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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Make Advocacy Part of Your Summer Plans

July 11, 2018

During Congress' annual summer recess, take the time to educate your elected officials on the issues that matter most to you.

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Former Pennsylvania Governor Discloses His PD Diagnosis: 'My Battle with Parkinson's Shows Why Federal Funding for Research Matters'

July 9, 2018

Former governor, Ed Rendell, announced he has been living with PD for three and a half years.

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Policymakers Expand Telemedicine Services for Veterans

May 24, 2018

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) instituted a new ruling to increase access to telemedicine for veterans who receive their care through the VA health system.

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President Speaks on High Price of Prescription Drugs

May 21, 2018

On Friday, May 11, the president introduced 'American Patients First,' to tackle the high price of drugs.

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From Washington, D.C. to Tennessee, Advocates Speak Up for the PD Community

April 30, 2018

Judy and Phil Bellenfant share their story about how they advocate throughout the year.

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Idaho Advocate Helps Pass Local PD Awareness Proclamation

April 26, 2018

Joe Prophet of Idaho Falls, worked with his mayor and city council to declare April 2018 Parkinson's Awareness Month.

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NIH Director Highlights the Agency's Efforts to Advance Parkinson's Research

April 17, 2018

Francis Collins, MD, PhD, was awarded with the Morris K. Udall Award for Public Service at the 2018 Parkinson's Policy Forum.

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