H.Res.611 - Supporting the goals and ideals of "Fragile X Awareness Day".

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07/21/10
 
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7/21/2010--Passed House amended. Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of Fragile X Awareness Day; (2) raising awareness and educating the public about fragile X syndrome and associated disorders; and (3) funding for research into the causes, treatment, and cure for fragile X syn

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7/21/2010--Passed House amended. Expresses support for:
(1) the goals and ideals of Fragile X Awareness Day;
(2) raising awareness and educating the public about fragile X syndrome and associated disorders; and
(3) funding for research into the causes, treatment, and cure for fragile X syndrome.Applauds efforts to encourage awareness, promote research, and provide education, support, and hope to those impacted by fragile X syndrome. Recognizes the commitment of those dedicated to finding an effective treatment and cure.Urges physicians, health care providers, and specialists, with respect to the syndrome and related disorders, to:
(1) learn the clinical signs and symptoms;
(2) use diagnostic, developmental screening, and surveillance modalities for detection;
(3) test individuals exhibiting signs of developmental delay or an autism spectrum disorder to determine the status of their FMR1 gene;
(4) gain a full understanding of the genetic implications and make appropriate referrals to a geneticist or genetic counselor; and
(5) provide diagnosed patients with supplemental information.Recommends that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and related member institutes implement the research plan on fragile X syndrome and associated disorders developed by the Trans-NIH Fragile X Research Coordinating Group and Scientific Working Groups.

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02/08/11
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11/26/10
Show Me Progress:: The GOP START non-starters

H RES 611 YEA-AND-NAY 19-Dec-1998 1:23 PM QUESTION: Adopting the First Article. ---- YEAS 228 ---. Blunt. [emphasis added]. FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 544. H RES 611 YEA-AND-NAY 19-Dec-1998 1:40 PM QUESTION: Adopting the Second ...

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10/22/10
Bill Clinton coming to stump for Murphy - Capitol Confidential

“Upon the passage of H. Res. 611, Clinton was impeached on December 19, 1998, by the House of Representatives on grounds of perjury to a grand jury (by a 228-206 vote)[14] and obstruction of justice (by a 221-212 vote)[15]. ...

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