Harry Reid and Senate Democrats: Fund NIH. Don't let innocents die because of the Shutdown

Harry Reid and Senate Democrats: Fund NIH. Don't let innocents die because of the Shutdown

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October 4, 2013
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US Senate - Nevada Harry Reid and 2 others
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This petition had 38 supporters

Why this petition matters

Started by Nicole Bruland

Harry Reid responded "Why would we want to do that?" when he was asked whether NIH would be funded during the government shut down. Over 200 innocent Americans' lives are depending upon participation in critical clinical trials offering potentially lifesaving medication. For each of them, adults and children alike, these trials are their last hope at life.  These people are mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters. Because of the current government shutdown, their treatments have been placed on indefinite hold.  Please call upon President Obama and Congress to pass a measure which will fund these previously scheduled clinical trials for these patients by signing this petition.

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Decision Makers

  • U.S. Senate
  • Harry ReidUS Senate - Nevada
  • Nancy PelosiUS House of Representatives - California-12