Welcome!  You’re a hero for contacting your elected officials and telling them what you want them to do!  You will be holding them accountable to you and the rest of their constituents. 

 

Every month we will have a new topic.  The old ones will still be here. 

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This month: Restore and Protect Scientific Medical Research Funding (taken from the 5 Calls website)

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the largest sponsor of biomedical research in the world.  It drives essential innovations in disease detection and treatment. From 2010-2019, 99.4% of new drugs approved by the Food & Drug Administration were developed with NIH funding support. In 2024 alone, the NIH’s funding supported over 400,000 jobs across every state and generated $94.58 billion in national economic activity, for a return on investment of $2.56 for every $1 of NIH research funding spent.

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A leaked Office of Management and Budget proposal for HHS cuts includes dramatic cuts to NIH funding. The proposal would also formalize the administration’s repeated attempts to cap NIH indirect costs, which cover expenses like facilities maintenance and support staff, at 15%. These proposed changes will further devastate our nation’s leading source of medical innovation and research.

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The Trump administration has deliberately targeted the agency’s work. Trump’s cronies have fired thousands of NIH employees, including senior leadership, and blocked payment of millions in federal grants in open defiance of court orders.  We know that attacks on the NIH are already disrupting crucial research on diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s while driving young scientists to flee the country. These devastating threats to scientific progress will set the United States back decades and further worsen the economic devastation wrought by this incompetent administration.

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Congress must restore NIH funding and staffing and stop this political interference of the science that drives improved health.

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Call Senator McCormick and tell him he must vote NO on any cuts to NIH funding.  He must also vote to restore the funding to NIH that has already been cut.

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Call our Democratic Senators and your House Member and make sure they know you expect them to vote NO on any bill that would lead to defunding NIH.  All the cuts to NIH must be restored immediately. 

 

Last month – Tariffs.  Here’s the background:

 

Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China and almost all the countries in the world. These tariffs are a hidden tax for working families, driving up prices on essential goods like food, cars, and clothing. Even Trump himself admits these taxes will hurt Americans. And the damage doesn’t stop there – countries are retaliating with their own tariffs.

 

Trump’s tariffs will disrupt supply chains, raise costs for businesses, and put hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk. 

 

Instead of following the usual legal process, Trump is abusing emergency powers (IEEPA) to force these tariffs through without oversight – a power grab that bypasses Congress. No president should have the power to single-handedly disrupt the U.S. economy. We must demand that Congress step in and stop this dangerous overreach.

Here is the contact information for our elected officials. 

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​White House switchboard to leave a message for the President — 202-456-1111 or email at comments@whitehouse.gov

Rep. Evans – D.C. 202-225-4001; Phila. offices (215) 276-0340, (215) 254-3400; email link

Rep. Boyle – D.C. office 202-225-6111; Phila office 215-335-3355; email link

Rep. Scanlon -- D.C. office 202-225-2011; Chester office (610) 626-2020; email link

Senator McCormick – Phila office 215-405-9660; D.C. office 202-224-6324; email link

Senator Fetterman – Phila office 215-241-1090; D.C. 202-224-4254; email link

HERE IS THE MESSAGE YOU CAN LEAVE. YOU’LL NEED TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION.

Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from Philadelphia, Zip Code [____].

I'm calling [REP/SEN NAME] because I’m outraged that Trump's tariffs will make food, gas, and other essentials more expensive for American families like mine. These tariffs will disrupt supply chains, raise costs for businesses, and put hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk. Even Trump himself admitted these tariffs will hurt us.

I ask that [REP/SEN NAME] speak out against these tariffs and demand accountability before more damage is done.

Thank you for your time and consideration. 

IF LEAVING A VOICEMAIL: 
Use the script above and also please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied.​

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