I think that Lactnet is the perfect place to let us know about things like this. I did not know that Miriam was a candidate for Surgeon General. I think it is very important in this political world to get involved. We need some people supporting the family in DC but I also agree with Frank Niece that we need to know more about her political stand on other things. (I'm sure they're great) so that our letters can reflect more than just breastfeeding. The wolves out there will eat this one subject alive if that is put as her only atribute. Politics is a nasty mean thing. We also need to get other large political groups that are focused on the family supporting Miriam, we have the right person now lets get her the best support Bonnie Henson RN IBCLC