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May 2, 2006

Langevin joins D.C. rally for spinal cord research

WASHINGTON -- Rep. James Langevin joined hundreds of people gathered on Capitol Hill today to support legislation aimed at fighting paralysis.

The rally was organized by the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Langevin, a Rhode Island Democrat, is a co-sponsor of Christopher Reeve Paralysis Act, a bill that would coordinate and expand research, rehabilitation and quality of life programs for people with spinal cord injuries.

The event, called a Working 2 Walk rally, was hosted by actress Susan Sarandon.

Langevin, a quadriplegic since an accidental shooting at age 16, worked closely with the late Christopher and Dana Reeve in recent years on a range of issues that affect people living with paralysis and their loved ones.

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