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Capitol Hill Day 2007

Capitol Hill Day 2007 video  March 29, 2007
Who goes to Capitol Hill Day? As you'll see in this video, it's everyday citizens just like you!

Capitol Hill Day 2007 photo gallery  March 13, 2007
A collection of images from our annual lobbying day.

Capitol Hill Day 2007: Frequently asked questions  Jan. 10, 2007

Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Capitol Hill Day 2007.

Your voice matters! Register now for Capitol Hill Day 2007  Nov. 1, 2006

Add your voice to the growing numbers advocating for increased funding for psoriasis research to bring us closer to a cure—in person, or by phone. (Article from November/December 2006 Psoriasis Advance)

Capitol Hill Day 2006

Capitol Hill Day 2006 photo gallery  March 16, 2006
The event is captured in 40 photographs, from the training session to meetings on Capitol Hill.

Capitol Hill Day 2006: Record attendence, immediate results  March 6, 2006

On Feb. 26, 2006, nearly 100 enthusiastic volunteers gathered in Washington, D.C., for the third annual National Psoriasis Foundation Capitol Hill Day.

Psoriasis Foundation urges Congress to address the needs of millions of people living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis  Feb. 27, 2006

More than 100 volunteers with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis participated in the National Psoriasis Foundation's third annual Capitol Hill Day to educate legislators about the need for access to quality care for people living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. (Press release)

Capitol Hill Day 2006: Frequently asked questions  Dec. 5, 2005

Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Capitol Hill Day 2006.

Capitol Hill Day 2005

Local Lobby Week, Senate resolution call attention to psoriasis during Psoriasis Awareness Month  July 29, 2005

As the National Psoriasis Foundation launches its first-ever Local Lobby Week, Aug. 15-19, two lawmakers have introduced a resolution in the U.S. Senate recognizing August 2005 as Psoriasis Awareness Month.

Capitol Hill Day 2005: a personal home run  July 1, 2005

Director of advocacy Sheila Rittenberg discusses stepping up to take on Congress. (Article from July/August 2005 Psoriasis Advance)

Capitol Hill Day 2005: Pittsford woman steps up as psoriasis advocate  July 1, 2005

Article reprinted with permission from the Brighton-Pittsford Post.

Psoriasis Foundation advances support in Congress for psoriasis research funding  June 15, 2005

Following two National Psoriasis Foundation initiatives—Capitol Hill Day and a national letter-writing campaign—two congressional champions for psoriasis research funding stepped forward. (Press release)

Second annual Capitol Hill Day inspires, educates  April 15, 2005

The voice of the psoriasis community resonated in the halls of Congress on April 11 as nearly 60 Psoriasis Foundation staff and volunteers took part in the National Psoriasis Foundation's second annual Capitol Hill Day.

Psoriasis Foundation launches letter-writing campaign for more federal research dollars  April 14, 2005

The National Psoriasis Foundation, armed with a powerful new online advocacy tool, has launched its first-ever nationwide letter-writing campaign to urge Congress to increase federal research funding for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. (Press release)

National Psoriasis Foundation rallies in Washington  April 11, 2005

Second annual Capitol Hill Day focuses on increasing federal commitment to psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis education, research and funding. (Press release)

Capitol Hill Day 2005: Frequently asked questions  March 15, 2005

Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Capitol Hill Day 2005.

Capitol Hill Day 2004

Capitol Hill Day 2004: 7-year-old educates peers and national leaders  Jan. 4, 2005

Keira Romanello had a good reason to attend the first Capitol Hill Day with her parents Irena and Charles. (Article from January/February 2005 Psoriasis Advance)

Images from Capitol Hill Day 2004  June 22, 2004

Photographs from the Psoriasis Foundation's May 2004 Capitol Hill Day meeting in Washington, D.C.

National Psoriasis Foundation releases legislative agenda, visits Congress  May 17, 2004

Armed with statistics, the National Psoriasis Foundation released its 2004 legislative agenda as its members gathered in Washington, D.C., to meet with congressional offices. (Press release)


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