United States Domestic Policy Council

Adamis Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Monday, August 21, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NASDAQ: ADMP), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, and provided an update on recent corporate developments.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NASDAQ: ADMP), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, and provided an update on recent corporate developments.
  • Revenues for the second quarter ending June 30, 2023 were $0.0 million compared to $0.0 million for the same period in 2022.
  • Revenues were negligible in both periods because no manufacturing of commercial products occurred in the second quarter in 2023 or 2022.
  • Research and development (R&D) expense for the second quarter of 2023 was $0.4 million compared to $3.2 million in the second quarter of the prior year.

Former White House official to co-chair the Social Determinants of Health Policy Forum

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Monday, July 31, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RISE is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Sandra E. Ford as co-chair for The 2nd Annual Social Determinants of Health Policy Forum on December 4-6, at The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center.

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  • Dr. Sandra E. Ford, the former special assistant to the President for public health and science in the White House Domestic Policy Council, will co-chair the annual forum convening policymakers and practitioners to explore the state of SDoH policy.
  • WASHINGTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RISE is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Sandra E. Ford as co-chair for The 2nd Annual Social Determinants of Health Policy Forum on December 4-6, at The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center.
  • During her tenure at the White House, her work focused on health equity, maternal and child health, and SDoH.
  • She is also the principal author of the White House Action Plan identifying whole-of-government policy actions to address SDoH.

Adamis Pharmaceuticals Participated in White House Meeting Regarding Opioid Overdose Prevention

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Dr. Gupta is the first medical doctor to ever lead the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).

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  • Dr. Gupta is the first medical doctor to ever lead the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).
  • Adamis applauds the Administration’s Roundtable efforts in bringing together manufacturers of opioid reversal agents to reduce opioid induced deaths and is pleased and proud to work with the White House, ONDCP and Federal agencies to further opportunities for public private partnerships.
  • I believe it is essential to equip first responders with Adamis’ ZIMHI injectable naloxone product to deal with this alarming trend.
  • In explaining their findings, Dr. Dahan stated that, “An initial high blood concentration of naloxone is most effective in reversing a massive opioid overdose.

Former Biden White House Advisors Launch Strategic Communications and Social Impact Firm

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

NEW YORK, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, former Biden White House advisors Thomas Isen and Alex Yudelson announced the launch of Second Floor Advisors, a full-service impact engagement and strategic communications firm.

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  • NEW YORK, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, former Biden White House advisors Thomas Isen and Alex Yudelson announced the launch of Second Floor Advisors, a full-service impact engagement and strategic communications firm.
  • Second Floor Advisors has a unique understanding of the interconnectedness of government, social impact, and business and offers a wide range of services including crisis management, platform building, communications strategy, and thought leadership.
  • The majority of Americans want to see their favorite brands and individuals have a well-defined authentic social impact platform as well as speak out on current social & political issues.
  • Prior to that he served as President Obama's liaison to sports teams, leagues, and athletes in the White House from 2014-2016.

The Hill hosts summit on disability employment solutions

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

VIENNA, Va., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SourceAmerica® is proud to sponsor Disability Employment Solutions: Achieving Employment for All, an inclusive, virtual summit bringing together policymakers, business and nonprofit leaders to discuss practical solutions to increase employment across the disability community. The Hill Editor in Chief Bob Cusack moderates the summit, which aired March 29 and is now posted online.

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  • SourceAmerica recognized for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
    VIENNA, Va., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SourceAmerica® is proud to sponsor Disability Employment Solutions: Achieving Employment for All , an inclusive, virtual summit bringing together policymakers, business and nonprofit leaders to discuss practical solutions to increase employment across the disability community.
  • The Hill Editor in Chief Bob Cusack moderates the summit, which aired March 29 and is now posted online.
  • The summit centers on the panel discussion, Increasing Employment Across the Disability Community .
  • The summit explores how federal agencies implement accessibility into their day-to-day operations and promote disability employment.

White House Senior Policy Advisor John Barkett Joins BRG's Healthcare Practice in DC

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

At BRG, Barkett will assume a senior role in a team that advises health plans, healthcare providers, life sciences companies and healthcare investors on a range of issues including analysis and development of public policy, corporate strategy and M&A transactions.

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  • At BRG, Barkett will assume a senior role in a team that advises health plans, healthcare providers, life sciences companies and healthcare investors on a range of issues including analysis and development of public policy, corporate strategy and M&A transactions.
  • Barkett is a recognized thought leader and innovator in healthcare public policy, with 20 years of industry experience in both the private sector and government.
  • In 2020, he returned to public service as a Senior Policy Advisor in the White House.
  • "We are excited to welcome John to BRG and our team of healthcare policy experts," said Michael Sullivan , BRG's Healthcare Transactions and Strategy practice co-leader.

Civic Nation Announces Launch of New Community-Based Leadership Initiative with Video from President Barack Obama

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Civic Nation released a video message from President Barack Obama launching the organization's latest initiative, the Change Collective, a new leadership community created to connect, elevate and train local changemakers across the country. The Change Collective's vision is to reinvent civic life for the 21st century by investing in and supporting the next generation of emerging leaders who are bridging divides and driving change in their communities. Members of the Change Collective will have access to training opportunities, leadership development and a wide network of mentors both locally and nationally. 

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  • Members of the Change Collective will have access to training opportunities, leadership development and a wide network of mentors both locally and nationally.
  • The Change Collective will combat this issue by preparing the next generation of local leaders to build a more equitable, welcoming and inclusive democracy.
  • "It's a way to bring emerging leaders from different identities and backgrounds together, and help them build relationships and solve problems in their communities," said President Barack Obama.
  • The Change Collective will be housed at Civic Nation, a nonpartisan nonprofit with a mission to build a more inclusive and equitable America.

National Student Success Nonprofit Names Former New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education to Advisory Board

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- InsideTrack, the national nonprofit student success organization that has served more than 2.9 million students over the past two decades, today announced the appointment of Dr. Zakiya Ellis, former New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education and Chief Policy Advisor to Governor Phil Murphy, as a new member of its Advisory Board. Dr. Ellis currently serves as a Principal at the national mission-based education consulting firm EducationCounsel. A former higher education policy advisor in the White House Domestic Policy Council under President Obama and a former Lumina Foundation policy strategist, Dr. Ellis brings experience from a distinguished career working in higher education policy, management and philanthropy to her role as an advisor to InsideTrack.

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  • Dr. Ellis currently serves as a Principal at the national mission-based education consulting firm EducationCounsel.
  • At this critical time for students, InsideTrack's evidence-based approach to improving higher education attainment is more important—and relevant—than ever."
  • With nearly two decades of experience in state and federal higher education policy, Dr. Ellis recent experiences includes public service with the administration of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D), which she joined in 2018 as Secretary of Higher Education, responsible for developing higher education policies and coordinating postsecondary education activities for the state.
  • "Dr. Ellis's experience balances an unmatched technical knowledge of higher education finance and the policymaking process with a deep commitment to issues of equity, access and student success.

BRIGHTON MARINE BOARD ELECTS ROSYE BLANCAS CLOUD AS CHAIR AND APPOINTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

BOSTON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brighton Marine board of directors has elected a new board chair and appointed a new executive committee, creating a strategic and diverse group to govern the nonprofit as it aims to broaden its reach to meet the evolving needs of Uniformed Service Members, Veterans, and their families.

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  • For the first time, the board is chaired by a woman, Rosye Blancas Cloud, alongside a board reflecting the changing demographics of the Veterans community.
  • Blancas Cloud is a social impact entrepreneur who leads a management consulting practice specializing in transformative solutions for not-for-profit and mission-driven organizations.
  • Blancas Cloud has dedicated over 20 years to public service, leading policy and program initiatives that increase access to education, employment, and critical social services for all Americans.
  • The new Executive Committee members include:
    Robert "Bob" C. Ballard is serving as the Chair of the Finance Committee and Treasurer.

Former White House Domestic Policy Council Directors Launch National Citizens' Initiative to Address Hate-Fueled Violence

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At today's United We Stand Summit at the White House to counter hate-fueled violence, a bipartisan group of former Directors of the White House Domestic Policy Council from the last three presidential administrations announced Dignity.us,  a Citizens' Initiative to Address Hate-Fueled Violence in America. The non-partisan effort addresses a disturbing and accelerating decline in mutual trust in America and an increase in targeted hate and violence. Hate-fueled violence, for which data was first collected in 1990, has reached levels not seen since the aftermath of 9/11 and undercuts the bonds of mutual respect that make self-government possible.

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  • The non-partisan effort addresses a disturbing and accelerating decline in mutual trust in America and an increase in targeted hate and violence.
  • Hate-fueled violence, for which data was first collected in 1990, has reached levels not seen since the aftermath of 9/11 and undercuts the bonds of mutual respect that make self-government possible.
  • We will learn from communities that have experienced hatred and violence, together with others working on this challenge, to boost prevention, response, resilience and renewal."
  • Dignity.us invites the American people to share testimonials, insights and ideas for how to address targeted violence and division in America at Dignity.us .