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<title>Comment by Joanne Browne (January 5, 2009, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#48006</link>
<description>Please help funding for sma, i lost my Son Seán at 9  months old he was the light of my life, i was told 9 weeks befo he passed away that he had sma and that there was nothing anybody could  do to prevent it. Parents are supposed to be able to protect there children, but parents cant protect them form sma. He sits on my shoulder and looks after me everyday, ill never see him as a man. please dont let more mothers and fathers feel the pain us fellow parents have felt....</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Kirstin Juhl (December 26, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#47774</link>
<description>I used to think that disabled people were normal people with disabilities. Now I know better. These are amazing people. I don't know if being born so disabled allows them to grow in a way that we &quot;normal&quot; people can, but these people are truly shining lights who are role models in spirit, bravery, and compassion. They give so much to society... they touch every person they meet and leave that person for the better... it's time to give back to them.
I am the auntie of one of these special kids, and if there is money for wall street, the auto unions, the billionaire auto CEOs, but none to save the lives of these kids, well, that's a society I am not sure I want to be a part of....</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Donna in Davis (December 16, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#47492</link>
<description>I have SMA type III and am still barely hanging on to my ability to walk at 40. We are so close. Please pass this bill now, America....</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Jim Biolsi (December 4, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#47129</link>
<description>This Bill is really needed. There are so many families devestated by this terrible disease. What a tragedy!...</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Chad Vandiver (December 1, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#47061</link>
<description>SMA is the #1 genetic killer of children under 2.  This bill could help us find a cure.  Please support this bill to help the innocent children suffering from this disease....</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Paul Considine (November 30, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#47021</link>
<description>PASS the bill NOW !!!! Stop spending money on destroying lives, and start spending it to save them instead ! We only get one life, let this bill try to prolong more lives for the futures sake !...</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Robyn Bell (November 30, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#47026</link>
<description>I am the Nanny of Lilly Robyn. If we can help by joining this list so be it What I don't understand is why with all these Australians on the list Australia doesn't have its own clinical trials ready to go. Let's get an Australian list. Email Matt and Stella or me through face book.  We are ALL praying for a cure - but we need more than prayers!!!...</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by L. Malishev (November 29, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#46983</link>
<description>Any disease is a pain. It is physical and emotional suffering that a sick person and his/her family are going through. But even worst case patients have HOPE that one day they will be disease free. 
Well, we don’t have this HOPE, yet. We watch our little brave fighters getting weaker day after day, unable to explain why there is no medicine to help him/her sit, walk, and breathe independently.   

Please save our children
Please give us HOPE...</description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Linda (November 28, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#46973</link>
<description>Cannot imagine the heartache ... watching your child slowly deteriorate.  Pass this bill . who in the world could vote AGAINST it?...</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Mia Yena (November 26, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#46926</link>
<description>This is just a horrible, horrible thing that any parent and child should have to go through. Please help pass the bill...
I can't even begin to comprehend that nothing is yet being done to help cure all the children affected by this!
Our love &amp; prayers go out to Stella, Matt &amp; Lilly Robyn and to all going through this xox...</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Kelly (November 25, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#46885</link>
<description>pass the bill and save lives...</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Katie (November 25, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#46897</link>
<description>Please pass this bill!!!  It seems an insanity that this is even in question!  Pass the bill for beautiful Ava and all the other babies and families who have suffered and who are suffering x...</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Natasha (Australia) (November 25, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#46900</link>
<description>Please pass this bill, children are such a special gift. You help one child its a success....</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Debbie Gill (Australia) (November 25, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#46913</link>
<description>I can't believe that the bill is even in question,I am the aunt of Stella Matt and Lilly Robyn,every child should be given every opportunity to live their lives to the fullest,their families the opportunity to love and nurture them forever.Please help all the families affected to fullfill their dreams..... Imagine...............I dont think you can...</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Amy Hanger (November 24, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#46877</link>
<description>Pass the bill...anything that may give hope to these suffering families should be passed....</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by suz (November 23, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#46830</link>
<description>no child should have to suffer in any way pass the bill and help them live!...</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Marree (November 23, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#46831</link>
<description>Please pass the bill...children should never have to go through this nor should their families....</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by rose (November 23, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#46841</link>
<description>pass the bill..you have the power to save lives.. so pass the bill...</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Dee Beencke (November 22, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#46801</link>
<description>Being A mother and Grand mother I would vote 4 anything 2 save these beautiful little angels we r blessed with xxx...</description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Manda (November 22, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#46826</link>
<description>Look any child, mother, father, family member or friend of a child suffering from SMA in the eyes and tell them why this Bill shouldnt be passed. 
There is no need for debate, pass the bill now. the time for talk is over these children need action!...</description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Chelsea (November 21, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#46729</link>
<description>Please pass this bill! no family should have to deal with this!!! Something needs to be done....</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Jacinta Preis (Australia) (November 21, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#46730</link>
<description>Please pass this bill, please don't let families go through what the above families have and are going through. This should not even have to be decided is should be a given right of these children to have any and everything which can be possibly done. I agree with a poster above who says is will be murder NOT to pass the bill....</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Janette Brown (November 21, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#46731</link>
<description>I just lost my 7 month old grand daughter sept 08.

Please pass this bill. Stop the loss of life of these precious babies!...</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Leah Maker (November 21, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#46734</link>
<description>SMA is a terrible, terrible disease. I now know two beautiful babies that have died as a result. My thoughts and prayers are still with Russel and Lucinda who lost beautiful Ava early this year. Please pass this bill....</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Lauren Watson. (November 21, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2042.html#46740</link>
<description>If you do not pass this bill, you are failing hopes and dreams of families world-wide. Take notice and have a heart. x....</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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