Breaking news!!

We were on the schedule for September 28...then postponed. We were on the schedule for September 29...then other bills required lengthy debate. Finally, at 12:48AM on September 30, 2010, the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act passed in the United States House of Representatives without objection. Only ten minutes later did the House close up shop until November 15th. A big thanks to all Arthritis E-Advocates, Arthritis Ambassadors and Representative Anna Eshoo (D-CA) who shepherded this bill through the House. We've come a long way! H.R. 1210 Introduce by Rep. Anna Eshoo February 26, 2009 Sent to House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health March 2, 2009 Hearing in House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health September 15, 2010 Amended at mark-up by House Energy & Commerce Committee September 23, 2010 Passed by the U.S. House of Representatives September 30, 2010 Passed by the U.S. Senate Signed into law by the President It's on to the Senate and now, more than ever, we need your support. When Congress returns in November we will have only a short period of time to get the bill out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and onto the Senate floor for a vote. Please take a moment to write your Senators and request their support for the passage of the Arthritis Act.

6th grade!

I can't believe it is time for another school year. The summer went by so quickly!

Jacob started 6th grade a few days ago. He is growing up fast! If you remember last year Jacob

wasn't able to start school on time due to his tonsillectomy on the first day of school! I am happy to say he is starting school off healthy this year. This is a picture of him and Daniel on their first day. Daniel is in 1st grade this year! Andrew was long gone by this time, to his 1st year of high school!