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Advocacy Tax Reform Bill Expected to Be Signed Into Law

The package of tax reforms expected to be signed into law includes several provisions that will impact some people with cystic fibrosis.

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In the Spotlight | Advocacy Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Awards Sen. Susan Collins the Breath of Life Legislator Award

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation awarded U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) the Breath of Life Legislator Award on Nov. 3 for her leadership in ensuring that people with cystic fibrosis have access to the adequate, affordable care they need to live full and healthy lives.

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Health Care Reform | Advocacy CF Advocates Convene on Capitol Hill for Teen Advocacy Day to Fight for Adequate, Affordable Care

As part of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's ninth annual Teen Advocacy Day, 162 advocates from 38 states met with elected officials in Washington, D.C., to tell their stories and make sure the cystic fibrosis community is heard in ongoing health care reform discussions.

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Health Care Reform | Advocacy | Our Advocacy Work Senate Health Care Bill Fails to Adequately Protect People with Cystic Fibrosis

Today, the U.S. Senate released its version of the health care reform bill, titled the Better Care Reconciliation Act, and in response, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation affirmed its opposition to the legislation.

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Health Care Reform | Advocacy House of Representatives Passes Health Care Reform Legislation

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA), legislation that fails to adequately protect people living with cystic fibrosis.

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