kristoff@GENBANK.BIO.NET (Dave Kristofferson) (12/22/89)
After my last posting on Senator Gore's networking bill several people asked me for additional information. I called his office in the capital (the main switchboard number is 202-224-3121 and one must ask for his office) and was told by Carol Browner, his staff member covering the issue, that the bill is still in committee and will probably go to the Senate for a vote this coming Spring. They can mail an information packet to you if one is requested. I was also asked if there was any way to send e-mail to Congress. The answer to that question is no and don't hold your breath for it to happen. Unfortunately, it appears that in politics as well as biology there has been a lot of debate about implementing something (even simply between offices at the capitol) but nothing has been done. Sigh 8-(. Merry Christmas, everyone! Sincerely, Dave Kristofferson GenBank On-line Service Manager kristoff@genbank.bio.net P.S. - For those trying to contact me about the above, the GenBank On-line Service, or BIOSCI, please be aware that I will be out Dec. 22 - 27 and also Dec 30 - Jan 1. I will deal with the usual e-mail backlog towards the end of next week and then after the new year. Happy New Decade!