Tag Archives: Congress
The GOP Budget and Cancer — Why New Research Is at Risk
An article on Politics Daily states that many proposed federal budget cuts “undermind federal programs that both conservatives and liberals traditionally support” including the National Cancer Instittue. The article states that in real dollars, fuding for the NCI has remained … Continue reading
Johanna’s Law Introduced in the Senate
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is pleased to announce the introduction of Johanna’s Law: The Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance has been working closely with Congress to successfully guide Johanna’s Law through the legislative … Continue reading
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance participated in health reform event
Today, President Obama held a health reform event for health care advocates after the signing of the historic health reform bill. The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance attended the event, at which Vice President Biden and President Obama spoke. The President … Continue reading
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UPDATES: Senate Dear Colleague letter for Ovarian Cancer Research Program
On this page, we will be providing updates of which Senators have signed onto the Dear Colleague letter requesting $30 million to be allocated to the Department of Defense’s Ovarian Cancer Research Program in FY 2011. NEW: View final letter … Continue reading
What does Health Reform Mean to Us?
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance welcomes the improvements contained in the health insurance reform bill that was passed by Congress late Monday, March 22nd. For years, women with ovarian cancer have had to fight not only the disease, but to … Continue reading
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Health Reform Update March 3, 2010
While both Houses of Congress have passed health reform bills, there is no final proposal or definitive plan of action to enact a health reform law at this time. The House and Senate bills are different, which means neither can … Continue reading
House Dear Colleague Update Page
Dear Advocates, On this page, we will be providing updates of which Representatives have signed onto the Dear Colleague letter requesting $30 million to be allocated to the Department of Defense’s Ovarian Cancer Research Program in FY 2011. To view … Continue reading
February Newsletter
Our Annual Gala … deemed a success! On February 2nd, 37 prominent DC area chefs and 340 attendees gathered at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Northwest Washington to celebrate women chefs in a evening of camaraderie, to benefit the Ovarian Cancer … Continue reading
January Newsletter
From our New Board President … Dear Friends, Happy New Year to you all! I wanted you to know that your Ovarian Cancer National Alliance has just finished an extraordinary year of achievement. Our advocacy efforts on your behalf led … Continue reading
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