<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Ohio Celiacs -- You have the incredible fortune of having Representatives who sit on the House Energy and Commerce Committee (Reps. Sherrod Brown, and Ted Strickland), which will oversee the Food Labeling bill, AND the Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee (Rep. Ralph Regula) which decides funding levels for the NIH ( can you say -- show US the money!). The Cleveland Marathon has designated the Center for Celiac Research to be one of its charity benefactors this year. It will be very helpful for those in OHIO, or those planning to participate in the Marathon, to send letters in support of increased funding for celiac research at the NIH, to Chairman Regula. If you reside Rep. Regula's District -- go to: wwwc.house.gov/regula/zipauth.htm and send a message expressing concern that NIH needs to increase funding for Celiac Disease, which is now being regarded as the most common genetic disorder of mankind. For those is other parts of Ohio -- go to www.capwiz.com/celiac ; click on Elected officials; then follow links to Ohio, and your member of Congress. Draft a personal message, urging for greater funding for celiac research at NIH. After food labeling, funding for research is our highest priority! Make sure the Ohio Representatives hear from YOU! Allison Herwitt Co-Chair, Legislative Project, American Celiac Task Force [log in to unmask] * Please remember some posters may be WHEAT-FREE, but not GLUTEN-FREE *