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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 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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  • 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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  • Advocates Share Their Experiences on Capitol Hill

    Advocates Share Their Experiences on Capitol Hill

    Four Forum attendees shared their experiences in personal blogs. Below, we share excerpts from these posts, highlighting the critical role advocates play in driving change.
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  • Federal Health Care Reform Put on Pause

    Federal Health Care Reform Put on Pause

    On Friday, March 24, the American Health Care Act (AHCA) was pulled from consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives and lawmakers did not vote on the legislation.
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  • President Proposes Budget Changes Impacting the Parkinson's Community

    President Proposes Budget Changes Impacting the Parkinson's Community

    President Trump submitted his initial Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 budget to Congress this week, recommending deep cuts to programs important to the Parkinson's community.
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  • Foundation Presents 2017 Parkinson's Advocacy Awards

    Foundation Presents 2017 Parkinson's Advocacy Awards

    Last month, The Michael J. Fox Foundation presented the 2017 Parkinson's Advocacy Awards to five individuals. The awards shine a spotlight on efforts to further policies that benefit people with…
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  • Affordable Care Act Replacement Plan Introduced

    Affordable Care Act Replacement Plan Introduced

    This week, legislation replacing certain parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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  • Michael J. Fox Talks Parkinson's Policy Priorities with POLITICO

    Michael J. Fox Talks Parkinson's Policy Priorities with POLITICO

    Between speaking with advocates and meeting with lawmakers in Washington D.C., Michael J. Fox sat down with POLITICO during the 2017 Parkinson's Policy Forum to discuss the PD policy landscape.
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