, ICF Consulting was awarded a $1. "We are
pleased to receive ICF Consulting's social marketing, technical assistance,
and evaluation expertise in our corner in this fight.S. Importantly, EPA's own
staff scientists and an independent panel of academic and industry
researchers have recommended setting a strong standard. The Institute is primarily comprised of
volunteer public policy experts covering a wide range of issues.

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ICF Consulting Awarded $1.4 Million Health and Human Services Contract to Support HIV/AIDS Policy

It also aims to
educate federal employees about the HIV/AIDS epidemic by offering educational
events tied to six national HIV/AIDS Awareness Days and by supporting the
department's Web site dedicated to providing information on those observances.

These findings suggest that fast food restaurants need to provide
healthier food choices for consumers. For more
information about the Institute, visit http://www.

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There
is no acceptable rationale for setting new standards at levels that still
do not meet the basic legal requirement outlined in the Clean Air Act -- to
protect the lives and health of the public.theamericanconsumer .

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"The Leadership Campaign on AIDS reinvigorates the fight against HIV/AIDS
at the community level where the epidemic's impact is definitely felt the
strongest," says Tony Silva, ICF Consulting Vice President.org.

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If EPA adopts the standards as proposed, the Agency will have failed the
most fundamental task required by the Clean Air Act -- to protect public
health. Among
households most favoring fast food regulations were:

* Householders aged 29 or below (65%);
* Females (55%);
* Householders earning below $25,000 per year (58%);
* Urban householders (59%)
* African Americans (71%) and Hispanics (68%);
* Democrats (59%); and
* Unregistered voters (62%).

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"From the beginning, OHAP/TLCA has pursued an innovative outreach strategy,"
says Miguel Gomez, Director of The Leadership Campaign on AIDS. Drawing upon extensive industry
knowledge , distinguished professionals, and innovative analytics, the firm
develops solutions to complex defense , homeland security, energy, environment,
social program, and transportation issues. Asked if they
would "favor or oppose putting regulations on fast food restaurants that would
require restaurants to serve healthier foods," 51% favored regulations, while
5% somewhat favored, 3% somewhat opposed , and 37% opposed regulations.

About The American Consumer Institute
The Institute is an independent consumer organization committed to
providing information, analysis, and policy research to the public for the
betterment of American consumers.

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PRESS RELEASE Statement by John L . Kirkwood President and Chief Executive Officer American Lung Association on EPA-Proposed Particle Pollution Standards

Today the U.

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The American Lung Association is testifying at the hearings being held in
all three cities -- Chicago, Philadelphia and San and the new ones proposed by the
EPA -- are not strong enough to address those health risks.
For detailed results, visit http://www.

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cities, seeking public input on the
Agency's proposal for new national air quality standards for particle air
pollution. These survey results have an accuracy
of plus or minus 3%.

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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
to support The Leadership Campaign on AIDS (TLCA) for the Office of HIV/AIDS
Policy (OHAP).

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ICF Consulting will
lead efforts in the areas of communication and social marketing, graphic
design, training, technical assistance, and evaluation . Since
1969, ICF Consulting has been serving major corporations, government at all
levels, and multinational institutions. More than 2,000 studies show that particle pollution threatens the
lives of tens of thousands of Americans each year.

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The disproportionate impact of this disease on communities of
color underscores the importance of this engagement," says Mr.
The campaign forges innovative partnerships with civic, faith, and public
health leaders to help address HIV/AIDS affecting primarily African Americans,
Latinos, Asian/Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans.com ) is a leading management,
technology, and policy consulting firm. More than 1,200 employees serve these
clients from key business centers in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Unfortunately, the proposal is disappointing and falls far short
of what is necessary to protect public health., While fast food restaurant patrons
may stereotypically be younger and less affluent, these are precisely the
consumers that appear to favor regulating restaurants into serving healthier
foods, according to a national survey of 1,000 households.

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American Consumer Institute Survey Finds Consumers Want Healthier Fast Foods

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The HHS program is a social marketing effort aimed at
educating, motivating, and mobilizing leaders in minority communities in
America to get involved in HIV/AIDS awareness programs. Silva.

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Consumers Favor Regulating Restaurants to Get Better Choices

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ICF Consulting's approach to these
issues is strengthened by its expertise in information technology,
organizational improvement, program management, and communications. Environmental Protection Agency
is holding hearings in three U.org.

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About ICF Consulting
ICF Consulting (http://www.

Our message to EPA is clear: Follow the science and clean up the air.

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ICF Consulting to Provide Social Marketing, Technical Assistance for
The Leadership Campaign on AIDS

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S . "We are so pleased
to be able to bring our social marketing and technical assistance expertise to
this effort. Regrettably, EPA
has ignored those recommendations.