Chuck Schumer: “This disease predominantly affects women and African Americans, which…”

On the recordAugust 3, 2006

This disease predominantly affects women and African Americans, which are a growing demographic in today's military. This debilitating disease damages vital organs and can cause disability or even death. Despite its prevalence and seriousness, lupus is notoriously difficult to diagnose, and no new treatments have been developed in more than 25 years. Chairman Stevens, because of the expert research that is conducted in this area through the Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program, I hope you agree, and support adding lupus to the list of diseases eligible for funding under the DOD Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program.

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Democratic · New York

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