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Got Melanoma?

Rick Richardson was diagnosed with Melanoma in 2007. Since then, Rick has attended various car events trying to make people aware of the seriousness of this cancer. Rick plans to attend more events this year. Look for his booth, his panel and pick up information regarding Melanoma and other skin cancer.

Idaho is ranked 5th in the nation for Melanoma incidences. About 120,000 new cases of Melanoma are diagnosed each year in the U.S. Cutaneous Melanoma is the most lethal form of skin cancer KILLING ABOUT ONE PERSON EVERY HOUR IN THE U.S. Melanoma is usually curable when detection and treated in early stages

From: SEMA Action Network (SAN)
Date sent 02/19/2011
Subject: House Approves SAN Supported Measure to Suspend EPA E15 Program; Senate Action Next

House Approves SAN Supported Measure to Suspend EPA E15 Program; Senate Action Next

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a provision to prevent the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using agency funds to permit an increase in the amount of ethanol content in gasoline to 15% (E15). The provision is part of a larger bill to fund the federal government during fiscal year 2011 which must also be approved by the U.S. Senate. The SEMA Action Network (SAN) requested this action and worked hard to secure the vote. When signed into law by President Obama, this timely legislation will protect automotive enthusiasts and consumers from misfueling and other unnecessary harm.

On behalf of millions of auto enthusiasts across the country, SAN applauds the House of Representatives for acknowledging the need for more unbiased and independent testing on the impact of E15 on vehicles and engines. The provision suspends EPA’s premature efforts to permit E15 in the marketplace in fiscal year 2011. The SAN is now working to help pass a newly introduced bill (HR 748) to repeal the EPA E15 program altogether.

The SAN will continue to take proactive steps in Washington, D.C. to oppose E15 until there are conclusive scientific findings that demonstrate that it will not harm automobiles of any age as a result of corrosion or other chemical incompatibilities.

Please forward this Alert to your fellow car enthusiasts. Urge them to join the SAN and help defend the hobby! Thank you for your assistance.

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USRI respectfully provides this memorial wall for past members who have impacted the organization and the street rodding sport in the state of Idaho.

If you know of a friend who has passed on and deserves recognition please submit a request to the USRI Officers (not the webmaster).