On the morning of Christmas Eve, the United States Senate gave a long-awaited gift to Americans, but especially to those who are affected or will be affected by Alzheimer's disease. The gift: the passage today, in a 60-39 vote, of historic healthcare overhaul, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Well worth recognizing, I issued this statement:
"On behalf of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), and our more than 1,200 member organizations, we congratulate United States...
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