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American Academy of Pediatrics
This page provides information about medical bills and legislation in Washington, D.C., as well as advocacy opportunities nationwide.

American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Genetics
This page provides information about medical bills and legislation pertaining specifically to genetics.

American College of Medical Genetics
The ACMG provides education, resources and a voice for the medical genetics profession. To make genetic services available to and improve the health of the public, the ACMG promotes the development and implementation of methods to diagnose, treat and prevent genetic diseases.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
This page provides information about medical bills and legislation as well as advocacy opportunities nationwide.

American Public Health Association
This page provides information about medical bills and legislation in Washington, D.C., as well as advocacy opportunities nationwide.

American Society of Human Genetics
The ASHG is the primary professional membership organization for human genetics specialists worldwide. The Society’s nearly 8,000 members include researchers, academicians, clinicians, laboratory practice professionals, genetic counselors, nurses and others who have a special interest in the field of human genetics. The ASGH stresses the importance of advocacy, and the site provides many advocacy and policy resources.

Association of American Medical Colleges: Washington Highlights
This page provides information about medical bills and legislation in Washington, D.C.

Biotechnology and Industry Organization
BIO is the world's largest biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide.

Council for Responsible Genetics 
The CRG puts out a magazine, GeneWatch, dedicated to monitoring biotechnology's social, ethical and environmental consequences focusing on a broad spectrum of issues, from genetically engineered foods to biological weapons, genetic privacy and discrimination, reproductive technologies and human cloning.

Genetics and Public Policy Center
The Center works to help policy leaders, decision makers and the public better understand the rapidly evolving field of human genetics and its application to health care. 

National Breast Cancer Coalition
NBCC is an advocacy organization that tracks legislative activities and provides news and fact sheets about breast cancer.

National Partnership for Women and Families
The National Partnership for Women and Families provides the latest updates on issues that matter to women and families, such as high-quality, affordable health care, equal opportunity and fair treatment in the workplace, and initiatives that help Americans meet the dual demands of work and family responsibilities. 

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