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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Know Your Flood Risk and Take Action Amid Dam Crisis

AUDIO: Anita G. Fox, Director of Michigan’s Department of Insurance and Financial Services
(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, August 3, 2021) – The risk of flooding in Midwest states like Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Indiana is real and rising. Even with regular upgrades and safety works, more extreme weather patterns...

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Recovering From Recent Southeast Michigan Storms With Flood Insurance

AUDIO: Anita G. Fox, Director of Michigan’s Department of Insurance and Financial Services
(Detroit, MI, Tuesday, August 3, 2021) – A presidential disaster declaration has been issued in Michigan following the significant June flooding that occurred in southeastern Michigan. As a result, thousands of people may be wondering...

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More Consumers Can Find Lower Prices on Healthcare.Gov – New Benefits for People Who Received Unemployment Compensation in 2021

AUDIO: Dr. LaShawn McIver (mc-EEV-er), Director of the Office of Minority Health at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) now provides new lower premiums and access for expanded financial assistance at Healthcare.gov, as well as new money-saving benefits for those who received unemployment benefits in 2021. As we continue...

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Research Reveals That Students, Parents and Teachers Thrived When Using High-Quality Instructional Materials During Pandemic Learning

AUDIO: Elizabeth Chu, Executive Director, CPRL
(New York, NY, Tuesday, July 27, 2021) — Today, research has been released by the Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL) at Columbia University which finds that online high-quality instructional materials designed to bring...

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More Consumers Can Find Lower Prices on Healthcare.gov – New Benefits for People Who Received Unemployment Compensation in 2021

AUDIO: Dr. LaShawn McIver (mc-EEV-er), 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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