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'Rising Political Star' Terrance Carroll Assumes Leadership of Colo. House of Representatives

ACS News Blogger

January 08, 2009 23:45

Rep. Terrance Carroll (D-Denver) is the first African-American to be chosen speaker of Colorado’s House of Representatives. Carroll, a frequent ACS participant, is described by The Denver Post as a “rising political star” in the state. The Colorado legislature’s Senate is...

Study Shows Significant Racial Discrimination In Advertising Industry

ACS News Blogger

January 08, 2009 20:39

A new study on the American advertising industry reveals major obstacles to advancement for African-American advertising professionals. The study by the research firm Bendick and Egan Economic Consultants for the Madison Avenue Project found that African-American advertising employees face...

Support For Death With Dignity Law Grows Among Medical Groups

ACS News Blogger

January 07, 2009 21:25

Another major medical association has announced its support of laws like Oregon’s Death With Dignity Act. The American Public Health Association (APHA) has announced its new position that it “supports allowing a mentally competent, terminally ill adult to obtain prescriptions for...