Washington, DC Legislative Day 2006 Scheduled For May 4th –
S. 1955 To Be Top Priority

The Chiropractic Coalition's Third Annual Legislative Day has been scheduled for Thursday, May 4, 2006 in Washington , DC . Building on last year's tremendous success, the 2006 event is already shaping up to be bigger and better than before, with hundreds of doctors of chiropractic, students, staff and family members expected to participate. The 2006 schedule will include a kick-off orientation at the Yorktown Room starting at 8:30 AM at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington , D.C. , USA , Tel: 202-737-1234.

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Hyatt Regency Washington (Our hotel)

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Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (Metro – Washington 's subway system)

The Thursday morning session will include a detailed issue briefing, followed by special presentations by key Congressional leaders. The day will conclude with a reception in the LBJ Room of the US Capitol (Room S. 211) from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

To register for 2006 Legislative Day, just go to the Coalition website at http://www.chiropracticcoalition.org/pages/legislativeday.html and sign up on line.

“Congress will always be a vitally important battleground for the future of chiropractic,” said ICA Legislative Committee Co-Chairman Dr. Michael S. McLean. “Every doctor of chiropractic, student, family member and patient has a stake in the outcome of the Coalition's legislative efforts and everyone interested in the future of chiropractic is not only welcome, but needed at this key lobbying event. Also, this will probably be the last opportunity to lobby in the critical S.1955 issue before the vote.”

The member organizations of the Chiropractic Coalition, including the International Chiropractors Association (ICA), the Federation of Straight Chiropractors and organizations (FSCO) and the World Chiropractic Alliance (WCA) will be promoting an agreed legislative agenda that includes opposition to S. 1955, Medicare improvements, commissions for doctors of chiropractic as military officers, chiropractic inclusion in the TRICARE program for military dependents and retirees and other key initiatives. Representatives of all three organizations are currently working to finalize all of the details for the 2006 Legislative Day, as well as review legislative strategies and priorities.

“The 2006 Congressional session will require careful planning and coordination on chiropractic's behalf,” said Dr. McLean. “The White House and both Houses of Congress are controlled by the same party, and serious new attention will need to be paid to the role of the Bush Administration, as well as the House and Senate, in all legislative issues.” Presentations will include appearances by top policy makers as well as practical briefings on how to most effectively communicate with your Members of Congress.

“This event is about influencing policy makers, not trying to impress each other,” said Dr. McLean. “Our entire emphasis is on the effective mobilization of hundreds of DCs, students, CAs and family members on behalf of key chiropractic legislative initiatives, as well as educating policy makers in general about the unique role chiropractic has to play in providing safe, highly cost-effective care for consumers of all ages.

Watch ICA 's website at www.chiropractic.org for more information but mark your calendars now and plan to be a part of Legislative Day 2006. This is a powerful and unique means to contribute to chiropractic's strength and to a bright future for doctor and patient alike.