Colorectal Cancer Coalition

C3 Urges Vice President Joe Biden to Support a National Colorectal Cancer Screening Program

Vice President Joe Biden, and his White House Middle Class Task Force, made their way to Alexandria, VA on Thursday to discuss health care and issues affecting older members of the country’s middle class. Biden led a conversation with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, White House Office of Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann DeParle and Barry Rand, CEO of the AARP.

C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition was fortunate enough to be invited to attend and listen to the Vice President speak. Carlea Bauman, President of C3, was chosen to ask a question of the Vice President and concluded by asking the Administration to support the creation of a national colorectal cancer screening program for uninsured and underinsured Americans.

The Vice President, whose mother is a colorectal cancer survivor, stated that he understood the need for such a program and acknowledged the cost benefits that would come from it.

C3 would like to thank Congressman Jim Moran (D-VA) for inviting the organization to attend the event.

To learn more about legislation that would create a national colorectal cancer screening program and to ask the Obama Administration for their support please click here

This news article was originally posted on July 16th, 2009 and was accurate at the time of publication. Since then, information may have changed or links may now be outdated. Please call our Answer Line 1-877-427-2111 for the latest information, or talk to your doctor before making any medical decisions.

Posted by Joe Arite on July 16th, 2009
Tags: Health Care Reform, Joe Biden

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