Cornell Expert Quotes
Cornellians weigh in on current events in the news
“The need for assistance [in Puerto Rico] is now so dire it is impossible to ignore – to do so would precipitate a humanitarian disaster even greater than the one already in progress.”
Steven C. Kyle
associate professor, macroeconomics policy expert
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"Instead of reducing smoking, the proposed New York City initiatives might mainly drive smokers to New Jersey or to illegal street vendors."
Media:
Media Relations Office
mediarelations@cornell.edu
607-255-6074
Related Tip Sheet:
Raising NYC cigarette prices will ignite illegal street sales (04/27/17)
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“On April 25 President Trump set forth a proposal to cut taxes on corporations, individuals, and families. While the final shape of this proposal is subject to negotiation with Congress, the initial outline fails to address an important concern of millions of voters who elected him: economic insecurity."
Media:
Joe Schwartz
bjs54@cornell.edu
607-882-3774
Related Tip Sheet:
Three reasons why Trump tax cut plan won’t reduce poverty (04/27/17)
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“Changes in policies are expected, but the erasure of scientific information is not."
Media:
Joe Schwartz
bjs54@cornell.edu
607-882-3774
Related Tip Sheet:
No science and no policy after EPA’s climate-change purge (05/02/17)
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“Malaysia's general elections amount to a key test of the durability of Malaysia's long-standing National Front regime and the ruling United Malays National Organisation."
Media:
Rebecca Valli
rv234@cornell.edu
202-434-8049
Related Tip Sheet:
Malaysian elections: regime caught in tight race (05/03/18)
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“It is important to differentiate between a situation for a young animal that is normal, and one where intervention is needed, because a baby’s natural parents are always the best option to raise that animal and give it the best chance of normal behavior and survival."
Media:
Joe Schwartz
bjs54@cornell.edu
607-882-3774
Related Tip Sheet:
Wildlife baby boom: What to do if you find a baby animal (05/03/18)
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"The automotive industry has been working on 3D printing for many years. There are strategic advantages to having the ability to print out parts as opposed to manufacturing and shipping them."
Media:
Jeff Tyson
jeff.tyson@cornell.edu
(607) 793-5769
Related Tip Sheet:
GM 3D parts plan could spark electric cars (05/03/18)
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“Not all ticks transmit all diseases. We need to know exactly what species it is so we can determine what tests are appropriate."
Media:
Joe Schwartz
bjs54@cornell.edu
607-882-3774
Related Tip Sheet:
Tips and tricks for dealing with ticks (05/03/17)
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"Conduct regular tick checks on your family and pets in all seasons – including winter."
Media:
Joe Schwartz
bjs54@cornell.edu
607-882-3774
Related Tip Sheet:
Tips and tricks for dealing with ticks (05/03/17)
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"If there is any concern about disease, save the tick in a bag and contact one of the many laboratories that test ticks for disease organisms."
Media:
Joe Schwartz
bjs54@cornell.edu
607-882-3774
Related Tip Sheet:
Tips and tricks for dealing with ticks (05/03/17)
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“As always, the French labor movement includes several sometimes contending, sometimes collaborating union confederations."
Media:
Rebecca Valli
rv234@cornell.edu
202-434-8049
Related Tip Sheet:
To govern, Macron will need more than a victory on Sunday (05/05/17)
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