| Congratulating Daniel Quesada |
February 17, 2012 |
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David Rivera, R-FL
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"In December 2001, when Daniel was only 13 months old, he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States. Today, Daniel is a fifth grade student at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School and is an accomplished runner who continuously finishes in the top at district races. Daniel continues to amaze doctors every day with how well he runs and his ability to exercise with ease."
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| The Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act |
January 19, 2012 |
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Jason Altmire, D-PA
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to a cause of great importance, the fight against Pulmonary fibrosis. Pulmonary fibrosis is a disorder of the lungs that, over time, deprives its victims of their ability to breathe normally. An estimated 200,000 Americans currently suffer from Pulmonary fibrosis, and 48,000 additional cases are diagnosed each year. Sadly, the disease claims 40,000 lives every year, yet there is no known cause, and even worse, no cure. Despite the prevalence of Pulmonary fibrosis, it remains virtually unknown to the public."
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| National Ambient Air Quality Standard Under The Clean Air Act |
September 23, 2011 |
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Dennis Kucinich, D-OH
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"“On Aug. 4, 2010, my mother succumbed to lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis. I vividly remember the difficulty she had breathing on bad air days. In fact, during her last year, she couldn’t go outside at all on those days and felt the difference inside. No one likes to see a loved one struggle to breathe. No one should have to fight for clean air. Congress owes the American public the opportunity to breathe clean air.”"
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| Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week |
September 20, 2011 |
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Erik Paulsen, R-MN
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"Madam Speaker, 48,000 Americans a year walk out of their doctor’s office with the news that they have pulmonary fibrosis, joining the nearly 200,000 Americans already afflicted with this little understood killer. There is no known cure for this lethal lung disease, which takes the life of an American on average every 13 seconds, more than 40,000 individuals annually, roughly the same number as those afflicted with breast cancer."
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| Shared Sacrifice In Resolving The Budget Deficit—Motion To Proceed |
July 7, 2011 |
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Al Franken, D-MN
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"In order for us to agree to balance the budget, everyone has to pay. Who is in a better position to give? Exxon or a little girl in Minnesota named Evelyn. You see, Evelyn was born with cystic fibrosis. When she was 10, her liver failed, and her own toxins started to poison her. But Medicaid helped her get the care she needed. That is what this is about. Exxon or Evelyn. Frankly, it makes me kind of sad."
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