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H.R.2408 Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act, 111th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Nov 15, 2010 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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    • Please help us! - December 05, 2010 by Live This Close - On September 30th, the House of Representatives passed the Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act (HR 2408) by a unanimous voice-vote before adjourning for the November elections. This was a historic milestone for the scleroderma ...

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      As noted by Live This Close on December 05, 2010, "On September 30th, the House of Representatives passed the Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act (HR 2408) by a unanimous voice-vote before adjourning for the November elections. This was a historic milestone for the scleroderma ..." (http://livethisclose.com/2010/12/06/please-help-us/)
    • PARRY-ROMBERG SYNDROME: NO CURE YET - November 28, 2010 by SHELL'S SKEWED VIEWS - In typical bureaucratic style, this committee is now studying a bill (HR 2408) that has already been passed by the House of Representatives which, when approved by the Senate, would make research funds covering PRS accessible. ...

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      As noted by SHELL'S SKEWED VIEWS on November 28, 2010, "In typical bureaucratic style, this committee is now studying a bill (HR 2408) that has already been passed by the House of Representatives which, when approved by the Senate, would make research funds covering PRS accessible. ..." (http://skewedviews.wordpress.com/2010/11/30/parry-romberg-syndrome-no-cure-yet/)
    • Bills Passed in Congress, September 2010 - October 18, 2010 by The DownsizeDC Blog- For Human Progress... - Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act: H.R. 2408, amended, to expand the research and awareness activities of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

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      As noted by The DownsizeDC Blog- For Human Progress... on October 18, 2010, "Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act: H.R. 2408, amended, to expand the research and awareness activities of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ..." (http://www.downsizedc.org/blog/bills-passed-in-congress-september-2010)

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    • The Scleroderma Foundation Applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for ... - September 29, 2010 by PR Newswire (press release) - ... applauds the US House of Representatives today for the passage of the Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act (HR 2408), introduced last March by Rep. ...

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      As noted by PR Newswire (press release) on September 29, 2010, " ... applauds the US House of Representatives today for the passage of the Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act (HR 2408), introduced last March by Rep. ... " (http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-scleroderma-foundation-applauds-the-us-house-of-representatives-for-passing-legislation-to-promote-research-and-awareness-of-scleroderma-104093673.html)
    • House Meets At... 10:00 am: Legislative Business - September 28, 2010 by Congress Matters - Capps - Energy and Commerce) HR 2408 - Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act (Rep. Capps - Energy and Commerce) HR 1230 - Bone Marrow Failure Disease ...

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      As noted by Congress Matters on September 28, 2010, " Capps - Energy and Commerce) HR 2408 - Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act (Rep. Capps - Energy and Commerce) HR 1230 - Bone Marrow Failure Disease ... " (http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2010/9/29/2462/-Today-in-Congress)
    • Rush To Adjourn - September 26, 2010 by Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) - HR 2408 - Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act (Rep. Capps - Energy and Commerce) 78. HR 5986 - Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act of 2010 ...

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      As noted by Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) on September 26, 2010, " HR 2408 - Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act (Rep. Capps - Energy and Commerce) 78. HR 5986 - Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act of 2010 ... " (http://blogs.ajc.com/jamie-dupree-washington-insider/2010/09/28/rush-to-adjourn/?cxntfid=blogs_jamie_dupree_washington_insider)
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