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Action Alert
NIH Funding Supported by 179 Representatives
Congress has begun work on funding for research to improve health in FY 2009. Taking a lead in efforts to increase funding by 6.5% at the National Institutes of Health, Representatives Edward Markey (MA), David Reichert (WA), Janice Schakowsky (IL), Christopher Shays (CT), Joe Courtney (CT) and Christopher Smith (NJ) invited their colleagues to join them on a letter to Appropriations Chair David Obey (WI) and Ranking Member Jerry Lewis (CA). A total of 179 members signed on to the letter.
Issues that Matter
We have compiled resources by topic to help you learn about and advocate for each policy issue.
- Investment in Research
Includes updated information on the FY 2009 federal research budget - Stem Cell Research
- Competitiveness
- Prevention and Public Health
- Clinical Research
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- Learn about Congressional action by joining our Advocacy Network
- Contact your delegation about participating in Your Congress-Your Health.
Speaking Out
Make your voice heard on research to improve health.
Where Do Your Candidates and Elected Officials Stand on Key Health Issues?
Find out on our interactive Web sites, Your Candidates-Your Health and Your Congress-Your Heath.
In 2006, Research!America and the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation established Your Candidates-Your Health to educate voters on their candidates' views on health and research. With the 2008 election in full-swing, we recently launched Your Candidates-Your Health: Presidential Primaries 2008.
Only 11% of Americans say they are well-informed about their elected officials' positions on research. To improve this number, Research!America, the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation and our partners invited all members of Congress to complete a questionnaire about where they stand on medical, health and scientific research and other issues that affect our health.