Putting You and Your Doctor in Charge of Your Healthcare

AUDIO: Dr. Nicole Johnson, Member of the Job Creators Network and a Pediatric Critical Care Physician Practicing in Ohio
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, October 29, 2020) – We are at a crossroads in our nation’s healthcare future. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how important it is for Americans to have secure health coverage even if...

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Advancement Project Finds Racial Justice is Top Factor Motivating Young Voters of Color

AUDIO: Judith Browne Dianis, Executive Director, Advancement Project
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, October 28, 2020) – Young voters of color face multiple challenges in casting a ballot this November. Members of Advancement Project National Office’s Young Voters of Color Advisory Committee identify a general...

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Our Best Shot: The Importance of Vaccines for Older Adults

AUDIO: Sue Peschin, President and CEO, Alliance for Aging Research
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, October 28, 2020) – Our lives have been turned upside down by COVID-19. We won’t get through this unless everyone takes part in getting a vaccine once it becomes available. It’s also...

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DAV’s “Vision for Veterans” Focuses on Top Issues Facing Veterans Ahead of the November Election

AUDIO: Ashleigh Byrnes, Deputy National Communications Director, DAV
(Cold Spring, KY, Wednesday, October 28, 2020) – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) introduced the “Vision for Veterans”, establishing seven priority issues ahead of the November elections to help presidential and congressional candidates, as well as...

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Bipartisan Group is Working to Ensure that Every American’s Vote is Counted

AUDIO: Zach Wamp (R), former U.S. Representative and member of the National Council on Election Integrity, and Tim Roemer (D), former Ambassador, former U.S. Representative and member of the National Council on Election Integrity
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, October 28, 2020) – Count Every Vote is a nonpartisan effort devoted to defending the legitimacy of our elections and ensuring that every American’s vote is counted. It is sponsored by the...

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Research Shows Teachers, Parents, Students Need More Support to Protect Privacy

AUDIO: Elizabeth Laird, Senior Fellow, Student Privacy, Center for Democracy and Technology
(Washington, DC – Thursday, October 22, 2020) – Technology has made “back to school” possible this fall nationwide. However, parents are generally concerned about protecting their children’s digital privacy and their children’s potential vulnerability to...

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Ongoing Public Health Emergency Exposes the Urgency to Finally Ban Surprise Billing

AUDIO: Clare Krusing, Spokesperson, Coalition Against Surprise Medical Billing
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, October 21, 2020) – The COVID-19 crisis exposed how vulnerable patients and their families are to exorbitant out-of-network charges – a profound affordability threat for millions of Americans who are still trying...

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Good News You’ve Been Craving: It’s National Pizza Month & Marco’s Announces 1,000th Store

AUDIO: Tony Libardi, President & COO, Marco’s Pizza
(Toledo, OH, Wednesday, October 21, 2020) – Just in time for National Pizza Month, Marco’s Pizza announces the launch of a month-long celebration to honor its milestone 1,000th store slated to open late October. Marco’s...

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Independent Lens and PBS Present: Feels Good Man

AUDIO: Arthur Jones, Director, and Giorgio Angelini, Producer, Feels Good Man
(San Francisco, CA, Wednesday, October 14, 2020) – Created by artist Matt Furie as a character in his comic Boy’s Club, Pepe was originally an embodiment of the laid-back lifestyles of young male college graduates...

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