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Parkinson’s Community Lauds Senate Passage of Veterans Affairs Parkinson’s Centers Friday, 08 December 2006 (Washington, DC) – The Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN) on Friday applauded unanimous Senate passage of H.R. 6342, legislation that would permanently authorize and maintain the Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers (PADRECCs) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).   Parkinson's Action Network Announces New Board Members Wednesday, 04 October 2006 The Parkinson's Action Network (PAN) announced the addition of two new members to serve on PAN's board of directors, as grassroots representatives: Mary Helen "Monnie" Lindsay, of Nebraska, and Peggy Willocks of Tennesee.   Parkinson's Community Reacts to President's Stem Cell Veto Thursday, 20 July 2006 The Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN) on Wednesday released the following statement, following President Bush’s veto of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act.   PARKINSON’S COMMUNITY URGES SENATE TO PASS STEM CELL BILL Monday, 17 July 2006 The Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN) on Monday joined the Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research at a press conference to discuss the upcoming Senate debate on H.R. 810, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, and urges strong bipartisan support from each Senator.    Parkinson’s Patients Cross the Country to Cross Iowa Monday, 10 July 2006 Nearly three thousand miles separate Dr. Dave Heydrick and Jim “Parky” Wetherell.  These two men have never met, yet are linked in their fight against Parkinson’s disease.   Parkinson's Community Applauds Senate Movement on Stem Cell Bill Friday, 30 June 2006 The Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN) on Friday applauded Senator Bill Frist (R-TN) with the decision to bring H.R. 810, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, to the floor to be considered by the U.S. Senate.   Parkinson's Unity Walk Raises Funds for Parkinson's Research Thursday, 18 May 2006 The 12th annual Parkinson's Unity Walk raised funds for Parkinson's research while offering a day of community, education, and fun.   Parkinson’s Action Network Endorses The Kansas Coalition For Lifesaving Cures Tuesday, 25 April 2006 Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN), the leading advocacy voice of the Parkinson’s community, today announced that it has joined as a member of the Kansas Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, a broad-based coalition of concerned citizens and dozens of leading patient and medical organizations working to protect patient access to stem cell treatments and cures in Kansas.   12th Annual Unity Walk is a Catalyst for Hope and Promise for the Parkinson’s Disease Community Tuesday, 18 April 2006 On Saturday, April 29th the Parkinson’s disease community comes together to instill spirit and optimism in those affected by the disease at the 12th annual Parkinson’s Unity Walk, the country’s largest annual grassroots event for the disease.   PAN Testifies Before Appropriations Committee Tuesday, 04 April 2006 On March 29th, Amy L Comstock provided public witness testimony regarding Parkinson's research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) before the U.S. House of Representatives' Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education.    Congressman Lane Evans Announces Retirement Friday, 31 March 2006 Congressman Lane Evans (D-IL) has been a true champion to the Parkinson’s community and we are deeply saddened at this decision to retire from public life.  It is with great respect and appreciation that we wish Congressman Evans well.   April is Parkinson's Awareness Month Thursday, 30 March 2006 April is recognized as Parkinson’s Awareness month.  This April, join thousands of others in the Parkinson's community in advocating, educating and bringing awareness to the existance and reality of Parkinson’s Disease.    PAN Names Two New Board Members Tuesday, 28 February 2006 PAN Board of Directors adds two new members from the Parkinson's Community to help advocate for Parkinson's cure.  The PAN Board now has representation from leading Parkinson’s community organizations, including the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, the National Parkinson Foundation, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, and the Parkinson Alliance.   CAMR Talking Points on South Korea and Stem Cell Research Friday, 13 January 2006 The discredited research published by South Korea's Dr. Hwang saddens and enrages those seeking cures and treatments using stem cells and SCNT as vital research tools. Those who have blocked a progressive federal stance toward this research must accept some responsibility for creating an environment where such gross misconduct appears to have occurred.   South Korea and Stem Cell Research Friday, 16 December 2005 Statement by Amy L. Comstock, Executive Director of the Parkinson’s Action Network Regarding the Hwang/Schatten Cloning Paper Published in Science magazine, June 2005.

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