Support Bill HR3796 - the politics of tampons

[Willi Nolan <willi@biobiz.com>]

Hi there!

I write in the belief that you will be interested in supporting an action 
to place women's health at the top of the agendas of politicians, 
governments and *WOMEN* everywhere!!*

We have chronicled past and present efforts by politicians and others to 
initiate investigation into the health risks related to the use of 
tampons. 

So far, there has been no widespread, international effort to address 
these issues.  We want to change that, and we are asking for the help of 
our sisters.

Please take a moment to visit the Terra Femme website and the pages 
entitled the "Politics of Tampons."  There you will find details of bills 
sponsored by politicians (including the current "Women's Health and 
Dioxin Act of 1996" Bill no. H.R. 3796), as well as action links and 
activist-related suggestions. 

We would especially like links to the "Politics of Tampons" page from 
women-oriented sites, and for women to spread the word to others who may 
want to support this work.

You may also want to want to read my personal profile in the Sept./Oct, 
issue of Ms. magazine - Your Health section.  A press release & 
backgrounder are available; we welcome your questions and comments.

I look forward to hearing from you.

In health,


Willi Nolan

"Responsible public health officials have pointed out that the biological 
effect of chemicals are cumulative over long periods of time, and that 
the hazard to the individual may depend on the sum of the exposures 
received throughout his lifetime. For these very reasons the danger is 
easily ignored."
                                            Rachel Carson "Silent Spring"

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