Charity News from Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002Seriously Ill Kids Put Up Defenses to Hide DepressionSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital (ALSAC) | "The children are not just engaging in denial or impression management but genuinely think of themselves as well adjusted, self controlled and content," said Sean Phipps, Ph.D., of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. ALSAC covers all costs not... American Jewish Committee Study Probes Costs of Living Jewishly American Jewish Committee | The study was funded by the William Petschek National Jewish Family Center of the American Jewish Committee. Outside the Orthodox community, which is overwhelmingly committed to Jewish observance no matter the cost, these forms of Jewish ... Zapping the heart can eliminate source of irregular heart beat American Heart Association | In atrial fibrillation (AF) the two upper chambers of the heart, the atria, beat erratically, causing blood to pool inside the chamber and become stagnant. The treatment, called radio frequency ablation, was less effective for those with ... Mutant gene causes deadly heart enlargement American Heart Association | Scientists have unraveled how a defective gene can cause dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition that leads to heart failure, according to a report in today's Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. In this case, the mutant gene caused... Tobacco Industry Gave More Than $3 Million in Political Contributions in First Year of 2001-2002 Election Cycle American Lung Association | The tobacco industry contributed more than $3 million in soft money and political action committee (PAC) contributions to federal candidates, political parties and political committees from January 1, 2001, to January 1, 2002, according to a ... Bishop Driscoll of Boise Named Episcopal Liaison for Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA | The Most Reverend Michael Driscoll of Boise, ID, has been named episcopal liaison for Catholic Charities USA by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. In his new role, Bishop Driscoll will be the liaison between the U.S. bishops and ... State of the Union Response: Statement From Shay Bilchik Child Welfare League of America | CWLA calls on the President to include in his budget proposal increased investments to address child abuse and neglect, teen pregnancy, health care, substance abuse, and youth development. Established in 1920, the Child Welfare League of America ... State of the Union & Arctic Refuge Oil Drilling Defenders of Wildlife | The fact is, most unions that have taken a stand on arctic refuge drilling oppose it, as do majorities of rank and file union households. Unions like the Service Employees International Union; the Communications Workers of America; District 11, ... Generic AIDS Drugs Offer New Lease on Life to South Africans Doctors Without Borders USA | Yesterday, three members of the Treatment Action Campaign, (TAC) returned to South Africa from Brazil carrying generic drugs manufactured for use in an AIDS treatment program in Khayelitsha. The South African government should pursue compulsory ... Ducks Unlimited Celebrates 65 Years of Conservation Ducks Unlimited | Ducks Unlimited, the world's largest wetlands and waterfowl conservation group, celebrated its 65th anniversary today. "Ducks Unlimited is one of North America's great conservation success stories," says Don Young, Executive Vice President of ...
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