2020 Rose Parade® Celebrates Caregivers

AUDIO: Bruce Chernof, President and CEO of The SCAN Foundation, and Gretchen Alkema, Vice President of Policy and Communications
(Pasadena, CA, Monday, December 30, 2019) – More than 41 million Americans provide care to loved ones, including the older adults in our lives. The SCAN Foundation in Long Beach, California will recognize caregivers as...

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Non-partisan Non-profit Explains the Biggest Successes of the 116th Congress and Prospects for 2020

AUDIO: Diane Randall, Executive Secretary (President), Friends Committee on National Legislation
(Washington, D.C. , Wednesday, December 18, 2019) – In the closing days of 2019, the 116th Congress has made several noteworthy strides toward peace and justice, despite partisan gridlock in Washington. The biggest international accomplishments...

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Virginia Highway Safety Office Announces Increased DUI Enforcement As Part Of 18th Annual Checkpoint Strikeforce Campaign To Combat Drunk Driving During The Holiday Season

AUDIO: Marshall Herman, Chair of the Governor’s Executive Leadership Team on Highway Safety
(Falls Church, VA, Wednesday, December 18, 2019) – With the holiday season in full swing, it is important to note that alcohol and driving can be a deadly combination. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,...

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Gilead Sciences COMPASS Initiative Awards Over $2.3M in Grants to 40 Organizations Fighting HIV in the South

AUDIO: Arun Skaria, Director of Corporate Contributions, Gilead Sciences
(Foster City, CA, Tuesday, December 17, 2019) – Gilead Sciences COMPASS Initiative (COMPASS) announced that 40 organizations in the south will receive more than $2.3 million to combat the spread of HIV in the south and...

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Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and GameStop Explain How Parents Should Choose Appropriate Video Games for the Holidays

AUDIO: Patricia Vance, President, Entertainment Software Rating Board
(New York City, NY, Friday, December 13, 2019) – According to the latest data from the Entertainment Software Association, video games are a $43.4 billion industry. Over 164 million adults in the United States play...

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Business Coalition Explains Value That Meetings and Events Have on U.S. Economy

AUDIO: Michelle Mason, President and CEO, Association Forum and Association Forum Foundation
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, December 11, 2019) – The U.S. economy and businesses are directly affected by the meetings and events that are held across the state. In 2016, 1.9 million meetings were held in the...

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Leading Economists Headline NAR’s First-Ever Real Estate Forecast Summit on December 11

AUDIO: Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research, National Association of REALTORS
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, December 11, 2019) – The National Association of REALTORS® will host its first-ever Real Estate Forecast Summit in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, December 11. During the Summit, the top 10 outperforming markets...

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