ABOUT GIPAC GIPAC is the political action committee (PAC) for gastroenterologists. We are a bipartisan federal PAC that supports legislators demonstrating an interest in the issues and challenges facing gastrointestinal specialists and their patients. GIPAC also targets campaigns that are expected to be in competitive races as well as campaigns recommended by GIPAC members. It is important to note that GIPAC is an issue-specific PAC: While our members may have diverse political opinions, we agree that it is important to support certain candidates who will help champion those issues important to our profession. GIPAC is always looking to be involved in a campaign. If you wish to have GIPAC support a member of Congress or candidate for federal office, please contact GIPAC leadership. Please visit www.gipac.org to make a contribution. EVENT FOR REP. CHARLES GONZALEZ GIPAC invites you to participate in a “Meet & Greet with Rep. Charles Gonzalez” on Sunday, October 17, 2010. This event will take place in San Antonio during the American College of Gastroenterology’s Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course. Rep. Gonzalez has supported clinical gastroenterology by cosponsoring legislation to increase Medicare reimbursement for colorectal cancer screening and sits on the powerful House Committee on Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health. He has been representing residents of San Antonio and the 20th congressional district of Texas since 1999, replacing his father Henry B. Gonzalez who held this seat from 1961-1998. Rep. Gonzalez will be there to hear from you and to learn more about the issues impacting clinical GI. He will also be providing insight into the upcoming elections and political landscape in Washington D.C. Most importantly, this event provides an opportunity to develop a close relationship with Rep. Gonzalez and his staff for next Congress and beyond. Please participate in this event for Rep. Charles Gonzalez. For more information, please click on the following link: Meet & Greet with Rep. Charles Gonzalez on Sunday, October 17, 2010 FALL 2010 ELECTIONS GIPAC has been actively involved in the campaign season leading up to the fall 2010 elections. With the passage of health reform, and the forthcoming regulations stemming from the health reform legislation, I urge you to continue supporting our mission. GIPAC is thankful for your contributions and support. Please continue to help make GIPAC a voice on Capitol Hill. We are in election season crunch-time and your support now is more crucial than ever. Please donate today! www.gipac.org Harry Sarles, Jr., MD, FACG President GIPAC GIPAC.org