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(Oct 09,2008)		President Signs ALS Registry Act!
(Sep 26, 2008)		Congress Votes to Create National Registry for Lou Gehrig’s Disease; President Expected to Sign ALS Association Priority Into Law
(Seo 23, 2008)		Important Information About New VA Policy for ALS
(Sep 22, 2008)		It's Offial! VA to Grant Benefits to ALL Veterans with ALS
(Sep 17, 2008)		Let's Pass the ALS Registry Act
(July 23, 2008)		The Time Has Come to Pass the ALS Registry Act!
(July 09, 2008)		ALS Association Wins Fight for Power Wheelchairs
(May 23, 2008)		Help Ensure Access to Power Wheelchairs
(Apr 15, 2008)		Actress Angela Lansbury Stars in New "Cure ALS" PSA Campaign
(Mar 28, 2008)		Angela Lansbury and Lucie Bruijn Booked on Three National Shows to Launch The CURE ALS Campaign
(Feb 19, 2008)		Advocacy Day Registration Now Open
(Jan 09, 2008)		Today Show Features PALS
(Dec 20, 2007)		Additional $3 Million for the ALS Registry - Congress Adjourns
(Dec 14, 2007)		Congress Continues to Increase Funding for DOD Research; ALS Registry Act Update
(Nov 22, 2007)		2008 Medicare Rx Drug Benefit Open Enrollment
(Nov 14, 2007)		Senate Committee Passes the ALS Registry Act!!!
(Oct 30, 2007)		Department of Defense Directs Additional $5 Million to Establish New ALS Research Program; Funding Opportunities Available
(Oct 16, 2007)		House Passes ALS Registry Act by a Vote of 411-3!!
(Sep 28, 2007)		ALS Association Priority Legislation Signed into Law - FDA Bill Will Speed Access to Breakthrough Treatments
(Sep 27, 2007)		ALS Registry Act Cleared for the House Floor!!!
(Apr 23, 2007)		Our Nation's Heroes will Join The ALS Association During ALS Awareness Month in May
(Apr 19, 2007)		The ALS Association Testifies Before Congress
(Apr 16, 2007)		ALS rebrands, rededicates ties to Lou Gehrig
(Jan 15, 2007)		The Prescription Drug User Fee Act
(Jan 11, 2007)		Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act Passed by US House
(Dec 08, 2006)		Lifespan Respite Care Act Passed by the Senate
(Nov 27, 2006)		Advocacy Update - Medicare Rx Drug Benefit Open Enrollment
(Nov 15, 2006)		Advocacy Update - Power Wheelchair Coverage
(Mar 31, 2006)		Does Medicare Now Pay for Rilutek?
(Jan 28, 2006)		"ER" Episode Highlights Assistive Technology for ALS
(Jan 22, 2006)		Veteran actor Woods checking into 'ER'
(Dec 04, 2005)		Monthly Research Journal- November 2005
(Nov 28, 2005)		World ALS Experts will Meet In Dublin to Share Findings
(Nov 22, 2005)		Morrie Schwartz Interview to be Featured on ABC News: Nightline
(Nov 14, 2005)		ALSA Receives Excellent Rating From National Health Council
(Nov 05, 2005)		“Grandfather of ALSA” Lawrence R. Barnett To Receive Honors
(Sep 07, 2005)		People with ALS Relocated Because of Hurricane Katrina Should Call The ALS Association for Assistance