Americans Report that Summertime is the Worst Season for Frequent Heartburn

AUDIO: Anita Brikman, Executive Director, Consumer Healthcare Products Association Educational Foundation
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, June 27, 2019) – More than one in four adults experiences heartburn at least once a week. Sometimes called acid reflux, heartburn is an uncomfortable or painful burning feeling in your chest...

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Stopping Endless Wars by Restoring Congress’s Power to Declare War

AUDIO: Heather Brandon-Smith, Legislative Director for Militarism and Human Rights, Friends Committee on National Legislation
(Washington D.C., Wednesday, June 26, 2019) – Endless wars can only be stopped if Congress can reclaim its constitutional power to decide when the U.S. goes to war – and not the White House. This...

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(Washington D.C., Monday, June 24, 2019) – Today Excelencia in Education announced 20 finalists who hope to obtain the organization’s prestigious Seal of Excelencia, a voluntary certification for institutions of higher education that demonstrate excellence...

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New Survey from Wells Fargo Shows the Majority of Elder Financial Abuse is Committed by Friends or Family

AUDIO: Ron Long, Senior Vice President, Director of Elder Client Initiatives and Elder Center of Excellence, Wells Fargo Advisors
(St. Louis, MO, Thursday, June 13, 2019) – Eighty one percent of older Americans say they are confident they will not fall victim to elder financial abuse and their adult children are nearly just as...

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New Effort To Fight Rising Hepatitis C Infections in North Carolina

AUDIO: Daniel Raymond, Deputy Director of Planning and Policy, Harm Reduction Coalition
(Raleigh, NC, Thursday, June 13, 2019) — There are nearly 110,000 North Carolinians living with hepatitis C virus (HCV). Community leaders, healthcare providers and local officials have been on the front lines of addressing these...

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FEMA is Urging Property Owners to get Flood Insurance Before a Hurricane Hits

AUDIO: David Maurstad, Chief Executive of the National Flood Insurance Program, FEMA
(Washington D.C., Tuesday, June 11, 2019) – This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts 4-8 hurricanes including 2-4 major ones (Cat. 3 or higher) as part of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. It...

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