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Posted December 6

Why Judges Should Make Court Documents Public - The New York Times - 11/30/02

ER Workers Ready for Smallpox Vaccine - AP via ABC News - 11/30/02

Posted December 5

Safe Minds and Mercury Policy Project Statement on "Mercury concentrations and metabolism in infants receiving vaccines containing mercury: a descriptive study" - www.ewire-news.com - 11/29/02

GOP actions favor big contributors - letter - www.sunspot.net - 11/29/02

Lilly, other drug firms find friends in Congress - www.indystar.com - 11/29/02

Homeland bill helps firms block lawsuits over autism - Clovis girl is one of many who may have been affected by mercury in vaccines. - www.fresnobee.com  - 11/29/02

A Capitol Hill Mystery: Who Aided Drug Maker? - The New York Times - 11/29/02

Officials Asked to Speed Smallpox Plan - The Washington Post - 11/29/02

Little resistance to smallpox shots expected - USA Today - 11/29/02

Lame-duck leftovers have become stale, unappetizing - New York Newsday via www.tallahassee.com - 11/29/02

In the Homeland Security bill, a quiet bonus - The Washington Post via The International Herald Tribune - 11/28/02

Canada, Fearing Attack, to Buy Smallpox Vaccines - Reuters via ABC News - 11/28/02

President Nearing Decision on Who Receives the Smallpox Vaccine - The New York Times - 11/28/02

President Is Said to Be Near a Decision on Who Receives the Smallpox Vaccine, and When - The New York Times - 11/28/02

Posted December 4

Law Firms Continue Thimerosal Litigation Despite ``Eli Lilly'' Rider -- Medical Monitoring Urged - www.stockhouse.com - 11/27/02

Big Government Moves to Suppress Evidence Linking Mercury Preservative in Vaccines to Autism - Advocacy Groups Call for Congressional Investigation - Safe Minds and the Mercury Policy Project - www.ewire-news.com - 11/27/02

Mercury Falling - Homeland Security Act inoculates drug makers against autism lawsuits - www.wweek.com  - 11/27/02

Justice Dept. Seeks to Seal Vaccine Papers - The New York Times - 11/27/02

Bush faces fateful smallpox decision - MSNBC - 11/27/02

Source: Bush to announce plan for smallpox vaccinations - CNN - 11/27/02

Mark Shields: The business lobby's campaign against McCain - CNN - 11/27/02

ER Workers Ready for Smallpox Vaccine - AP via UCLA - 11/27/02

Bush set to order shots for smallpox - USA Today - 11/27/02

Posted December 3

US Government Asks Court to Seal Vaccine Records - Reuters - 11/26/02

Bottlenecks arise in mock attack - Bioterror 'event' checks readiness for high school - The Arizona Republic - 11/26/02

OK, Republicans, justify this... Enough pork to gag a maggot - by Molly Ivins - Creators Syndicate - www.workingforchange.com - 11/26/02

Letter to the Wall Street Journal - re:  - Politicizing Vaccines - editorial - The Wall Street Journal - 11/26/02

Life during Wartime - Security any CEO would love - San Francisco Bay Guardian - 11/26/02

Democrats Choose Trial Lawyers Over Doctors For Bio-Terrorist Attack - http://toogoodreports.com - 11/26/02

US 'about to start vaccinating millions for smallpox' - The Guardian, UK - 11/26/02

Posted December 2

Whose Hands Are Dirty? - Editorial by Bob Herbert - The New York Times - 11/25/02

Young Victims Wounded By Legislation - www.columbian.com - 11/25/02

Bill rules out lawsuits against vaccine maker - The Seattle Times - 11/25/02

Preemptive vaccination for smallpox would bring more harm than benefit - letter - www.ama-assn.org  - 11/25/02

State officials working on plan for smallpox vaccinations - www.naplesnews.com  - 11/25/02

Posted December 1

Thompson addresses bioterror in S.D. stop - www.signonsandiego.com - 11/24/02

Governors seek access to smallpox vaccine - The Washington Times - 11/24/02

Drug industry is no villain - The Boston Herald - 11/24/02

He didn't do it, but he likes it - www.indystar.com - 11/24/02

A Loss For Parents Of Autistic Kids - Suits vs. drug makers blocked - www.newsday.com  - 11/24/02

Prudent to test smallpox vaccine in kids? - www.ama-assn.org - 11/24/02

Posted November 30

Letter from Congressman Burton to President Bush Calling for a White House Conference on Autism - 11/23/02

Harkin Statement On Senate Consideration Of Homeland Security Legislation - 11/23/02

Congress cheapens government - York Daily Record - 11/23/02

Bill shielding Lilly from suits catches Burton's ire - www.indystar.com - 11/23/02

Posted November 29

Who came to Eli Lilly's aid? No one's saying - www.lafayettejc.com - 11/22/02

Some parents of children with autism upset with provision in security act - Many parents of children with autism are hoping a provision in the Homeland Security Act dealing with childhood vaccines is removed. - Citizens' Voice via www.zwire.com - 11/22/02

Homeland bill's surprise side effect - Vaccine maker protected from class-action suit - www.sfgate.com - 11/22/02

Leaving Unfinished Business - Policy issues tabled as Congress wraps - www.newsday.com - 11/22/02

CNN's Crossfire on the Homeland Security Bill and Thimerosal Liability Protection - 11/22/02

Flu Shots, Germ Warfare Exercise - www.kark.com - 11/22/02

Vaccine Nation - www.guerillanews.com - 11/22/02

NZ set to counter smallpox threat - The Dominion Post - 11/22/02

Homeland Security and Smallpox - by Randal Neustaedter, OMD - Natural Health Newsletter - 11/22/02

Patriotism has become the refuge of corporate scoundrels. - www.consumerwatchdog.org - 11/22/02

Commentary: A Bipartisan Effort to Repeal Homeland Security Vax Indemnity? - by Lenny Schafer - Schafer Autism Report - 11/22/02

E-News: AAP Provides Form for Non-Vaccinators & Smallpox Vaccine For Children (NVIC) - 11/22/02

Posted November 28

Sen. Daschle, Rep. Pelosi Vow To Repeal Homeland Security Provision Shielding Drug Makers From Liability - Claims That Congress Can "Fix" The Problem Are Misleading - Safe Minds/Mercury Project Press Release - 11/21/02

Vaccine lawsuits filed against Lilly may go back to square one - www.indystar.com  - 11/21/02

Eleventh-hour add to security bill limits suits over - www.oregonlive.com  - 11/21/02

It's not too late to defend freedom - www.sfgate.com  - 11/21/02

Tetanus shots real, bioterrorism a mock drill - www.azcentral.com  - 11/21/02

Smallpox vaccination complications - www.insidevc.com  - 11/21/02

Posted November 26

More CDC Dirty Work On The Anthrax Vaccine - by Meryl Nass, MD - www.redflagsweekly.com - 11/19/02

Facts and Fiction About Thimerosal in Vaccines - "Dear Colleague" letter from Congressman Dan Burton - 11/19/02

Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: Top Contributors - www.opensecrets.org - 11/19/02

Last-minute deal helped GOP win key vote - CNN - 11/19/02

Bill would shield Lilly from some lawsuit damages - www.indystar.com - 11/19/02

Changes Sought In Security Bill - www.newsday.com - 11/19/02

Security bill bars blowing whistle - The Washington Times - 11/19/02

GOP Wins Senate Homeland Bill Fight - ABC News - 11/19/02

Bush, Senate GOP win big on homeland security bill - www.govexec.com - 11/19/02

Senate Passes Homeland Security Bill - AP via The New York Times - 11/20/02

Senate approves Homeland bill - CNN - 11/20/02

Politicizing Vaccines - editorial - The Wall Street Journal - 11/20/02

Letter from Shamez Kanji to the Wall Street Journal - 11/20/02

Lilly wins shield from autism suits - Protection may be temporary; lawmakers and White House must revisit issue next year. - Indianapolis Star - 11/20/02

CDC rolls up sleeves for crucial challenge - www.accessatlanta.com - 11/20/02

Byrd, at 85, Fills the Forum With Romans and Wrath - The New York Times - 11/20/02

Homeland security bill passes Senate, 90-9 - www.accessatlanta.com - 11/20/02

An anti-social security process - editorial - The Oregonian - 11/20/02

New US security bill 'pays back the donors' - The Guardian - 11/20/02

Rumsfeld and the horseshoe crab that could save your life - www.hippopress.com - 11/20/02

Drug Industry Seeks Ways to Capitalize on Election Success - The New York Times - 11/20/02

Senate approves Homeland Security bill - Macomb Daily via www.zwire.com - 11/20/02

Posted November 25

McCain With Democrats on Homeland Bill Provisions - ABC News - 11/18/02

Politicking Hits Homeland Security - www.newsday.com - 11/18/02

Shields for vaccine makers weighed - MSNBC - 11/18/02

Specialty provisions threaten to sink homeland security bill - www.thestate.com - 11/18/02

Posted November 24

Military Smallpox Vaccinations Planned - Bush to Order Pentagon Action, but Safety Concerns Delay Civilian Inoculations - The Washington Post - 11/17/02

Homeland Bill Covers Smallpox Shot Liability - U.S. Would Shield Firms, Health Workers - The Washington Post - 11/17/02

Posted November 22 -

H.R. 5710 - Homeland Security Act - Proposed Amendments - by Dawn Richardson of P.R.O.V.E (www.vaccineinfo.net/) and Lisa Reiss of C.T.V.I.A. (www.ctvia.org) - 11/16/02

Letter from the mother of a vaccine-damaged child to Senator Trent Lott - 11/16/02

GOP Outrage: Homeland Security Bill Protects Big Drug Companies and Tax Cheats - Democratic National Committee News - 11/16/02

Doctors: Bill allows forced vaccinations - Physicians' group decries legislation establishing new Cabinet agency - WorldNetDaily - 11/16/02

Doctors Oppose Bill's Forced Immunizations - www.newsmax.com  - 11/16/02

Autistic children face lawsuit limits - www.sptimes.com  - 11/16/02

Health officials prepare smallpox crisis plan - If outbreak strikes, state will vaccinate thousands in days - www.rockymountainnews.com  - 11/16/02

Bush favoring smallpox shots - MSNBC - 11/16/02

Bush moving toward approval of smallpox vaccine plan - AP via www.signonsandiego.com  - 11/16/02

Smallpox Immunity Prevalent, Study Says Old Vaccinations May Act As Shield To Bioterrorism - www.intelihealth.com  - 11/16/02

Smallpox vaccine better, tests indicate - Improved version appears not to carry risk of encephalitis - www.rockymountainnews.com  - 11/16/02

Posted November 21 -

Senate Eyes Vaccine Liability Reform - http://apnews.excite.com - 11/15/02

Homeland Bill Rider Aids Drugmakers - Measure Would Block Suits Over Vaccines; FBI Powers Also Would Grow - The Washington Post - 11/15/02

Oppose the New Homeland Security Bureaucracy! - by Congressman Ron Paul - www.lewrockwell.com - 11/15/02

Terror Insurance Stalls in Senate - www.newsday.com - 11/15/02

Posted November 20 -

Controversial provisions could delay Senate homeland vote  - 11/14/02

Homeland Insecurity: Deconstructing the Constitution  - 11/14/02

Lilly wins shield from autism suits - Protection may be temporary; lawmakers and White House must revisit issue next year. - 11/20/02

You Are a Suspect - William Safire - The New York Times - 11/14/02

Bill limits smallpox shot damages - Congress set to protect health workers from liability - MSNBC - 11/14/02

Statement Of Mercury Policy Project And Safe Minds On The Homeland Security Bill's Thimerosal Shielding Rider - 11/19/02

SafeMinds' Rebuttal to Senator Frist ahd Gramm's Comments on Senate Floor 11-18-02 - 11/20/02

Posted November 19 -

Special Interest Provision Protects Drug Companies At The Expense of Parents and Children In Homeland Security Bill - Statement by Senator Leahy - 11/19/02

Homeland Security Bill Moves to Senate - AAPS - 11/14/02

Smallpox Provisions Hidden In Homeland Security Bill - AAPS - 11/14/02

House Approves Domestic Security Bill - The New York Times - 11/14/02

Information Posted Pre-Senate Vote -

Note: There are two major issues involved.  1) no exemptions from vaccines or other drugs (section 304) and 2) drug company thimerosal liability protection (sections 1714-1717).

BOTTOM LINE: Ask your Senators to remove section 304, or at least allow for exemptions, and remove sections 1714-1717!!!  ASK THEM TO VOTE AGAINST THIS BILL AND DEAL WITH IT MORE THOROUGHLY AND FAIRLY STARTING IN JANUARY!  IT IS IMPORTANT NOT TO RUSH THROUGH SOMETHING AS IMPORTANT AND SWEEPING AS THIS BILL!!!

TO CONTACT CONGRESS: www.congress.org

LINK TO ALL SENATORS INFORMATION!!!!!

Senators Direct Email Addresses (not all have direct email) - NEW!

FAX Numbers for Senators - NEW!    Another link  

Another Link to Senators

NOTE: Be sure to email, fax and/or call ALL Senators, including Lieberman, who will be under intense pressure to withdraw his amendment.

The Bill

NVIC alert 2 (ACTION!)

To send letter to Republican leadership  - NEW! (only deals with the thimerosal issue)

Too Much Insecurity in Homeland Security Bill - NEW! ACTION PLAN!

NVIC alert 1 (background) 

Smallpox/Homeland Security Bill - additional information - www.ctvia.org

Burton Press Release

LAWMAKERS AND ACTIVISTS CALL THIMEROSAL LIABILITY SHIELD RIDER IN HOMELAND SECURITY BILL UNFAIR AND IRRESPONSIBLE—AND PRESS FOR ITS DEFEAT  - Mercury Policy - NEW! Project/SafeMinds Press Release

Talking Points - re: thimerosal

Talking Points - general (short version)

Sample Letter - re: thimerosal aspect

Letter from P.R.O.V.E.

People to THANK! (check periodically for updates!)

The Homeland Security Bill - Smallpox and Forced Vaccination: What Every American Needs To Know - NEW!

Stop the Frist Bill! Action Site

Stop the Frist Bill - Scandals

Save Your Vaccination Rights: Tell Your Senators to Vote NO to Homeland Security Bill! - Dr. Mercola

MEHPA - information

A "SECOND OPINION" EXTRA - HOMELAND HIJINKS AND WHITE HOUSE WHITEWASH: The Bush Administration Is Not Only Protecting The Vaccine Manufacturers But Also The FDA By Sneaking In Fine Print Into The Homeland Bill - by Nicholas Regush - www.redflagsweekly.com

HOMELAND INSECURITY Doctors: Bill allows forced vaccinations
Physicians' group decries legislation establishing new Cabinet agency - www.worldnetdaily.com - NEW!