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June 23, 2010

Dr. Harris to speak at Congressional Briefing on impact of the economic downturn

On Monday, July 12, 2010, Dr. Kathleen Mullan Harris, Director and Principal Investigator of the Add Health study, will speak at a Congressional Briefing titled “Recession and Recovery: How are Americans Affected?” in Washington, D.C.  The briefing is being sponsored by the Population Association of America (PAA).  Using data from Wave IV of the Add Health study, Dr. Harris will discuss how the economic downturn has particularly affected young adults.  Other panelists will speak about the effects of the recession on children and older Americans.

For more information about the briefing, please view the attached flier.

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