Cancer death rates fall in largest one year decline in U S history
The American Cancer Society reports a 2.2 percent drop in cancer deaths from 2016 to 2017, marking the largest single year decline. Lung cancer and melanoma show notable progress while overall cancer deaths have fallen about 30 percent since 1991, aided by reduced smoking and new treatments.
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Public Relations Ethics and Politics in Modern Discourse
Steve Hansen critiques PR ethics and media manipulation, citing PRSA standards and a BuzzFeed analysis. He discusses Iran’s missile incident, political spin, and the tentative line between honesty and image management as U.S. voters head toward November.
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New Mexico faces a busy 30 day legislature session
Governor Grisham pushes a large budget up 8.4 percent to 7.68 billion with 25 percent earmarked for reserves and a 10 percent revenue rise. She seeks expanded education funding including Early Childhood Trust Fund and tuition free college via the Lottery Scholarship. Pay raises are planned for state and higher education employees. Gun control and recreational marijuana are on the agenda as lawmakers await leadership.
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