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Article: Rep. Lee Introduces Resolution Concerning Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
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- March 27, 2009
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WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, has introduced a resolution (H.Con.Res. 14) "supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week."
The resolution, introduced on Jan. 8, was co-sponsored by Reps. Russ Carnahan, D-Missouri, and Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
A copy of the full-text of the legislation follows:
H.Con.Res. 14
Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
Whereas multiple sclerosis can impact men and women of all ages, races, and ethnicities;
Whereas more than 400,000 Americans live with multiple sclerosis;
Whereas approximately 2,500,000 people worldwide ...