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Updates from Washington

News from Capitol Hill and statehouses across the country shifts rapidly, so it’s important to stay up to date. Here, you’ll find the latest information on the policies that The Michael J. Fox Foundation and our nationwide network of policy advocates are working on to support the Parkinson's community.

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The National Parkinson's Project

The National Parkinson’s Project is a first-ever federal initiative to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease, treat its symptoms and slow or stop its progression.

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  • Patient Groups Call on Congress to Fund Medical Research

    Patient Groups Call on Congress to Fund Medical Research

    In an appeal in USA Today, patient advocacy and health care organizations, including MJFF, urge lawmakers to support funding for medical research.
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  • Caregivers Are Impacted by Damaging Health Care Reform, Too

    Caregivers Are Impacted by Damaging Health Care Reform, Too

    A caregiver to his mother, Blake Niver speaks out on why damaging health care affects everyone in the PD community and the importance of advocacy.
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  • Letter to the Senate: Protect Affordable and Accessible Health Care

    Letter to the Senate: Protect Affordable and Accessible Health Care

    Read a letter from Ted Thompson, JD, that was sent to all senators asking them to oppose the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson health care proposal.
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  • Congress Delays Decision on 2018 Budget

    Congress Delays Decision on 2018 Budget

    Lawmakers have three additional months to negotiate federal funding levels, including money for Parkinson's research.
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  • Speak Up for Parkinson's Research at the Department of Defense

    Speak Up for Parkinson's Research at the Department of Defense

    A bill currently under consideration will severely limit the DoD Parkinson's Research Program. Email your senators now to support an amendment to this bill.
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    What's Going on in Washington?

    There's been a lot of talk in Washington, D.C. about legislation that could impact access to care and research funding. In this webinar, we discuss these issues and what they mean for the…
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  • Senate Votes Against Health Care Reform

    Senate Votes Against Health Care Reform

    The Senate recently rejected a bill to reform our health care and insurance systems. Thank you to the PD community for speaking up for the needs of patients and care partners.
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