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Time for Action!

In an election year, Congress has fewer days is session, and
focuses on issues which will help get members re-elected.
2004 is a big election year! Food labeling affects millions
of Americans, and an issue which both sides can claim credit
for.

By passing S. 741 earlier this month, the Senate gave us much
needed time to move the bill (or H.R. 3684) through the
House.   The process starts at the Energy and Commerce
Subcommittee, then moves to the full committee, before going
to the House floor.  With a short session, it is crucial that
committee approval happen before Memorial Day.

The following states have members on the Energy and Commerce
Committee (or its Health Subcommittee):

California  Colorado  Florida  Georgia  Illinois  Kentucky
Louisiana  Maine  Maryland  Massachusetts  Michigan
Missouri  Nebraska  New Hampshire  New Jersey  New Mexico
New York  Ohio    Oregon  Pennsylvania   Tennessee   Texas
Virginia    Wyoming

If you live in any of these states, or have family or friends
in any of these States, please go to www.capwiz.com/celiac
enter your zipcode, and send an e-letter asking your
Representative to vote for the 'Food Allergen Labeling and
Consumer Protection Act.  Or, call the local office of your
lawmaker, and urge his or her support for S. 741 or HR 3684.


If you need our help, let us know.

Andrea Levario and Allison Herwitt
Co-Chairs, American Celiac Task Force
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