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Murkowski-backed bill extending ALS treatment access programs for five years passes Congress

Congress passed a Murkowski-backed bill keeping federal ALS treatment access and research programs running through 2031, two days before they would have lapsed.

by Walter AlaskaNews10h ago2 min read

Washington, D.C.

Cover image for article: Murkowski-backed bill extending ALS treatment access programs for five years passes Congress