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WASHINGTON,D.C. – With the number of uninsured American's hovering at 47 million –including almost 10 million children, Energy and Commerce CommitteeVice Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) today assailed the Bush Administrationfor its failure to tear down barriers to health care.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chair DianaDeGette (D-CO), chief architect of the Stem Cell Research EnhancementAct, today offered the following response to President George W. Bush'sState of the Union address:
"I am glad that President Bush hasrecognized the recent advances in stem cell research. This againhighlights the need for a new, national initiative supporting all typesof ethical cell based research, including embryonic stem cell research.We must establish a robust national stem cell research program with astrict ethical framework.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO) todayreleased the following statement on Private First Class Duncan C.Crookston, who died late last week from complications resulting frominjuries sustained in Iraq:
"Private First Class Duncan C. Crookston served his country with greathonor and distinction. It is a tragedy when someone with such a brightfuture loses their life so young. His service to our country is greatlyappreciated by Coloradoans and Americans nationwide.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Co-Chair of the House Diabetes CaucusCongresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) issued the following comments todayon newly released figures from the American Diabetes Association (ADA)showing an increase in economic costs of diabetes in 2007. At anestimated $174 billion annually, costs associated with diabetes haverisen 32% since last evaluated in 2002.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chair DianaDeGette (D-CO) today voted to support the State Children's HealthInsurance Program (SCHIP) and override the President's veto ofbipartisan legislation to provide health care to over 10 millionlow-income children nationwide. Unfortunately, 152 House Republicansvoted lock-step with President Bush to sustain the veto on a vote of260 to 152 blocking nearly 4 million additional low-income childrenfrom receiving health care coverage.
WASHINGTON,D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Diana DeGette (D-C0) today issued thefollowing statement today after the Federal Reserve Board issued anemergency rate cut of a key interest rate by 3/4 of a percentage point:
Stem Cell Research Advancement Represents Progress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With today's announcement of another stem cellresearch advancement, Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chair DianaDeGette (D-CO), chief architect of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, offered the following statement today:
WASHINGTON, DC – Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO), chief architect of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, released the following statement regarding the news of an additional method of stem cell research:
"I continue to be encouraged by the development of new methods for stem cell research. Because the research announced today destroys about twenty-percent of the embryos used in this technique, it will not solve the ethical concerns raised by those who oppose embryonic stem cell research.