Congresswoman Diana DeGette

Representing the First District of Colorado
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GOP’s One-Two Punch: Defund Planned Parenthood, Dismantle Health Care

Jan 10, 2017 In The News
Caucus Co-Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) made it clear that both the ACA and Planned Parenthood are essential to health care. “We are going to stand against this with every fiber of our beings,” DeGette said.

The 21st Century Cures Act — A View from the NIH

Dec 14, 2016 In The News
Here, we focus on aspects of the Cures Act that are directly relevant to the NIH’s mission — measures that will provide the agency with critical tools and resources to advance biomedical research across the spectrum from basic, curiosity-driven studies to advanced clinical trials of promising new therapies.
The New England Journal of Medicine
Issues:
Health

New 21st Century Cures Law is Proof That Bipartisanship Can Work Wonders, But Partisan Plans for Health Care Reform Could Undermine Important Progress

Dec 13, 2016 In The News
Congress must acknowledge that without access to health insurance coverage, millions of Americans will not benefit from new and life-changing innovations. In fact, they may not be able to access the medicines and care they already rely on today.
Medium
Issues:
Health

21st Century Cures Act’s Passage Also Suggests a Cure for Gridlock

Dec 13, 2016 In The News
DeGette worked with Upton to hold numerous public discussions in Colorado and other states, as well as policy discussions with medical and policy experts, to better understand the challenges and build support for solutions.
The Denver Post
Issues:
Health

Cures Act Gains Bipartisan Support That Eluded Obama Health Law

Dec 9, 2016 In The News
“We had bipartisan buy-in from Day 1,” Ms. DeGette said.
The New York Times
Issues:
Health

21st Century Cures a Bipartisan Battle on Disease

Dec 3, 2016 In The News
Disease doesn’t discriminate according to political party. It knows nothing of claims and counter-claims. It responds only to carefully developed treatments and cures.
The Denver Post

U.S. House Passes Medical “Cures” Bill Championed by Diana DeGette

Dec 2, 2016 In The News
“This is a watershed moment in this country for bio-medical research,” said DeGette, who championed the bill with U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich. “With this bill, we bring hope to millions of patents who suffer from cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and a host of other ailments.”
The Denver Post

Congress Nears a Breakthrough on Medical Research Funding

Dec 2, 2016 In The News
In many respects, the Cures Act represents precisely the kind of diligent, bipartisan legislating to which members of both parties have longed to return.
The Atlantic

House Overwhelmingly Approves Sweeping Health Measure

Dec 2, 2016 In The News
“We have listened to every group out there,” said Representative Fred Upton, Republican of Michigan and the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which shepherded the bill. “I think we have a pretty good bipartisan bill that’s going to meet everyone’s test of how legislation should be done.”
The New York Times

Ending the Hyde Amendment

Oct 26, 2016 In The News
The impact of this annual assault on women’s constitutionally-protected rights is clear: A woman who seeks an abortion but can’t have one because she can’t afford it is more likely to fall on even harder times, deepening the cycle of poverty.
Issues:
Health

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