This year's edition of "A Capitol Fourth"--which will air on Saturday, July 4th, on PBS--will feature a performance by characters from "Sesame Street".

Members of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) will participate in a rally in Washington, D.C., to push for a health-care system that offers an option for public health insurance--and that does not tax employee health benefits.

With this year's summer solstice a few days away, Applied Materials is trying to educate the public about the importance of increasing America's use of solar power.

The Jewelry Information Center (JIC) describes some of the trends in fine jewelry and watches that were featured at recent trade shows in Las Vegas.

According to Westwood College, career colleges help students meet the needs of a rapidly changing job market that requires specialized training and skills.  (For this report in Spanish, click here.)

According to a new study from the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), a "cap and trade" bill in Congress could end up having a severe adverse impact on the U.S. economy.

Through its "Photography in the Parks" program, Canon USA is, once again, offering photo workshops in national parks and sponsoring a related photo contest.

A recipe for Asian-flavored burgers wins the grand prize in this year's "National Chicken Cooking Contest", sponsored by the National Chicken Council.

A food-media seminar sponsored, in part, by the National Chicken Council looks at how the food industry is dealing with the recession.

A new report from Pre-K Now finds that most of the nation's governors are proposing to either increase or maintain their state's funding of pre-kindergarten programs--despite facing unprecedented fiscal crises.

According to a new report on behalf of the Health Industry Group Purchasing Association (HIGPA), "group purchasing organizations" can help promote greater efficiency and savings in the U.S. health-care system.

The president of Seventh Generation is featured in an upcoming TV special called "Big Green Lies"--which aims to separate myth from reality, when it comes to the conventional wisdom of green living.

According to a new study published in the American College of Physicians' "Annals of Internal Medicine", repeated, intensive interventions increase the likelihood that a smoker will quit successfully.

The Campaign for America's Wilderness applauds a new law that adds two-million acres of publicly owned land to the "National Wilderness Preservation System".

Seventh Generation has teamed up with WebMD and Healthy Child Healthy World to develop a new online tool designed to help teach families about chemical dangers in the home.

A new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) finds that over 17 percent of youth who use drugs start with inhalants.

A collaborative effort involving Nintendo of America and the National Association for Music Education (MENC) helps teachers incorporate "Wii Music™" into their lesson plans.

Listen to statements from many of those participating in the 2009 Legislative Conference of the National Association of Counties (NACo), being held Saturday, March 7th, through Wednesday, March 11th, in Washington, D.C.

A new study published in the American College of Physicians' "Annals of Internal Medicine" finds that patients who are connected to a particular physician are more likely to both receive guideline-specific care and follow through with treatment.

The latest MetLife "Survey of the American Teacher" finds both encouraging and not-so-encouraging news, when it comes to American education over the past 25 years.

According to a new study from the American Energy Alliance (AEA), lifting the ban on energy production in the Outer Continental Shelf would generate over a million new jobs and billions of dollars in new tax revenue.

Listen to statements from many of those participating in the 2009 Winter Meeting of the National Governors Association (NGA), being held Saturday, February 21st, through Monday, February 23rd, in Washington, D.C.

According to a new study commissioned by HNTB Corporation, most Americans believe that the nation needs to make sacrifices now to pay for infrastructure improvements--especially when it comes to maintenance and new construction of highways and bridges.

According to a new study published in the American College of Physicians' "Annals of Internal Medicine", telephone counseling is as effective as face-to-face doctor's visits, when it comes to weight loss.

The president of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) applauds the final Congressional approval of the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act".

Proceeds from a contest help efforts by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) to support and assist the families of fallen firefighters.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns of deadly fire and carbon-monoxide hazards with winter home heating.

According to the latest "Economic Impact Survey" by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), most cosmetic surgeons in the U.S. have already been affected by the current economic downturn.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) reminds Americans that eating a healthy diet--and leading an active lifestyle--can help lower the chances of getting a number of serious diseases.  (For this report in Spanish, click here.)

A new study published in the American College of Physicians' "Annals of Internal Medicine" finds that the effectiveness of a colonoscopy is determined by whether the cancer develops on the left or the right side of the colon.

FedEx reminds consumers to keep shipping guidelines and deadlines in mind during the holidays.

According to TransUnion Canada, consumers can control their spending and protect their personal information during the holidays.  (For this report in French, click here.)

Using the NicoDerm CQ patch daily can significantly improve a smoker's chances of successfully quitting.

According to United Health Foundation's 2008 "America's Health Rankings", the health of Americans has failed to improve for the fourth consecutive year.

A new report from the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism finds that the U.S. government needs to take several immediate actions to address the proliferation of nuclear and biological weapons.

According to BearingPoint, businesses need to take some immediate measures to help keep their holiday customers' data safe.

A public-education campaign from America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) aims to answer consumers' questions about long-term-care insurance.

HNTB's national director of toll services discusses how, for many Americans, falling gas prices haven't yet translated into more travel.

Cook's Ham offers some tips on how you can make your holiday ham even more special.

The new Commit Cappuccino nicotine lozenge helps smokers to quit while giving them the coffee flavor that they enjoy, without the caffeine.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reminds parents to think about toy safety before shopping for holiday gifts.

According to the president of American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA), genetic testing is already dramatically improving health care--despite some threats to continued innovation.

Sen. Hillary Clinton urges parents to utilize the new video-game "rating summaries" from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).

A social-networking site sponsored by VTech helps shoppers make informed decisions about their holiday gifts.

The new Nicorette "White Ice Mint" gum is the first stop-smoking aid that also helps whiten teeth.

On "World Stroke Day" (Wednesday, October 29), the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association (ASA) are joining international organizations in focusing on "silent strokes".

A nationwide survey sponsored by the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) finds that health care is the top personal concern for voters in the upcoming presidential election.

New recommendations published in the American College of Physicians' "Annals of Internal Medicine" urge primary-care interventions before, during, and after pregnancy, to encourage and support breastfeeding.

The president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA) discusses a new AMA campaign that provides tips to help people lead a healthier lifestyle.

Len Berman describes a new contest on behalf of Alpharma's "Flector® Patch" that aims to raise awareness of the need to appropriately treat pain from common injuries.

The chairman and CEO of Citibank describes a new sweepstakes that is awarding millions of rewards points to the bank's customers.

On behalf of State Farm, Dr. Joy Browne discusses her involvement with this year's "Embrace Life Awards"--which honor individuals for empowering themselves and inspiring others, after losing a spouse or parent.

A survey from the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and Ameriprise Financial finds that people who have a comprehensive approach to financial planning remain optimistic about investing for their retirement.

A pediatrician and parenting expert reminds parents that there are effective, drug-free options for treating children suffering from nasal congestion--such as Breathe Right Kids nasal strips.

New research from Citi's "Women & Co." resource program finds that today's affluent women are hard-working, knowledgeable, and self-driven, when it comes to money.

A survey on behalf of Whole Foods Market finds that Americans don't want to compromise on the quality of the food that they buy--despite rising prices.

According to the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD), America's health-care system could end up being the next financial meltdown.

The president and CEO of the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) reminds Americans that virtually all savings at credit unions are protected by federal insurance.

According to Qiagen, a combination approach is very effective in detecting HPV in at-risk women.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is one of the member organizations of a newly launched alliance that aims to raise the public's confidence in vaccines.

On behalf of State Farm, the editor-in-chief of "Road & Travel Magazine" discusses how now is actually a very good time to buy a new car.

Listen to statements from many of the recipients of the 2008 National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) "Hero of the Year" awards--as well as from the Association's president, who presented the awards on September 18 in Washington.

A new study on behalf of the Institute for Energy Research (IER) examines the negative economic impact of an energy plan being considered by Congress.

The director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) discusses this year's observance of "National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month" in September.

According to the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), older Americans need to be careful about possible plaque buildup in the legs.

According to the director of the "Gulf Coast Recovery Project" at George Mason University's Mercatus Center, the main lesson from Hurricane Katrina may be that governments need to "get out of the way".

According to Genentech, a recently approved new indication may allow more breast-cancer patients to benefit from Herceptin therapy.

A new study published in the American College of Physicians' "Annals of Internal Medicine" finds that most victims of West Nile virus return to normal health, within a year.

Millions of dollars in full-ride scholarships are being awarded, through "Project Working Mom", to help working mothers earn online degrees.