Deadline: Consumers Can Find Lower Prices on Healthcare.Gov. Enroll by August 15th, Final Deadline for 2021 Coverage

AUDIO: Dr. LaShawn McIver, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Director of the Office of Minority Health
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) not only provides resources to beat the pandemic but it also expands access to health insurance coverage, and lowers cost ensuring nearly everyone who buys their own individual or family...

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New Data on Use of Force Statistics From Law Enforcement Agencies Across the United States

Thursday, August 12, 2021 Dear PSA Director, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and its sister organization, The Leadership Conference Education Fund, published data on police use of force from nine new cities...

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New Data on Use of Force Statistics From Law Enforcement Agencies Across the United States

Thursday, August 12, 2021 Dear PSA Director, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and its sister organization, The Leadership Conference Education Fund, published data on police use of force from nine new cities...

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Climate Expert Discusses Clean Energy Legislative Milestones

AUDIO: Derek Walker, Vice President, U.S. Climate, Environmental Defense Fund
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, August 11, 2021) – With the U.S. Senate’s passage of the bipartisan infrastructure package followed by a more-expansive budget reconciliation plan, and with the House expected take up the bills as well,...

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EDF Comments on Major Investment Package and Its Importance To Clean Energy and Rebuilding the Economy

AUDIO: Fred Krupp, President of Environmental Defense Fund
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, August 11, 2021) – This week, the Senate passed a blueprint for major investments in the economy, including support for clean energy and job creation. The House will vote later this month....

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The National Safe Boating Council Reminds Boaters to Use an Engine Cut-Off Switch

AUDIO: Yvonne Pentz, Communications Director of the National Safe Boating Council
(Manassas, VA, Tuesday, August 10, 2021) – The National Safe Boating Council reminds boaters to “Get Connected” and use an engine cut-off switch every time they go powerboating to keep themselves and their passengers safe...

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Report Shows American’s Views on Aquaculture & Need for Stronger Consumer Protections and Regulations on Farmed Seafood in the U.S.

AUDIO: Eric Schwaab, Senior Vice President for Ecosystems and Oceans, Environmental Defense Fund
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, August 5, 2021)  – The United States is the world’s second-largest consumer of seafood, and the demand is only growing. Now more than ever, conscientious consumers want to know where their fish...

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Many Families Do Not Realize They’re Eligible for the Child Tax Credit

Thursday, August 5, 2021 Dear PSA Director, The Child Tax Credit has been expanded to reach 4.1 million children across the country. Many of these children are in families that do not realize they’re eligible...

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