Friends Committee on National Legislation Message for New Congress and New Administration

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Dear PSA Director, A new Congress and a new administration offer fresh opportunities to advance and lobby Congress for peace, justice, and the environment. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges...

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New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Ignore Critical Evidence on Alcohol and Cancer

AUDIO: Nigel Brockton, PhD, Vice President of Research, American Institute for Cancer Research
(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, January 12, 2021) – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These Dietary...

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End of Year Fatality Report Details the Number of Law Enforcement Officers That Have Been Killed in the LOD

AUDIO: Marcia Ferranto, CEO, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
(Washington, D.C., Monday, January 11, 2021) – The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has released the “2020 Officer Fatality Report.” Following the release of the report, as part of the Destination Zero initiative, a...

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Affordable and Quality Medical & Dental Care in Maryland

AUDIO: Dr. Sonya Bruton, CEO & President
(Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, December 23, 2020) – The COVID-19 pandemic continues to underscore the importance of Community Health Centers in keeping all in our communities safe.  CCI Health & Wellness Services has kept its...

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Servicios Médicos y Dentales de Calidad y Asequibles Para los Habitantes de Maryland

AUDIO: Marisol Murphy-Ballantyne, Vocera
(Silver Spring, MD, miércoles 23 de diciembre de 2020) – La pandemia de COVID-19 continúa resaltando la importancia de los Centros de salud comunitarios para mantener saludables a los miembros de la comunidad. CCI Health...

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Virginia Announces Increased DUI Enforcement as Part of 19th Annual Checkpoint Strikeforce Campaign to Deter Drunk Driving During the Holiday Season

AUDIO: Governor Ralph Northam
(Falls Church, VA, Tuesday, December 22, 2020) – With the arrival of the holiday season, it is important to note that alcohol and driving can be a deadly combination. According to Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles data,...

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Day 1 Families Fund Is Working to Solve Family Homelessness

AUDIO: Gwen Jackson, Board Member, Families Together
(Seattle, WA, Friday, December 18, 2020) – 42 nonprofits across the U.S. are receiving the third annual Day 1 Families Fund grants, as part of a continuing commitment by the Day 1 Families Fund to...

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Coalition Urges Awareness of Acetaminophen Safety When Treating Cold and Flu Symptoms This Year

AUDIO: Dr. Jennifer Lind, Pharmacist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
(Atlanta, GA, Thursday, December 17, 2020) – Each year, millions of Americans use over-the-counter medicines to treat cold and flu symptoms. With the potential for flu season to happen on top of the ongoing COVID-19...

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New Report Shows Impact of COVID-19 on Families and Need for Immediate Policy Response

AUDIO: Lisa Hamilton, President and Chief Executive Officer, Annie E. Casey Foundation
(Baltimore, MD, Monday, December 14, 2020) – Data from the new 50-state report, Kids, Families and COVID-19: Pandemic Pain Points and the Urgent Need to Respond, show children and families are suffering from the unprecedented...

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