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2015 — Issue 11-09-2015 — Issues — News

NACDS Foundation selects Fox News’ Kelly as speaker

Fox News Channel’s Megyn Kelly will headline the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation Dinner on December 3 in New York City. The media personality anchors Fox News Channel’s “The Kelly File” — the second-ranking program in cable news by ­viewership.

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ARLINGTON, Va. — Fox News Channel’s Megyn Kelly will headline the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation Dinner on December 3 in New York City.

Megyn Kelly

The media personality anchors Fox News Channel’s “The Kelly File” — the second-ranking program in cable news by ­viewership.

Now in its 17th year, the NACDS Foundation Dinner and contributions from the foundation’s benefactors are used to help support evidence-based research that advances patient care, pharmacy education, student scholarships and charitable organizations that improve patient outcomes.

“Not afraid to ask the tough questions, Megyn Kelly has spent her television career breaking news, cutting through the news clutter and delivering in-depth investigative reporting that resonates with millions of viewers nationwide,” said NACDS Foundation president Kathleen Jaeger. “We look forward to hearing from her.’’

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