Facebook Kicks Off Largest Voting Registration Campaign in US history for July 4th

AUDIO: Robert Traynham, Director of Public Affairs, Facebook
(Menlo Park, CA, Thursday, July 2, 2020) – Facebook announced a Fourth of July voter registration campaign, the first registration effort from the company since their June 17 announcement launching the largest voter information campaign...

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Microsoft to Help 25 Million Job Seekers Worldwide Acquire New Digital Skills Needed for the COVID-19 Economy

AUDIO: Naria Santa Lucia, Skilling Expert, Microsoft
(Redmond, WA, Wednesday, July 1, 2020) – Microsoft and LinkedIn announced a global skills initiative aimed at bringing more digital skills to 25 million people worldwide by the end of the year. This comprehensive technology...

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FEMA Explains the Importance of Being Prepared for Hurricane Season

AUDIO: Rupi Prasad, Danielle Rees, Yadira Parker, Tony and Rita Morello
For the PSA audio in Spanish, click here. Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Dear PSA Director, This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an above average Atlantic Hurricane Season with up to 19...

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FEMA Urges Hawaii Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season

AUDIO: John Bravender, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu
(Honolulu, HI, Tuesday, June 30, 2020) – This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts up to six tropical storms and hurricanes in the Central Pacific. With hurricane season here, it’s important for...

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Safe Boating Campaign Reminds Boaters to Boat Sober This Fourth of July

AUDIO: Yvonne Pentz, Communications Director, National Safe Boating Council
(Manassas, VA, Monday, June 29, 2020) – The Safe Boating Campaign, a worldwide effort focused on responsible boating, reminds boaters to boat sober this Fourth of July. Boating under the influence, or BUI, is the...

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Arizona Campaign Manager for All Voting is Local Discuss Options for Voters

AUDIO: Rosemary Avila, All Voting is Local’s Arizona Campaign Manager
(Phoenix, AZ, Friday, June 26, 2020) – Now is the time to plan for elections. High turnout is expected and the threat of COVID-19 will change how elections are run. It’s crucial for Arizona’s officials...

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Experiencing Stress? The American Institute for Cancer Research Says to Not Turn to Alcohol

AUDIO: Deirdre McGinley-Gieser, Vice President for Programs, American Institute for Cancer Research
(Arlington, VA, Thursday, June 25, 2020) – Turning to alcohol to relieve stress is not uncommon, but the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) says it is not a long-term and healthy solution to coping...

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AARP Addresses the Nursing Home Crisis

AUDIO: Bill Sweeney, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, AARP
(Washington D.C., Thursday, June 25, 2020) – COVID-19 has taken an enormous toll on America’s nursing homes. Thanks to new federal requirements, nursing homes are now reporting on cases and deaths each week, but there...

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FCNL Addresses Systems of Oppression: The Protests and Responses

AUDIO: José Santos Woss, Legislative Manager for Criminal Justice, Friends Committee on National Legislation
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, June 11, 2020) – George Floyd should be alive today. As should Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, David McAtee, and the hundreds of other black men and women who have recently died due...

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Preparing for the Upcoming June 9 Election, What Georgians Need to Know

AUDIO: Aklima Khondoker, Georgia State Director, All Voting is Local
(Atlanta, GA, Friday, June 5, 2020) – In this historic moment in our fight for civil and human rights, voters will cast ballots in Georgia on June 9. But with a number of unnecessary barriers...

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