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Very good. Let's hope they can make a difference. Thanks for the
organization tip below.
Kimberly A. Duncan wrote:
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> cience and politics are interesting bedfellows...but necessary ones!
> Currently, I think there are four congresspeople with PhDs in the
> sciences:
>
> Jerry McNerney (CA, PhD in mathematics)
> and those in the "physics caucus":
> Rep. Vern Ehlers (MI, PhD in physics)
> Rep. Rush Holt (NJ, PhD in physics)
> Rep. Bill Foster (IL, PhD in physics)
>
> Rep. Nancy Boyda (KS) double majored in chemistry and education as an
> undergrad--and worked as a chemist at the EPA and in management for
> some pharm companies.
>
> Also, during the campaign, the folks at www.sciencedebate2008.com
> asked the two candidates their position on14 science issues. You can
> read thier responses on the webiste. Hopefully, the president elect
> will stay true to his responses!
>
> If you are interested in 'lobbying' for better science and science
> education policy, check out the legislative affairs office of
> professional science organizations. As a former grassroots
> advocate/science policy wonk for physics, I can assure you that the
> organization would welcome your interest, and likely facilitate
> contact between you and your representative/senator!
>
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