NIH funding, which is currently at a sorry level, will not be raised to even meet inflation if Bush's veto of the 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill is not usurped.

If you're an American, have 5 minutes, and have representatives who likely voted against the appropriations bill (mostly Republicans), I'd strongly encourage you to drop a letter or e-mail to your representatives suggesting that they vote for the bill. It is by far the most important bill related to science this year, and will otherwise have broad, negative effects throughout the community if not overturned.

NIH funding is an investment in the health of your community and our nation.

An easy to use contact interface exists here (from Society for Neuroscience) http://capwiz.com/sfn/home/