On the fourth and final day of the convention themed a “president with a purpose,” participants expressed their support for Governor Bush and talked about several issues, including Social Security, Medicare,…
4,395 viewsRepublican presidential candidate Bob Dole and his running mate Jack Kemp accepted their party’s nomination in hour-long speeches. Other speeches preceded theirs, as well as a biographical…
2,862 viewsU.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk talked about the U.S. economy, trade, and job growth. He spoke at a roundtable discussion that included former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan and…
464 viewsAmbassador Nancy G. Brinker, founding chair of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, talked about her opposition to the federal breast cancer screening guidelines released the previous week by the…
582 viewsPresident and Mrs. Obama participated in a ceremony for the 2009 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. President Obama praised the recipients and presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom…
4,941 viewsThe grand prize-winning video, Cancer, It’s Personal, was shown. The producer, Sawyer Bowman, a 10th-grade student at Woodlawn School in Davidson, North Carolina, was interviewed by remote video…
266 viewsThe Intercultural Cancer Council’s 10th Biennial Symposium on Minorities, the Medically Underserved and Cancer opened with the release of a report on reducing disparities in cancer…
139 viewsThe president and first lady held a ceremony to honor breast cancer survivors and the group of women who will participate in today’s “Race for the Cure.” Secretary Thompson also spoke about…
126 viewsWitnesses testified about medical research, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. They also talked about proposed legislation to improve access to breast cancer screening.
109 viewsThe Republican Party held fundraising lunch at the Philadelphia Convention Center. Governor Bush and others emphasized that America was ready for change and “hungry for new leadership.” Mr.…
125 viewsActress Sharon Stone talked about the importance of wellness, fitness, nutrition, medical care, and a positive mental attitude in promoting women’s health, especially in combating breast…
204 viewsIn a hearing entitled, “Breast Cancer: Winning the Battles, Losing the War,” subcommittee members heard testimony on progress in breast cancer education, research and treatment. October is…
202 viewsWitnesses testified on detection, prevention and treatment of breast cancer.
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