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TSA ACTION ALERT
Urging Senate Passage of GINA
(Genetic Information Non Discrimination)

Dear TSA Members and Friends:

Your recent “Trip to the Hill,” previous letters, and calls have made a difference with the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act, (GINA). We have heard that with each passing day Congressional Cosponsors are being added to (GINA) resulting with a record high roster of Congressional supporters.

In these exciting times, the TSA continues to take a strong position in support of GINA and calls upon the US Senate to pass its bill, conference with the House, and send a final Genetic Non Discrimination Bill to the President's desk for his signature this Congress.

Help support this major movement towards assuring Genetic Nondiscrimination by calling your Senators and expressing your support for GINA. There is power in numbers! Tell your friends, family, coworkers, and your community to take action now with this Alert.

There are two ways to send your messages:

1. Call or Write to your Senators through the TSA’s Website- Action Alert.

Click here for our Public Policy/Legislative Action link (or log on directly to Capwiz.com/tsa).

2. Call your Senators right now with the information provided below Or visit the website to get their telephone numbers:
   
US Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 and ask to be transferred to your Senators.

Call Message:

Hello, I am calling as a constituent and a member of the national Tourette Syndrome Association to ask that the Senator support the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, (GINA).

Tourette Syndrome, or TS, is a genetic, neurological disorder, characterized by involuntary movements and sounds that are known as "tics." These tics are often times accompanied with serious impairments due to the disorder. I am strongly concerned about the lack of basic protections against the misuse of such genetic information in health insurance and employment practices. I strongly believe that any form of discrimination based on genetic predisposition is wrong and should not be tolerated.

Congress must act now to end this practice. Please support all the procedural motions needed to pass GINA. This is an issue of utmost importance to my family.

Thank you,
Elridge Proctor, Director of Public Policy