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Jim Brady speaks out on handgun violence

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Former White House Press Secretary James Brady spoke out in support of gun control after receiving an award from the American Society for Health Care Marketing and Public Relations on Sept 14, 1992. Brady, along with his wife Sarah, is the author of the Brady Bill, a gun control measure which is stalled in Congress. Brady suggested that physicians and hospital administrators use forums such as the Rotary Club to start up local programs about firearms.

Author: Hagland, Mark M.
Publisher: Health Forum
Publication Name: Hospitals
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0018-5973
Year: 1992
Achievements and awards, Social policy, Gun control, Brady, James B.

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Alcohol in the western world

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The use of alcohol in major Western nations has evolved dramatically over the centuries. Ancient documents prove that alcohol was already extensively used as a substitute for water. To satisfy their thirst, people from the West were found to consume beer and wine daily.

Author: Vallee, Bert L.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1998
Usage, History, Alcohol, Ethanol, Alcoholic beverages

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Building bridges

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Labor unions are teaming up with social movements to revitalize their organizations and promote social change. Coalitions boost their political and economic power, and allows them to participate more in national decision making.

Author: Brecher, Jeremy, Costello, Tim
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1992
Political activity, Political aspects, Public participation, Labor unions, Social movements, Public administration

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