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Congressional Leaders Urged to Fix a 60-Year Old Injustice

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

Congress betrays Filipino allies.

Ms. Jody DeVere Appointed to United Spinal Association Board of Directors

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

President of AskPatty.com joins United Spinal’s board of directors!

United Spinal Association Urges Congress To Restore Americans With Disabilities Act

Sunday, November 4th, 2007

United Spinal Association works to obtain 221 co-sponsors to restore ADA.

United Spinal Association Condemns VA’s Misleading Congress about Medical Appointment Delays

Thursday, September 13th, 2007

United Spinal Association appalled by VA’s lies to Congress regarding delays in medical care for vets.

National Spinal Cord Injury Group Fully Supports Restoration of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

United Spinal Association supports enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act

United Spinal Appalled, Not Surprised by Report on Substandard Conditions at VA Care Centers Nationwide

Friday, March 23rd, 2007

VA Secretary initiates investigation into the state of VA’s medical centers and clinics.

United Spinal CEO Calls Social Security Delays ‘Unconscionable’ and Urges Citizen Action

Wednesday, March 21st, 2007

The delays facing applicants for disability benefits at the Social Security Administration are unconscionable according to Paul J. Tobin, President and CEO of United Spinal Association.

United Spinal Association Recognizes Deficiencies at Walter Reed Army Medical Center; Urges Comprehensive Review and Reform of Wounded Service Member-to-Civilian Process

Friday, March 9th, 2007

United Spinal Association Recognizes Deficiencies at Walter Reed Army Medical Center

ACTION ALERT: Stem Cell Bill Reintroduced

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007

ACTION ALERT: URGENT! House to Vote on Stem Cell Bill- Your Help Needed!

United Spinal Urges Enactment of Stem Cell Research Legislation

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007

Queens, NY––The United Spinal Association applauds Congress’ speedy action in the introduction of The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007. The legislation, introduced in the House as H.R. 3 and in the Senate as S. 5, would open up more embryonic stem cell lines for federally funded research.