The basics of political action

BioCentury asked Carl Feldbaum, president of the Biotechnology Industry Organization, and Lisa Raines, vice president for governmental relations at Genzyme Corp., to recommend action items for company involvement in the political process.

"Now is the time, during the congressional recess, to reach your members of the House and Senate in their home districts. The best thing to do is to invite them to your company and to visit your laboratories...