddler would need to weigh 366 lbs. to inject that amount. The schedule calls for infants to receive it twice (at 6 and 7 months). 
 
If you got the flu shot this year -- you would need to weigh
733 lbs to receive that much via injection -- according to EPA mercury guidelines.  It was also given to pregnant women, children 3 and up, seniors, everyone -- in this state.

Also, new research is finding mercury -- along with the aluminum in the Alzheimer's victims' brains.  According to Dr. Boyd Haley, chairman of the University of KY Chemistry Dept., the brain of an Alzheimer's victim is identical to the brain of a mercury-poisoned person. 

And according to Hugh Fudenberg, MD, the world's leading immunogeneticist and 13th most quoted biologist of our times (nearly 850 papers in peer review journals): If an individual has had 5 consecutive flu shots between 1970 and 1980 (the years studied) his/her chances of getting Alzheimer's Disease is 10 times higher than if he/she had one, 2 or no shots. Dr. Fudenberg said it was due to mercury and aluminum that is in every flu shot (and was in most childhood shots). The gradual mercury and aluminum buildup in the brain causes cognitive dysfunction. Flu shots contain 25 micrograms of mercury. One microgram is considered toxic. 

The Material Data Safety Sheet for Thimerosal in 2003 reads: Danger! Poison! May be fatal if inhaled, absorbed through skin or swallowed. Exposure Controls: Personal Protection: Splash goggles, Full suit, Dust Respirator, Boots, Gloves, a self-contained breathing apparatus. Toxicology Information: Acute Oral Toxicity. Extremely hazardous in case of skin contact. May be fatal if absorbed. Extremely hazardous in case of inhalation. May be fatal if inhaled. Extremely hazardous in case of ingestion.  May be fatal if swallowed. Danger of cumulative effects.

Mercury in shots is a preservative.  There are better preservatives -- ones that aren't brain toxins.  As early as 1972, Thimerosal in vaccines had caused 6 infant deaths -- the clinical tests showed subacute mercury poisoning.

And here it is in 2005 - given well above EPA levels.

We believe if there's "any doubt whatsoever" about the safety of mercury in vaccines... then it should be removed.   

(If talking to Legislator) "We're looking for sponsors (or co-sponsors) for banning mercury from vaccines.  Would you be willing to sponsor this legislation?"

                 (Provide LEGISLATIVE TEXT  - see "Legislator Packet")

(If talking to Aide) "May I please speak to (name of legislator) or have an appointment to speak with (him/her) about banning mercury legislation?"

                (Provide CONTACT INFO/TALKING PTS/ETC)

 

    NOTE:  You should approach everyone with the attitude that: 1) these caring people have never heard these numbers and are ALWAYS amazed and saddened when they hear them;  2) Missouri House was 152 to 4 and your state could easily have the same kind of numbers;  3) These people are responsible for the budget in a time of big state deficits.  1 in 149 children being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and 1 in 6 learning disabilities cost the state big money and at some point if they continue to rise, become economically unsustainable; and 4) removing mercury from infant vaccines is just plain & simple common sense.
 

Here's at least two main questions you'll hear are: 
 
1) "Shouldn't this legislation be passed at National level?"
   
ANSWER:  "In 2004, there was ban mercury legislation in the U.S. House where it has strong Republican & Democrat support.  Rep Dave Weldon (R-FL) sponsored HR4169.  Unfortunately, we've been told it probably won't pass the Senate.  So, if we want mercury out of our kids vaccines legislation, you here in our state are our answer!  Nine states had legislation in 2004 with IA and CA passing it. And 34 states are seeking Vaccine MERCURY BAN legislation in 2005." Also, if a pharmaceutical company makes half of their shots mercury-free -- they'll send all their mercury shots to states that haven't banned mercury. 

2) "Wasn't all the mercury taken out already?"
 

ANSWER:   They have "voluntarily" removed MOST of mercury, however since it was "voluntary," it could always be quietly re-installed - and when the Flu shot was announced in 2004 with mercury, Rep Dave Weldon MD (R-FL) sponsored legislation in the U.S. House (HR4169). And people in over 30 states are working on state legislation.

 

 
Good questions you'll hear often are:

1) I didn't know there WAS mercury in infant vaccines?" or

2) "Why IS there Mercury (& Aluminum, etc.) in infant vaccines?" or

3) "I didn't think there was a SAFE level of mercury?"

This is also a good time to mention things like:  No blood/brain barrier or liver bile function until 6 months.  Mercury is used as a preservative and other non-mercury preservatives are available -- they just cost a little bit more.  Given to infants day 1, Hepatitis B risk group: Prostitutes & Intravenous Drug Abusers. When Hepatitis B vaccines were introduced to Italy in 1991, the government gave them only to 3 month olds and 12 year olds. Later those groups were tested and vaccinated children had a 34% higher incidence of juvenile diabetes than unvaccinated kids.  Juvenile diabetes comes with a 15-year shortening of life expectancy.

You'll also have available several pages of TALKING POINTS, copies of 2004 legislation: CA & MO House 152-4.  Alll the information you and your team need to find Legislative Sponsors is available at the Legislator Packet link. 

 

TALKING POINTS:

In the late 80s and early 90s there was a rapid expansion in the number of vaccines given to infants and toddlers. Each shot had a quantity of mercury in it. No studies were ever done nor are they required, of the cumulative effect of these vaccines. Nor was the quantity of mercury every measured until the FDA was forced to by an act of Congress in 1996. When the quantity was measured, the amount of mercury given to babies exceeded the maximum allowed exposure limits set by the EPA and the FDA for adults by 100s of times.

Even in "normal" babies the primary metabolic process that the body uses, bile, to get rid of heavy metals doesn't work until they are 6-months old, later in children who are breast-fed. This is not controversial -- this is fact that is beyond dispute. Shortly thereafter, in 1999, it became federal policy to remove mercury from vaccines. No timelines were put in place and no vaccines with mercury were recalled even though the Institute of Medicine recommended this in 1999 (a policy recommendation which they have since conveniently forgot they ever made.)
 
But here we are six years later still trying to get mercury out of vaccines. The federal government has back-tracked on their own policy by recommending the use of the FLU SHOT in children as young as 6 months. Prior to this spring the cut off was 3 years. The standard Fluvirin flu shot contains 25 micrograms of mercury, which pound-for-pound exceeds the FDA maximum daily exposure rate for healthy adults (with functioning heavy-metal excretion systems and a fully developed brain) by about 4000% for an average 6 month old. And in the first year two shots are required. 

 


GREAT INFO:
 

Excerpt from book, "Evidence of Harm," by David Kirby
(please go to www.amazon.com to purchase your copy of this book!)
 
 
Despite Lilly's repeated claims that thimerosal was safe, many researchers had sent the company documents dating back to the 1930's, each raising a red flag about thimerosal. Lilly was advised repeatedly that their conclusions of low toxicity were wrong. 
 
 For example, a 1935 letter from the Director of Biological Services of the Pittman-Moore Company to Dr. Jamieson of Eli Lilly, alerted the company that "we have obtained marked local reaction in about 50 percent of the dogs injected with serum containing dilutions of Merthiolate (thimerosal) varying from 1 in 40,000 to 1 in 5,000...no connection between the lot of serum and the reaction. In other words, Merthiolate is unsatisfactory as a preservative for serum intended for use on dogs." [i]
 
 As further proof, Waters offered the following timeline:
 
 1947 Article received by Lilly: "No eruptions or reactions have been observed or reported to merthiolate (the trade name for thimerosal) internally, but it may be dangerous to inject a serum containing it into a patient sensitive to merthiolate."
 
 1948 Article received by Lilly: "Merthiolate is such a commonly used preservative for biologicals, plasma, cartilage, etc., that it would seem important to determine whether harm would result following its subcutaneous or intravenous injection in skin sensitive individuals."
 
 1950 New York Academy of Science article, "Mercurials as Antiseptics" says merthiolate "is toxic when injected parenterally and cannot be used in chemotherapy."
 
 1963 Article received by Lilly: "There is another point of practical significance: does the parenteral injection of merthiolate-containing fluids cause disturbances in merthiolate-sensitive patients? It is known that persons that are contact-sensitive to a drug may tolerate the same medications internally, but it seems advisable to use a preservative other than merthiolate for injections in merthiolate-sensitive people."
 
 1967 The company's Medical/Science department requests that the claim "non-toxic" on thimerosal labels be deleted in next printing run.
 
 1972 The British Medical Journal reports cases of skin burns resulting from the chemical interaction of thimerosal and aluminum. "Mercury is known to act as a catalyst and to cause aluminum to oxidize rapidly, with the production of heat," it said.  (Note: Every vaccine on the market contains aluminum)
 
 1972 Article received by Lilly: Merthiolate in vaccines caused six deaths - "The symptoms and clinical course of the six patients suggest subacute mercury poisoning."
 
 1976 Lilly responds to Rexall Drug Company's efforts to place the following warning: "Frequent or prolonged use or application to large areas may cause mercury poisoning."  Lilly objects to the "connection of our trademark with the unjustified alarm and concern on the part of the user which the statement is likely to cause. We are not aware of any instance of 'mercury poisoning' after decades of marketing this product. This is because the mercury in the product is organically bound ethylmercury as a completely non-toxic nature, not methylmercury."
 
 1983 Additional language is added to some labels: "If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product."
 
 1991 Lilly ceases manufacture and sale of thimerosal. Licensing agreements demonstrate continued profits from the product until at least 2010.
 
 1999 Lilly prints a new Material Safety Data Sheet (or MSDS) for lab workers and emergency personnel on proper procedures for handling thimerosal. The preservative, it says, can cause: "Nervous System and Reproduction Effects; Effects of exposure include fetal changes; Mercury poisoning may occur; Exposure in children may cause mild to severe mental retardation; Hypersensitivity to mercury is a medical condition aggravated by exposure; Hazardous substance, toxic waste disposal."
 
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[i] Letter from Director of Biological Services, Pittman-Moore Company, to W.A. Jamieson, Director of Biological Division, Eli Lilly, July 22, 1935; SOURCE: Mercury in Medicine – Taking Unnecessary Risks – A Report Prepared by the Staff of the Subcommittee on Human Rights and Wellness, Committee on Government  Reform, U.S. House of Representatives, May 2003.
http://www.osc.gov/documents/press/2004/pr04_07.htm
 
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 U.S. Office of Special Counsel
 1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218
 Washington, D.C. 20036-4505



OSC FORWARDS PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS ON VACCINES TO CONGRESS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 5/20/04
CONTACT: CATHY DEEDS
(202) 254-3600  

     The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) today forwarded to Congress hundreds of disclosures alleging public health and safety concerns about childhood vaccines that include a mercury-based preservative known as thimerosal, and its possible link to neurological disorders, including autism. Notwithstanding a new Institute of Medicine study released yesterday that concludes there is no link between thimerosal and autism, the OSC sent copies of the letters to both Senator Judd Gregg and Rep. Joe Barton, to ensure that the proper Congressional oversight committees are aware of these serious allegations.

     While Special Counsel Scott J. Bloch shares many of the concerns about the allegations, many of them from parents of children with autism or other neurological disorders, the OSC does not have jurisdiction over disclosures from private citizens. In the event, however, that a federal employee comes forward with information on this issue, OSC would then have jurisdiction to determine whether there is a substantial likelihood that the information discloses a violation of any law, rule or regulation … or a substantial and specific danger to public health and safety.
5 U.S.C. §1213(b).

     “It appears the science is inconclusive, not definitive,” Special Counsel Bloch said. “Based on my limited review of the literature, there appears to be equally qualified experts on both sides of the emotional scientific and medical debate. This strikes me as a far-reaching public health issue that warrants further study and awareness, particularly because it affects the most vulnerable among us.”

     Special Counsel Bloch continued, “I think it is important that government agencies be as certain as possible that these vaccines containing mercury, a known potent neurotoxin, have undergone sufficient, reliable scientific review definitively answering the legitimate medical questions, such as, whether there is any medically necessary reason for including mercury in vaccines given to children. Furthermore, parents and others should also know that they can request a mercury-free vaccine.”

     A copy of the Special Counsel’s letter to Congress follows.

*******

     OSC is an independent investigative and prosecutorial agency and operates as a secure channel for disclosures of whistleblower complaints and abuse of authority. Its primary mission is to safeguard the merit system in federal employment by protecting federal employees and applicants from prohibited personnel practices, especially retaliation for whistleblowing. OSC also has jurisdiction over the Hatch Act and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. For more information please visit our web site at www.osc.gov or call 1-800-872-9855.

Special Counsel Scott Bloch’s letter to Congress

 

May 20, 2004

 

The Honorable Judd Gregg
United States Senate
Chairman, Committee on Health,
Education, Labor and Pensions
428 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-6300

The Honorable Joe Barton
U.S. House of Representatives
Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce
2125 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515

            Re:         
OSC File Nos.: DI-04-1399, et al.

Gentlemen:

       The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is authorized to receive disclosures of information from federal employees, former federal employees or applicants for federal employment alleging violations of law, rule, or regulation, gross mismanagement, gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety. 5 U.S.C. § 1213(a) and (b). As Special Counsel, if I find, on the basis of the information disclosed, that there is a substantial likelihood that one of these conditions exists, I am required to advise the appropriate agency head of my findings, and the agency head is required to conduct an investigation of the allegations and prepare a report. 5 U.S.C. § 1213(c) and (g).

       I have recently received hundreds of disclosures from private citizens alleging a widespread danger to the public health, specifically to infants and toddlers, caused by childhood vaccines which include thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative. As you know, the vaccine program is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), over which you have oversight jurisdiction. Because none of the individuals making the disclosures are federal employees, former federal employees or applicants for federal employment, OSC lacks jurisdiction over these cases and can legally take no action on the allegations. 5 U.S.C. § 1213(a)(1). I hasten to add, however, that based on the publicly available information, as discussed briefly below, it appears there may be sufficient evidence to find a substantial likelihood of a substantial and specific danger to public health caused by the use of thimerosal/mercury in vaccines because of its inherent toxicity.

       Due to the gravity of the allegations, I am forwarding a copy of the information disclosed to you in your capacity as Chairmen of the Senate Committee and House Committee with oversight authority for HHS. I hope that you will review these important issues and press HHS for a response to this very serious public health danger.

       The disclosures allege that thimerosal/mercury is still present in childhood vaccines, contrary to statements made by HHS agencies, HHS Office of Investigations and the American Academy of Pediatrics. According to the information provided, vaccines containing 25 mcg of mercury and carrying expiration dates of 2005, continue to be produced and administered. In addition, the disclosures allege, among other things, that some datasets showing a relationship between thimerosal/mercury and neurological disorders no longer exist, that independent researchers have been arbitrarily denied access to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) databases, and that government-sponsored studies have not assessed the genetic vulnerabilities of subpopulations. Due to their heightened concern that additional datasets may be destroyed, these citizens urge the immediate safeguarding of the Vaccine Safety Datalink database, and other relevant CDC information, so that critical data are not lost.

       The disclosures also allege that the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration colluded with pharmaceutical companies at a conference in Norcross, Georgia, in June 2000, to prevent the release of a study which showed a statistical correlation between thimerosal/mercury exposure through pediatric vaccines and neurological disorders, including autism, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, stuttering, tics and speech and language delays. Instead of releasing the data presented at the conference, the author of the study, Dr. Thomas Verstraeten, later published a different version of the study in the November 2003 issue of Pediatrics, which did not show a statistical correlation. No explanation has been provided for this discrepancy. Finally, the disclosures allege that there is an increasing body of clinical evidence on the connection of thimerosal/mercury exposure to neurological disorders which is being ignored by government public health agencies.

       I recognize that Congressman Dan Burton, Chairman of the House Committee on Government Reform, held hearings on CDC Activities Related to Autism most recently in April 2002 as well as from 1999-2001. During those hearings Dr. David Baskin, a Baylor School of Medicine neurologist, testified about his research and the serious consequences of exposure to mercury. Dr. Baskin concluded that even if the link to autism has not yet been conclusively proven, based on what is known to date about mercury as a deadly neurotoxin and because thimerosal is not an essential component to the vaccine, there is no reason to continue to purposefully inject it into the bloodstream of infants.

       I believe these allegations raise serious continuing concerns about the administration of the nation’s vaccine program and the government’s possibly inadequate response to the growing body of scientific research on the public health danger of mercury in vaccines. The allegations also present troubling information regarding children’s cumulative exposure to mercury and the connection of that exposure to the increase in neurological disorders such as autism and autism-related conditions among children in the U.S. Indeed, the considerable scientific debate that continues to surround the issue of autism and vaccines in the U.S. is exemplified by the recent publication of an article in the National Journal, “Upping the Autism Ante,” describing some research which seems to show an association between exposure to thimerosal and autism, and a report released just yesterday by the Institute of Medicine that found no link between vaccines and autism. I have attached a copy of the National Journal article for your review.

       Accordingly, because OSC lacks jurisdiction, we are closing our files on these cases. I am also available for any questions you may have, or to offer the services of this office to assist you with any inquiry.

  Sincerely,

 

Scott J. Bloch

Enclosures
 

ONE DAY in the Legislature and you'll easily inform many of these good people who had no idea about any of the above.  I believe you'll also find your two sponsors. (When you've found 1 sponsor, they should be able to help you find the other sponsor!)

WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR TWO SPONSORS, MAKE SURE YOU EXCHANGE GOOD CONTACT INFO!!  Keep calling until you have a snail or faxed "official" bill with bill numbers (should only take a few days)!!  Stay in touch to be sure it's filed and official! 

Consider making a second trip to your Legislature after your legislation has been given an official bill number to seek co-sponsors. By then, your legislation should have been assigned to a committee (Health, Commerce, etc). Go to the members of those Committees first!!  The more bipartisan support in co-sponsors, the better - giving you a good start toward getting this necessary legislation passed!! 

Look on the Press Release page for a press release announcing the great news in your state!! (this one you'll personalize with names and quotes!) Your Legislative Sponsors probably will want to okay it both for contents and time to release to state/local media. 

NETWORKING: Begin searching for ALL contacts who can help you in your state! You'll want to contact every state autism group or list. Alternative Health groups, networks and practitioners.  DAN Doctors are a wonderful source of contacts. Ask them for contacts. Also ask them if you can put a FLIER up in their office telling folks what you're doing and asking them to contact you if they'd like to help!  Contact the National Vaccine Info Center (NVIC) at www.909shot.com for contacts in your state. Five to six calls to a State Representative or State Senator and they feel this is a priority issue. Get the autism networks to call and email.


NEXT STEPS:  After we've gotten sponsors and legislation going, this website will be expanded to prepare and update you for the next steps in the process -- including: Hearings (parent witnesses & expert witnesses including DAN Doctors, Chemists, some parents, plus national and regional experts who we'll help provide!); Publicity (we're creating a Media Committee to create Press Releases, sample Letters to Editor and ideas for getting extra media in your state!!); Constituent Support (media should help, plus emails to autism/vaccine/etc. groups to get calls/letters in to Legislators); Vote Day (plan on spending a day or two in the Capitol with parents, alternative health folks and others who care!).  We're also looking for national health groups, health lobbies, family lobbies and any other national group to team up with!!! Expanded information, strategy and ideas AFTER we get ALL of your states sponsored!!


AWESOME ARTICLES:

 
http://www.kinginstitute.org/RiseinMercury.html

http://www.fp.ucalgary.ca/unicomm/Gazette/April4-01/mercury.htm

 
This truly IS do-able.
Regular citizens across America are working to remove mercury from all vaccines in their states.  If you don't want mercury injected into the veins of the children in your state, think about creating a team of people in your state to ban it.  The children of your state need you. Legislation won't start in your state without at least one  citizen who cares  :-)
 

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