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Our 2009 Oregon Legislative AgendaSenate Bills 891 and 892 are being considered during this current legislative session. These bills are crucial to the funding of the Oregon Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, a free-screening program that helps uninsured women obtain free mammograms. Early detection is the key to survival; support Senate Bills 891 and 892 to ensure that all women, regardless of financial barriers, have access to life-saving mammograms. Read more about how the Oregon Breast and Cervical Cancer Program has helped thousands of Oregon women.Update - April 9, 2009: Testimony was provided today for SB891 and SB892. Dr. Brian Druker, Director, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, Chris McDonald, Executive Director, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and Senators Diane Rosenbaum (chief sponsor) and Joanne Verger (sponsor) were among those who provided testimony. Chair Laurie Monnes Anderson recommended the bills to a work group which will be scheduled the week of April 13. Senate Bill 316A - Access to Clinical Trials: Komen is also part of a coalition supporting this important bill. What you can do to help: Become a Komen Advocacy Insider to stay "in the know" about current legislative and Advocacy Alliance actions. Find your legislator and encourage them to support Senate Bills 891, 892 and 316A. |
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