July 18, 2006 - MARKEY URGES PRESIDENT NOT TO KILL HOPE FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS BY VETOING STEM CELL RESEARCH BILL PASSED BY HOUSE AND SENATE
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, delivered the following statement on the floor of the House in support of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act that was passed by the House and Senate, which the President has threatened to veto. Markey is an original co-sponsor of the bipartisan measure that just passed the Senate today by a vote of 63-37. Rep. Markey’s statement as prepared follows:
The Bipartisan, Bicameral Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease
Reps. Markey and Smith were honored at the Alzheimer's Association National Gala with the "Chairman's Leadership Award," for their leadership on Capitol Hill with the Alzheimer's Task Force, April 5, 2006.
Rep. Markey meets with members of the MA Alzheimer's Association at their annual advocacy day on Capitol Hill.
In June 1999, Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA) and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) joined together as co-chairs of the Bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease.
As of December 13, 2005, 197 (15 Senators and 182 Representatives) Members have joined the Bicameral Task Force with the mission of improving the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s through increased funding for research and increased support to Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers.
Background on Alzheimer’s Disease:
Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive brain disorder marked by an irreversible decline in intellectual abilities and by changes in behavior and personality. The disease can span between three and twenty years and ultimately leaves patients incapable of caring for themselves. As a result, Alzheimer’s Disease has a profound effect on the millions of family members and other loved ones who provide most of the care for people with the disease. Approximately 19 million people have a family member who suffers from dementia.
Co-Chairs, along with Reps. Maxine Waters and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen send a Dear Colleague asking for co-sponsors on H.R. 3642, the Alzheimer's Treatment and Caregiver Support Act, November 8, 2005.
"Fighting Alzheimer's, Saving Lives" Dear Colleague Calling for Increased Funding for Alzheimer's Research, June 29, 2005.
Rep. Markey, David Hyde Pierce and Alzheimer's Families Push to Increase Alzheimer's Research Funding
MA Delegation Sends Letter Protesting the Closing of the Bedford VA Hospital, August 25, 2003
Introduction of the "Alzheimer's Disease, Research, Prevention and Care Act of 2003"
Press Release
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Reps. Markey, Smith Seek Signatures from Colleagues on a Letter to Appropriators to Restore and Increase Funding for Alzheimer's programs and research.
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