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The Office of the Attorney General of Maryland , joined by 39 other states and the federal government, has reached a nationwide civil settlement exceeding $384 million with Abbott Laboratories. The agreement resolves False Claims Act allegations that the healthcare company defrauded government health programs by manufacturing powder infant formula and nutritional therapy products in facilities that failed to comply with state and federal contamination safety standards. Settlement Terms & Financial Breakdown * National Recovery : Abbott will pay roughly $348.7 million to the federal government to resolve False Claims Act claims, alongside $35.5 million distributed to participating states for Medicaid-related claims. * Maryland's Direct Share : Maryland was one of five states that directly intervened to litigate the action (joining California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Tennessee) and will recover more than $3 million. * Covered Timeframe : Resolves false claims...

Hey, Montgomery County neighbors! As we reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, it feels more important than ever to stay connected with our communities. The Montgomery County Commission for Women 's latest e-newsletter is full of helpful resources and great events coming up in Montgomery County, this month! Here's a quick breakdown:   * Catch Some Live Music : The Silver Spring Jazz Fest  is back, this Saturday (Sept 12) - with a stacked lineup, including headliner Cimafunk. If you're looking for more fun, later in the month, the 34th Annual Burtonsville Day is happening on Sat, Sept 19!   * Voter Registration : Tuesday, September 15, is National Voter Registration Day . Whether you need to register, verify your status, or learn how to be an election worker, check out the Montgomery County Board of Elections  for locations and details.   * Career & Professional Growth : If you or someone you know is navigating career changes, the WorkSource Montgomery Res...

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Did you know that once every nine days, an innocent child tragically dies due to heatstroke in a vehicle? Since 1990, more than 750 children have died in these preventable tragedies - that's an average of 37 children that die needlessly, every single year. The official start of summer hasn't even arrived yet - and already, ten children across the US have died this year from heatstroke inside of vehicles. (That's a 250% increase over last year at the same time.) Here are five things that you can do to participate in National Child Vehicular Heatstroke Prevention Day... [READ MORE...]

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Join the Go Red Connect Webinar  Friday, February 19, 2016   1 –  2pm ET   Did you know that Heart disease is the  No. 1 killer   of women  in the US - and the leading cause of death for minority women? Every year,  1 in 3  women dies of heart disease and stroke.  But we can change these statistics ! Join  the Go Red Connect  fundraising webinar  now - and help to raise funds for the American Heart Association and its Go Red For Women Movement! Participate in an interactive, informative and enlightening hour with your host—NAPW President and AHA National Volunteer, Star Jones—to learn how to reduce your risk of heart disease and live a heart healthy life of success and achievement! Let’s End Heart Disease Together!  #NAPWgoesred  #GoRed