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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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  • Advocates, Including Michael J. Fox, Urge Lawmakers to Support the PD Community

    Advocates, Including Michael J. Fox, Urge Lawmakers to Support the PD Community

    Earlier this week, more than 200 advocates from 43 states attended the 2017 Parkinson's Policy Forum in Washington, D.C.
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  • Michael J. Fox Leads 200 Parkinson's Disease Advocates on Capitol Hill

    Michael J. Fox Leads 200 Parkinson's Disease Advocates on Capitol Hill

    As part of the Foundation's 2017 Parkinson's Policy Forum, Michael J. Fox met with bipartisan members of the House of Representatives to support policies that impact the PD community.
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  • Speaking up When Your Voice Seems Lost

    Speaking up When Your Voice Seems Lost

    Greg and AJ Wasson share how people with PD can influence public policy from their own homes.
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  • Ask the MD: Doctors Are Focused on Policy Too

    Ask the MD: Doctors Are Focused on Policy Too

    In addition to working long hours in the clinic and also often at research sites, a lot of physicians are taking to Capitol Hill to stand up for their patients, their practices and their specialty.
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  • Policy Change Afoot, but How Much?

    Policy Change Afoot, but How Much?

    The Foundation shares information about several policy issues that could see changes under the new Administration.
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  • New Ruling Supports Veterans with Parkinson's Disease

    New Ruling Supports Veterans with Parkinson's Disease

    On January 12 the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs made it easier for certain former service members with Parkinson's disease to receive disability benefits.
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  • MJFF Policy Watch: Week of January 9, 2017

    MJFF Policy Watch: Week of January 9, 2017

    A round-up of policy-related news stories for the Parkinson's community to watch.
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