American Federation of Teachers’ Campaign to Provide Books to Communities in Need

AUDIO: Randi Weingarten, Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers
(Washington, DC, Friday, December 17, 2021) – The American Federation of Teachers, representing K-12 educators and school staff around the country, is announcing a new program to help America’s students rediscover the joy of reading,...

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Starting January 1, the No Surprises Act Will Safeguard Millions from Surprise Medical Bills

VIDEO: Clare Krusing, Spokesperson, Coalition Against Surprise Medical Billing

(Washington, DC, Friday, December 17, 2021) For years, surprise billing has proliferated as a lucrative business model for private equity-backed providers and other out-of-network entities seeking to extract maximum profit by price-gouging patients, families, employers,…

New Investigational Alzheimer’s Study Looking for Volunteers

AUDIO: Dr. Doris Molina-Henry from the University of Southern California’s Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute
(Los Angeles, CA, Tuesday, December 14, 2021) Changes in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease can start up to 20 years before symptoms occur. The AHEAD Study tests whether treating before symptoms are present...

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Nueva Investigación Sobre El Alzheimer Busca Voluntarios

AUDIO: Dra. Doris Molina-Henry del Instituto de Investigación Terapéutica de Alzheimer de la Universidad del Sur de California
(Los Ángeles, CA, martes 14 de diciembre de 2021) Los cambios del cerebro en personas con la enfermedad de Alzheimer podrían comenzar 20 años antes de presentar sus primeros síntomas. La investigación de AHEAD Study...

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Holiday Campaign Helps Ensure No Soldier Spends Christmas Alone

AUDIO: Fletcher Gill, Co-Founder and CEO, Luke’s Wings
(Washington, D.C., Friday, December 3, 2021) –  America’s heroes have given their all. Now there is a way to help give them the comfort of love and family this holiday season. Non-profit Luke’s Wings has...

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The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) helps clinicians pay off their student loan debt in exchange for working in a Health Professional Shortage Area

AUDIO: Kalisha Beard, a Social Worker in Los Angeles
(Washington, D.C., Friday, December 3, 2021) – The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) National Health Service Corps (NHSC) helps medical, dental, and behavioral health clinicians pay off their student loan debt in exchange for...

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The Biden-Harris Administration’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act allocated $800 million to help award clinicians in return for their service to underserved communities across the nation

AUDIO: Molly DeJesus, a Nurse Practitioner in Vineland, New Jersey
(Washington, D.C., Friday, December 3, 2021) – The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) National Health Service Corps (NHSC) helps medical, dental, and behavioral health clinicians pay off their student loan debt in exchange for...

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Year-End Congressional Review and Greatest Successes of 2021

AUDIO: Diane Randall, General Secretary, Friends Committee on National Legislation
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, December 2, 2021) – As we wind down 2021 in both a political and literal sense, it is important to reflect on what was accomplished. No Congress will ever solve all of...

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New Report Shows How College History Departments Leave United States History Out

AUDIO: Jonathan Pidluzny, Vice President of Academic Affairs, American Council of Trustees and Alumni
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, December 2, 2021) – The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) is releasing a new report, “No U.S. History? How College History Departments Leave the United States out of the Major.” The report...

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