CHICAGO (October 9, 2007) Next week, the Senate is scheduled to vote on the FY 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill. This legislation funds important programs that improve vision health, strengthen vision loss prevention and invest in vision research. Among other important increases, the legislation includes a $125,000 boost for the CDC’s vision screening and education program.
President Bush has vowed to veto this bill, due to concerns over funding levels. If enough Senators support the bill, however, they might be able to override a Presidential veto. Prevent Blindness America is urging all Senators to support this critical legislation.
Click here to send a letter to your Senator in support of this urgent legislation.
Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness America is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness America touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening and training, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the generous support of the American public. Together with a network of affiliates, divisions and chapters, it's committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America. For more information, or to make a contribution to the sight-saving fund, call 1-800-331-2020.
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