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  • Bono Mack Highlights National ‘Lock Your Meds’ Day
    Oct 27, 2009  - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today urged parents across the country to participate in National “Lock Your Meds” Day. This occasion is a part of the 24th annual Red Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug abuse prevention program in the United States. A recognized leader in the effort to pre... More
  • Bono Mack Highlights Ideas to Celebrate Red Ribbon Week
    Oct 21, 2009  - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today emphasized ways the community can take a stand against drugs by celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 23-31, 2009. Red Ribbon Week is an opportunity to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and addiction and to encourage parents, educators, bus... More
  • Bono Mack Participates in Health Care Forum
    Sep 18, 2009  - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today participated in a health care forum at Eisenhower Medical Center, where she discussed current health care policy and sought the input of the local medical providers. Bono Mack highlighted essential reforms to make health care more accessible and affordable ... More
  • Bono Mack Calls for Improvements to Address Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment
    Jul 8, 2009  - Washington, D.C. – Emphasizing the wide-spread economic and health impacts of substance abuse and addiction, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today called on House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders to include mental health and substance use disorder services as a part of any health care refo... More
  • Bono Mack Honored for Efforts to Prevent Drug Abuse and Addiction
    May 13, 2009  - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) was today honored by the nonprofit Partnership for Drug-Free America (Partnership) for her ongoing efforts to prevent substance abuse and addiction and expand treatment programs for affected children and families. Partnership CEO Stephen J. Pasierb, on behalf of ... More
  • Bono Mack, Kennedy Recognize ‘National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month’
    Apr 30, 2009  - Continuing her efforts to raise awareness about the importance of substance abuse prevention and treatment, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45), joined by Congressman Patrick Kennedy (RI-01), today introduced a resolution (H.Con.Res. 115) recognizing the goals of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction... More
  • Bono Mack: Drug Czar Should Recognize Escalating Problem of Prescription Drug Abuse among Youth
    Mar 11, 2009  - Calling attention to the growing problem of prescription drug abuse and addiction among youth, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today issued the following statement on President Obama’s selection of Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske as the new Drug Czar, who will oversee the White House drug ... More
  • Bono Mack, Roybal-Allard Work to Prevent Underage Drinking
    Feb 13, 2009  - Saying that far too many teenagers engage in risky, even life-threatening behavior, because of the influence of alcohol, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-CA-45) joined Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA-34) in introducing legislation last night to raise awareness about the importance of aggres... More
  • BONO MACK URGES ACTION AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION
    Oct 6, 2008  - In an effort to combat the alarming trend of drug abuse among youth, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today participated in a community-wide event hosted by the Betty Ford Center that was open to parents, educators and other community leaders at the world-renowned Eisenhower Medical Center's Ann... More
  • BONO MACK VOTES TO EXTEND CRITICAL FUNDING FOR CHILDREN HEALTH CARE, MEDICARE
    Dec 19, 2007  - In an effort to extend critical funding for children’s health care and Medicare, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) voted in favor of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007. Passing by a vote of 411-3, this bill temporarily prevents cuts to physicians’ payments under Medicare, ext... More