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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.
  • Advocate this August Using MJFF's New Resources

    Advocate this August Using MJFF's New Resources

    Every August, Congress goes on recess and legislators head to their home districts. Schedule a meeting with your lawmaker to educate them on policy issues impacting the PD community.
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  • Urge Congress to Safeguard Medicare Funding

    Urge Congress to Safeguard Medicare Funding

    Two pieces of legislation moving through Congress seek to repeal a provision that could cut Medicare spending. Ask your senators and representatives to co-sponsor the legislation.
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  • President's Proposed 2018 Budget Would Cut Funding for Research and Care

    President's Proposed 2018 Budget Would Cut Funding for Research and Care

    On May 23, the president released his full Fiscal Year 2018 budget proposal, outlining his administration's preferred funding levels for the coming federal fiscal year.
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  • American Health Care Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives

    American Health Care Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives

    The House of Representatives voted to pass the American Health Care Act (AHCA), which, if signed into law, would make significant changes to our health care and insurance systems.
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  • 2017 Federal Budget Increases Research Funding

    2017 Federal Budget Increases Research Funding

    Earlier this week, Congress reached a Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 budget deal. This year, the deal includes increased investments in federal research funding, which is a win for the Parkinson's…
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  • U.S. Senate and Local Governments Recognize April as Parkinson's Awareness Month

    U.S. Senate and Local Governments Recognize April as Parkinson's Awareness Month

    On Tuesday April 25, the United States Senate formally declared April 2017 Parkinson's Awareness Month, bringing attention to the disease and the needs of patients.
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  • What's Going on in Washington?

    What's Going on in Washington?

    After a recent two week recess, members of Congress returned to the nation's capital with several high-priority items on their agenda, including federal government funding and health care reform.
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