AARP on the Next Phase of the Unemployment Crisis

AUDIO: Susan Weinstock, Vice President of Financial Resilience, AARP
(Washington D.C., Tuesday, July 21, 2020) – As some businesses begin to reopen across the nation the dire unemployment situation seems here to stay.  Older workers are especially caught in the crossfire, since many need...

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Encontrando Ayuda Para Pagar Su Cuenta Eléctrica Durante COVID-19

AUDIO: Florencia Olivera, vocera
(Juno Beach, FL, jueves 16 de julio de 2020) – Miles de floridanos están atrasados en pagar su cuenta eléctrica debido al impacto de la pandemia global coronavirus (COVID-19). Florida Power & Light Company continúa...

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New Virtual Assistance Platform Helps Consumers Identify And Monitor Vehicle Safety Recalls

AUDIO: Kelly Nantel, Vice President of Roadway Practice at the National Safety Council
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, July 16, 2020) – The National Safety Council’s Check To Protect campaign is launching a first-of-its-kind service to improve consumer awareness of safety recalls. The new Vehicle Recall Concierge Platform enables consumers...

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FEMA Y Su Programa Del Seguro Nacional De Inundación Urge A Los Propetiarios De Vivienda A Prepararse Para La Temporada De Huracanes Con Un Seguro De Inundacion

AUDIO: Daniel Llargues, del Programa del Seguro Nacional de Inundación de FEMA
(Washington, D.C., Miércoles 8 de julio, 2020) – Este año, La Administracion Nacional Oceánica y Atmosférica (NOAA, por sus siglas en inglés) predice una temporada de huracanes sobre promedio con 6-10 huracanes, incluyendo 3-6 huracanes de categoría...

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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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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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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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Report Ranks the Top Cities for Skilled Freelance Workers

AUDIO: Brent Messenger, Vice President of Public Policy and Community Engagement, Fiverr
(Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, June 4, 2020) – Fiverr has revealed the findings of its annual Freelance Economic Impact Report, a comprehensive study that identifies the top 30 cities in the United States for skilled...

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