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314 Action Fund Endorses Dr. Ami Bera for California’s 3rd Congressional District as Vanguard of Science

“Dr. Ami Bera is not only joining the fight to protect and restore health care as a doctor, but as a proven leader in Congress,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action Fund. “As a founding member of the Democratic Doctor Caucus, Dr. Bera has gone toe to toe with RFK Jr. and pushed back against Republican attacks on public health. His expertise and knowledge is unparalleled, which is why we’re proud to endorse Dr. Bera as a Vanguard of Science. We look forward to electing him to California’s 3rd Congressional District.”

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314 Action Fund Endorses Dr. Richard Pan for California’s 6th District as a Guardian of Public Health

“Dr. Richard Pan has the expertise, knowledge, and experience needed to stand up to Trump and Republicans in Congress,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action Fund. “Not only has Dr. Pan delivered real results for California families, but he’s taken on RFK Jr. twice after preventable disease outbreaks. There’s no one better equipped to meet this moment than Dr. Pan. As a Guardian of Public Health, he will deliver real results as he works to better the lives of everyone in the district. We’re proud to endorse Dr. Pan and look forward to supporting his campaign.”

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314 Action Fund Endorses Dr. Jasmeet Bains for California’s 22nd District as a Guardian of Public Health

“Dr. Jasmeet Bains has dedicated her life to caring for working families—she’ll deliver with the same care and compassion as she fights for Californian families in Congress,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action Fund. “California’s 22nd District is home to the most Medicaid recipients of any House Republican, but Representative David Valadao turned his back on the district, voting to gut one trillion dollars from the program. Dr. Bains is exactly who we need to flip the district and we’re proud to endorse Dr. Bains as a Guardian of Public Health.”

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314 Action Fund Endorses Audrey Denney for California’s 1st Congressional District

“Audrey Denney has spent her life dedicated to working to strengthen rural communities and address food insecurity with evidence-based knowledge—and she’ll do just that in Congress,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action. “Audrey relies on evidence and science to drive her decision-making—a skill Republicans in Congress are desperately lacking right now. As an educator and an agricultural scientist, she’s running on delivering a better future for all—with a focus on affordable health care, high-quality education, and a strong economy. We need more leaders like Audrey in office. We’re proud to endorse her and look forward to helping Audrey flip California’s 1st District.”

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ICYMI: RFK Jr.’s MAHA Summit Shuts Door on Science and Press

“This closed-door convention is nothing more than an ego-stroking symposium of ‘wellbeing influencers’ and ‘MAHA moms’ whose rejection of scientific expertise puts our public health at risk,” said Erik Polyak, executive director of 314 Action.

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As Government Shutdown Ends, 314 Action Vows to Continue Health Care Fight to Elect Doctors & Scientists

“After 43 days, the Republican Health Care shutdown has finally come to an end—but the fight to restore health care is just beginning. As Republicans return from their eight-week taxpayer funded vacation, millions of Americans can’t pay for health insurance next year when premiums double or triple. With no scheduled date for the vote to extend ACA tax credits and House Republicans refusing to commit to a timeline, the fight over health care continues."

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RFK WATCH: 314 Action Blast RFK Jr. For Rallying Supporters at Closed-Door Pseudoscience “MAHA Summit”

Today, Robert F. Kennedy will rally supporters at a MAHA Summit in Washington closed to the press. In response, 314 Action Executive Director Erik Polyak released the following statement: “Today, RFK Jr. will slam the door shut on the free press and proclaim ‘radical transparency’ at a pseudoscience MAHA pep rally in Washington. This closed-door convention is […]

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314 Action Candidates and Senators Slam Shutdown “Deal,” Promise to Continue Fight Over Health Care Costs

314 Action endorsed candidates and Senators across the country blasted the “deal,” calling for Democrats to continue the fight for health care. As scientists and doctors, 314 Action’s candidates are deeply committed to protecting health care and lowering costs for Americans.

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NEW ANALYSIS: Amy Acton Leads Vivek Ramaswamy, STILL Strongest Candidate for Ohio’s Governor Race

A new poll finds Dr. Amy Acton leading Vivek Ramaswamy, while holding a double digit lead in net favorability (+14 Dr. Acton to +1 Ramaswamy) in Ohio’s gubernatorial race. With nearly a year until Election Day, Dr. Acton is the strongest candidate.

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RFK WATCH: RFK Jr. Comes Out of Hiding to Fat-Shame Americans, While Families on SNAP Starve

“After more than a month of staying silent as Trump starves families on SNAP, RFK Jr. has finally come out of hiding. While millions of Americans go hungry, he says he’s going to ‘change the food culture in this country’. He cannot seriously be considered the champion of healthy food and no one should be taking dietary advice from him.

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