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WASHINGTON (WJZ) — Maryland Rep. Kweisi Mfume's (D-7th) bill, the "Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act" passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday.
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December 10th, 2020
BALTIMORE — Records show Johns Hopkins University founder owned slaves at his Baltimore home. Congressman Mfume shared his thoughts on the recent revelations...
BALTIMORE — The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation honoring the legacy of Baltimore native Henrietta Lacks that addresses racial disparities among participants in cancer clinical trials.
WASHINGTON --On Wednesday, December 9th, 2020, Congressman Kweisi Mfume will bring the immortal life of Henrietta Lacks to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. During his much-anticipated speech, the Congressman will highlight the need for adequate representation of racial minorities and underserved communities in cancer clinical trials.
BALTIMORE —WBAL-TV 11 News asked Maryland officials whether they plan to get vaccinated when it becomes available, and why.
U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-District 7
"I trust science, and I trust the integrity of the FDA. I plan on taking the vaccine and I urge all Americans to do the same."
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony G. Brown, Jamie Raskin, and David Trone (all Md.) today announced nearly $8.2 million in federal funding to bolster Community Health Centers (CHC) across Maryland.
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes and Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.) today announced $1,407,882 in federal funding to support Baltimore County's COVID-19 emergency response efforts at schools.