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Updates from Washington

News from our nation’s capital shifts rapidly, so it’s important to stay up to date. Here, you’ll find the latest information on policies impacting people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. Also learn how The Michael J. Fox Foundation and Parkinson’s advocates across the country are working to effect positive change for our community.

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People with Parkinson’s Need Access to Mental Health Care: Congressional Briefing Explains Why

June 4, 2020

On May 27, The Michael J. Fox Foundation co-hosted a virtual congressional briefing about access to mental health care to educate Members of Congress and their staff about this issue.

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MJFF and American Lung Association Team Up to Protect Critical Science

May 7, 2020

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and American Lung Association speak out against a harmful rule proposed by the EPA.

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Advocacy Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: Our Work in Washington, D.C. Continues

April 21, 2020

The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) Public Policy team is working with congressional aides and our colleague organizations in the health and research advocacy field to make sure the Parkinson’s…

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Do Your Part to Ensure Your Community Is Represented in the 2020 Census

April 8, 2020

The 2020 Census is now available to complete online. Take part to ensure your community gets accurately represented.

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What’s the Environment Got to Do with Parkinson’s Research?

March 11, 2020

The Michael J. Fox Foundation is taking a multipronged approach to identify and eliminate environmental triggers of the disease through its federal policy, research, and community advocacy efforts.

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Parkinson’s Researchers Advocate on Capitol Hill: “To do the research, we need funding”

March 6, 2020

As part of Researcher Hill Day, more than 50 Parkinson’s researchers met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to ask for increased federal funding for scientific research.

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Working on Your 2019 Taxes? Don’t Forget to Deduct Your Medical Expenses

February 12, 2020

As you are preparing your income tax returns for the 2019 calendar year, remember that you can deduct medical expenses that exceed 7.5 percent of your annual income.

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