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President Biden Selects Almaz Negash as Inaugural Member of Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On September 26, 2023, President Biden announced the establishment of the inaugural Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora engagement. The Council was established following the commitment made by his administration - as announced by Vice President Harris - to enhance dialogue between the United States government and the African Diaspora, during the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington D.C.

Key Points: 
  • Almaz Negash, Founder and Executive Director of African Diaspora Network, will serve on the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement and partner on the USAID Young African Leaders Initiative Legacy Localization (YALI-LL) Activity, following commitments made at the 2022 U.S. Africa Summit.
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On September 26, 2023, President Biden announced the establishment of the inaugural Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora engagement.
  • "ADN holds a distinctive position for making a meaningful impact, notably underscored by the appointment of our founder and executive director, Almaz Negash, to the inaugural Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States under the Biden Administration.
  • Almaz Negash, Founder and Executive Director of the African Diaspora Network, says, "I am honored to serve on the President's Inaugural Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States.

The Kennedy Forum Leads Advocates in Supporting Historic Opportunity to Expand Access to Care

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury for today's release of proposed rulemaking for the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (Federal Parity Act).

Key Points: 
  • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury for today's release of proposed rulemaking for the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (Federal Parity Act).
  • Throughout this rulemaking process, The Kennedy Forum will continue to lead on parity and will work with our advocacy partners to submit comments strongly supporting the proposed rules.
  • The Kennedy Forum is committed to helping finalize the proposed rules and ensuring that mental health is treated as essential health.
  • For updates from The Kennedy Forum throughout the rulemaking process, follow us on Twitter , LinkedIn , and Facebook .

IARPA Awards B24IC Research Contract to Ginkgo Bioworks to Develop Breakthrough Biointelligence and Biosecurity Innovations

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Through this program, Ginkgo aims to develop a biosensor that records time-ordered cellular memory for improved traceability and biosecurity.

Key Points: 
  • Through this program, Ginkgo aims to develop a biosensor that records time-ordered cellular memory for improved traceability and biosecurity.
  • "B24IC could boost our approach to biointelligence and biosecurity far beyond our current understanding—years or decades into the future."
  • This announcement deepens Ginkgo's partnership with IARPA to boost the nation's approach to biointelligence and biosecurity.
  • At Ginkgo, we're excited to develop biosecurity innovations that have the potential to both keep us safe and drive innovation in responsible bioengineering."

Agile Therapeutics Commends the Biden Administration’s Commitment to Strengthening Access to Affordable, High-Quality Contraception and Family Planning Services

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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PRINCETON, N.J., June 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agile Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGRX), a women’s healthcare company, today praised the Executive Order issued by President Biden that addresses barriers in access to high quality contraceptive care and family planning services.

Key Points: 
  • PRINCETON, N.J., June 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agile Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGRX), a women’s healthcare company, today praised the Executive Order issued by President Biden that addresses barriers in access to high quality contraceptive care and family planning services.
  • Agile Therapeutics supports the broad approach the administration is taking by directing the agencies to consider numerous other actions to improve access to contraception and family planning services across multiple dimensions.
  • We commend the Biden Administration for recognizing the importance for all women to have control over their family planning decisions without barriers.
  • We look forward to swift action by the agencies to address these challenges.” said Kimberly Whelan, Agile Therapeutics Vice President, Policy, Advocacy and Market Access.

NHIT Marks 15th Anniversary of Impact with a White House Health Equity Roundtable and Focus on the Future

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Health IT Collaborative for the Underserved (NHIT), the first and oldest national non-profit focused on equitable access to health technology for underserved communities and communities of color, celebrated its 15th anniversary today with an in-person Health Equity Roundtable with key White House and administration officials. The discussion revolved around "The Promise of Health IT Innovation and Broadband for All" and took place at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • The National Health IT Collaborative for the Underserved (NHIT), the first and oldest national non-profit focused on equitable access to health technology for underserved communities and communities of color, celebrated its 15th anniversary today with an in-person Health Equity Roundtable with key White House and administration officials.
  • While marking its 15 years of community impact, NHIT is also focused on the future with the recent expansion of the NHIT Data Fusion Center in collaboration with Amazon Web Services and Tyler Technologies.
  • He added, "If we are going to address the health equity gap, strategic investments are of great importance, but they cannot be at the expense of underserved communities.
  • NHIT has advocated for this approach for 15 years, and we are immensely proud to work side by side with the Biden Administration to go from conception to execution."

CompassCare CEO Believes Impeachment May Be the Answer When It Comes To Resolving Pro-Life Attacks

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Biden Administration's approach to law enforcement has come into question.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Biden Administration's approach to law enforcement has come into question.
  • CEO of CompassCare, Rev.
  • Jim Harden applauds Rep. Greene on the filing, noting, "This is a good start.
  • Harden called for "redoubled efforts by both the Senate and House Judiciary committees" calling for a funding freeze of federal law enforcement pending thorough investigations.

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids President Says FDA Must Finalize Rules to Prohibit Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars Without Delay - They Will Have a Profound Impact on the Nation's Health, Especially Among Black Americans

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One year ago today, the FDA announced that it was proposing rules to prohibit menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars – products the tobacco industry has intentionally marketed to kids, Black Americans and other communities at enormous cost in health and lives. The FDA's plan represents truly historic action to drive down tobacco use – the number one cause of preventable death in the United States – and, once implemented, will protect kids from tobacco addiction, advance health equity and save hundreds of thousands of lives, especially Black lives. Because of the profound benefit to our nation's health, the FDA has an obligation to finalize and implement these rules with utmost urgency. We urge the FDA to issue final rules by its own deadline of August 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Researchers estimate that prohibiting menthol cigarettes would save up to 654,000 lives within 40 years, including the lives of 255,000 Black Americans .
  • In particular, the industry is peddling false claims that banning menthol cigarettes will subject Black Americans to more law enforcement abuse.
  • The FDA has stated , "Importantly, the FDA cannot and will not enforce against individual consumers for possession or use of menthol cigarettes or flavored cigars….
  • Black neighborhoods have more tobacco retailers, more advertising for menthol cigarettes, and more price promotions for menthol cigarettes.

AT&T and Trinity Cyber Collaborate to Deliver Commercially Managed Cybersecurity Solution to the Air Force

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* and Trinity Cyber, Inc. have collaborated to deliver a highly innovative, commercially managed cybersecurity solution to the U.S. Air Force. The solution, a Secure Internet Gateway, is expected to greatly enhance cybersecurity protections and reduce risks for Air Force networks.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* and Trinity Cyber, Inc. have collaborated to deliver a highly innovative, commercially managed cybersecurity solution to the U.S. Air Force.
  • The solution, a Secure Internet Gateway, is expected to greatly enhance cybersecurity protections and reduce risks for Air Force networks.
  • AT&T and Trinity Cyber Collaborate to Deliver Innovative, Commercially Managed Cybersecurity Solution to the Air Force
    Malicious actors continue to target our nation's most sensitive information and systems to undermine our national security, public safety, and way of life.
  • "The entire team at Trinity Cyber is proud and grateful for this opportunity," said Thomas P. Bossert, President of Trinity Cyber.

National Multi-Stakeholder Coalition Releases 2023-2024 Policy Priorities to Address Rising Levels of Social Isolation and Loneliness

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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Now is the time to take action to address social isolation and loneliness and promote social connection.

Key Points: 
  • Now is the time to take action to address social isolation and loneliness and promote social connection.
  • Today, the Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness (CESIL), released its 2023-2024 policy priorities and recommendations for the 118th Congress and the Biden Administration.
  • The coalition's comprehensive policy agenda advocates for solutions that address the adverse impacts of social isolation and loneliness and ensure greater social connection for all U.S. populations.
  • Enhance social services and supports to address social isolation, loneliness, and promote social connection.

Institute for Women's Policy Research Statement on State of the Union Address

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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IWPR research has highlighted a number of policy approaches that are critical to eliminating the pay gap, creating and maintaining opportunities for women in the workforce, and promoting economic wellbeing for all women. These policy approaches include legislation that enables employees to take time away from work to care for themselves or a family member. Therefore, as we mark the 30-year anniversary of the passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), access to paid family and medical leave -- as well as paid sick time -- has proven more critical than ever. IWPR is continuing to work with policymakers at the federal and state level to ensure that women are not forced to choose between their jobs and caring for loved ones.

Key Points: 
  • Today, ahead of President Biden's second State of the Union address, the Institute for Women's Policy Research released the following statement
    WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- President Biden has delivered on his promise to create jobs, with our country witnessing record-breaking job creation over the last year.
  • But gender and racial inequities in job growth remain and women and some ethnic groups continue to lag behind.
  • IWPR research has highlighted a number of policy approaches that are critical to eliminating the pay gap, creating and maintaining opportunities for women in the workforce, and promoting economic wellbeing for all women.
  • These policy approaches include legislation that enables employees to take time away from work to care for themselves or a family member.