April 25th Legislative Briefing

On April 25th, 2009, about 80 Austin PSR members and supporters gathered at the home of Congressman and Mrs. Lloyd Dogget to hear a legislative update.  Congressman Doggett spoke about climate change legislation and the healthcare debate underway in Wahsington.  State Representative Donna Howard provided an update of the state legislature as the Session prepared to enter ints final month.

PSR: Austin Chapter

In 1961 a group of university-based physicians concluded, "In the aftermath of a nuclear war, no meaningful medical response would be possible. The only cure is prevention." PSR's aggressive, effective thrust to educate the medical community and the general public to stand against nuclear weapons was acknowledged in 1985 with a Nobel Peace Prize, awarded to PSR as an affiliate of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW). Austin PSR formed in 2003 to support national PSR initiatives locally. We also focus on health care access, health policy, and environmental policy.

"Countdown to Zero" Screening and Discussion

PSR-Austin is hosting a special opening day screening of Countdown to Zero, a new film about the global nuclear threat on Friday, July 30, at 7:40 PM at the Regal Arbor Cinema at Great Hills Trail.

Dr. Elliot Trester, a local family physician, longtime PSR member and Austin PSR board member, will discuss current nuclear disarmament activities and the health impacts of nuclear weapons manufacturing and use, and will lead an audience discussion after the film.

To reserve a free ticket (there is limited seating), go to http://countdowntozeroaustin.eventbrite.com.

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Coal's Assault on America's Health - Coal-fired power plants are the leading global warming culprit in the U.S., accounting for more than 30 percent of our nation's carbon dioxide emissions. They also are one of the nation's largest sources of air pollutants that damage cardiovascular and respiratory health.