Targeted News Service back issues from March 2005:
RNC JUMPS FIRST, ASKS QUESTIONS LATER
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: The RNC today issued an attack release on Gov. Dean on Social Security, one based on comments made by Robert Novak on Monday's CNN Inside Politics. The only problem: both the RNC and Novak got it wrong. As was ...
THEY'RE JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU: THE NO EXCUSES TRUTH
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: A Death of a Sales Pitch Special Edition As part of our continuing 'Death of a Sales Pitch' coverage, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) today published a guide for Washington Republicans offering a 'no ...
PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR BUSH PLAN CONTINUES TO DROP
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: The number of Americans who disapprove of President George W. Bush's plan to privatize Social Security has grown to 56%, according to a new poll from USA Today/CNN/Gallup. The increased opposition is especially ...
THREE SCHOOL-RELATED CANCELLATIONS
Mar 01, 2005 ... The State of Virginia's Albemarle School District issued the following news release: Monticello High School has cancelled its parent-teacher conferences scheduled for today, March 1. The conferences will be rescheduled at a later date, which will be announced on the school Web site and ...
TIME TO REGISTER CHILDREN BORN ABROAD, NON-ENGLISH SPEAKERS FOR KINDERGARTEN IN ALBEMARLE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Mar 01, 2005 ... The State of Virginia's Albemarle School District issued the following news release: Is your child ready for kindergarten? Parents of children living in Albemarle County who will reach their fifth birthday on or before September 30, 2005, should make plans during March to register their ...
CHEROKEE NATION HOSTS INDIGENOUS MAPPING CONFERENCE
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Cherokee Nation is hosting a national Geographic Information Systems (GIS) conference. The conference is for tribal map making professionals and those interested in learning more ...
RHODE ISLAND DEMOCRATIC CHAIR ACCUSES MAYOR LAFFEY OF VIOLATING ETHICS COMMISSION 'GIFT BAN' BY ACCEPTING FREE RADIO AIR TIME
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Rhode Island Democratic Party issued the following news release: Bill Lynch, chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party, announced today that he is filing a complaint with the state Ethics Commission against Cranston Mayor Stephen Laffey for violating the state's "gift ban" laws ...
STATE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE CHAIR NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE, POLITICAL DIRECTORS
Mar 01, 2005 ... The New York Democratic Party issued the following news release: New York State Democratic Committee (NYSDC) Chair Herman "Denny" Farrell, Jr. today named Rodney Capel the new Executive Director of the NYSDC and Frank Nemeth the new Political Director. Overseeing communications and ...
STATE REPUBLICAN PARTY ANNOUNCES SALUTE TO FORMER ARIZONA GOP CHAIRMAN FANNIN
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news release: The Arizona Republican Party will host a fundraising reception and dinner honoring former Party Chairman Bob Fannin on Tuesday evening, March 22, 2005 at The Lakeview Inn at Camelback Golf Club in Scottsdale. The dinner is a ...
STATE PARTY CHAIRMAN APPLAUDS DEMOCRATIC LEADERS
Mar 01, 2005 ... The South Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news release: South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Joe Erwin issued the following statement applauding the Democratic members of the General Assembly for their stance against Governor Sanford and the Republican Party's school ...
GOV. PERDUE'S SPOKESMAN MISLEADS GEORGIANS
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: Gov. Sonny Perdue's spokesman Dan McLagan is being dishonest about his boss's record again. Unfortunately, it reminds us that Georgians cannot trust what comes out of Gov. Perdue's office. In responding to Perdue's ...
CONSERVATIVE THINK TANK GIVES GOV. PERDUE 'D' ON FISCAL POLICY REPORT CARD
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: A conservative think tank has given Gov. Sonny Perdue a "D" in its Fiscal Policy Report Card on America's Governors: 2004. The report can be found at the following website: http://www.cato.org/pubs/pas/pa537.pdf ...
GOP CHAIRMAN: SINCE WHEN IS TAX HIKE A SPENDING CUT?
Mar 01, 2005 ... The New Jersey Republican Party issued the following statement: New Jersey Republican State Committee Chairman Tom Wilson today issued the following statement in response to Acting Gov. Codey's budget address: "This budget is more evidence that Democrats have all the wrong ...
OOPS, REP. GIBBONS DID IT AGAIN!
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: One week after apologizing for calling people who opposed Bush's corporate-funded Inauguration events "communists" on NBC News, Rep. Jim Gibbons (R-NV) is at it again. According to the Elko Daily Free Press, the ...
REVISITING GOALS OF DEMOCRATIC RESPONSE TO STATE OF STATE ADDRESS
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Utah Democratic Party issued the following news release: Rep. Ralph Becker, House Democratic Leader, began the Monday, February 28 press briefing to revisit items that Democrats indicated were important to us in the Democratic Response to the State of the State Address (DRSOSA). He ...
REP. PENA PUSHES FOR NEW DPS FACILITY IN SOUTH TEXAS
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release: Rep. Aaron Pena (D-Edinburg) continues to use his position on the powerful House Appropriations Committee to advocate for Hidalgo County and South Texas. Pena, working with the Department of Public Safety, has requested that ...
HUNDREDS ATTEND JACKSON PURCHASE LINCOLN DAY DINNER
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Kentucky Republican Party issued the following news release: Gov. Fletcher, Rep. Whitfield, and ...
REPUBLICAN PARTY NAMES NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Louisiana Republican Party issued the following news release: Chairman Roger F. Villere, Jr. today announced appointments to fill two key positions at the Republican Party of Louisiana and promised a fresh, aggressive challenge to the Louisiana political establishment. "I am ...
DEMOCRATS BLAST BUSH, GOV. EHRLICH'S 'DOG AND PONY SHOW' IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news release: "President Bush and Gov. Ehrlich have no shame," said Terry Lierman, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. "After eliminating hundreds of millions of dollars in workforce development investment they expect Maryland ...
MAINE REPUBLICAN PARTY COMMENDS STATE SEN. EDMONDS' CALL TO PULL DEMOCRAT ATTACK AD
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Maine Republican Party issued the following news release: The Maine Republican Party commented today on the recent developments surrounding a Democrat attack ad on Republican Senate Leader Paul Davis (R-Sangerville). In a letter to Democrat Party Chairman Pat Colwell, Senate ...
REP. HUIZENGA ANNOUNCES CREATION OF SUB-COMMITTEE TO STUDY BONDING, LONG TERM DEBT
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news release: State Rep. Bill Huizenga today announced the formation of a subcommittee to study the effects of long term debt and bonding on our state economy and budget. Huizenga, chair of the House Commerce Committee, tasked ...
GOV. GRANHOLM FAILS ECONOMICS
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news release: Noting a newly released study, Michigan Republican Party Executive Director Jeff Timmer today highlighted Gov. Jennifer Granholm's continued economic failure. "College students aren't the only ones facing midterms ...
FACE IT, BILL: YOU LOST
Mar 01, 2005 ... The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news release: Enough is enough. Four months after Election Day, North Carolina still does not have an elected Superintendent of Public Instruction. The facts are simple: Bill Fletcher and the Republican Party want to throw ...
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ASKED TO INVESTIGATE $3.6 MILLION STATE CONTRACT GIVEN TO U.S. ATTORNEY TODD GRAVES' FAMILY BY GOV. BLUNT
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following news release: The Missouri Democratic Party today asked the United States Department of Justice to investigate no-bid contracts valued at more than $3.6 million given to United States Attorney Todd Graves' family by Gov. Matt Blunt ....
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR STUDENT SHOWCASE
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Tacoma Public Schools issued the following news release: The Student Showcase: Learning with Technology committee is in need of volunteers to help out with the showcase on Saturday, March ...
TSOTA TO HOLD AUCTION
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Tacoma Public Schools issued the following news release: Tacoma's School of the Arts will host a unique Italian getaway March 18. It is sponsoring 'Bella Notte!', an Italian-themed auction to benefit the school's renowned Artist-in-Residence program. Sights and sounds will conjure a ...
TSOTA STUDENTS DECORATE PINK BOOTS FOR COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Tacoma Public Schools issued the following news release: "They're ugly; I don't want to wear them!" lamented Sophie Lafreniere, a fifth grader at Skyline Elementary School. The waterproof, yellow footwear, however, was a must for a trip to Camp Seymour in early December 2004. Older ...
EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED FOR CAREER LONGEVITY
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Glendale Union High School District issued the following news release: In a long-standing tradition, the Superintendent and Governing Board recognized 22 individuals for their 25 years of service to the district. Educators and staff members were honored at a dinner attended by peers, ...
GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT SENDS THREE TEAMS TO STATE BASKETBALL FINALS
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Glendale Union High School District issued the following news release: Glendale Union proudly sent three of the four teams vying for the 2005 4A State Boys Basketball Championship to the Glendale Arena for the first ever 'February Frenzy' event. Athletes from Glendale, Sunnyslop and ...
THUNDERBIRD GIRLS BASKETBALL TAKES STATE
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Glendale Union High School District issued the following news release: Thunderbird High School girls basketball is celebrating another 4-A State Girls Basketball ...
TEXANS NOT BUYING REP. EDWARDS' SOCIAL SECURITY RHETORIC
Mar 02, 2005 ... The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news release: Rep. Chet Edwards apparently believes Texans aren't behind the President's ideas for reforming and strengthening Social Security. Quoted today in a Bloomberg News article, he said, "Social Security ...
GOV. DEAN SALUTES JACKIE ROBINSON UPON RECEIPT OF POSTHUMOUS CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL
Mar 02, 2005 ... The Democratic National Committee issued the following statement: Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Gov. Howard Dean issues the following statement: "Jackie Robinson represented the best of America. He faced unbelievable odds when he integrated baseball 59 years ago ....
DEATH OF A SALES PITCH: BUSH PLANS 60 DAY DRIVE, WASHINGTON REPUBLICANS SLAM ON THE BRAKES
Mar 03, 2005 ... The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: President George W. Bush wants to go full speed ahead with a sixty day tour to pitch his Social Security overhaul to the American public, but Washington Republicans are ready to put on the brakes. The latest disconnect ...
SEN. GRASSLEY PUTS BRAKES ON BUSH PLAN
Mar 03, 2005 ... The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Republican Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa has dealt a blow to President George W. Bush's plan to privatize Social Security saying that Congress should focus on a real way to improve Social Security's solvency. His latest ...
BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH
Mar 02, 2005 ... The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Democrats.org today announced "Death of a Sales Pitch Countdown," a web meter inspired by Republican Sen. Charles Grassley's recent remarks that the President only has "another two or three weeks" to convince the ...
RED HILL ELEMENTARY HOSTS READ-IN
Mar 02, 2005 ... The State of Virginia's Albemarle School District issued the following news release: Red Hill Elementary will seem like one big library today as 34 fourth graders lead the school in a day devoted to curling up with books. Dressed in comfortable clothes and carrying sleeping bags, stuffed ...
SUTHERLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL TO SEND STUDENT TEAM TO STATE MATHCOUNTS COMPETITION
Mar 03, 2005 ... The State of Virginia's Albemarle School District issued the following news release: When it comes to math, don't count out the students at Sutherland Middle School. Their team of four math whizzes who excelled in regional competition are heading to the state MATHCOUNTS tournament March ...
CHEROKEE NATION WINS SUPREME COURT CASE
Mar 02, 2005 ... The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the federal government owes the Cherokee Nation millions of dollars in damages for failing to pay support costs included in ...
CHEROKEE NATION TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS HOST COMMUNITY MEETING
Mar 03, 2005 ... The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: There will be a Cherokee Nation community meeting on Thursday, March 17, at 7 p.m. at the Northeast Technology Center, located at 19901 South Highway 69. The meeting will be hosted by ...
WHAT IS SEN. REID HIDING FROM?
Mar 02, 2005 ... The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news release: Democrat Senate Minority Leader Sen. Harry Reid has yet to answer Rep. Jim Kolbe's challenge to publicly debate Social Security reform. Reid is coming to Arizona on Saturday March 5, where he will join Arizona ...
REPUBLICAN MAYOR BLOOMBERG'S SUPPORT FOR RE-ELECTION DOESN'T BREAK 41 PERCENT
Mar 02, 2005 ... The New York Democratic Party issued the following news release: Republican Mayor Michael Bloomberg's support for re-election doesn't break 41 percent against any of his Democratic challengers according to the latest Quinnipiac University poll released today. In addition to falling ...
COLUMBUS MAYOR COLEMAN WELCOMES PROPOSAL BY LOCAL LAWMAKERS TO INVEST STATE FUNDS IN SAFETY
Mar 02, 2005 ... The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news release: Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman said he welcomes an attempt by Columbus area state lawmakers to devote state funds to police, fire and safety personnel. "Already 71 percent of our city budget goes to police and fire and ...
GOV. BLAGOJEVICH DOESN'T MAKE GRADE
Mar 02, 2005 ... The Illinois Republican Party issued the following news release: Gov. Rod Blagojevich, whose failure of leadership has left the State's fiscal house in a continued state of disarray, has received a below average rating in the Cato Institutes' latest report card on the nation's governors ....
SEN. BIDEN TO SPEAK AT APRIL 22 JEFFERSON-JACKSON DINNER
Mar 02, 2005 ... The South Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news release: South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Joe Erwin announced today that Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware will be the keynote speaker at the 2005 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner on April 22nd at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention ...
REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA MOURNS LOSS OF REP. FOWLER
Mar 02, 2005 ... The Florida Republican Party issued the following statement: Republican Party of Florida Chairman Carole Jean Jordan issued the following statement regarding the passing of Congresswoman and Republican stalwart, Tillie Fowler: "Today, Republicans in Florida and across America ...
OHIO GOP JOB OPENINGS FOR TWO REGIONAL FIELD DIRECTORS
Mar 02, 2005 ... The Ohio Republican Party issued the following news release: JOB DESCRIPTION The Ohio Republican Party currently has two openings within its political department for the position of Regional Field Director. The party's regional field team works directly with county Republican ...
REP. MATHESON OPPOSES JOB TRAINING ACT
Mar 02, 2005 ... The Utah Democratic Party issued the following news release: Rep. Jim Matheson voted Wednesday against job training legislation in the House that he said could weaken programs tailored for Utah's displaced workers. The measure - HR 27 "Job Training Improvement Act" - reauthorizes state ...
OPPORTUNITIES IN D.C., MARCH 9-14
Mar 02, 2005 ... The Kentucky Republican Party issued the following news release: If you are going to be in the DC area in the next few weeks be sure to take advantage of these opportunities. For March 9, 2005: Ney ...
'CAMPAIGN FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE' LIES, GETS CAUGHT
Mar 02, 2005 ... The Louisiana Republican Party issued the following news release: KTBS-TV, the ABC affiliate in Shreveport, has pulled the "Campaign for America's Future" (CAF) ad against Rep. Jim McCrery last night. "Campaign for America's Future lied to the citizens of Louisiana and got ...
MAINE REPUBLICANS TAKE TO AIRWAVES TO DISCUSS GOVERNOR'S QUESTIONABLE LOTTO SELL-OFF PROPOSAL
Mar 02, 2005 ... The Maine Republican Party issued the following news release: The Maine Republican Party announced to their supporters upcoming Talk-Radio segments by Republican legislative leaders. As part of an effort to highlight the Republican Party's leadership on some of the most pressing issues ...
MAINE REPUBLICAN PARTY QUESTIONS GOVERNOR'S LOTTERY SELL-OFF
Mar 02, 2005 ... The Maine Republican Party issued the following news release: The Maine Republican Party today called upon Gov. Baldacci to suspend his solicitation for proposals to arrange a sale and squander the future earnings of the state lottery. Furthermore, Maine Republican Party Chairman Randy ...
TAKE ACTION: CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS ABOUT ELECTORAL REFORM
Mar 02, 2005 ... The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news release: This week, an important bill was introduced in the North Carolina House of Representatives that will change how our state's electoral votes are allocated in presidential elections. The bill, House Bill 386, stipulates ...
WASHINGTON STUDENT ATHLETES CHOSEN FOR TV COMMERCIAL
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Glendale Union High School District issued the following news release: Four students from Washington High School Cross Country team were chosen to participate in a television ad for New Balance running shoes. The commercial was filmed ...
GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNOUNCES PARENT SCHOOL EFFECTIVENESS SURVEY
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Glendale Union High School District issued the following news release: The Glendale Union High School District administers a School Effectiveness Survey to parents every year during the month of April. The purpose of the survey is to examine parents' perceptions related to key ...
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM FREE HEALTH CARE
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Glendale Union High School District issued the following news release: Every school should have a center students can visit when they are not feeling well, but not every school has the kind of health care center like Glendale High School. Glendale High, located at 6216 W Glendale ...
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HELP FIGHT BATTLE
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Glendale Union High School District issued the following news release: The Glendale Union High School District will hold their second annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life event on April 1 at Thunderbird High School. The theme of this year's event is "Fight the Battle", which ...
LOOKING FOR GREAT TEACHING JOB - IN SUCCESSFUL DISTRICT?
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Glendale Union High School District issued the following news release: Three districts have joined together to provide you with outstanding teaching/employment opportunities. Triple your chances of finding a job with the ease of three school districts under one roof! The ...
STUDENTS TO PERFORM IN 14TH ANNUAL JAZZ ON MOUNTAINSIDE FESTIVAL
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Scottsdale Unified School District issued the following news release: Band students from Copper Ridge, Mountainside and Supai middle schools and Coronado, Desert Mountain and Saguaro high schools will perform in the 14th annual Jazz on the Mountainside Festival on March ...
SERVICE HIGH HOSTS STATE JROTC DRILL MEET ON MARCH 5
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Anchorage School District issued the following news release: High school JROTC teams from across the state will converge on Service High School this Saturday, March 5, for the Alaska JROTC Drill Meet, competing for top honors in six drill events. Competition begins at 9 a.m., ...
REGISTRATION UNDERWAY FOR 12TH ANNUAL MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS' MATH CONFERENCE TO BE HELD ON MARCH 12
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Anchorage School District issued the following news release: Aiming to inspire middle school girls to study mathematics and give them knowledge of how math is used in many professions, the Anchorage School District Math Department is holding its 12th annual Girls' Math Experience ...
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY DONATES TO SANTEE TRIBE
Mar 01, 2005 ... The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community announces $425,000 in grants to the Santee Sioux Nation of Nebraska for community improvements and tribal programs ....
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY TO HOLD BLOOD DRIVE
Mar 02, 2005 ... The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: More than 90% of Americans will require a blood transfusion for themselves or an immediate family member sometime in their life. Thirty-eight thousand units ...
OSAGE ELEMENTARY TEAM WINS FIRST IN CHEROKEE CHALLENGE BOWL
Mar 03, 2005 ... The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Twenty-seven teams of youngsters from area elementary schools recently gathered together to test their Cherokee knowledge in the annual Cherokee Challenge Bowl sponsored by the Cherokee ...
ALABAMA GOP BEGINS AIRING TELEVISION AD IN SUPPORT OF RILEY BUDGET PROPOSALS
Mar 03, 2005 ... The Alabama Republican Party issued the following news release: As part of its on-going campaign on behalf of Gov. Bob Riley's proposed Education and General Fund budgets, the Alabama Republican Party on Thursday began airing a television commercial that provides facts on the issue and ...
TREASURY SECRETARY BRINGS PRIVATIZATION ROAD SHOW TO ARKANSAS
Mar 03, 2005 ... The Arkansas Democratic Party issued the following news release: Democratic Party of Arkansas Chairman Jason Willett on Thursday, March 3, called on U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow to level with Arkansans about President Bush's risky plan to privatize Social Security. Snow ...