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Scholarships are a great way to fund an education, but they aren't the only way to do so. Students frequently need both money and experience before applying to schools. Whether you're trying to sample work in your field of choice or attempting to acquire skills that will jumpstart your career, we can help. Check out the internships below for opportunities that can put money in your pocket and substance on your resume. For additional information about college scholarships, grants, fellowships and internships, try conducting a free college scholarship search.
Women's Studio Workshop's Internship The Women's Studio Workshop's Internship gives young female artists the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of professional artistry. Housing and a $300/month stipend will be awarded.
Smithsonian Internships Minority undergraduate students and beginning graduate students are encouraged to apply for one of three summer internships. Students will be paid a $500 stipend for their research assistance and museum work.
SCA Internships The Student Conservation Association (SCA) offers conservation internships and summer trail crew positions to over 3,000 individuals each year. Projects vary in length from three to 12 months and trips are expense paid.
NCAA Athletic Internship College graduates interested in pursuing a career in the administrative side of athletics can gain insight into the business by taking advantage of this internship. This is a paid, on-year position.
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Many talented high school athletes dream of playing at the college level, hopefully beyond it. When the select few receive a call about a team spot and a scholarship opportunity, most are ecstatic to find that their hard work and lengthy dedication has paid off.
Unfortunately, what initially appears to be a dream come true is not always the golden ticket families initially imagined. According to a recent article published in The New York Times, most athletic awards aren't even close to covering the full costs of a college education. Excluding marketable sports such as basketball and football, athletic scholarships may total as little as $2,000.
Students who are invited to play at private colleges or universities which often cost as much or more than $30,000 per year will hardly be salvaged by such an award. Considering that such students have to juggle long practice hours with travel, classes and homework, they may be better off passing up low-paid team spots for additional study hours and outside scholarship opportunities.
Particularly troubling for families of college athletes is the fact that not all awards are renewable for four years. Eligibility for N.C.A.A. scholarships is reevaluated annually, and college athletes are not guaranteed continued assistance. When this is the case, students may find themselves with little or no time for a job while attending a college they can no longer afford.
Fortunately for students who are not about to turn down an athletic offer due to funding shortages, N.C.A.A. scholarships are not the only available athletic scholarships. To find college scholarships and grants based on athletic abilities or additional criteria, students can conduct a free college scholarship search. One does not have to be an athletic star or class valedictorian to find award opportunities. Numerous scholarships, grants, fellowships and internships are available to students willing to conduct the search and put forth the application effort.
March 12, 2008
Women may have equal rights under the law, but their movement is far from over. According to the American Association of University Women Education Foundation, one year after graduating, women who work full time earn 80 percent of what men do. Ten years later, that percentage rises to 69 (with work hours, occupation and parenthood taken into account). Even as women continue to outperform men in every academic college major, this gap persists.
But there's no room for self pity. Being proactive is the best solution, and many scholarship providers are here to help women reach their full potential. With the help of numerous internships, fellowships, scholarships and grant opportunities, colleges, foundations and private donors are helping females afford the education and training they need to succeed.
If you're a current or future female student, or if you know someone who is, check out the women's scholarships below. For additional scholarship and grant opportunities, try conducting a free college scholarship search.
AAUW American Fellowships
Each year, the American Association of University Women offers fellowships to assist women pursuing a doctoral degree. Winners are chosen based on academic record, teaching experience and commitment to helping women in the community. A $30,000 postdoctoral research leave fellowship as well as a $20,000 dissertation fellowship are available.
APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women
Undergraduate females have the chance to win a paid, ten-week internship at one of three IBM locations. In addition to the pay, winners will receive a $2,500 grant and the opportunity to work with an IBM employee. The American Physical Society (APS) and IBM will award this internship to sophomore and junior college women interested in pursuing a graduate education in science or engineering.
Executive Women International Scholarship Program (EWISP) Eligible high school juniors will have the chance to win a $10,000 college scholarship by applying for the Executive Women International Scholarship. Application rules and deadlines will vary based on local Executive Women International program chapters.
Women in Business Scholarship Women who pursue an undergraduate business degree and demonstrate potential in their field may be able to win a $5,000 scholarship for college. Applicants will have to submit a scholarship essay of 500 words or less as well as two letters of recommendation.
Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
The Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund will award five $10,000 scholarships and fifty $1,000 scholarships to women who return to school to pursue a two or four-year college degree. Women must have earned their high school diploma or GED at least ten years ago. Six judges including five-time Olympic champion Evelyn Ashford, Judge Milian of "The People's Court" and More Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Peggy Northrop will judge applications.
Microsoft Women Scholarship
Microsoft is awarding scholarships to women interested in pursuing an education in the computer sciences and related fields. To be eligible, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled in a full-time bachelor's degree program at a college or university in the US, Canada or Mexico at the time of submission.
March 11, 2008
In February, attorney and father James Brady filed a lawsuit against Wheaton College for having charged the family a Wheaton-sized tuition bill during his daughter's stay abroad. He estimated about $4,500 could have been saved had his daughter been billed for the cost of her South African university tuition. If European students heard the story, they too may have been upset—at the outrageous cost of a South African education.
It comes as no surprise that, even as the dollar weakens against its European counterparts, a college education is still most expensive in the United States. US students who study at four-year public colleges pay an average tuition of $6,185 per year; ones who study at private colleges pay $23,710. According to an article published by the Associated Press, book costs, room & board, living expenses and myriad university fees raise these numbers to $13,589 and $32,307 respectively.
While students abroad undoubtedly have problems of their own, paying for college is unlikely to top the charts. It's still not uncommon for countries to provide a tuition-free education for all, with a reasonable length-of-study limit and minor fees. When you study in Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Norway or Sweden, you can breeze through school with bills that vary from small to nonexistent. In a number of more expensive areas, it may cost you a few thousand dollars. Even then, the government is likely to offer some sort of compensation grant.
US students don't leave their tuition problems behind after graduation. In fact, the problems often get worse. About two-thirds of students borrow to complete a college education. Those who borrow leave school with an average debt of about $19,000. Students who go to private schools and ones who stay for another degree are increasingly taking out student loans that exceed $100,000.
While it's not unheard of for international students to borrow for an education, lower costs mean lower burdens. Oftentimes, income-contingent repayment plans and federal grants offered in exchange for good school performance are an option for struggling students. Comparable opportunities are few and far between for US students. Instead, many overwhelmed students return home again financially dependent on their parents.
That is not to say that tuition hasn't been growing elsewhere, with the United Kingdom being a prime example. In 1998, some college students in the UK were asked to pay for their education, a change that had students taking to the streets in protest. For the 2007-2008 school year, the UK tuition cap was controversially increased to £3,070 ($6,155), a price that would still make private universities blush, one that would make James Brady rethink his lawsuit.
Rising tuition may not be uncommon, but we have perfected the trend. Unfortunately, legislation cannot be willed into action. Until federal Pell Grants increase significantly and tuition costs drop dramatically, students can look to college scholarships and grants for assistance. By completing a free college scholarship search, students can find information about numerous awards they may be eligible to receive.
March 10, 2008
When you're in school, book reports are worth little more than a headache. When you're applying for college scholarships and grants, they're worth a lot of money---especially when you apply for The Foutainhead Essay Contest. Students who submit their essays can win up to $10,000! That's a pretty good incentive to write, even if you're not a fan of scholarship essay contests.
Before beginning, students will have to carefully read Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead. Once they're finished, they can choose between three book-related questions and write about their subject of choice. Myriad scholarship prizes are up for grabs.
1. One $10,000 grand prize 2. Five $2,000 second prizes 3. Ten $1,000 third prizes 4. Forty-Five $100 prizes 5. One Hundred and Seventy-Five $50 prizes
1. Applicants must be high school juniors or high school seniors. 2. Applicants may not be members or immediate family members of Ayn Rand Institute employees. 3. The essay must be the original work of the applicant. 4. Applicants may only submit one essay, and previous first-place winners may not reapply.
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1. A typed, double-spaced essay that is between 800 and 1,600 words in length. 2. A stapled cover sheet that includes the chosen topic number and the name, address, email, high school name/address and current grade level of the applicant.
Further details about the application process and about contacting the scholarship provider can be found by conducting a free college scholarship search. Once the search is completed, students eligible for the award will find it in their scholarship list.
March 7, 2008
With all this talk about colleges hoarding snowballing endowments, it may come as a surprise that sometimes, college funds do dry up. Such is the case at numerous universities receiving business scholarship money from the Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation.
Indiana University at Bloomington, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University at University Park, St. Edward's University, Texas A&M University at College Station and Texas State University at San Marcos (which even has a building named after the founders) each received annual financial support from the multi-million dollar fund.
According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, the foundation was worth $26 million in 2006. The loss was said to be caused by a stock market downturn, but there are suspicions that it may also have something to do with the founders' son, Scott Mitte. A past article published by The Boston Globe stated that Mr. Mitte's compensation had increased by $189,000 and his spending on travel and meetings grew by more than $180,000 in just one year. The article dated November 3, 2003 also mentions that a sexual harassment case against Mr. Mitt had cost the foundation $139,000 in legal fees.
Rather than leave their students without promised aid, most of the schools have decided to use their own funds to support them. Texas State University, the alma mater of the founders, will continue to receive scholarship money from the foundation, but other schools must dig into their own pockets to cover the expenses.
During the post-Inconvenient Truth months, I couldn't help but steadfastly pursue an eco-friendly lifestyle. Sure, I sporadically recycled before, but, regardless of attacks on film's accuracy, it made things happen for me. Thanks to a great deal of nagging and a plethora of guilt-tripping orations, I even convinced my mom to recycle--on occasion.
If you haven't been swayed as of yet, here's another good reason to go green: it pays. To encourage students to learn about the environment, alternative energy and about keeping the land and ecosystem safe, numerous scholarship providers have created eco-friendly scholarships. Check out the awards listed below for options you may benefit from, and conduct a free college scholarship search for additional information about college scholarships and grants.The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
Each year, the Vegetarian Resource Group gives away two $5,000 awards to students who promote vegetarianism in their schools and communities. Judges will look for essays that best demonstrate the student's compassion, courage and commitment to promoting a peaceful world through vegetarianism. To be eligible, students must be high school seniors.
Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship
Students residing in Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Beaver, Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland counties may be eligible to win scholarships from the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania (ASWP). High school student who plan to major in a subject that relates to the environment can win $1,000 by applying.
Volo Bog Offers Scholarships
Two awards in the sum of $1,000 will be awarded to students interested in pursuing a career related to the environment. Applicants must be high school students with a minimum 3.0 GPA and must reside in select Illinois counties.
Action For Nature International Young Eco-Hero Awards
The Action for Nature International Young Eco-Hero Award was created for environmentally-aware students between the ages of 8 and 16. Young kids and teens who have taken action to protect the environment will be recognized for their efforts.
Ben Meadows Natural Resource Scholarship To be eligible for the Ben Meadows Natural Resource Scholarship, students must be juniors or seniors working towards a bachelor's degree in majors that include agro forestry, urban forestry, environmental studies, natural resource management, natural resource recreation, wildlife management, wood science, fisheries management and related subjects. Two scholarships in the sum of $2,500 each will be awarded.
March 5, 2008
Helping someone is a reward in itself, but I guess college scholarships and grants couldn't hurt. After all, you can't control when good karma decides to stop by with financial aid.
To promote volunteer work and help students who help others, scholarship providers have set up the following volunteer awards:
BR!CK Awards Scholarship
Think of the BR!CK Awards as the Oscars for volunteers. Nine winners who have committed exceptional acts of kindness will receive a scholarship of $5,000 as well as a $5,000 reward to be forwarded to their charity of choice. They will also get to participate in an award show where celebrities present their prizes.
Discover Scholarship Program
This corporate scholarship was created for current high school juniors who have demonstrated accomplishments in community service and leadership, faced a significant challenge and maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA. Up to 10 scholarships of $30,000 each will be granted.
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship
With the help of this scholarship, student volunteers between the ages of 6 and 18 can earn $5,000 toward their college education. Other prizes include $50 Kohl's gift certificates and $1,000 scholarships.
A Voice for Animals Scholarship
The Voice for Animals Scholarship, an award provided by the Humane Education Network (HEN) gives students the chance to speak out against animal cruelty. Awards are offered to students who submit the best essays and to those who have worked to improve animal welfare.
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship
To be eligible for the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship, high school seniors must first be nominated by their principal. Those who demonstrate leadership skills within the community and who work to engage youth in activities that boost self-esteem and encourage an ethic of service can win $1,000 scholarships.
Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship Program
The Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship Program was created in memory of Jesse Brown, a member of the Marine Corp who dedicated his time to assisting disabled American veterans. Students who volunteer at local VA medical centers for a minimum of 100 hours will be able to receive a scholarship from this provider.
For additional information about volunteering scholarships as well as awards based on different criteria, try conducting a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com.
March 4, 2008
In honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday, students across the nation celebrated the eleventh annual Read Across America day on March 3rd. Though most festivities were aimed at the elementary and middle school crowd, plenty of high school students joined in to encourage the young and old to read on a regular basis.
Their support was both appreciated and needed. In 2005, a report published by the National Education Association (NEA) revealed that reading frequency dropped significantly for people of all ages. Those who struggled the most, individuals between the ages of 18 and 24, experienced a reading drop of 28 percent. To stop this trend from continuing, students are being taught that reading can be fun--really.
A list compiled by the NEA offers a few interesting examples of things students and educators have tried in an effort to encourage reading. They include:
o High school cheerleaders and athletes from Hamler, Ohio who challenged students to become active readers by leading them in reading spirit cheers.
o A Dr. Seuss Party thrown by the Central Lafourche High School Performing Arts Club. The event included a Dr. Seuss show, an appearance by the cat and a cake.
o The school-wide Braxton County High reading celebration in which all students, faculty and staff had to drop everything to read during first period.
o A Washington County event in which all elementary, middle and high school students read every day for a week. In addition to a skit performed by students from a high school drama class, prizes were awarded to the 100th person who entered the library.
o The foreign language event in which students from Edmond Santa Fe High School translated and read "The Cat in the Hat" and "Green Eggs and Ham" in three different languages—English, Spanish and Latin.
But the award for the most interesting (and least appetizing) example goes to the Washington Elementary district which served its students a breakfast of—yuck—green eggs and ham.
The Prosperity Scholarship Fund, a foundation providing Florida scholarships for low-income students residing in the Jacksonville area, received its biggest donation when AT&T announced its $100,000 contribution. According to an AT&T press release, the company was responsible for granting a total of $4 million to Florida philanthropy organizations in 2007 alone, and it was ranked among the top corporate philanthropy foundations by Forbes.
AT&T's contribution to the Prosperity Scholarships Fund matches that collected by all other contributors combined during the foundation's inception in 2006. The new scholarship money will go towards an endowment to be supplemented by the state, individuals and additional corporations. During the 2008-2009 school year, more than 200 students who attend Florida Community College at Jacksonville, the University of North Florida, Jacksonville University and Edward Waters College will be able to use the endowment money to afford a college education. Students who win can receive up to $1,000 per year, to be renewed annually.
Those who graduate from Duval County high school and those who are customers of JEA--the Jacksonville energy, water and sewer system company responsible for administering the fund--may begin applying in May. For additional information about financial aid, scholarship funds and corporate scholarships, students may conduct a free college scholarship search.
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If you've been watching TLC's "Extreme Couponing," then you know that it is very possible to buy a thousand dollars worth of groceries and household supplies for mere pennies with coupons. In the most extreme of cases, the store could be handing the buyer cash on their way out! It's crazy to watch these men and women go home with carts and carts full of merchandise for such great deals…almost makes you wish you could use coupons when you buy real estate.
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Both on the campaign trail and as your elected Representative, I have promised to do everything I can to de-fund, repeal, and replace Obamacare, and have voted several times to do so. This past week the House voted for a Continuing Resolution to prevent a government shutdown and permanently de-fund Obamacare. The Continuing Resolution is a must-pass piece of legislation in order to keep the government operating in the absence of formal appropriations bills being signed into law.
The vote this past week was especially significant because it was the last and best opportunity to de-fund the president's disastrous health care law. Starting Oct. 1, open enrollment will begin for health insurance exchanges in each state and businesses must begin sending out notices to their employees about the changes in coverage options. In order to reach their enrollment goals, the Obama Administration has launched an aggressive outreach plan, including taxpayer-funded advertisements in professional sports that incentivize bureaucrats to sign up as many individuals into the exchanges as possible. All of this is done without accountability or requiring income verification to receive subsidies. Meanwhile, numerous reports have shown that the technology behind this is not ready for primetime.
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Now that California has discovered that it started building this year's state budget unaware of $232.6 million of unreported money in state accounts, it's not clear that it will help with ongoing financial issues.
All of the funds, obscured by accounting errors, were in special-purpose accounts — not the state general fund that gets all the attention during the budget process.
The omissions were announced Friday after the state Department of Finance conducted a review of 572 special funds in response to a $54 million hidden reserve uncovered in the state parks department.
The state's announcement focused on its finding that, unlike in the parks department, none of the other money was hidden intentionally. The state attributed the unreported funds to accounting errors, such as:
• Accounting confusion from before a reorganization caused $113.3 million in reserves to be underreported for the state's beverage container recycling fund, money that was found later in the budget process.
• A minus instead of a plus was placed before an annual accounting adjustment for the state's restitution fund, leading to $28 million in unreported reserves for the fund that helps people who became victims of crime while working for the state.
• The first year of revenue for a fund dedicated to the children's health services was understated, causing an underreporting of $30.1 million in reserves that was carried over for several years.
The reserves were discovered by comparing fund balances reported to the State Controller's Office for accounting purposes to those reported to the state Department of Finance for the budget.
The finance office was not routinely making that cross-check for special funds — only for the general fund. The parks discovery spurred a new review, finding the $232.6 million in new discrepancies on top of the $54 million from parks.
"There are just mistakes getting made that add up," said state Finance Director Ana Matosantos. "The reconciliations tend to be pretty complicated. Errors were made."
Generally, state officials said the underreported money highlighted in their review of special funds was either discovered before the budget process ended or will be folded into the governor's next budget proposal for future appropriation.
Matosantos said it was unclear if legislators would attempt to add some of the non-parks funds to the current budget, because "these are small amounts in lots of different places."
The discovery of the parks surplus last month resulted in the resignation of parks director Ruth Coleman. That scandal, and the new accounting failures, come at a sensitive time for Gov. Jerry Brown, seeking voter approval of tax increases in November.
Assemblyman Bob Blumenfield, D-San Fernando Valley, who chairs the Assembly Budget Committee, will preside over a hearing on the funds Thursday.
"Clearly, we need a better system to track the money going in and out of our special funds," Blumenfield said. "The governor understands that is a basic responsibility to the people of California and to the Legislature which needs reliable numbers to craft a credible state budget. I look forward to working with the governor on solutions to ensure that these discrepancies become a thing of the past."


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|John Kline
|U.S. House, Minnesota, District 2
|In office
|January 3, 2003-Present
|Term ends
|January 3, 2015
|Years in position
|Mark Kennedy (R)
|Base salary
|Elections and appointments
|Last election
|November 6, 2012
|First elected
|November 5, 2002
|Next general
|November 4, 2014
|Campaign $
|Term limits
|High school
|Butte High School
|Rice University
|Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
|Military service
|United States Marine Corps
|Years of service
|Date of birth
|September 6, 1947
|Place of birth
|Allentown, Pennsylvania
|Soldier, Teacher
|Net worth
|Office website
|Campaign website
- 1 Biography
- 2 Career
- 3 Committee assignments
- 4 Issues
- 4.1 Legislative actions
- 4.1.1 113th Congress
- 4.1.2 National security
- 4.1.3 Economy
- 4.1.4 Immigration
- 4.1.5 Healthcare
- 4.1.6 Social issues
- 4.1.7 Previous congressional sessions
- 4.1 Legislative actions
- 5 Elections
- 6 Campaign donors
- 7 Analysis
- 8 Personal
- 9 Recent news
- 10 See also
- 11 External links
- 12 References
Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Kline is an average Republican member of Congress, meaning he will vote with the Republican Party on the majority of bills.
Kline was born in 1947 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He earned his B.A. from Rice University and his M.P.A. from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in 1969 and 1988, respectively. Prior to his political career, Kline served as a helicopter pilot in the United States Marine Corps from 1969-1994.[2]
Below is an abbreviated outline of Kline's professional and political career:[2]
- 2003-Present: U.S. House of Representatives, Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District
- 1969-1994: United States Marine Corps
Committee assignments
U.S. House
Kline serves on the following committees:[3]
- Armed Services Committee
- Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities
- Education and the Workforce Committee Chair
- Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education
- Subcommittee on Workforce Protections
Kline served on the following committees:[4]
- Education and the Workforce Committee Chair
- Armed Services Committee
- Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities
Legislative actions
113th Congress
The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[5] For more information pertaining to Kline's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[6]
National security
Kline voted in support of HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[7]
DHS Appropriations
Kline voted in support of HR 2217 - the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines.[7]
Keystone Pipeline Amendment
Kline voted in favor of House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.[7]
Kline voted in support of HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill would allow federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities.[8] The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[7]
Farm Bill
- See also: United States Farm Bill 2013
Kline voted to support the Farm Bill on July 11, 2013. The bill passed in a 216-208 vote.[9] The bill passed included farm policy, but did not include food stamps.[10]
Government shutdown
- See also: United States budget debate, 2013
On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[11] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[12] Kline voted for the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[13]
The shutdown finally ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funds the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[14] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Kline voted for HR 2775.[15]
Immigration reform
Several Republican members of the U.S. House may have faced a tougher path to re-election in 2014 because immigration reform did not pass in the House in 2013, according to a Public Policy Poll released in July 2013.[16]
According to the poll, a majority of voters in seven Republican congressional districts said they were less likely to vote for their representative if he failed to support immigration reform. Voters also reported in the poll that they were less likely to support Republican candidates in the 2014 general election if the Republican House members blocked immigration reform proposals.[16] Kline was one of the seven representatives who served in a district that had overwhelming support for the Senate's immigration reform plan.[16]
Repealing Obamacare
Kline has supported all attempts to repeal or delay the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.[17]
Social issues
Kline supported HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196. The purpose of the bill is to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.[18]
Previous congressional sessions
Fiscal Cliff
Kline voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was 1 of 85 Republicans that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257-167 vote on January 1, 2013.[19]
Foreign policy
Removal of troops from Afghanistan
Kline opposed a resolution to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan.[20]
American involvement in Libya
Kline supported a ban on using armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval in 2011.[20]
Kline voted against raising the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour in 2007.[21]
Kline voted to extend unemployment benefits from 39 weeks to 59 weeks in 2008.[21]
Kline supported a bill to build a fence on the U.S./Mexico border in 2006.[22]
Kline voted to end birthright citizenship or "anchor babies" in 2009.[22]
Government reform
Kline opposed granting Washington D.C. an Electoral vote and a vote in Congress in 2007.[23]
Kline ran in the 2014 election for re-election to the U.S. House, representing Minnesota's 2nd District. Kline sought the Republican nomination in the primary. The general election took place November 4, 2014.
He has been listed by the House Majority PAC as a target in 2014.[24][25][26]
Kline won re-election in 2012.[27] He defeated David Gerson in the Republican primary.[28] He defeated Democrat Mike Obermueller in the November 6, 2012, general election.
|U.S. House, Minnesota District 2 General Election, 2012
|Vote %
|John Kline Incumbent
|Mike Obermueller
|Total Votes
|Source: Minnesota Secretary of State, "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" (dead link)
|U.S. House, Minnesota District 2 Republican Primary, 2012
|Vote %
|John Kline Incumbent
|David Gerson
|Total Votes
Effect of redistricting
Given the new district maps, Democrats in the state said they had better odds of defeating incumbent Kline, who won his last election by a 30 percent margin. Democrats hoped that Kline's south suburban and rural district, which includes a southeastern swath of Minnesota from Dakota County to Wabasha County and over to Scott and Rice counties, could turn in their favor. However, they were unsuccessful in taking the seat.[29]
According to the Washington Post, redistricting transformed the 2nd District from a safe seat into a swing district. While the 2nd formerly went safely for Kline, the newly drawn district became a battleground for Republicans and Democrats fighting for control of the House.[30]
Kline's awards and endorsements from the 2012 election are listed below.[31]
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Council for Citizens Against Government Waste "Taxpayer Hero Award"
- National Tax Limitation Committee "Tax Fighter Award"
- Taxpayers League Liberty Fund
- National Federation of Independent Business
- Spirit of Enterprise Award
- Champion of Small Business Award
- Minnesota Farm Bureau
- National Guard Bureau's Heritage Award
- Club for Growth
- Minnesota Police & Peace Officers Association
- International Association of Firefighters
- Veterans of Foreign Wars PAC
- Combat Veterans for Congress
- American Conservative Union
- National Rifle Association
- International Foodservice Distributors Association
- National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors
- National Right To Life Committee
- Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life
Full history
To view the full congressional electoral history for John Kline, click [show] to expand the section.
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Kline is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Kline raised a total of $10,004,246 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 16, 2013.[37]
|John Kline's Campaign Contribution History
|U.S. House (Minnesota, District 2)
|U.S. House (Minnesota, District 2)
|U.S. House (Minnesota, District 2)
|U.S. House (Minnesota, District 2)
|U.S. House (Minnesota, District 2)
|U.S. House (Minnesota, District 2)
|Grand Total Raised
Candidates for Congress were required to file up to seven main reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. Below are Kline's reports.[38]
|John Kline (2014) Campaign Finance Reports
|Date Filed
|Beginning Balance
|Total Contributions
for Reporting Period
|Cash on Hand
|April Quarterly[39]
|April 8, 2013
|July Quarterly[40]
|July 15, 2013
|October Quarterly[41]
|October 15, 2013
|Year-End Quarterly[42]
|December 31, 2013
|April Quarterly[43]
|April 15, 2014
|July Quarterly
|July 15, 2014
|Running totals
Kline raised more than $740,000 in the first half of 2013. As of June 30, 2013, Kline had $1.1 million in the bank. His Democratic-Farm-Laboror opponent, Mike Obermueller, has raised only $131,000 and has a little more than $93,000 in cash-on-hand.[44]
For-profit education
According to an Open Secrets report, Kline, who serves as chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, had almost 25% of his second quarter 2013 campaign donations come from for-profit university PACs or executives at those institutions. He did not receive any donations from the public or non-profit education sector. These donations included:
- ITT Education Services executives gave $13,400
- Apollo Group, the owners of University of Phoenix, gave $11,600
- Full Sail University gave $10,400
- Globe University gave $10,000
- Grand Canyon University gave $9,500
These donations meant that the for-profit education groups were Kline's top industry donor from April to June 2013.[45]
Kline won election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Kline's campaign committee raised a total of $2,352,676 and spent $1,957,356.[46]
Cost per vote
Kline spent $10.12 per vote received in 2012.
|U.S. House, Minnesota District 2, 2012 - John Kline Campaign Contributions
|Total Raised
|Total Spent
|Total Raised by Election Runner-up
|Total Spent by Election Runner-up
|Top contributors to John Kline's campaign committee
|Apollo Group
|Ecolab Inc
|Rasmussen Inc
|DeVry Inc
|Hubbard Broadcasting
|Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
|Securities & Investment
|Lawyers/Law Firms
Kline won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Kline's campaign committee raised a total of $1,552,172 and spent $1,404,779.[47]
|U.S. House, Minnesota District 2, 2010 - John Kline Campaign Contributions
|Total Raised
|Total Spent
|Total Raised by General Election Opponent
|Total Spent by General Election Opponent
|Top contributors to John Kline's campaign committee
|Best Buy
|Starkey Laboratories
|General Mills
|Boeing Co
|Pawn America
|Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
|Retail Sales
|Securities & Investment
Like-minded colleagues
The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[48]
Kline most often votes with:
Kline least often votes with:
Ideology and leadership
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Kline is a "far-right Republican," as of June 11, 2013[49]
Lifetime voting record
According to the website GovTrack, Kline missed 49 of 7,664 roll call votes from Jan 2003 to Apr 2013, which is 0.6% of votes during that period. This is better than the median of 2.2% among the lifetime records of representatives currently serving.[50]
Congressional Staff Salaries
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Kline paid his congressional staff a total of $930,733 in 2011. He ranked 103rd on the list of the highest paid Republican representative staff salaries and ranked 180th overall of the highest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, Minnesota ranked 26th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[51]
Net worth
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Kline's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $230,005 and $550,000. That averages to $390,002.50, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2012 of $7,614,097.96. Kline ranked as the 296th most wealthy representative in 2012.[52]
|John Kline Yearly Net Worth
|Avg. Net Worth
|% Difference from previous year
National Journal vote ratings
- See also: National Journal vote ratings
Each year, National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted, as compared to other members, in the previous year. More information about the analysis process can be found on the vote ratings page.
According to the data released in 2013, Kline was ranked the 26th most conservative representative during 2012. This is the most conservative ranking earned by a representative of Minnesota. [53]
According to the data released in 2012, John Kline was ranked the 60th most conservative representative during 2011. This is the most conservative rating held by a representative from Minnesota.[54]
Voting with party
John Kline voted with the Republican Party 96.8% of the time, which ranked 76th among the 234 House Republican members as of June 2013.[55]
Kline lives in Lakeville, Minnesota, with his wife, Vicky. They have two children and four grandchildren.[56]
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- ↑ ABC News, "General Election Results 2012-Minnesota," November 7, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Biographical Guide to Members of Congress "John Kline" Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "House of Representatives Committee Assignments" Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 112th Congress," accessed September 5, 2013
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 113th Congress," accessed March 4, 2014
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Project Vote Smart, "Representative John Kline's Voting Records on National Security," accessed September 26, 2013
- ↑ The Library of Congress, "H.R.624 CISPA (2013) (Referred in Senate - RFS)," accessed August 27, 2013
- ↑ Vote Smart, "Kline on Farm Bill 2013", accessed September 26, 2013
- ↑ New York Times, "House Republicans Push Through Farm Bill, Without Food Stamps", accessed September 17, 2013
- ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑ Buzzfeed, "Government Shutdown: How We Got Here," accessed October 1, 2013
- ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑ The Washington Post, "Reid, McConnell propose bipartisan Senate bill to end shutdown, extend borrowing," accessed October 16, 2013
- ↑ U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 550," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Politico, "7 GOPers who need immigration vote," accessed July 9, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Representative John Kline's Voting Records on Issue: Health and Health Care," accessed September 26, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Kline on abortion," accessed September 26, 2013
- ↑ U.S. House "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff" Accessed January 4, 2013.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 On the Issue, "John Kline on War and Peace", accessed September 11, 2013
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 On the Issues, "Kline on Jobs, accessed September 11, 2013
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 On the Issues, "Kline on Immigration", accessed September 11, 2013
- ↑ On the Issues, "Kline on Government Reform", accessed September 11, 2013
- ↑ Roll Call "House Majority PAC Announces Top 2014 GOP Incumbent Targets" Accessed July 16, 2013
- ↑ The Hill, "Dem super PAC hitting nine House Republicans on shutdown," accessed October 4, 2013
- ↑ KWTV, "Democratic Group Airs Shutdown Ads Targeting GOP Lawmakers," accessed October 4, 2013
- ↑ Star Tribune "U.S. Rep. Kline says he will run for re-election, support Pawlenty for president," Accessed February 10, 2012
- ↑ CBS "Primary Results 2012" Accessed May 30, 2013
- ↑ Star Tribune "DFL has set its sights on Rep. John Kline's seat" April 6, 2012
- ↑ Washington Post blog "The 10 House districts that might surprise you," May 11, 2012
- ↑ John Kline "Awards/Endorsements," Accessed October 9, 2012
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets "John Kline" Accessed May 16, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Kline 2014 Summary reports," accessed July 18, 2013
- ↑ FEC, "April Quarterly, Kline," accessed July 18, 2013
- ↑ FEC, "July Quarterly, Kline," accessed July 18, 2013
- ↑ FEC, "October Quarterly, Kline," accessed October 15, 2013
- ↑ FEC, "Year-End Quarterly, Kline," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ FEC, "April Quarterly, Kline," accessed May 16, 2014
- ↑ Post Bulletin "Kline boasts $1.1 million campaign war chest," Accessed July 17, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets, "Rep. Kline Turns Chairmanship into Profitable For-Profit Haul," July 15, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets " 2012 Re-Election Cycle," Accessed February 15, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets "John Kline 2010 Re-Election Cycle," Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ OpenCongress, "John Kline," Accessed August 5, 2013
- ↑ Gov Track "John Kline," Accessed June 11, 2012
- ↑ GovTrack, "John Kline" Accessed April 2013
- ↑ LegiStorm "John Kline"
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org,"John Kline (R-MN), 2012"
- ↑ National Journal, "TABLE: House Liberal Scores by Issue Area," February 26, 2013
- ↑ National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," February 23, 2012
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
- ↑ Official House Site "Biography," Accessed December 3, 2011
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First Known Use: 1826
noun \ˈtō-dē\
: a person who praises and helps powerful people in order to get their approval
plural toad·ies
Full Definition of TOADY
: one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
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Examples of TOADY
- She's a real toady to the boss.
- <no one liked the office toady, who spent most of her time complimenting the boss on what a great job he was doing>
Origin of TOADY
by shortening & alteration from toadeater
Related to TOADY
- Synonyms
- apple-polisher, bootlicker, brownnoser, fawner, flunky (also flunkey or flunkie), lickspittle, suck-up, sycophant
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intransitive verb
: to try to get the approval of someone powerful by saying and doing helpful and friendly things that are not sincere : to be a toady
Full Definition of TOADY
: to behave as a toady : engage in sycophancy
— toady·ism \-ē-ˌi-zəm\ noun
Examples of TOADY
- He's always toadying to the boss.
- <a satirical novel about an amoral go-getter who toadies his way to the top of the corporate ladder>
First Known Use of TOADY
circa 1859
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Wilson threw for 3,118 yards and tied Peyton Manning s rookie record of 26 touchdown passes in 2012 while leading Seattle to a 11-5 record and a playoff berth. Wilson s passer rating of 100.0 was fourth-best in the league this season, even though his height (5 feet, 11 inches) is traditionally considered too short for a quarterback to be successful.
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The QCAD scripts, that contain a great deal of functionality in the QCAD framework, are so to say open source, in the limited, still powerful, sense that they can be read, inspected and single-handedly adapted to local needs. Wouldn't it make sense to store these in a public source code repository?
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Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow
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(317) 274-2544
- Senior Lecturer of Management
- Indianapolis
- JD, Indiana University, 1991
- MEd, Ohio University, 1986
- BS, Ohio University, 1976
Professional Experience
- Adjunct Professor, Martin University
- Adjunct Law Professor, Indiana University Maurer School of Law
- Adjunct Asisstant Professor, University of Iowa, Tippie College of Business
- Assistant Professor, Purdue University, School of Liberal Arts
- Adjunct Asssistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, College of Arts and Sciences
- Law Clerk, Indiana Supreme Court Hon. Justice Brent E. Dickson
- VP of Diversity and Inclusion, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Indianapolis, IN
- Assistant to the President, Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- Manager, Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity, Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Director of Affirmative Action, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- Assistant to the Chancellor for Equity and Diversity, University ofWisconsin, Parkside, Kenosha, WI
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- Governor Mitch Daniel's Indiana Black Expo, Sam Jones Trailblazer
- National Association of College and University Attorneys, First Decade Award
- Black Coaches and Administrators Association, Athletic Administrator of the Year
- Delta Sigma Pi, Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa
Professional Interests
Intercultural competency and communication in law and management
Selected Publications
- Westerhaus-Renfrow, Charlotte (2006), Diversity and Inclusion: Enhancing Diversity in Intercollegiate Athletics, NCAA.
- Westerhaus-Renfrow, Charlotte (2000), "Sexual Harassment: Proactive Measures to Prevent it and Protect Your Institution," College and University Professional Association for Human Resources Journal, Issue4: Fall.
- Westerhaus-Renfrow, Charlotte (1991), "Resurrecting Race-Specific State and Local Set-Asides," Indiana Law Journal, 67: 169.


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The majority of cancers are "sporadic." This means they are the result of environmental exposures or possible random events within a cell. Therefore, these cancers are genetic, however they are not hereditary.
Familial and hereditary cancers are thought to consist of 35% of all colorectal cancers and a significant portion of other cancers.
A familial cancer is a hereditary cancer that may be due to shared environmental or lifestyle factors.
Hereditary cancers, such as Lynch syndrome, result from an inherited gene mutation or variant that is present in every cell and can be passed onto the children.
Lynch syndrome is the result of a mutated gene. To make sense of this, we need to think of the composition of our bodies, which are made of millions of cells.
Each of these cells has 23 pairs of chromosomes and within the chromosomes are genes. These genes are lined up on the chromosomes in a very specific manner. When a gene is not normal or when some chromosomes are forgotten or duplicated, defects in the body or within its system can occur, some of which can be mild defects or some as serious as Lynch syndrome. In those of us who have Lynch syndrome, a gene stopped working that usually works to prevent colon, endometrial and other Lynch cancers. Therefore, the cancers are likely to develop...and at a younger age.
There are four common basic mutations known to date, including MLH1, MSH2, MSH6 and PMS2, as well as EPCAM and a few lesser known. These genes are involved in repairing mistakes in DNA which may occur when the cell goes through the division process. Mistakes in DNA can occur due to environmental factors (i.e., exposure to chemicals, drinking impure water, etc.) however environmental mistakes do not ordinarily create inherited cancers.
Epcam deletions can create Lynch syndrome. The EPCAM gene is a recently discovered contributor to Lynch syndrome, accounting for an estimated 1-3% of all detectable Lynch syndrome mutations. Studies indicate that large deletions in the end of this gene can lead to a loss of MSH2 expression and result in Lynch syndrome.
With the exception of the environmental mutations and one percent of those with Lynch syndrome possessing what is known as a "de novo" mutation (meaning new and not known previously in which no known family members have/had Lynch syndrome), all other mutations are hereditary and are created by germline mutations, or rather those created during the reproduction process (in the egg or in the sperm.)
Lynch syndrome cancers are extremely aggressive and don't have the extended "dwell time" (time tumors live and exist in the body until becoming cancerous) as other cancers, thus the reason it is very important to obtain regular surveillance testing.
Currently, there is no gene therapy, which is commonly referred to as a "cure" for Lynch syndrome, however researchers are working feverishly in an attempt to find a way to neutralize the "rogue genes." Technology is being explored which will work sort of like an automobile gas pedal...as the gas is pressed which creates the acceleration of the cancer formation, the brake is pressed at the same time, so the vehicle will not move forward or backward. Of course, this technology, if possible, is many years away and in the absence of a cure, the closest thing to a cure is genetic testing.
Genetic testing is essential toward survival. With diagnosis, individuals can obtain yearly surveillance testing during which time if pre-cancerous or cancerous polyps are discovered, they can easily be removed at an early stage-- when treatment is most effective. Without early prevention, individuals develop cancers at an aggressive rate and with metastases, survival becomes more difficult.
A genetic test is ordinarily taken from a standard blood or saliva sample, which is processed within a clinical laboratory. A positive result for Lynch syndrome (HNPCC) makes one a "mutation carrier" and not only diagnoses an individual with Lynch syndrome but also serves as verification of having an increased risk for cancer. That risk is then monitored by one's health provider with surveillance measures and an annual testing regiment.
If there is a mutation which has previously been identified within the family and the test result of that specific mutation comes out negative, then it is determined one has no increased cancer risk and the individual does not have a mutated gene. Any and all cancer screening will be based upon the same screening given the general public.
If a mutation has not been previously identified in the family and a comprehensive panel has not identified a mutation, then it is determined that a cancer risk is not fully defined and is unknown. As a result, based on the personal and family history of cancer, medical management for screening and surveillance will be determined.
Most individuals who are diagnosed with Lynch syndrome, by genetic testing, sing praises as to the benefits. Not only are they monitored closely by medical professionals, their families also have an opportunity to be protected and to live longer lives.
Psychologically and emotionally, changes occur within those who test positively. The "unknown family cancer thing" suddenly has a name and there is hope and empowerment in being able to control it. The wait is over and stress and anxiety is relieved.
For some, it is a relief. For others, it is bittersweet. And for some, testing does have its limitations and isn't perfect. Not all causes of hereditary cancer can be detected and though a negative result is extremely helpful when there is a known mutation in the family (thus being a true negative,) there is always the fear the negative may not truly mean "negative" in the absence of a family mutation. In that case, the uncertainty will continue to exist, however if one meets the criteria for Lynch syndrome, they can and should receive annual screenings for cancer, the same as an individual who has been diagnosed with a known mutation. Finally, testing has not fully evolved and there are other genes out there that have yet to be discovered, as well as variants continuing to be discovered.
So, dependent upon your family history, your needs and understanding of genetic testing, its important to speak with your genetic counselor and your health care provider to determine if testing is good for you and for your family.
According to the National Cancer Institute, general population studies have indicated the majority of individuals, internationally, are not adverse to genetic testing for hereditary cancers but more concerned as to whether or not treatment for the hereditary condition would be available. For resources where to obtain low cost or no cost treatment for those without insurance, view the link marked "Support" to your left and scroll down to the country or state in which you reside.
Study results also indicate a primary motivation for individuals submitting to genetic testing is a concern and a desire to provide protection for their children and loved ones, as well as the ability to reasonably determine for themselves what could occur in the future-- in order to make decisions as whether or not to bear children, engage in certain occupations, determine where to reside and in making other major lifestyle choices.
With enhanced surveillance and known successful treatment methods, hope has never been greater than it is today, for individuals with Lynch syndrome and with genetic testing, individuals have all the tools they need for an enhanced quality of life.
To learn more about whether or not one is at risk, MD Anderson has an excellent overview available.
The microsatellite instability (MSI) test and the IHC test are pathology procedures performed upon the tissue of a colorectal or endometrial tumor, from an individual who has already contracted cancer. These tests are conducted to determine if the tumor has specific characteristics known to Lynch syndrome tumors and can identify specific genes which may suggest the possibility of Lynch syndrome.
Genetic testing is then recommended if a possibility of the existence of the Lynch syndrome occurs.
Several top research institutions in the United States have determined pathological testing of colon cancer tumors to be cost effective. There are many institutions testing every colon tumor with the above testing process. Many experts recommend this process and there are many that also recommend the testing of all endometrial cancer tumors, as well.
Those diagnosed with Lynch syndrome have a slightly elevated risk over the general population of developing cancers of the kidney/urinary tract, brain, small intestine, cervix, liver, bladder, ureter, esophagus, small bowel, pancreas, hepatobiliary tract, prostate, gall bladder duct, may contract sebaceous adenomas (skin cancers - Muir Torre) and cancer of the brain. There are also lessor known cancers which have been discovered during research studies and thought to be as a result of the Lynch syndrome, such as sarcomas, adrenal gland tumors, thyroid tumors and other cancers. Certain subsets of Lynch syndrome are known to present a high risk of breast cancer to individuals.
If your family has a history of these cancers, be certain to document the specifics and speak with your physician.
The genetic counselor plays an important role in the lives of those with Lynch syndrome. Having considerable education and knowledge of genetic conditions, they can provide us with an explanation of how and why we are at risk for Lynch syndrome as well as provide information on risk to our families.
Genetics is complicated and with a syndrome that possesses over 1100 variants, as Lynch syndrome, it is important to provide your physician with all the information you can find on your family history. The physician will assess it and most likely refer you to a genetic counselor.
Genetic counselors are few and far between and there are far too many of them for the numbers of individuals who are now being screened for genetic conditions. Advocacy needs to stand up and encourage public awareness of the occupation and recruitment into schools that offer a Masters program in genetic counseling. As well, advocacy needs to lobby for financial assistance to obtain more genetic counselors so individuals can take advantage of the opportunities and benefits they offer.
Finding a genetic counselor in small states or rural areas may be difficult. In that situation, hopefully, the physician will take advantage of the services which are offered by the many excellent genetic counselors offered as a service by commercial testing laboratories or refer the patient to the services of telephonic genetic counseling.
If you have difficulty finding a genetic counselor who can provide services within a reasonable amount of time, please call us at 707-689-5089 and we will be more than happy to assist with attempting to find effective, timely, genetic testing services.
However, bottom line is genetic counseling should be a choice of the individual and not a requirement of the insurance company or the health institution which is administering the test. No person should be required to attend a separate session, as a percursor appointment to obtain a test which can detect a life threatening condition. Rather than ignore mandatory attendance with genetic counseling and forego genetic testing, give us a call and let us know so we may be able to assist in finding alternative methods of testing which may be within your own realm of comfort.
Genetic testing provides us with the knowledge to make effective decisions for ourselves and our families in the future. Knowledge is power. If we know we are at high risk for for a myriad of cancers, which may very well adversely affect us and our children in the future, we have the ability to attempt to protect ourselves.
National Society of Genetic Counselors
American Society of Human Genetics
Modified 5/24/2013


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