ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 30th consecutive year, doctors of chiropractic and chiropractic students from across the United States will gather in the nation’s capital for the American Chiropractic Association’s National Chiropractic Legislative Conference (NCLC), March 3, at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill.
In addition to an inside look at the Capitol Hill advocacy activities that have helped make ACA one of the most effective lobbying organizations in America, NCLC 2005 will offer participants a chance to learn the latest on opportunities for doctors of chiropractic in Medicare, military and veterans health care, the National Health Service Corps and the Public Health Service.
Prominent leaders scheduled to make appearances at NCLC include Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee; Anthony Principi, former Secretary of Veterans Affairs; Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Vice Adm. Donald Arthur, Surgeon General of the Navy and Chief of the Navy’s Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
Also on the speakers list are: * Sen. George Allen, R-Va., former chairman, National Republican Senatorial Committee * Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, who helped encourage former Secretary Principi to expand chiropractic care to the VA facility in Alaska * Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif., member, House Veterans Affairs Committee * Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., member, House Armed Services Committee * Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M., member, House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Armed Services Committee
For more information on NCLC 2005, contact Angela Kargus at akargus@amerchiro.org or Felicity Feather Clancy at ffeather@amerchiro.org or call 703-276-8800.
About American Chiropractic Association
The ACA, based in Arlington, Va., provides lobbying, public relations, professional and educational opportunities for doctors of chiropractic, funds research regarding chiropractic and health issues, and offers leadership for the advancement of the profession. ACA promotes the highest standards of ethics and patient care, contributing to the health and well-being of millions of chiropractic patients. For more information about the ACA visit http://www.acatoday.com/.
American Chiropractic Association
CONTACT: Angela Kargus or Felicity Feather Clancy of the AmericanChiropractic Association, +1-703-276-8800
Web site: http://www.acatoday.com/