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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Mar 2, 2009
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Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
Commends the efforts of states, U.S. territories and possessions, and local communities that support such goals and ideals.
Reaffirms the U.S. people's commitment to combating multiple sclerosis by promoting awareness about its causes and risks, promoting new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment.
Recognizes people living with multiple sclerosis and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those living with multiple sclerosisand continue to work to find cures and improve treatments.
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Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] · D–PA
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2644-2645; text as passed: CR S2644-2645; text of measure as introduced: CR S2641-2642)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2644-2645; text as passed: CR S2644-2645; text of measure as introduced: CR S2641-2642)
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