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MS ACtivists take over the hill By Karen Mariner, MSS, MSCIR
More than 300 activists from across the country attended the 2013 Public Policy Conference. While the weather did not cooperate, the PA and NJ delegation learned about the federal policy priorities for 2013. Considering the current conversations in Washington about sequestration, it should come as no surprise that our policy priorities are focused on preserving crucial MS research programs and funding.
Priority issues included preserving funding for the National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration and the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. We also continue to grow awareness through membership on the MS Caucus. Has your member joined? Visit our new advocacy website to find out! n
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ADVOCACY
PA:
msactivepa.wordpress.com
facebook.com/MSPACAN
@MScanPA
NJ:
msactivenj.wordpress.com
facebook.com/MSNJCAN
@NMSSNJCAN
Pennsylvania advocacy group
our PA Delegation: Regina Lisella Sue Gildea Sandy Carter Allison Coia Amy Bendekovits
OUR NJ DELGATION: Dr. Noreen Sisko