CureSearch Praises Passage of Landmark
“Conquer Childhood Cancer Act”
by Unanimous Consent in the United States Senate
Children with Cancer and Their Families to Benefit from Legislation
July 17, 2008 (Bethesda, MD) – CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation salutes the United States Senate for its passage of the Conquer Childhood Cancer Act, which promises to significantly increase federal investment into childhood cancer research.
The bill, first introduced in the Senate by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Norm Coleman (R-MN), passed by unanimous consent, echoing a similar 416-0 vote June 12th in the U.S. House of Representatives. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) requested, and received, this unanimous consent on the Senate floor.
We are anxiously awaiting for the scan results along with you… please post when you have a second!
By: Keren Fitzgerald on July 18, 2008
at 10:48 pm
Glad you’re done with the scans, now on to Houston!! You are all such an inspiration, and we send so much love to you all!
Diane and Jill
By: cacopema on July 19, 2008
at 6:24 am