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314 Action Announces New “Stop RFK Jr.” Fundraising Committee Starting with Initial Six-Figure Ad Supporting Dr. Richard Pan

"RFK Jr.'s anti-science policies have left the United States dangerously unprepared for the next outbreak. As health secretary, he continues to spread dangerous lies and half-truths to undermine confidence in childhood vaccines, modern medicine and the healthcare system as a whole. That’s why 314 Action is targeting RFK Jr. in the midterms—his policies are dangerous, deeply unpopular and have left Americans sicker and more susceptible to death and disease."

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RFK Jr.’s Sledgehammer and Silence Leaves U.S. Unprepared for Latest Hantavirus Outbreak

“When do you build the ark? Before the flood,” said 314 Action President Shaughnessy Naughton. “It’s been over a week since the World Health Organization first announced its response to the hantavirus outbreak—and RFK Jr. has stayed virtually silent. Americans are in the dark because RFK Jr. hasn’t issued any health alerts or communicated updates to the public on how his team is managing the outbreak, and they are turning to their local doctors for answers."

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NEW: Dr. Nirav Shah Leads Democratic Race for Maine Governor

“Dr. Shah is the leader Maine needs right now,” said 314 Action President Shaughnessy Naughton. “He has spent his career protecting American families from disease and outbreak, and he has proven he can lead through a crisis. His pandemic leadership became a national model, and voters recognize that experience matters. With four public polls confirming, he is now the clear front-runner in this race and he will become Maine’s next governor in November.”

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314 Action Statement on Marty Makary Resigning as FDA Commissioner

“Despite all of his attempts to show loyalty, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary is the latest casualty in Donald Trump’s return to an Apprentice-style presidency, though RFK Jr. insists “he made the call.”Let me be clear: voters don’t care who made the call, they want affordable healthcare, low drug prices and access to safe and effective medication—and that’s what they deserve from their next FDA Commissioner."

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LISTEN NOW: 314 Action President Shaughnessy Naughton on Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

“We are coming up on our 10th anniversary of 314 Action, and have done a lot of work in bringing more scientists and doctors into Congress and all levels of government,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action. “They went to school to do something completely different, but a lot of them are feeling compelled to take this step into public office because of the onslaught of attacks—especially from this administration, on public health, on science, and our future ability to be a world leader in science and innovation.”

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“Stop Sane-Washing RFK Jr.” – 314 Action Statement Ahead of RFK Jr. Event in Cleveland, Ohio

“We need to stop sane-washing RFK Jr. No matter how they try to dress him up, RFK Jr.’s dangerous pseudoscience agenda has done nothing but make Americans sicker, unhealthier and more vulnerable to public health threats. Giving him a platform to elevate his disproven, anti-science theories isn’t advancing democracy and dialogue, it’s the opposite. Democracy depends on fidelity to facts and the truth–RFK Jr. is not capable of either."

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NEW: Congressional Races Rating Changes Favors Pro-Science Candidates

“Republicans are more vulnerable than ever this cycle—and 314 Action candidates are in the best position to flip seats,” said Erik Polyak, Executive Director of 314 Action. “STEM candidates are the most trusted candidates on the ballot and have the ability to rise above the partisan fray by leading with solutions based on evidence—not ideology. As Republicans double down on unpopular policies and pledge deeper cuts to healthcare to pay for Donald Trump’s endless war—more voters will turn to no-nonsense candidates they can trust—and that’s who we stand for at 314 Action.”

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RFK Watch: RFK Jr. is Ruining Your Vacation

“RFK Jr. ruins everything—including your vacation. He fired every CDC inspector in charge of investigating and managing cruise ship outbreaks and now a rat-bourne virus is threatening global public health. He’s overseen the worst measles outbreak in decades and now he’s Making The Plague Great Again."

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314 Action Fund Endorses Two New Jersey Doctors Running for Congress in NJ-07 and NJ-12

“After spending their careers on the front lines, two New Jersey doctors, Dr. Tina Shah and Dr. Adam Hamawy, are stepping up to run for Congress,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action. “They’ve seen first hand what happens when a system is rigged to benefit insurance companies over New Jerseyans and what happens when Republicans turn their back on the Garden State. They join a growing number of doctors running for Congress nationwide—and we are proud to endorse them.”

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314 Action Fund Endorses Dr. Tina Shah for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District

“Dr. Tina Shah has seen firsthand how broken our health care system is—and now she’s ready to change it from the inside out,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action. “As an ICU physician, Dr. Shah has spent her life caring for patients at their most vulnerable, sitting at their bedside as they face rising costs, insurance denials, and political dysfunction that puts lives at risk. With RFK Jr. and Trump attacking our public health, we need a doctor’s voice to represent New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. She has the real-life experience, expertise, and skills we can count on to deliver real change to our healthcare system. We’re proud to endorse Dr. Shah and look forward to supporting her campaign.”

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