Expansion of Universal Background Checks for Guns

AUDIO: Peter Ambler, Executive Director, Giffords
(Washington, D.C., Friday, June 25, 2021) – Gun deaths in the U.S. reached their highest levels in decades with more than 38,000 Americans dying each year from gun violence, an average of 100 Americans every...

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Annie E. Casey 2021 KIDS COUNT Report Shows State Progress on Child Well-Being Imperiled by Pandemic

AUDIO: Lisa Hamilton, President and Chief Executive Officer, Annie E. Casey Foundation
(Baltimore, MD, Monday, June 21, 2021) – The Annie E. Casey Foundation is releasing its annual KIDS COUNT Data Book, which shows that nearly a decade of progress after the Great Recession could be erased...

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Know Your Flood Risk and Take Action Before Peak Hurricane Season

AUDIO: Jeff Jackson, Acting Assistant Administrator, Federal Insurance at FEMA,
(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, June 1, 2021) – With peak hurricane season quickly approaching, FEMA is urging residents to understand their flood risk and to act now. Only about 20 percent of residents in Texas, Louisiana,...

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Conozca Los Peligros De Las Inundaciones Y Protejase Antes Que Empiece La Temporada De Huracanes

AUDIO: Daniel Llargués, Oficial de Relaciones Públicas de FEMA
(Washington, D.C., martes 1 de junio de 2021) – Ahora que se avecina la temporada de huracanes, FEMA pide a los residentes que se informen sobre los riesgos de las inundaciones y que actúen para...

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FEMA Urges Residents to Take Action Before Peak Hurricane Season

AUDIO: David Maurstad, Senior Executive of the National Flood Insurance Program at FEMA at FEMA
(Washington D.C., Friday, May 28, 2021) – Peak hurricane season is approaching fast, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging residents to prepare now and take action before it’s too late. Residents can...

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New Survey Shows Consumers Are Ready To Travel

AUDIO: Emily Weiss, Managing Director, Global Travel Industry Sector Lead, Accenture
(New York, NY, Thursday, May 27, 2021) – The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people live, work and socialize, accelerating demand for innovation, as retailers, consumer goods, and travel companies shift from reacting to...

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Digital Alliance Will Expand Education and Skilling Opportunities in Texas

AUDIO: Kate Johnson, President, Microsoft US
(Dallas, TX, Thursday, October 22, 2020) – Microsoft, in collaboration with the state of Texas, announced new programs and events aimed at addressing the need for digital and technical skills in the workforce. The digital alliance...

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Una Alianza Digital en Texas, Ampliará Oportunidades Para la Educación y Habilidades Tecnologicas

AUDIO: Victoria Nieto, Gerente de Comunicaciones de Mercadeo de Industry Strategy, Microsoft
(Dallas, TX, Jueves 22 de Octubre de 2020) – La empresa Microsoft, en colaboración con el estado de Texas, anunciaron nuevos programas y eventos destinados a abordar las necesidades en las habilidades digitales y técnicas...

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Instando A Los Residentes De Houston A Obtener Un Seguro Contra Inundación En El Tercer Aniversario Del Huracán Harvey

AUDIO: Paloma Alaniz, Oficina de Recuperación de Texas de la Región seis de FEMA
(Washington D.C., Jueves 3 de Septiembre, 2020) – En agosto del 2017, el huracán Harvey generó más de cinco pies de lluvia a lo largo de la costa de Texas. La tormenta causó inundaciones devastadoras...

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Urging Houston Residents to Secure Flood Insurance on Third Anniversary of Hurricane Harvey

AUDIO: Paloma Alaniz, FEMA Region VI Texas Recovery Office
(Washington D.C., Thursday, September 3, 2020) – In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey dropped more than five feet of rain along the coast of Texas. The storm caused widespread flooding that damaged more than 200,000 homes...

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