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U.S. House - District CD-13

  • Bo Hines (R)
  • Wiley Nickel (D)
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Saving Lives through Cancer Research

Rarely has the importance of medical research been more apparent than during this ongoing pandemic. Increasing federal funding for medical research is critical to promoting further discovery. Will you vote for sustainable annual increases in cancer research funding for the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute?

Bo Hines

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Wiley Nickel

Yes

Wiley Nickel is a two term State Senator in North Carolina that was first motivated to get involved in politics after losing his father to cancer in high school. He understands how a healthcare crisis can shake a family, and is passionate about doing everything he can to ensure everyone has access to the care they need. Research into the leading newest care practices is a critical part of ensuring the highest quality of patient care.

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Access to Health Care

Access to affordable, quality health care can determine whether you live or die from cancer. Will you support legislation to provide Americans access to affordable, quality health care that will ensure access to health insurance for everyone in the Medicaid coverage gap and ensure greater affordability of Affordable Care Act marketplace plans?

Bo Hines

This candidate has not yet responded to the ACS CAN questionnaire.

Wiley Nickel

Yes

As a State Senator, Wiley Nickel has led the fight to expand Medicaid in North Carolina. He is proud of his work reaching across the aisle to get Medicaid expansion passed through the State Senate. In Congress, he’s committed to continuing that work to expand access to affordable healthcare and close the coverage gap.

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Equity in Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are key to advancing new standards of care that can improve survival and quality of life for people with cancer, but to be successful, trials must have adequate participation, including diverse participation from currently underrepresented groups. Will you support legislation to ensure more patients — regardless of their race, ethnicity, economic means or their geographic location — have a chance to enroll in clinical trials?

Bo Hines

This candidate has not yet responded to the ACS CAN questionnaire.

Wiley Nickel

Yes

Sen. Wiley Nickel understands that equal and meaningful access to clinical trials is a key part of ensuring the highest quality patient care in our country.

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This candidate has not yet responded to the ACS CAN questionnaire.