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February 5, 2019

Tobacco Industry Allies Launch Outrageous Attack on FDA Efforts to Protect Kids, Save Lives

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January 30, 2019

AHA Volunteer Testifies Before Congressional Committee on Pre-Existing Conditions Protections

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January 10, 2019

House Passes Bill to Fund Critical Food and Nutrition Programs

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Steve Weiss
Vice President – Media Advocacy
Steve.Weiss@heart.org
(202) 785-7905

Suniti Bal
Director – Federal Media Advocacy
Suniti.Bal@heart.org
(202) 785-7929

Shelly Hogan
Director – Field Media Advocacy
Shelly.Hogan@heart.org
(512) 689-0869

Suzette Harris
Director – Media Advocacy 
Suzette.Harris@heart.org
(214) 706-1207

Samantha Carter
Manager – Media Advocacy
Samantha.Carter@heart.org
(202) 785-7935