Dr. Fauci Soundbites Regarding COVID-19 in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

AUDIO: Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and Chief Medical Advisor to President Biden
BACKGROUND: American Indians and Alaska Natives have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19, with both high rates of infection and risk of severe outcomes, including hospitalization and death. While many Tribal Nations have been leaders in...

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New Survey Finds That Delayed Tax Refunds Could Raise Credit Card Debt

AUDIO: Michael Micheletti, Director of Corporate Communications, Freedom Financial Network
(San Mateo, CA, Wednesday, February 24, 2021) – As the Coronavirus continues to mutate, spread, and disrupt daily lives, and as Congress continues to squabble over a new stimulus package Americans are left feeling less...

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Buy It or Build It?: Moving Subcontract Manufacturing From China

AUDIO: Doug Donahue, Managing Partner, Strategic Footprint
(San Antonio, TX, Tuesday, February 23, 2021) – US tariffs, political issues, buy American preferences (individual consumer as well as state and federal government bidding requirements) and supply chain lag are key elements driving US...

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Health Insurance Marketplace at Healthcare.gov – Special Enrollment Period Now Available

AUDIO: Dr. LaShawn McIver, Director of the Office of Minority Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Millions of Americans continue to face uncertainty and new health problems as the pandemic persists, and many remain uninsured or underinsured and still need affordable health insurance. Now through May 15th, the Health Insurance Marketplace...

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Experts Speak Out to Counter Disinformation About Texas Power Failures

AUDIO: Colin Leyden, Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs, EDF
(New York, NY, Friday, February 19, 2021) – Energy experts are working to counter disinformation from Texas political figures and fossil fuel interests about the causes of the recent energy problems in Texas. The facts...

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Establishing a Presidential Commission on Election Resilience and Trust

AUDIO: William T. Adler, Senior Technologist, Elections and Democracy, CDT
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, February 18, 2021) – The events of January 6, 2021, have made it abundantly clear that there is a severe and urgent crisis of trust in American democracy. Despite the successful and...

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What Priorities the New Congress Needs To Address in 2021

AUDIO: Diane Randall, General Secretary, Friends Committee on National Legislation
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, February 4, 2021) – There are several important priorities that the new Congress will need to tackle in 2021. Domestic priorities: COVID relief: Much of the aid Congress approved in December will...

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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Announces the Cancer Advance of the Year

AUDIO: Dr. Lori Pierce, President, ASCO
(Alexandria, VA, Tuesday, February 2, 2021) – The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is releasing its annual report on progress against cancer, Clinical Cancer Advances 2021, on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, in advance of...

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Bill and Melinda Gates Release 2021 Annual Letter: “The Year Global Health Went Local”

AUDIO: Bill Gates, Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
(Seattle, WA, Wednesday, January 27, 2021) – Today, Bill and Melinda Gates share their 2021 Annual Letter, “The Year Global Health Went Local.” In this year’s letter, Bill and Melinda reflect on the worldwide impact...

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