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□［ Kids and Cars: What MADD Says Must Happen to Keep Children Safe ］
This month the National SAFE KIDS Campaign announced that 27 states have upgraded child occupant protection laws since 2001. This is great progress, however, the report also shows that most state laws still do not cover booster age children.�� MADD plans to unveil recommended solutions to child endangerment:�adults driving drunk with children in the vehicle.

□［ MADD Launches New National Walk Event ］
Strides for Change, MADD's national signature event, is kicking off!� To learn more about participating in Strides for Change and how you can support MADD -- go to www.stridesforchange.org�to register online today!.

□［ MADD President Testifies on Underage Drinking: Your Support Needed ］
On February 11, MADD President Wendy Hamilton testified on the America's worst youth drug problem - underage drinking - before the US House Subcommittee on Education Reform.� The fact that Anheuser-Busch also testified and opposes science-based action on underage drinking is a indication of the uphill battle MADD faces.� As Ms. Hamilton said, "The alcohol industry has used its influence to keep the underage drinking issue off of Congress' 'to-do list,' but their stall tactics are weakening.� We will not rest until the health and safety of our youth is a top priority for our nation and its leaders." .

□［ College Rapes Linked to Binge-Drinking Rates ］
Research shows that alcohol is a key factor in the majority of college rapes, and more rapes occur on campuses where binge-drinking rates are highest, the Collegiate Presswire reported Feb. 12.

□［ Deadline for Lifesavers Conference 2004 Approaching ］
Lifesavers is the premier national highway safety meeting in the United States dedicated to reducing the tragic toll of deaths and injuries on our nation's roadways. The conference addresses a wide range of safety topics, from child passenger safety and occupant protection to roadway and vehicle safety and technology..