Until a cure is found, people living with MS and their families face many challenges. We must pursue legislative progress and improved government programs to better meet those needs. Join the movement for:
Change happens through MS activism.
The National MS Society and MS activists nationwide relentlessly advocate every day for federal polices and government programs to benefit the lives of people with MS and their families.
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- Find out about government programs for people living with MS
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In your state or community, MS activism is led by the Society’s 50-state chapter network.
Online and on the ground, thousands of grassroots MS activists are getting involved and taking action. Together, we share the responsibility of finding solutions to MS issues.
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Government News
U.S. Veteran Living with MS Testifies Before Congress
Jun 04, 2008
U.S. veteran Bob Wolz from Kentucky believes his multiple sclerosis diagnosis could be linked to his military service. He shared his story in testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Defense, on June 4.
National MS Society Names Congressman Russ Carnahan as Representative of the Year
May 08, 2008
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society honored U.S. Congressman Russ Carnahan of Missouri, 3rd Congressional District, today as its 2007 Representative of the Year. The award was presented at the Society’s annual gathering of MS activists in Washington, DC. This is the highest honor the Society awards to public officials.
National MS Society Names Richard Durbin as Senator of the Year
May 08, 2008
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society honored U.S. Senator Richard “Dick” Durbin of Illinois as its 2007 Senator of the Year. The award was presented May 8, 2008, at the Society’s annual gathering of MS activists in Washington, DC. This is the highest honor the Society awards to public officials.