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thenewgreen · 3969 days ago · link · · parent · post: Show Hubski: I wrote my congressman per mk's suggestion and this was the congressman's response:

Upon further research, it doesn't seem he needs any convincing. He's a pretty staunch supporter of the NIH. My bad for not doing my due-diligince prior to writing and just assuming every congressman doesn't push for increased funding.

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b_b · 3969 days ago · link ·

It's still good to let him know. He can use it to help persuade others hopefully. I don't think writing congressmen is as much about convincing them as it is about letting them keep their finger on the pulse of public opinion.

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thenewgreen · 3969 days ago · link ·

That is a very good point. Him knowing that we are behind him can only help strengthen his convictions and give him the needed ammunition to convince his peers.