Just a quick note to all of you breastfeeding advocates regarding the subject of Miriam Labbok being nominated as Surgeon General--- In August of 1995, the National Alliance for Breastfeeding Advocacy (NABA) submitted Miriam's name to the White House to be considered for nomination to the post of surgeon general. Because the post has not been funded by Congress and some names that have come forth were dropped, the post is still open. Our latest information is that some sources do not think there will be a surgeon general position. Other of our contacts in Washington have helped NABA create a plan of steps to take to encourage the Clinton administration to both keep the position and consider Miriam as a candidate. Based on this advice, NABA has re-submitted Miriam's name to the White House and has secured several key letters of support. At this point in time we are waiting for word of where the administration is on retaining this post. While we appreciate everyone's enthusiam and willingness to write letters, they will not do much good at this time. The first thing that needs to be done is to secure support from diverse organizations for both the post and for Miriam. Anyone wishing a copy of Miriam's cv can secure a copy from either myself or Barbara Heiser. The grass roots support comes later as the nomination goes to committee. It is like a protocol for advocacy!! Those of you who are new to this list and wish more background can search the archives for when NABA first discussed this issue. We will post any new information as soon as we get it. All of you will be the first to know anything!! If you have any questions or wish to talk to either Barbara or myself, please feel free to call, write, fax, or e-mail!! Marsha Walker 254 Conant Rd Weston, MA 02193 617 893-3553 Fax 617 893-8608 e-mail: [log in to unmask] Barbara Heiser 9684 Oak Hill Dr Ellicott City, MD 21041 410 995-3726 Fax 410 992-1977 e-mail: [log in to unmask]