Victory! Breast Cancer Research Funding Passes the House!

Here's the message from NBCC president Fran Visco:

The news is good!  Just a few hours ago the FY 2012 Defense Appropriations bill passed the House of Representatives overwhelmingly with the $120 million for the Department of Defense (DOD) Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) intact.  Many thanks to all of the NBCC advocates who worked hard over these last several weeks contacting your Representatives to ensure that this funding remained secure.

An amendment threatening to strip all funding for the DOD BCRP and the other medical research programs in the bill, known collectively as the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRPs), was not offered.  NBCC advocacy is very effective!

Action on the Senate Defense Appropriations bill is anticipated in September.  We'll continue to keep you informed.

Thanks again for all your hard work!

Thanks also from Northern Ohio Breast Cancer Coalition to all of our northern Ohio activists who made calls and sent emails!