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Congress Supports MS Awareness Week
On March 3, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution recognizing this week as MS Awareness Week 2009. And in the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA) introduced the House resolution and shared a personal story about her sister's experience living with multiple sclerosis.
Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA) managed the time on this bill and brought attention to the ideas and goals of MS Awareness Week. Congressmen Phil Gingrey, M.D. (GA) and Russ Carnahan (MO) also spoke about individuals in their lives with MS and their commitment to finding solutions to MS issues. Click here to view the House video.
Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA) managed the time on this bill and brought attention to the ideas and goals of MS Awareness Week. Congressmen Phil Gingrey, M.D. (GA) and Russ Carnahan (MO) also spoke about individuals in their lives with MS and their commitment to finding solutions to MS issues. Click here to view the House video.
Phil Keoghan of the Amazing Race Rides Across America
March 27th-May 9, 2009. 16 States. 34 cities. More than 3,000 miles. See highlights from Phil’s “ride” in Times Square and his live interview on the CBS Early Show this morning. Phil will be in Omaha on April 18th! Watch Phil's video here.
For the latest local and statewide news from our chapter, view our press releases.
2009 MS Scenic Ride Omaha to Lincoln
Great Harvest Bread's Raisin Dough for Lincoln 2009
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