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Welcome & Introductions
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Introduction to FASEB
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Why We Are Hosting This Webinar
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New Resources from FASEB
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Factsheets on NIH, NSF, DOE SC, and AFRI funding in states/districts
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Talking points and Discussion Guides
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How to connect with members of Congress on Twitter
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Take Action! How You Can Get Involved
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Strategies for planning a meeting with your member of Congress
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Tips for attending Town Hall meetings
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Instructions for submitting a Letter to the Editor or an Op-Ed
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Other tools to stay engaged
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Q&A
Our Mission…
Advance health and welfare by promoting
It is accomplished through …
Policy research and development Advocacy on Capitol Hill Coalition building Communication and outreach
Funding increases have been proposed for NIH, NSF,
However, government agencies are operating under a
Congress returns on Nov. 12 for a “lame duck” session
Public pressure is needed to convince Congress to
No 2015 budget = no funding increases for NIH and NSF
Many members of Congress are not aware of how
FASEB has this information!
Agency FY 2014/Current Funding FY 2015 House Recommendation FY 2015 Senate Recommendation NIH $29.9 billion N/A $30.4 billion (+1.8%) NSF $6.9 billion $7.4 billion (+3.3%) $7.2 billion (+0.4%) DOE SC $4.62 billion $5.07 billion (no change) $5.08 billion (+0.3%) VA $582.6 million $589 million (+0.6%) $589 million (+0.6%) AFRI $275.5 million $325 million (+2.8%) $325 million (+2.8%)
Key actions you can take to become an advocate!
Find all factsheets here!
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DID YOU KNOW? All 100 Senators and 425/435 Representatives are active on Twitter!
*As of April 2014
Step #1 Step #2 Step#3 Step #4: Follow-Up
Four Easy Steps: 1. Request a meeting in writing (use the sample letter!) 2. Practice what you will say in the meeting 3. Learn how to make a good impression! 4. Follow-up
Identify WHO will attend
TIP: Consider bringing a patient or research volunteer
Determine WHERE/WHEN the meeting will take place
TIP: Members of Congress are often in their state/district on
Monday’s and Friday’s Make a PLAN to follow-up on the meeting request
TIP: Keep records of emails/phone calls
PREPARE for the meeting
TIP: Research your member of Congress’ position on research
funding (check web, Twitter, Facebook)
TIP: Gather materials from your institution/city/state
Key Tips
Twitter/Facebook or in local newspapers
the meeting; avoid any that can prompt “yes/no” answers GOOD: “Where does funding for research
fit on your list of priorities? BAD: “Do you support increasing funding for research?”
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