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The Honorable (name of Senator/Representative)
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Dear Senator/Representative ____,
It was a pleasure to meet with you on (day of meeting). I appreciate you taking so much time out of your busy schedule to talk with me.
As I mentioned, pulmonary hypertension is a chronic illness that affects the heart and lungs. Countless people may have pulmonary hypertension and not know it due to improper diagnosis. Though there is no cure for pulmonary hypertension, with increasing research and new treatments, there is hope.
That is why the 2007 Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Education Act (H.R. 3368) is so important. It provides for collaborative action to increase public awareness and research about pulmonary hypertension. The earlier diagnosis and new treatments that result will save lives.
I urge you to show your support of the 2007 Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Education Act by cosponsoring it.
Your support is appreciated.
Sincerely,
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