Patient Advocacy Groups Call for Bipartisan Action to Alleviate Older Americans’ Undue Medicare Part D Cost Burden

AUDIO: Sue Peschin, President and CEO, Alliance for Aging Research
(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, August 11, 2020) – Before the COVID-19 pandemic, many older Americans and people with chronic diseases were foregoing their prescribed medications due to high out-of-pocket costs. The ongoing pandemic has only exacerbated...

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USDA Urges the Public to Look for Invasive Asian Longhorned Beetle and Not Move Firewood

AUDIO: Samantha Simon, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Executive Director of Emergency and Domestic Programs
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, August 5, 2020) – August is “Tree Check Month,” the peak time of year to spot the Asian longhorned beetle as it emerges from inside trees, and the United States Department of...

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Five Things You Need to Know About Medicare During this Unprecedented Time

AUDIO: Kyal Moody, Senior Vice President, Medicare Benefits Solutions
(Hillsboro, OR, Wednesday, August 5, 2020) – A new free offering takes the guesswork out of signing up for Medicare at this critical time. Medicare Benefits Solutions makes it simpler and less stressful to find...

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New Research Shows Over Half of Teachers Worry About Supply Needs for a Socially Distanced Classroom

AUDIO: Courtney Jones, Teacher and Founder, ClearTheList
(Oakland, CA, Monday, July 27, 2020) – For parents, students and teachers this back-to-school season presents many unique challenges. Whether they are preparing to head back to the classroom or for virtual learning at home,...

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AARP Foundation President Offers Advice for People Dealing with Job Loss, Social Isolation and Financial Stress

AUDIO: Lisa Marsh Ryerson, President, AARP Foundation
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, July 23, 2020) – Americans have recently been reminded just how persistent the coronavirus is. There has been a spike in cases in several parts of the country, unemployment remains high as...

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Benefits of the Great American Outdoors Act

AUDIO: Theresa Pierno, President and CEO, National Parks Conservation Association
(Washington D.C., Thursday, July 16, 2020) – The country’s national parks and public lands comprise the nation’s most significant natural and cultural treasures. These lands preserve American heritage and history and offer unparalleled recreation opportunities...

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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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Florida State Director for All Voting is Local Discusses Vote by Mail and Online Voter Registration

AUDIO: Brad Ashwell, All Voting is Local’s Florida State Director
(Tallahassee, FL, Tuesday, July 7, 2020) – Part of ensuring that people are able participate in the upcoming elections in Florida is to ensure the cornerstone of the voting process which is the ability to...

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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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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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