Targeted News Service back issues from January 2007:
WYO. REPUBLICAN PARTY: SEN. ENZI ISSUES STATEMENT ON FORMER PRESIDENT FORD
Jan 01, 2007 ... The Wyoming Republican Party issued the following statement: "President Ford was a man of quiet grace who took office at the right time. I had the pleasure of meeting him for the first time about 10 years ago in Cheyenne where we attended a Boy Scout banquet. As a fellow Eagle Scout, we ...
NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS PRESIDENT JOE GARCIA SWEARS IN NEW MEXICO GOV. BILL RICHARDSON
Jan 01, 2007 ... The National Congress of American Indians issued the following news release: In one of the greatest honors ever bestowed upon an Indian leader, National Congress of American Indians President and Ohkay Owingeh Gov. Joe A. Garcia swore in New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to a second term ...
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, TEEN CENTER TO BE CLOSED, JAN. 1
Jan 01, 2007 ... The Osage Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news ...
AVERY DENNISON JOINS WITH JOLLY TECHNOLOGIES TO OFFER AVERY PHOTO ID BADGING SOLUTIONS
Jan 01, 2007 ... Avery Office Products Worldwide issued the following news release: Jolly Technologies adopts Avery Photo ID Badge Templates as the standard for one-at-a-time, desktop-printed color inkjet badges Avery Dennison Worldwide Office Products Group today announced a new business ...
Release Party Debuts Bois Forte CD Of Ojibwe Language And Song
Jan 01, 2007 ... The Fortune Bay Resort & Casino, owned by the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, issued the following news release: Preserving a language can mean saving a culture, so Bois Forte Head Start teacher Karen Drift and national award winning recording artist Keith Secola have teamed up to ...
The Best of Both Worlds
Jan 01, 2007 ... The Cache Creek Casino Resort, owned by the Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians, issued the following news release: You really could say he started at the top. Musical prodigy Craig Chaquico started playing guitar when he was just a boy and before he was out of his teens he had become lead ...
The Ambassador of Bluegrass
Jan 01, 2007 ... The Cache Creek Casino Resort, owned by the Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians, issued the following news release: His name is virtually synonymous with bluegrass music - eleven-time Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs reigns as the undisputed master of the genre today. Known affectionately as ...
Not for the Faint Heart
Jan 01, 2007 ... The Cache Creek Casino Resort, owned by the Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians, issued the following news release: He's one of the most notoriously controversial stand-up comics in the business. To call him a "shock comic" is a huge understatement - there simply isn't anything Andrew Dice ...
Crystal Clear Talent
Jan 01, 2007 ... The Cache Creek Casino Resort, owned by the Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians, issued the following news release: She might be the little sister of country music legend Loretta Lynn, but there's no denying Crystal Gayle is a shining star in her own right. Her voice is as dazzling as her ...
FLA. REPUBLICAN PARTY: CHAIRMAN JORDAN COMMENTS ON GOV. CRIST'S INAUGURATION
Jan 02, 2007 ... The Florida Republican Party issued the following statement: Republican Party of Florida Chairman Carole Jean Jordan released the following statement today regarding the Inauguration of Gov. Charlie Crist and Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp: "Today we join the citizens of the great State ...
WASHINGTON: Alaska Village Gets More Time to Comment on Bay Draft Resource Management Plan
Jan 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 -- The U.S. Interior Department's Bureau of Land Management has extended the comment period for the Bay Draft Resource Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for the Bay planning area for lands adjacent to Bristol Bay and Goodnews Bay, Alaska, because one of the ...
WASHINGTON: EPA Receives Impact Statements of Interest to Indian Tribes
Jan 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the availability of these environmental impact statements that may be of interest to the Native American community. [FR 78427] [DOCID:fr29de06-68] A draft EIS (20060526) prepared by the U.S. Forest Service ...
WASHINGTON: EPA Comments on Proposed Projects, Some Affect Indian Country
Jan 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has commented on the following environmental impact statements that may be of interest to the Native American community. The EPA said it continues to have environmental concerns about potential impacts to source and ground ...
WASHINGTON: FERC Schedules Meeting on Alabama Coosa River Project
Jan 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has invited Native American tribes to participate in a meeting to conduct a technical conference for Alabama Power's Coosa River Project on Jan. 11 in Washington. For more information, contact Janet Hutzel ...
WASHINGTON: Oil, Gas Development to Be Considered for Utah National Forest
Jan 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 --The U.S. Forest Service has announced its intent to prepare an environmental impact statement to analyze the effects of oil and gas leasing on all lands with a federally-owned mineral estate within the Dixie National Forest in Utah. Designated wilderness areas will be ...
WASHINGTON: Harvest Limits for West Coast Groundfish Set by Feds
Jan 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 -- The National Marine Fisheries Service has issued final regulations for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan and 2007-2008 harvest targets and management measures for groundfish taken taken in the U.S. exclusive economic zone off the coasts of ...
WASHINGTON: National Park Service Announces Graves Protection Act Findings
Jan 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 -- The U.S. Interior Department's National Park Service has announced it intent to repatriate the following items under provisions of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Cultural items in the possession of the Horner Collection at Oregon State ...
WASHINGTON: Yakima River Basin Storage Plan to Be Evaluated
Jan 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 -- The U.S. Interior Department's Bureau of Reclamation has announced its intent to prepare a combined planning report and environmental impact statement on the Yakima River Basin Water Storage Feasibility Study to evaluate alternatives that would create additional water ...
FLA. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: CHAIR THURMAN ISSUES STATEMENT ON INAUGURATION
Jan 02, 2007 ... The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: Florida Democratic Party Chair Karen Thurman issued the following statement on today's inauguration: "Today is a new day for Florida. "The Florida Democratic Party wishes Governor Charlie Crist the best. We ...
WIS. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: STATE SEN. ROBSON - SENATE DEMOCRATS READY TO SEIZE OPPORTUNITY
Jan 03, 2007 ... The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following statement: State Senate Majority Leader Judy Robson issued the following statement regarding today's inauguration of the 98th Wisconsin State Senate: The New Year and new legislative session bring with them both great optimism ...
COLO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: COLORADO DEMOCRATS CALL ON GOP TO EMBRACE DEMOCRATS' 100 HOURS AGENDA
Jan 03, 2007 ... The Colorado Democratic Party issued the following press release: With new polls showing widespread support among the American people for the legislative agenda Democrats will advance in the first 100 hours of the new Congress, Colorado Democratic Party Chair Pat Waak today called on ...
WASHINGTON: Energy, Interior Take Another Look at Rights-of-Way on Tribal Lands
Jan 03, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- The U.S. Energy Department and the Bureau of Indian Affairs have released a revised draft report to Congress on Section 1813 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which deals with rights-of-way across tribal lands for pipelines, transmission lines, and other energy-related ...
WASHINGTON: Oregon Hydro Project Approved with Tribal Settlement Agreement
Jan 03, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced that a final environmental impact statement for the Clackamas River Hydroeletric Project on the Clackamas River in Clackamas County, Ore., is available. The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon has ...
WASHINGTON: Health Grants Competition Open to Tribes
Jan 03, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Native American entities are eligible to apply for the following U.S. Health and Human Services Department grants. A National Institutes of Health funding opportunity (RFA-AI-07-013) will support projects that accelerate the development of safe and effective medical ...
MONT. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: DEMOCRATS OUTLINE 2007 PRIORITIES
Jan 03, 2007 ... The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: At a joint news conference today with Democratic legislators at the state Capitol, Senate President Mike Cooney and House Minority Leader John Parker laid out their priorities for Montana families and communities in ...
MINN. DEMOCRAT-FARMER-LABOR PARTY: NEWLY ELECTED DFL OFFICIALS SWORN IN
Jan 02, 2007 ... The Minnesota Democrat-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following statement: Three new DFL constitutional officers were sworn in today. Attorney General Lori Swanson, Secretary of State Mark Ritchie and Auditor Rebecca Otto took their oaths of office at the State Capitol. Minnesota DFL ...
MINN. DEMOCRAT-FARMER-LABOR PARTY LED LEGISLATURE CONVENES
Jan 03, 2007 ... The Minnesota Democrat-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following statement: The 2008 legislative session convened today with overwhelming DFL majorities under the leadership of Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller and House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher. Minnesota DFL Chair Brian ...
OKLA. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATORS CONVENE ON CAPITOL FOR ORGANIZATION DAY
Jan 02, 2007 ... The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following statement: Oklahoma Democratic Party Chairman Lisa Pryor's statement on the January 2, 2007 Constitutional Organization Day: "Congratulations to Democratic legislators who today started our Centennial year by organizing and ...
OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY: JUDGE ROBERT CUPP SWORN IN AS 151ST JUSTICE OF THE OHIO SUPREME COURT
Jan 02, 2007 ... The Ohio Republican Party issued the following news release: Judge Robert R. Cupp was sworn-in Tuesday as the 151st Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio in a ceremony held in the Supreme Court Courtroom of the Ohio Judicial Center. Judge Cupp recently was elected to fill the seat vacated ...
OKLA. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: JARI ASKINS ASSUMES LT. GOVERNOR OFFICE
Jan 03, 2007 ... The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued the following news release: Oklahoma Democratic Party Chairman Lisa Pryor's statement on Jari Askins being appointed by Gov. Brad Henry to assume the duties of the Lt. Governor's office on January 2, 2007. Askins will be inaugurated to her elected ...
CALIFORNIA NATIONS INDIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION PRESENTS 12TH ANNUAL WESTERN INDIAN GAMING CONFERENCE
Jan 03, 2007 ... The California Nations Indian Gaming Association issued the following news release: The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) announces the 12th Annual Western Indian Gaming Conference (WIGC) to be held Tuesday January 16th through Thursday January 18th at the Pechanga ...
MINNESOTA REPUBLICAN PARTY ISSUES STATEMENT ON MARK DAYTON'S POTENTIAL GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDACY
Jan 03, 2007 ... The Minnesota Republican Party issued the following statement: Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Ron Carey today issued the following statement regarding Mark Dayton's potential gubernatorial candidacy. "Mark Dayton has received national recognition ...
IDAHO REPUBLICAN PARTY: C.L. OTTER BECOMES 32ND IDAHO GOVERNOR
Jan 02, 2007 ... The Idaho Republican Party issued the following news release: Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter took a ceremonial oath of office Monday morning in front of several dozen family members and close friends at a low-key swearing in ceremony at the Idaho House (formerly the Simplot ...
MO. REPUBLICAN PARTY: CLAIRE MCCASKILL BEGS NIXON TO FIGHT FOR LAW HE OPPOSES BUT SHE NEEDS TO PAY LOAN
Jan 03, 2007 ... The Republican Party of Missouri issued the following news release: In a bizarre political turn of events, Claire McCaskill is begging Jay Nixon to fight for a new state campaign law he opposes that would allow her to pay off a $1.6 million personal loan she took out in her failed bid ...
MARYLAND REPUBLICAN PARTY CHAIRMAN ISSUES STATEMENT ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT FORD
Jan 02, 2007 ... The Maryland Republican Party issued the following statement: Maryland Republican Party Chairman Dr. James Pelura released the following statement on the death of the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford: "President Ford was a great American who guided our nation ...
NEV. DEMOCRATIC PARTY : JIM GIBBONS TAKES 'PAID VACATION,' DROPS CONGRESSIONAL BILLS
Jan 02, 2007 ... The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Recent articles in the Las Vegas Review Journal and Reno Gazette Journal show that not only did Jim Gibbons have one of the worst attendance records in Congress last year, but he also took a "paid vacation" when he declined ...
NATIVE ARTISTS CHALLENGE LANDSCAPE TRADITIONS IN 'OFF THE MAP'
Jan 03, 2007 ... The National Museum of the American Indian issued the following news release: Five artists investigate the complex relationship between Native art and the landscape in "Off the Map: Landscape in the Native Imagination," opening at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian ...
N.D. REPUBLICAN PARTY: TELEMARKETING TOPS LIST OF CONSUMER COMPLAINTS, SAYS ATTORNEY GENERAL STENEHJEM
Jan 02, 2007 ... The North Dakota Republican Party issued the following news release: Telemarketers and telemarketing scams lead the list of top ten consumer complaint categories in 2006, reported Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. Telemarketing complaints come from a variety of different categories, ...
N.D. REPUBLICAN PARTY: INSURANCE COMMISSIONER POOLMAN PENALIZES BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NORTH DAKOTA
Jan 02, 2007 ... The North Dakota Republican Party issued the following news release: Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman recently imposed an $8,000.00 penalty against Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBS) as a result of a market conduct exam that revealed various infractions of administrative rules ...
IDAHO DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHAIRMAN STALLINGS CONGRATULATES BRONCOS FOR THEIR STUNNING VICTORY AT TOSTITOS FIESTA BOWL
Jan 03, 2007 ... The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news release: State Democratic Party Chairman Richard Stallings sends a hearty congratulations to Boise State University football Coach Chris Peterson and all Broncos for their stunning New Year's Day victory at the Tostitos Fiesta ...
N.C. REPUBLICAN PARTY CHAIRMAN DAVES' COMMENTS ON PASSING OF PRESIDENT GERALD FORD
Jan 03, 2007 ... The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following statement: Linda Daves, Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party, expressed the following regarding the passing of President Gerald Ford: "President Ford was an inspirational man who devoted his life to serving his country ....
CNIGA Presents 12th Annual Western Indian Gaming Conference (WIGC)
Jan 03, 2007 ... The California Nations Indian Gaming Association issued the following news release: The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) announces the 12th Annual Western Indian Gaming Conference (WIGC) to be held Tuesday January 16th through Thursday January 18th at the Pechanga ...
Dowdy Slams Republicans for House Vote
Jan 02, 2007 ... The Mississippi Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Mississippi Democratic Party chairman slammed Republican state House members and Republican Gov. Haley Barbour for killing attempts today to fully fund education and raise teacher pay. Wayne Dowdy said he was ...
DEATH PENALTY SIDESTEPPED
Jan 03, 2007 ... The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: For seven years opponents of the death penalty have been working to abolish capital punishment in North Carolina. By circumventing the process of representative government, they were successful in that effort this ...
Congressman Cole Hires Knopp to NRCC Finance Director
Jan 02, 2007 ... The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news release: Congressman Tom Cole announced today that Janice Knopp will be filling the position of Finance Director at the National Republican Congressional Committee. Knopp is currently the Director of ...
Gary Allan Returns to Pavilion at Coushatta
Jan 03, 2007 ... The Coushatta Casino Resort, owned by the Coushatta Tribe, issued the following news release: Coushatta Casino Resort presents Gary Allan in concert Friday, February 3, in The Pavilion at Coushatta. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 8:00 p.m. Buy tickets now at Ticketmaster.com, ...
Lynyrd Skynyrd Performs Live in February at the Coushatta Pavilion
Jan 03, 2007 ... The Coushatta Casino Resort, owned by the Coushatta Tribe, issued the following news release: Coushatta Casino Resort presents Lynyrd Skynyrd in concert Saturday, February 9, in The Pavilion at Coushatta. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 8:00 p.m. Buy tickets now at ...
FDP Statement on Today's Inauguration
Jan 02, 2007 ... The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news release: Florida Democratic Party Chair Karen Thurman issued the following statement on today's inauguration: "Today is a new day for Florida. "The Florida Democratic Party wishes Governor Charlie Crist the best. We ...
Choices Fair Offers Parents 'One-stop School Shopping'
Jan 02, 2007 ... Wichita Public Schools has issued the following news release: The Wichita Public Schools will offer parents the chance to look at different educational options for their children at the annual Choices Fair on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 5 - 8 p.m. at Century II Exhibition Hall. Representatives from ...
FCPS Accepting Applications for Elementary Magnet School Programs
Jan 02, 2007 ... Fairfax Public Schools issued the following press release: Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is currently accepting applications for its elementary magnet school programs for students entering grades K-5 for Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences and for students ...
NEWLY ELECTED DFL OFFICIALS SWORN IN
Jan 02, 2007 ... The Minnesota Democrat-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: Three new DFL constitutional officers were sworn in today. Attorney General Lori Swanson, Secretary of State Mark Ritchie and Auditor Rebecca Otto took their oaths of office at the State Capitol. Minnesota DFL ...
Foxwoods 2007 Entertainment Brings in Big Acts
Jan 02, 2007 ... Foxwoods Resort Casino, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, issued the following news release: Foxwoods Resort Casino starts 2007 off right with the best in world class comedy and music. Bryan Adams, Wayne Newton, Mike Epps and Cedric the Entertainer to name a few, help ...
Salt Lake Schools Present The 'Best Choice'
Jan 02, 2007 ... The Salt Lake City School District issued the following news release: Come learn more about the choice and optional programs available in Salt Lake City School District. Programs are available for students of all ages and feature a wide range of teaching methods to meet the needs of a ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C.: CMS Alumna Is One Of America's Best Teen Writers
Jan 02, 2007 ... Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools issued the following news release: Katlin Barnes, a 2006 graduate of Providence High School, received a wonderful surprise when she came home for Thanksgiving. The UNC-Chapel Hill freshman received a letter telling her that her short story "Glory" had been ...
COLORADO DEMOCRATS CALL ON GOP TO EMBRACE DEMOCRATS' 100 HOURS AGENDA
Jan 03, 2007 ... The Colorado Democratic Party issued the following press release: With new polls showing widespread support among the American people for the legislative agenda Democrats will advance in the first 100 hours of the new Congress, Colorado Democratic Party Chair Pat Waak today called on ...
DEMOCRATS OUTLINE 2007 PRIORITIES
Jan 03, 2007 ... The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: At a joint news conference today with Democratic legislators at the state Capitol, Senate President Mike Cooney and House Minority Leader John Parker laid out their priorities for Montana families and communities in ...
DLCC BOARD RE-ELECTS CHAIR JOAN FITZ-GERALD
Jan 03, 2007 ... The Colorado Democratic Party issued the following press release: The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) Board of Directors unanimously re-elected Chair Joan Fitz-Gerald, who is also the Colorado Senate President. The DLCC and Democratic State Legislators nationwide ...
Arlington Public Schools to Receive Congressional Victory Against Hunger Award
Jan 03, 2007 ... Arlington Public Schools issued the following press release: Who: Arlington Public Schools and Congressman Jim Moran What: Presentation of the Congressional Victory Against Hunger Award Where: Education Center, 1426 N. Quincy St. Conference Room 101/102 When: ...
Arlington Public Schools to Host Montessori Information Night
Jan 03, 2007 ... Arlington Public Schools issued the following press release: Parents of preschool aged and elementary school children can learn more about the preschool and elementary Montessori program in the Arlington Public Schools during Montessori Information Night on Thu, Feb. 8, from 7-8:30 p.m., ...
Technology High School Awarded STEM Grant
Jan 03, 2007 ... Newark Public Schools issued the following release: Technology High School was awarded a $6,000 education grant that will teach students to view their school's energy efficiency as consumers. Savings Through Energy Management program (STEM) is an award-winning program provided by Wilson ...
Two SPS Administrators Invited to Clark Seminar
Jan 03, 2007 ... The Spokane Public Schools issued the following news release: Spokane Public Schools' Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Irene Gonzales and Executive Director of Human Resources Staci Vesneske are among 40 participants recently selected from throughout the United States and ...
Online Registration Begins January 8 for FCPS Elementary Foreign Language Immersion Programs
Jan 03, 2007 ... Fairfax Public Schools issued the following press release: Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) online registration for the 2007-08 school year for elementary two-way and partial-immersion foreign language programs opens Monday, January 8. Children who will be five years old by September ...
DFL-LED LEGISLATURE CONVENES
Jan 03, 2007 ... The Minnesota Democrat-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: The 2008 legislative session convened today with overwhelming DFL majorities under the leadership of Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller and House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher. Minnesota DFL Chair ...
School Sentry Arrested, Suspended Without Pay
Jan 03, 2007 ... The Rochester City School District issued the following press release: A school sentry was arrested yesterday by the Rochester Police Department and charged with Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree and Sodomy in the First Degree, both Class B felonies. The charges involve actions ...
Kindergarten Information Night to Hold by Arlington Public Schools
Jan 03, 2007 ... Arlington Public Schools issued the following press release: Arlington parents with children entering kindergarten in September 2007 are invited to attend the countywide Kindergarten Information Night on Mon, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School, 200 S. Carlin Springs ...