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30 October 2011
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Still swimming against the current: an unreasonable man speaks out

Malaria vaccines have been in the headlines once again, raising hopes that a vaccine that can prevent or even eradicate...

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24 October 2011
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cathedral builders of science

In his statement on the Phase III results of the clinical trial for malaria vaccine candidate RTS,S, Peter Hotez, the...

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23 October 2011
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Remarkable Results from No Kid Hungry campaign in Arkansas

         On Friday I was in Little Rock with Governor Beebe to celebrate the first anniversary of our No Kid Hungry campaign in Arkansas...

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23 October 2011
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A scientist whose tools are microscope and macroscope

Thanks to Dr. Peter Hotez, neglected tropical diseases are neglected no more. His vision for a National School of Tropical...

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20 October 2011
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lessons in “eradication”, whether malaria or childhood hunger

On Tuesday while we were at our staff retreat in Baltimore the Gates Foundation was hosting a forum in Seattle...

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11 October 2011
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What we owe our partners and other stakeholders

I’m writing from my home away from home – National Airport – where I’m waiting out a 90 minute delay...

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07 October 2011
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When poltical calculation becomes politcal callousness

I’m en route from Boston to Anchorage, Alaska.  During the course of ten hours in the air it’s hard to...

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28 September 2011
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Why We Can Succeed in Ending Childhood Hunger (Remarks at Autumn Harvest Dinner)

Thank you so much for being with us for such a special evening. I’ve had the privilege of speaking to...

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21 September 2011
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SNAP (food stamps) one of our most effective childhood hunger programs

Earlier this week we met with Bob Greenstein from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. He is also a...