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Xóchitl Gálvez Press Conference
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When Good People Write Bad Policy
National Newspaper Publishers Association Press Conference: When Good People Write Bad Policy Stop the FDA Menthol Ban! For more information: www.ncjp.info
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Elected officials speak about the challenges and benefits of the IRA, on the law’s anniversary
Elected Officials to Protect America will speak at 11am about the challenges and benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act on the law’s anniversary. How the IRA is fighting the climate crisis with tangible solutions, and how it will help environmental justice communities are essential components to the security of America and the planet. The lRA has driven record investment in its first year. What might hold back progress is how long it takes to secure environmental and technical permitting approvals for large scale energy projects, and is being debated in Congress. SPEAKERS Naquetta Ricks …
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AACR Cancer Progress Report 2023 Briefing
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will host a briefing to unveil the AACR Cancer Progress Report 2023 on September 13 from 12-1:30 p.m. at the National Press Club. There will also be a virtual live stream of the event. Now in its 13th edition, the AACR Cancer Progress Report showcases the progress made against cancer in the past year and underscores the importance of robust, sustained, and predictable funding for the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute. This year’s report offers detailed updates and important context regarding the latest…
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New Initiatives to Fight the Opioid and Overdose Crisis Facing America’s Youth
When: Sept. 27, 2023, at 9:00am Where: Lisagor Room Contact Info: [email protected] The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE), a national, grant-making foundation focused on finding and fostering innovative solutions to end the nation’s opioid and drug overdose crisis, is hosting a press conference announcing new initiatives to fight the opioid and overdose crisis facing America's youth. As fentanyl, xylazine and other forms of substance use continue to devastate our youth, FORE is expanding its work with children, youth, and families with a focus on prevention. The…
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The Lender Conversation: Interrogating the Racial Wealth Gap
Sponsored by Syracuse University’s Lender Center for Social Justice, this event features a panel of experts discussing ways to engage the racial wealth gap, with a particular focus on housing and labor issues. Panelists include: Kristen Barnes, associate dean for faculty research, College of Law, Syracuse University Jhacova Williams, assistant professor, public administration and policy, American University J. Coley, postdoctoral fellow, Lender Center, Syracuse University Dan Cronan, assistant professor, landscape architecture, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Marcelle…
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Unmasking the UAE: Transnational Repression & Lobbying Power
Unmasking the UAE: Transnational Repression & Lobbying Power The UAE's reach extends far beyond its borders. Is the U.S. turning a blind eye to their human rights abuses? International Human Rights Advisors and DAWN invite you to a critical seminar: "HOSTILE INTENT: UAE SUBVERSION & TRANSNATIONAL REPRESSION" This timely event will examine the UAE's growing influence and the tactics they employ to silence dissent, both domestically and internationally. Beyond its modern facade, the UAE employs sophisticated methods to target critics worldwide through "transnational repression" -…
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NPC Headliners Book Event: Steve Herman "Behind the White House Curtain"
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Voice of America chief national correspondent and author Steve Herman will speak at 6 p.m. on June 5 at a National Press Club book event on his latest “Behind the White House Curtain,” which reveals the inner workings of the White House press corps and the relationship between the president and the press. Herman’s career includes covering the White House during the Trump administration as well as the first eight months of the Biden administration. In a recent interview, Herman said, “There is always tension in the symbiotic relationship between administration and the media. We need each other…
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Elected Officials from USA and UK say the Inflation Reduction Act's Investments are Critical for Energy Security and Justice40 Communities
On August 12 at 11am Elected Officials to Protect America (EOPA) will address the importance of the Inflation Reduction Act to help fight the climate crisis as it reduces our carbon footprint, creates jobs, lifts up Justice40 communities, and helps our energy security. Actress/writer/producer Yetide Badaki known for Star Trek will speak about the importance of the IRA for environmental justice and Justice40 communities. Elected officials who are veterans will talk about the it helps protect our nation as it lessens our dependence on fossil fuels, eventually making America energy secure. An…
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AACR Cancer Progress Report 2024
Please join the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) for a briefing announcing the release of the AACR Cancer Progress Report 2024 on Wednesday, September 18, at 11:30 a.m. ET. Now in its 14th year, the AACR Cancer Progress Report is a cornerstone of the AACR’s efforts to educate policymakers and the public about cancer, highlight the remarkable progress we are making against the disease, and advocate for robust, sustained, and predictable annual funding increases for the NIH, NCI, FDA, and CDC. The report underscores how recent advances across the cancer care continuum,…
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