Politics & Government Week back issues from April 2009:
ACLJ Represents Members of Congress in Asking Federal Appeals Court to Uphold Constitutionality of San Diego's Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial.
Apr 02, 2009 ... The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), focusing on constitutional law, said it has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on behalf of 25 members of Congress asking the appeals court to uphold the constitutionality of the Mt. Soledad Veterans ...
CREW and CLC Ask Justice Department to Investigate Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) and the Campaign Legal Center (CLC) wrote to the Department of Justice today asking for an investigation into whether the Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) and its president, Tom Donohue engaged in criminal violations of campaign ...
Church of Scientology International Supports Blue Heart Campaign.
Apr 02, 2009 ... The European Office of the Church of Scientology supports the Blue Heart Campaign against Human Trafficking of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Launched on March 5, 2009 by the Executive Director of the UNODC, the purpose of the Blue Heart Campaign is to raise ...
Former NH Congressman Bass to Join Laidlaw's Board.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Laidlaw BioPower, LLC, an affiliate of Laidlaw Energy Group, Inc. (Ticker Symbol oLLEGo), announced that Charles F. Bass has joined its board of directors. Mr. Bass is a former 6 term congressman for New HampshireEs second congressional district. He is currently Vice-Chairman of ...
CHANGE Illinois Gives Voters a Toll-Free Hotline to Ask Legislators to Limit Campaign Contributions.
Apr 02, 2009 ... The CHANGE Illinois coalition on Monday opened a toll-free hotline for Illinoisans to call 1-800-719-3020 and tell their legislators to enact campaign contribution limits. Callers to the CHANGE Illinois Hotline will be connected directly to their state legislators. ...
CDW: Hoffa's Card Check Gaffe Coincides With 20th Anniversary of Justice Department Requiring Teamsters to Hold Secret Ballot Elections.
Apr 02, 2009 ... The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW) is launching an advertising campaign on the card check issue this week that coincides with the 20th anniversary of the United States Justice Department ordering the Teamsters to allow its members to vote for their leaders by secret ballot. The ...
Boehner's Response: We Still Have No Alternative, Says Democratic National Committee.
Apr 02, 2009 ... After House Republican Leader John Boehner's latest failure to offer an alternative to President Obama's budget the Democratic National Committee released a new web ad called "Still No Budget" that highlights the GOP's failure to offer anything but "no" to the President's plan. ...
RNC Announces February Fundraising Numbers.
Apr 02, 2009 ... The Republican National Committee (RNC) announced its fundraising numbers for February 2009. With $24 million cash-on-hand, the RNC raised $5.1 million in February and is currently debt free. The Committee's strong financial position entering March allowed it to transfer funds ...
Day & Zimmermann Expands Solutions Offerings for Federal Government.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Day & Zimmermann, a nationally recognized provider of diversified services and outsourcing solutions for government and commercial customers, announced it has increased its presence in the federal government staff augmentation and outsourcing market by joining its related operations under ...
Coalition for a Democratic Workplace Calls on Senator Lincoln to Clarify Position on Anti-Worker Card Check Bill.
Apr 02, 2009 ... The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW) today called on Senator Lincoln to remove any uncertainty surrounding her position on the Employee Free Choice Act. The Employee Free Choice Act -- or "card check" bill will effectively eliminate secret ballots for workers in union organizing ...
NLC Applauds Announcement of COPS Hiring Recovery Program.
Apr 02, 2009 ... The National League of Cities (NLC) applauds the President and the Attorney General for their commitment to a partnership between the federal government and localities. The announcement today by Attorney General Eric Holder at NLC's Congressional City Conference to provide $1 billion to ...
New Congressional Legislation Protects English-in-the-Workplace Policies.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Legislation clarifying the right of employers to maintain English-in-the-Workplace policies was introduced yesterday by Rep. Tom Price. H.R. 1588, declares that policies requiring employees to speak English while conducting business are not considered unlawful business practices. The bill ...
Young Entrepreneurs Gather at White House to Discuss Economy.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Thirty five of America's top entrepreneurs and innovators under the age of 40, brought together by an organization called The Summit Series, gathered Friday at the White House to discuss the economy with Obama administration officials. "Our goal is to help in any way we can to ...
Corporate Accountability International: On World Water Day, Stimulus Flows to Public Water.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Since being designated by the United Nations in 1992, World Water Day has been anything but a Hallmark holiday. Devoted to raising awareness and spurring action around the global water crisis, the holiday has been a flashpoint for protest over water privatization. This year has ...
Fundacion Azteca America Presents 'State of Latinos: Census 2010' Forum on March 25 at Capitol Hill Visitors Center.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Fundacion Azteca America is pleased to announce the launch of its ongoing 2009 issues forum series with "The State of Latinos: Census 2010" on March 25 at the recently inaugurated Capitol Hill Visitors Center. The aim of the forum is to emphasize the importance of the 2010 ...
NAACP Legal Defense Fund Files Brief in Landmark Voting Rights Supreme Court Case.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), joined by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF), Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, and People for the American Way, filed a brief in Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District Number One v. Holder, urging ...
The Indiana House Can Protect Hoosiers' Jobs by Passing Senate Bill 580.
Apr 02, 2009 ... At a time of soaring unemployment, the Indiana State House of Representatives is blocking legislation that would help prevent employers from filling jobs with illegal aliens. Senate Bill 580, which the Senate passed by a 37-13 vote, requires state and local governments to use the federal ...
World Jewish Congress Head Lauder Condemns UN General Assembly President for Pro-Iran and Anti-Israel Bias.
Apr 02, 2009 ... The president of the World Jewish Congress (WJC), Ronald S. Lauder, expressed "shock" and "bewilderment" at the statements made on Tuesday by the current chair of the United Nations General Assembly, Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann. "Calling Israel an apartheid state, praising Iran's poor human ...
Leading Authorities, Inc. Announces Several New Exclusive Speakers.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Leading Authorities is pleased to announce the additions of several prominent figures to our roster of exclusive speakers, including Christopher Cox, Anita Dunn, Stephen Hadley, Michael Hayden, Keith Hennessy, Kevin Martin, and David Paulison. With specialties in finance, communications, ...
MWW Group Promotes Marilyn Berry Thompson to General Manager of Washington, D.C. Office.
Apr 02, 2009 ... MWW Group (www.mww.com), one of the nation's top ten public relations firms, announced that Marilyn Berry Thompson, currently executive vice president for government relations, has been named general manager and executive vice president for the company's Washington, D.C. operations. ...
UN Advisor Says Canadian Government Must Recognize the Right to Water to Deserve UN Security Council Seat.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Maude Barlow, senior advisor on water to the President of the United Nations General Assembly and Council of Canadians chairperson, says the Harper government's goal of a seat on the UN Security Council should be denied until Canada formally recognizes water as a human right. ...
Pitney Bowes Vote-by-Mail Solutions Deliver High Returns in Presidential Election.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Amid resurgent voter turnout nationwide for the presidential election last November, the Pitney Bowes ReliaVoteO Mail Balloting System delivered outstanding performance in eighteen counties across five states from Washington to Florida, the company said. Final reports from ...
Dick Armey Brings Small Government Message to Florida.
Apr 02, 2009 ... FreedomWorks Chairman and former Majority Leader Dick Armey visited Tallahassee today to attend a taxpayer tea party and to discuss the various economic challenges facing Floridians, including the instability of the property insurance marketplace, property taxes, and the need for civil ...
Voter ID Bill Passes Texas Senate.
Apr 02, 2009 ... The Texas Senate today passed on second reading Senate Bill 362, a voter identification bill that will create a more secure election process while ensuring elderly and low income Texans who are eligible to vote are able to do so with minimal difficulty. SB 362 has now cleared the last ...
Versar, Inc. Announces New Middle East Joint Venture.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Versar, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US:VSR) announced that its international subsidiary, VIAP, Inc. has entered into a joint venture with Technical Resources International Limited to create a business venture that will provide program and project management services to private and governmental ...
Politicians can use fear to manipulate the public.
Apr 02, 2009 ... A new study in the American Journal of Political Science explores how and when politicians can use fear to manipulate the public into supporting policies they might otherwise oppose. Politicians' use of fear is more likely with regard to topics that are abstract and difficult for citizens ...
Party of No Update: New DNC Web Ad Highlights John Boehner's Latest 'Just Say No' Tactics Says Democratic National Committee.
Apr 02, 2009 ... The Democratic National Committee released a new web ad highlighting House Republican Leader John Boehner's latest Just Say No tactics. In today's New York Times, Boehner defended his Party's refusal to offer an alternative to any of the Obama Administration's plans, including the ...
Coalition for a Democratic Workplace Calls on Senator Landrieu to Clarify Position on Anti-Worker Card Check Bill.
Apr 02, 2009 ... The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW) today called on Senator Landrieu to remove any uncertainty surrounding her position on the Employee Free Choice Act. The Employee Free Choice Act - or "card check" bill will effectively eliminate secret ballots for workers in union organizing ...
Coalition for a Democratic Workplace Calls on Senator Specter to Clarify Position on Anti-Worker Card Check Bill.
Apr 02, 2009 ... The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW) today called on Senator Specter to remove any uncertainty surrounding his position on the Employee Free Choice Act. The Employee Free Choice Act - or "card check" bill - will effectively eliminate secret ballots for workers in union organizing ...
DNC Releases Web Ad Highlighting Mitch McConnell and the Party of No.
Apr 02, 2009 ... The Democratic National Committee released a new web ad called "No Budget" that highlights Senator Mitch McConnell's confirmation yesterday that Senate Republicans will not offer an alternative to the President's budget. During an appearance on ABC's This Week, Senator McConnell confirmed ...
Coalition for a Democratic Workplace Calls on Senator Nelson to Clarify Position on Anti-Worker Card Check Bill.
Apr 02, 2009 ... The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW) today called on Senator Nelson to remove any uncertainty surrounding his position on the Employee Free Choice Act. The Employee Free Choice Act - or "card check" bill will effectively eliminate secret ballots for workers in union organizing ...
RNC: Chairman Steele Names Communications Director.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele continued to fill key staff positions by announcing the selection of Trevor Francis as the RNC's Director of Communications. "I am excited to be adding Trevor, a communications strategist with extensive private sector, ...
Senator Chuck Grassley R-IA Delivers Weekly Republican Address.
Apr 02, 2009 ... U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) delivers the weekly Republican address. Enclosed below is a link to the audio file, You Tube link to the video, and text of the address. Please note that the You Tube link will go live once the embargo is lifted. NOTE: The address is embargoed ...
Coalition for a Democratic Workplace Calls on Senator Warner to Clarify Position on Anti-Worker Card Check Bill.
Apr 02, 2009 ... The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW) today called on Senator Warner to remove any uncertainty surrounding his position on the Employee Free Choice Act. The Employee Free Choice Act -- or "card check" bill will effectively eliminate secret ballots for workers in union organizing ...
New science findings from M.L.J. Stiassny and co-researchers published.
Apr 02, 2009 ... According to a study from the United States, "A new species of Alestes from the Mpozo River in the Bas Congo Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo Is described and diagnostic characters for the genus are presented." "Alestes inferus, new species, is differentiated from ...
New DNC Ad Calls on Mark Sanford to Stop "Playing Politics" With South Carolina Jobs and Recovery Money.
Apr 02, 2009 ... The Democratic National Committee released a new television ad entitled "Playing Politics" that calls on South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford to stop playing politics with federal job creation and economic recovery funds. The ad, which will begin airing in Columbia on Monday, outlines the ...
Coalition for a Democratic Workplace Calls on Senator Pryor to Clarify Position on Anti-Worker Card Check Bill.
Apr 02, 2009 ... The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW) today called on Senator Pryor to remove any uncertainty surrounding his position on the Employee Free Choice Act. The Employee Free Choice Act - or "card check" bill will effectively eliminate secret ballots for workers in union organizing ...
Cami M. Pendell Joins BL Government Affairs, L.L.C.
Apr 09, 2009 ... Cami M. Pendell has joined BL Government Affairs, L.L.C. as Manager of State Government Affairs. Ms. Pendell formerly served as Deputy Chief of Staff/ Legislative Director for Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop. BL Government Affairs (BLGA) provides government relations and ...
National Buzz around Potential White House Garden Builds.
Apr 09, 2009 ... 100,000 people have signed a petition asking the Obamas to replant a Victory Garden at the White House, and recent news reports indicate that they are about to reap what they sowed. For advocates of sustainable and healthy foods, this harvest of good news was as welcome as the ...
Xacta IA Manager Receives SCAP Validation.
Apr 09, 2009 ... Telos® Corporation's Xacta® IA Manager has received Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) validation by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) via independent testing. The SCAP validation process evaluates IA products against federally defined standards ....
American Book Award Winner Could Permanently Transform the National Conversation About Racial Politics.
Apr 09, 2009 ... Incognegro: A Memoir of Exile and Apartheid, by Frank B. Wilderson, III, has won the 2008 American Book Award. The American Book Awards were created to provide recognition for outstanding literary achievement from the entire spectrum of America's diverse literary community. Wilderson was ...
Firearms Industry Applauds Introduction of Firearms Fairness and Affordability Act in U.S. Senate.
Apr 09, 2009 ... Today, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) -- the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry -- applauded Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, for introducing legislation to rectify a longstanding inequity in ...
Hudson Institute Holds Conference on Syria.(Conference notes)
Apr 09, 2009 ... As the Obama administration begins to engage countries isolated diplomatically by the Bush administration, Hudson Institute will hold a timely conference on Thursday, March 26th entitled "Syria: Challenges and Opportunities." Damascus has been in the news of late. Its decision ...
RNC Chairman Steele Names New Media Director.
Apr 09, 2009 ... Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele today continued to deliver on his commitment of reinvigorating the Republican Party's use of technology by naming Todd Herman as the RNC's New Media Director, effective April 6. "I am excited to be adding Todd, a ...
AIG Gives $644,000 in 'Campaign Bonuses' to U.S. Senators and Representatives According to the O'Leary Report.
Apr 09, 2009 ... As President Barack Obama and Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) continue to point fingers over which one of them is to blame for the stimulus bill's "Dodd Amendment," which specifically excludes bonuses from caps on executive pay, one thing is clear: both Obama and Dodd profited from AIG campaign ...
Chief of Staff of 2008 Democratic National Convention Committee Joins Akerman Senterfitt.
Apr 09, 2009 ... Akerman Senterfitt announced that Peggy Cusack has joined the firm's Washington D.C. office. Ms. Cusack most recently was Chief of Staff for the 2008 Democratic National Convention Committee, in Denver, where she organized and managed all aspects of what many refer to as the largest ...
Durban Review Conference: World Jewish Congress Calls for Repeal of 2001 Clauses Stigmatizing Israel.(Conference news)
Apr 09, 2009 ... The president of the World Jewish Congress, Ronald S. Lauder, has called for an explicit revocation at the forthcoming United Nations Durban Review Conference of those sections in the controversial 2001 Durban Declaration and Program of Action (DDPA) which stigmatize Israel as a racist ...
Justice Department Announces Agreement to Protect Rights of Military and Overseas Voters in New York Special Congressional Election.
Apr 09, 2009 ... The Justice Department announced that it has reached agreement with New York officials to help ensure that military service members and other U.S. citizens living overseas have the opportunity to vote in the state's March 31, 2009, special election in the 20th Congressional District. ...
Premier Power Elects Edison Utility Veteran and Government and Public Affairs Expert to Board of Directors.
Apr 09, 2009 ... Premier Power (BULLETIN BOARD: PPRW) announced that it has elected former Southern California Edison (SCE) executive Tommy Ross to its board of directors. Ross has more than 20 years experience in the utility industry, most recently serving as the vice president of public affairs for SCE ...
Secure Energy Thanks Members of Illinois Congressional Delegation for Support of Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Application.
Apr 09, 2009 ... Secure Energy received notice from Representatives Phil Hare (IL-17), Aaron Schock (IL-18), John Shimkus (IL -19), and Senator Roland Burris that a bipartisan letter has been sent to U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu urging him to carefully review Secure Energy's loan ...
Gephardt, Earley Join Ford's Board of Directors.
Apr 09, 2009 ... Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) announced the election of Richard A. Gephardt and Anthony F. Earley, Jr. to the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Gephardt, 68, is the former Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives and served 14 terms in Congress. He ...
New Ad: Obama and Liberals Shouldn't Be 'Shocked'; American Issues Project Highlights the Hypocrisy of 'Change' Amidst AIG Bonuses and Overall Spending.
Apr 09, 2009 ... American Issues Project launched a major television advertising campaign today, highlighting how the Obama administration and Congressional leadership protected the American International Group (AIG) bonuses and faked shock after the fact. The ad also reveals that Sen. Chris Dodd and ...
New America Media Holds Historic Meeting With White House to Discuss Improving Communication to Ethnic Communities.
Apr 09, 2009 ... Representatives of New America Media (NAM) recently met with the White House communications office to discuss ways the NAM ethnic media network can be utilized to help deliver important public policy, safety and health information to ethnic communities in the US. With more than ...
Census Workers to Verify Addresses in the U.S.
Apr 09, 2009 ... The Census Bureau will launch a massive operation on March 30 to verify and update more than 145 million addresses as it prepares to conduct the 2010 Census. Nationwide, more than 140,000 census workers will participate in the address canvassing operation, a critically important ...
Pelosi Statement on Greek Independence Day.
Apr 09, 2009 ... Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the 188th anniversary of Greek Independence. Today, the House will vote on H. Res. 273, which recognizes this anniversary and celebrates Greek and American democracy. "Greece and the United States share a special ...
Pennsylvania's Natural Gas Industry Supports HB 1050 and 'Energize PA' Plan.
Apr 09, 2009 ... The Marcellus Shale Committee, the Independent Oil and Gas Association of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Association issued the following joint statement today regarding the introduction of House Bill 1050 (D. Reed - Indiana) to increase leasing opportunities on state forest ...
Pennsylvania's Voter Registration Deadline for Spring Primary Election is April 20.
Apr 09, 2009 ... Secretary of the Commonwealth Pedro A. Cortes reminded Pennsylvanians today that Monday, April 20, is the deadline to register to vote in the May 19 primary election. "Voting is the lifeblood of democracy," Cortes said. "It is the means by which we choose our representatives in ...
The Obama Administration and the Americas: Agenda for Change.
Apr 09, 2009 ... When President Barack Obama makes his regional debut at the fifth Summit of the Americas on April 17, he and the 33 democratically elected leaders of the region will be challenged by a complex agenda and a turbulent economic environment. To navigate through the prevailing headwinds, the ...
Why should Iowa remain the first presidential primary?
Apr 09, 2009 ... A new study finds that Iowa reflects the diversity of America more than most other U.S. states and is well-placed to deserve its status as the first presidential nomination primary. In particular, Iowa is particularly typical of the U.S. in economic and social terms. The ...
Researchers at Texas A&M University release new data on political science.
Apr 09, 2009 ... According to a study from the United States, "The field of policy theory abounds with numerous theories, with each theory having a set of practitioners that are working independently of the others." "Resolving conflicts among policy theories as a result is difficult. This essay ...
Research data from University of Queensland update understanding of political science.
Apr 09, 2009 ... "This paper investigates the relationship between remittances and migration intentions in the source country using data from households in the Pacific island countries of Tonga and Fiji. Unlike previous research it accounts for potential endogeneity in the relationship between remittances ...
Scientists at University of Marburg publish research in social science.(Report)
Apr 09, 2009 ... "Research on social projection suggests that people rely on lower order entities to characterize higher order entities in an efficient manner. The present research focused on an abstract and rather inclusive category that has frequently been used in research on ingroup projection," ...
Research conducted at University of California has updated our knowledge about political science.
Apr 09, 2009 ... According to a study from the United States, "The migration of political asylum seekers into the United States has long been a salient political topic; however, social scientists have yet to examine this process in its entirety and in the context of political changes since September 11, ...
Studies from E. Iseri et al provide new data on geopolitics.
Apr 09, 2009 ... According to a study from Istanbul, Turkey, "From an offensive realist theoretical approach, this paper assumes that great powers are always looking for opportunities to attain more power in order to feel more secure. This outlook has led me to assert that the main objective of the US ...
Research reports on geopolitics from J.P. Burgess and colleagues provide new insights.
Apr 09, 2009 ... "According to Carl Schmitt, in his late work The Nomos of the Earth, published in 1950, the long evolution in the relation between humans and the earth has been decisive for the nature of traditional legal order. The historical links to European international jurisprudence (ius publicum ...