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House Briefing on A.C.H.E. Act
On Tuesday, 23 April 2013, Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY) hosted a science briefing for members and staff of the House of Representatives regarding the underlying science supporting the Appalachian Communities Health Emergency (A.C.H.E.) Act. Here’s the video of his remarks:
Jeff Biggers: Passing the A.C.H.E. Act is a No-Brainer
An excellent analysis of what makes the A.C.H.E. Act so important within the larger framework of attempts to bring justice to communities tormented by predatory industry: http://www.commondreams.org/view/2013/02/08-1
The A.C.H.E. Act Is Re-Introduced In The 113th Congress!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Appalachian Community Health Emergency Campaign www.ACHEact.org Contact: Bo Webb, Appalachian Community Health Emergency Campaign, 304.237.0065, webb.bo@gmail.com Bob Kincaid, Appalachian Community Health Emergency Campaign, 304.640.6495, bobkincaid@gmail.com Maria Gunnoe, Appalachian Community Health Emergency Campaign, 304-245-8481(o), 304-989-9581(c), wvhollowgirl@gmail.com House Representatives Introduce Bill to Address Appalachian Health Crisis and Stop Mountaintop Removal Bill [...]
New Science in Mountaintop Removal: Community Health, Birth Defects, and the Latest on Threats to Water Quality
For Immediate Release April 16, 2012 New Science in Mountaintop Removal: Community Health, Birth Defects, and the Latest on Threats to Water Quality Washington, DC—Today Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Benjamin Cardin (D-MD) and Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA) hosted four leading scientists for Senate and House briefings on the environmental and health impacts of destructive [...]
Appalachian citizens take health plea to Washington; mounting scientific studies link mountaintop removal to Appalachian health crisis
For Immediate Release March 5, 2012 Appalachian citizens take health plea to Washington; mounting scientific studies link mountaintop removal to Appalachian health crisis Contacts: Bo Webb, 304-854-7104 or 304-237-2688 Allen Johnson, 304-799-4137 Fayetteville, W.Va.—The Appalachian Community Health Emergency (ACHE) campaign launch team has completed its first week of educating congress and federal agencies about [...]
