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The U.S. government invested in biomedical research for over 90 years. Let's keep funding innovation. Contact your lawmakers today! fundresearch.org

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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
THANK YOU FOR SPEAKING UP FOR RESEARCH To everyone who contacted their representatives, shared why research matters, and stood up for federal biomedical research funding: thank you. Thank you for being part of #SaveOurCures. Your advocacy matters.
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
When we needed to speak up to Congress and ask lawmakers to #SaveOurCures, Ray Casey shared how a clinical trial changed his life. He and so many others spoke up through our campaign, and it made a difference!
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Thank you to everyone who spoke up to help #SaveOurCures. Your voices protected an investment that makes America stronger, healthier, and more innovative.
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
ONE WEEK until Congress must decide on the Fiscal Year 2026 research funding budget. Tell Congress to finalize strong funding. Your family's future depends on it: FundResearch.org #SaveOurCures
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Long-term studies need federal funding; companies won't wait 30 years. These types of studies impact public health on a large scale. Interrupting funding wastes decades of ongoing work. Tell Congress to finalize federal funding with a full investment into research: FundResearch.org #SaveOurCures
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
The federal government supports research into aging conditions because millions of American families need solutions. Tell Congress: Do not delay impactful research, #SaveOurCures! FundResearch.org
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
10 days until the Jan 30 federal budget continuing resolution ends. Prevention research keeps people healthy (no customers = companies won't fund). Federal funding is the only solution. Tell Congress to finalize strong funding: FundResearch.org #SaveOurCures
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Federal funding doesn't ask if research is profitable; it asks if it helps Americans. Tell Congress to finalize strong funding before the January 30th deadline to finalize the Fiscal Year 2026 budget: FundResearch.org
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Congress must finalize FY2026 research funding before the January 30th deadline. What's at stake: *Basic research creating future treatments *408K+ jobs nationwide *Your family's healthcare options in 2041-2051 Tell Congress: Finalize strong federal research funding: FundResearch.org
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
15 days until the January 30 Continuing Resolution deadline to finalize the FY2026 federal budget. Congress must finalize research funding, and it directly affects your future health. Tell Congress to support strong research funding. Your future health depends on what gets funded: FundResearch.org
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Basic research takes decades, so companies won't consider funding it. Basic research led to the MRI, antibodies, and statins. Congress decides the FY2026 budget by Jan 30. Research funded in 2026 becomes treatments in 2036-2046. Tell your lawmakers to #SaveOurCures at FundResearch.org.
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Every medicine in your cabinet started as basic research. Aspirin, diabetes meds, cancer treatments, antidepressants; all from curiosity-driven questions. Congress finalizes Fiscal Year 2026 before the Continuing Resolution ends Jan 30. Speak up: FundResearch.org #SaveOurCures
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Let's tell congress: Finalize strong funding! Congress must finalize federal research funding before the January 30th Continuing Resolution deadline, and basic research funding is at stake. Send a message to your lawmakers to #SaveOurCures: FundResearch.org
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
We're ending the first week of 2026 with lawmakers making crucial decisions on federally funded research. Keep speaking up to your members of Congress to make sure they #SaveOurCures! www.science.org/content/article/con…
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Congress set to reject Trump's major budget cuts to NSF, NASA, and energy science
Appropriators agree instead to keep this year's spending nearly level
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Does your voice matter? YES. Lawmakers track every contact. FY2026 appropriations will be finalized THIS MONTH, and it's important to speak up. Share your story TODAY: FundResearch.org #SaveOurCures
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Federal research investigates health disparities companies ignore. Companies won't fund (because there is no profit). Federal research reveals equity gaps. Congress is setting FY2026 NOW. Speak up: FundResearch.org #SaveOurCures
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
With the federal budget's continuing resolution set to expire January 30th, lawmakers are back in DC, discussing Fiscal Year 2026 funding for federal research. Take a look at some of the latest news about how current funding cuts are impacting health across the country: fundresearch.org/news
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
CONGRESS RETURNS TO SESSION TODAY They're back in DC making decisions, including on federal research funding. Your action RIGHT NOW: Send a message to FundResearch.org and let your lawmakers know why you care about research funding. #SaveOurCures #FundNIH
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
FY2026 federal research funding supports 400,000+ jobs across all 50 states and at all skill levels. Speak up to your lawmakers and tell them to fund research and protect jobs in your community: FundResearch.org #SaveOurCures #FundNIH
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
New Year, More Advocacy! Research funding needs YOUR voice. In 2026, speak up when budgets are discussed, share your research story, contact your representatives consistently, stay informed on funding debates, and encourage others to advocate: FundResearch.org #SaveOurCures #FundNIH
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
2025 was challenging for federally funded research, but your voices made a difference. Thank you for contacting lawmakers & sharing why research matters. FY2026 budget discussions restart next week. Let's carry this commitment forward—speaking up for research changes lives. #SaveOurCures #FundNIH
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Research funded in Fiscal Year 2026 becomes treatments in 2041-2051. Congress finalizes the budget next week. Strong funding sustains the innovation pipeline. Tell lawmakers that reduced funding will create treatment gaps for the next generation: FundResearch.org #SaveOurCures #FundNIH
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Medical breakthroughs take 15-25 years. Research funded in 2026 will lead to treatments in 2041-2051. Companies fund late stages. Government must fund early basic research. Your voice matters! Tell Congress to fund the federal research budget when they return from break: FundResearch.org
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Companies hide failures. Federal research publishes them. Why it matters: Science advances by eliminating wrong answers. Published failures prevent wasted time retesting dead ends. Let lawmakers know how funding complete knowledge, not just profitable knowledge, matters: FundResearch.org
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Stay informed on federal research funding news and the impacts of cuts. Latest updates: fundresearch.org/news Your knowledge is your power to advocate. #SaveOurCures #FundNIH
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
CONGRESS HEADS HOME TODAY Representatives are back in YOUR community for the holidays. They're more accessible now than any other time. This is your moment to speak up on Fiscal Year 2026 federal research funding. Send a message through FundResearch.org Don't wait, make your voice heard this break
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Curiosity created antibiotics, CRISPR, immunotherapy solutions. Companies fund final steps. Only the federal government funds curiosity. Congress is setting FY2026 NIH budget now. Tell them curiosity matters: FundResearch.org #SaveOurCures
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
What could be considered "useless" basic research created important life-saving solutions like heart meds, cancer immunotherapy, and insulin. Congress is deciding the FY2026 NIH budget NOW. Tell them to fund basic research to secure future treatments: FundResearch.org #SaveOurCures
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Basic research answers fundamental questions, even when there no immediate product. Companies won't fund it (they need returns). Basic research creates everything. Congress is setting FY2026 budget now. Tell them federal funding for research matters: fundresearch.org #SaveOurCures #FundNIH
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
YOUR VOICE PROTECTS RESEARCH Your family depends on research-funded treatments. Lawmakers listen to constituents. Tell them federal research matters to YOU. Your story makes a difference. Don't wait. Speak up: FundResearch.org #SaveOurCures #FundNIH
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Mental health IS health. Federal research developed current treatments for depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction. Today's research means tomorrow's mental health treatments. Tell lawmakers to support federally funded research: FundResearch.org #SaveOurCures
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Clinical trials need infrastructure that private industry can't sustain alone. Federal funding provides trial networks, trained staff, patient recruitment, data systems. Building takes years. Losing takes moments. Speak up: FundResearch.org #SaveOurCures
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Congress is in the process of deciding research funding under the current continuing resolution Your 2-minute action makes a difference by going to FundResearch.org Tell lawmakers research funding matters to YOUR family. Make your voice heard before the vote, not after. #SaveOurCures
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
In the last 75 years of federal research, there were moments when some lawmakers questioned its worth. And then, every decade, prior research has yielded breakthroughs. Let's avoid gaps in discoveries and tell lawmakers to #SaveOurCures: fundresearch.org
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
AI cancer diagnosis tools. Precision medicine. Blood-based diagnostics. All of these are built on federally-funded basic research. It's the science that tech companies scale into healthcare breakthroughs. Federal research + tech innovation = better health for everyone. #SaveOurCures #HealthTech
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
25-30M Americans have rare diseases. That's too few per condition for companies to profit from treatments. Federal research doesn't ask "Is this profitable?" It asks, "Can we help?" Every family deserves hope, not just profitable ones. Tell lawmakers to #SaveOurCures: fundresearch.org
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Three critical stories this week show why protecting research funding matters: *Science funding cuts jeopardize American innovation *HIV cuts threaten California's Black & Latino communities *Federal judge blocks UC funding threats Read more: FundResearch.org/news #SaveOurCures
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Federal research prevents disease, not just treats it. Prevention research saves more lives than treatment research, and requires long-term funding that only the government provides. #SaveOurCures: fundresearch.org
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Despite funding challenges, American research continues its resilience: Tell your lawmakers to #SaveOurCures and keep funding biomedical research: fundresearch.org With sustained support, we can protect tomorrow's new discoveries.
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Enjoying the long weekend? Take 5 minutes to protect medical breakthroughs. Budget negotiations for biomedical research funding are not finalized. Tell your lawmakers how it matters to your family. Take time to speak up: FundResearch.org Your voice matters BEFORE decisions are made. #SaveOurCures
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
🦃 This Thanksgiving, we're grateful for the medical breakthroughs keeping families together. Grandparents who are here because of heart treatments. Cancer survivors celebrating. Children thriving with diabetes care. Priceless moments. Happy Thanksgiving! #SaveOurCures
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Your kids will have better healthcare than you do because of research happening today in federally funded labs. <1% of the federal budget means continuous medical progress for the next generation. Every parent wants the best for their kids. Federal research makes it happen. #SaveOurCures
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Funding uncertainty is driving young brain scientists to reconsider their careers, putting research into Alzheimer's, autism, and Parkinson's at risk. We can't afford to lose a generation of researchers. Read more and speak up to your lawmakers: fundresearch.org/news #SaveOurCures
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
The breakthrough that saves your life in 2035 is being discovered RIGHT NOW in a federally-funded lab. 10-20 years from discovery to treatment. But it only takes <1% of the federal budget to make it happen. Tell your lawmakers to continue the funding and #SaveOurCures: fundresearch.org
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Federal research investment = measurable patient outcomes. ✓ 93% of cancer treatments ✓ Transformed chronic disease care ✓ Rare disease breakthroughs others won't fund ✓ $2.50 return per $1 invested Tell your lawmakers to #SaveOurCures: fundresearch.org
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Private research focuses on conditions that affect large numbers of people. Federal funding supports research into diseases regardless of patient population size. Every family deserves hope. Federal research funding delivers it. Tell members of Congress to #SaveOurCures: fundresearch.org
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Your medicine cabinet tells the story of American innvovation: *Diabetes treatments *Heart medications *Mental health support *Allergy relief It all started w/federal research funding. The cure your family needs tomorrow is being discovered today. Tell Congress to #SaveOurCures: FundResearch.org
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
NEW REPORT: 383 medical studies testing treatments were stopped due to funding cuts, affecting 74,000+ patients: apnews.com/article/nih-funding-cuts… Tell Congress how disruptions like these set research back: FundResearch.org #SaveOurCures
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
The importance of federally funded research remains a top news headline across the United States. Visit fundresearch.org to learn ways you can speak up to your lawmakers and ask them to #SaveOurCures. #FundNIH #FundResearch
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Save Our Cures @saveourcures.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
During 60 Minutes, Dr. Joan Brugge shared how her federally funded research identified the earliest precursors of breast cancer. This is American innovation saving lives. Support continued federal research funding. Ask your lawmakers to #SaveOurCures: fundresearch.org
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