CR3 News Magazine 2019 VOL 5: NOVEMBER WHY Only $14 Million? | Page 39

The impact of federal funding and collaborating with federal and state legislators for radon awareness and reduction policies and research advancements will help save lives. Become a catalyst for change; influence your legislators to test our schools for radon and appeal to Congress for a commitment to increase the funding for lung cancer research. When my husband passed with lung cancer, nearly 14 years ago, none of this treatment was available nor was the awareness of the danger radioactive radon gas exposure common knowledge with the general public. We are making progress but it doesn't happen without a sincere desire to make a difference with relentless hours of effort.

Sincere thanks to Congressional champions like Rick Nolan of Minnesota and Frank LoBiondo of New Jersey for support in research funding.

Much thanks to the Interior, Environment, and Related Agency House Subcommittee members Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson; Ohio Rep. David Joyce; Maine Rep. Chellie Pingree; New York Rep. José Serrano; Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley; New Jersey Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman; Michigan Rep. Brenda Lawrence; Utah Rep. Chris Stewart; Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei; Washington Rep. Derek Kilmer; and Minnesota Chairperson Betty McCollum for the continuing funding of the State Indoor Radon Grants. Much more needs to be achieved on the state and federal levels, and we are very thankful for your continued support in helping to save lives.

Gloria Linnertz

Director/Founder

Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction

[email protected]

618 830 4660

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2020 HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROPRIATIONS

Defense Health Programs

Adds $453 million for cancer research. The total amount is distributed as follows:

o $150 million for the breast cancer research program;

o $110 million for the prostate cancer research program;

o $30 million for the kidney cancer research program;

o $35 million for the ovarian cancer research program;

o $14 million for the lung cancer research program;

o $10 million for the melanoma research program;

o $4 million for the pancreatic cancer research program;

o $100 million for the cancer research program.