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An official SGMA photographer gets everybody’s attention for a group shot in front of the Capitol before they head out to lobby.

Getting active: Sporting goods industry lobbies for fitness legislation

Rachel Morello on March 14th, 2012 in Health, Politics

Professional athletes joined sports industry manufacturers, retailers and association leaders to lobby for fitness legislation on Capitol Hill for the 13th annual National Health Through Fitness Day.

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House Republicans blast Obama health care law as ‘budget buster’

Rachel Morello on March 6th, 2012 in Health

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius defended her budget request before a House Appropriations subcommittee Tuesday, only to clash with member Republicans.

Former President Bill Clinton speaks to scientists and industry experts at a summit Tuesday, praising the Obama administration for its energy strategy. (Rachel Morello/Medill)

President Clinton: Energy efficiency should be America’s headline

Rachel Morello and Jaclyn Skurie on February 29th, 2012 in Business, Environment, Technology

Former President Bill Clinton gave his own take on the economy and energy innovation at the Advanced Research Projects Agency Summit, which brings experts and politicians together to have a conversation on the future of energy.

Kinzey Fishe, age 4, cuddles up to her mother Katja at a press conference for H.R. 2288, the Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act. Kinzey's older brother Quinn, 6, is autistic.

Act of patriotism: Military families seek more help for autistic kids

Rachel Morello on February 28th, 2012 in Health

One in 88 military children is diagnosed with autism. However, the services available to them and their families are limited and difficult to access under existing health care coverage.

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Obama budget: Tightening the belt on global health

Rachel Morello on February 21st, 2012 in Health, Politics

Panelists at the Kaiser Family Foundation discussed Tuesday how the president’s proposed budget will impact global health, including funding for HIV/AIDS programs and monetary support for the Affordable Care Act.

Panelist Scott Goodstein monitors Twitter questions on his smartphone during a discussion at the Brookings Institute Tuesday. (Rachel Morello/Medill)

‘I approve this text message:’ Campaigns seek creative ways to reach voters

Rachel Morello on February 14th, 2012 in Politics, Technology

As presidential candidates seek to attract voters, they may be hanging up the phone and picking up the tablet to reach a more tech-savvy base.

Obama to young scientists: ‘You guys put me to shame’

Rachel Morello on February 7th, 2012 in Education, Technology


President Obama honored students at a White House science fair, where he announced key steps towards improvement in math and science education.

Bill White, left, the first patient in North America to receive stem cell treatment for MS appears in Washington to discuss his experience. (Rachel Morello/Medill)

Researchers demonstrate stem cell treatment for multiple sclerosis

Rachel Morello on February 1st, 2012 in Education, Health

Medical researchers presented a new experimental adult stem cell treatment for multiple sclerosis at a congressional briefing Wednesday.

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State of the Union: White House, Republicans debate via social media

Mattias Gugel and Rachel Morello on January 24th, 2012 in Politics

The State of the Union address hasn’t even started yet, but the White House and House Republicans already plan to debate the president’s speech via social media.

Anti-abortion protestors make their way down the National Mall in the 39th Annual March for Life. (Rachel Morello/Medill)

Young people brave rain at March for Life on National Mall

Rachel Morello on January 23rd, 2012 in Health, Politics

Along with thousands of other protestors at the 39th Annual March for Life, students came out in large groups to make their voices heard.

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