President's 2008 Budget Cuts Alzheimer Funding
On February 5th President Bush sent his 2008 budget proposal to Congress. Once again, the President proposes to cut federal funding for Alzheimer research and care. Under the President's proposal, funding for Alzheimer research continues a negative trend - a steady decline since 2003. The President’s budget proposal also eliminates funding for key Alzheimer care programs including the 24/7 Contact Center, Safe Return® and the Alzheimer’s State Matching Grants Program.
Next Steps
Congress must now accept, reject or amend the President’s budget proposal through the annual appropriations process . The House and Senate Appropriations Committees will begin that process later this spring. This year, we will again urge Congress to increase funding for research and reject the proposed cuts to Alzheimer care programs in the President’s budget.
What Can I Do Now ?
Meet Your Members of Congress: Join us in Washington for the 19th Annual Public Policy Forum March 18-20, 2007. Tell your story on Capitol Hill. Register Now!
Can't Join Us for the Forum? Participate in the Virtual Visit. Write a personal message to your Members of Congress asking them to reject the budget cuts proposed by the President. Go to: http://www.alz.kintera.org/virtualvisit
2007 Budget Wrap-Up
Funding was restored for all of the Alzheimer care programs in the budget and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) also received a small increase. Congress has agreed upon a year-long "continuing resolution" to serve as the 2007 federal budget. It will fund most government programs at 2006 levels, although several programs, including medical research, received small increases.
Calls, emails, letters, and individual meetings with Senators and Representatives are extremely effective and directly responsible for our progress in preventing the proposed budget cuts. The voices of advocates do make a difference!
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