Targeted News Service back issues from March 2007:
ARIZ. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: REP. SHADEGG ALL BARK NO BITE ON GLOBAL TERRORISM
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Less than a month after co-authoring a strategy memo advising fellow Republicans to push the debate on the Iraq war away from policy and towards global terrorism, Arizona Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ) voted against a bi-partisan ...
WASHINGTON: Tribes, Alaska Natives Invited to Hearings on Sea Lion, Seal Research
Mar 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, March 1 - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced that it intends to hold public hearings regarding the draft programmatic environmental impact statement for research on steller sea lions and northern fur seals. The public hearings are scheduled for March 13 ...
WASHINGTON: Indian Tribes Invited to Participate in Scoping for Fishing Regs
Mar 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, March 1 - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced its intent to hold several scoping meetings on an environmental impact statement to implement an annual catch limit under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act. Scoping ...
WASHINGTON: Reading Grants Available to Native American Tribes
Mar 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, March 1 - The National Endowment for the Arts has announced the availability of grants for the Big Read, an initiative in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services to revitalize the role of literature in American popular culture and bring the transformative power ...
WASHINGTON: Native American Tribes Affected by Colorado River Plan
Mar 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, March 1 - The U.S. Interior Department's Bureau of Reclamation has announced the availability of the draft environmental impact statement on interim guidelines for Colorado River lower basin water shortages and for the coordinated operations for Lake Powell and Lake Mead during ...
WASHINGTON: Native American Tribes Invited to Comment on North Dakota Wildlife Refuges Planning
Mar 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, March 1 - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that it will prepare a comprehensive conservation plan and associated environmental documents for 12 National Wildlife Refuges in North Dakota. The refuges are Stump Lake, Lake Alice, Kellys Slough, Audubon, Chase Lake, Lake ...
WASHINGTON: Native American Tribes Invited to Comment on Planning for North Dakota Wetlands
Mar 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, March 1 - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced its intention to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan and associated environmental documents for nine Wetland Management Districts in North Dakota. The districts are Devils Lake, Arrowwood, Valley City, Chase Lake, Kulm, ...
WASHINGTON: Tribes Invited to Comment on Interim Sex Offender Rule
Mar 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, March 1 - The U.S. Justice Department has published and requested comments on an interim rule specifying that the requirements of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act apply to sex offenders who may have been convicted before the act went into effect. The act applies to ...
WASHINGTON: Indian Tribes Invited to Comment on Environmental Assessment for Genetically-Modified Rice
Mar 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, March 1 - The U.S. Agriculture Department has announced the availability of an environmental assessment for confined field plantings in Geary County, Kansas, of rice genetically engineered to express three human proteins. Comments are due March 30. For more information contact John ...
WASHINGTON: Tribes' Concerns Included in Transportation Funds Guidelines
Mar 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, March 1 - The U.S. Transportation Department has announced the publication of final guidance to assist grantees in implementing the Federal Transit Administration Formula Grants for Other Than Urbanized Areas Program (commonly referred to as Sec. 5311). The final guidance responds to ...
FLA. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: CHAIR THURMAN ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF CONVENTION DELEGATION AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news release: Florida Democratic Party Chair Karen Thurman is proud to announce her statewide appointments to the Affirmative Action Committee for the selection of Florida's delegation to the 2008 Democratic National Convention in ...
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE: CHAIR DEAN - BUSH STILL OUT OF TOUCH WITH REALITY IN GULF COAST
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: President Bush is in Louisiana and Mississippi today, eighteen months after his Administration's incompetence following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita further devastated the Gulf Coast. The American people watched in ...
WASH. REPUBLICAN PARTY: CHAIR ESSER TO DEMOCRATS - STOP WASTING TIME, MONEY ON PARTISAN IMPEACHMENT
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Washington Republican Party issued the following statement: Washington State Republican Party Chairman Luke Esser released the following statement regarding Olympia Democrats' impeachment hearings: "We pay our legislators to deal with important issues like transportation, ...
WIS. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: 2007 DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION IN MILWAUKEE ON JUNE 29-30
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news release: The 2007 Democratic State Convention will be held on Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30 at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center located at 509 West Wisconsin Avenue. Democratic activists with questions concerning ...
NEV. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: ENROLLMENT FOR 2ND DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: To pull off a successful presidential caucus, we will need hundreds of trained leaders in the field. To win the 2008 presidential election, we will need leaders who have been in their roles and who have built trust with ...
N.C. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: SPEAKER HACKNEY ANNOUNCES MORE OPEN, DEMOCRATIC HOUSE RULES
Mar 01, 2007 ... The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news release: N.C. House Speaker Joe Hackney, D-Orange, today announced the permanent House rules, which once approved by legislators in the coming days, will ensure a more open and democratic process in the House during the ...
NORTH DAKOTA DEMOCRATIC-NPL PROPERTY TAX FORUMS
Mar 01, 2007 ... The North Dakota Democratic Party issued the following news release: The North Dakota Senate and House Minority Leaders' offices have announced that caucus members will be holding hearings around the state on Saturday, March 3. The hearings will be held in Bismarck, Minot, ...
MICH. REPUBLICAN PARTY: STATE REP. HOOGENDYK: MAKING ENGLISH OFFICIAL LANGUAGE TRIMS STATE COSTS
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news release: State Rep. Jack Hoogendyk today re-introduced a bill that could help trim state costs by designating English as the state's official language. If approved, Michigan would join 28 other states with the designation ....
MICHIGAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRESIDENTIAL CAUCUS WILL MOVE TO EARLIER DATE IF ANY STATE VIOLATES DNC RULES
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In response to numerous inquiries from the press and others concerning the date of the 2008 Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) Presidential Caucus, MDP Chair Mark Brewer made the following statement today. "I have ...
MO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: COURT RECORDS EXPOSE BLUNT'S PLAN TO HIDE DETAILS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT SETTLEMENT FROM PUBLIC
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following news release: Capitol news conference, Gov. Matt Blunt vigorously denied that his administration had sought for months to keep details of a possible settlement with a sexual harassment victim secret. However, court records show that ...
Special Libraries Association in Conjunction with the Library Copyright Alliance Strongly Supports H.R. 1201, The FAIR USE Act.
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Special Libraries Association issued the following news release: Special Libraries Association (SLA) today announced its strong support of the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) and the Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship (FAIR USE) Act of 2007, H.R. 1201. The ...
Railroads Provide Warmth to Thwart February Cold
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Association of American Railroads issued the following news release: As winter storms gained intensity during February, the nation's railroads made sure that electric utilities had ample supplies of coal on hand to meet the heating needs of Americans. In fact, freight ...
Intermodal Up, Carload Freight Down on Nation's Railroads
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Association of American Railroads issued the following news release: Intermodal volume was up but carload traffic was down on U.S. railroads during the week ended February 24 in comparison with a year ago, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported today. Intermodal ...
AMA to Congress: Fix Medicare Physician Payment Formula
Mar 01, 2007 ... The American Medical Association issued the following news release: The current Medicare physician payment formula is fatally flawed and must be replaced with one that reflects the reality of practice cost increases, the American Medical Association (AMA) testified to Congress' Senate ...
Statement From the Food Marketing Institute on the Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling Law
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Food Marketing Institute issued the following news release: Mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) for seafood is failing to deliver the benefits promised by the law. It has not increased sales of U.S. seafood. At the same time, the supermarket industry's cost to comply with the ...
Regional Efforts to Develop Biorefineries Spotlighted at World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Biotechnology Industries Association issued the following news release: The 2007 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing will host companies from across the United States on the leading edge of commercializing alternative fuels, chemicals, and biobased products ...
Bush Overlooks Suffering on Coast
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Mississippi Democratic Party issued the following news release: While President Bush toured homes on the Mississippi Gulf Coast today and declared "people's lives are improving," he overlooked one thing: Continued suffering of thousands of homeless residents. Some people have ...
BUSH TURNS BLIND EYE TO STRUGGLING KATRINA SURVIVORS
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Louisiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Amid a flood of discouraged and disheartened New Orleans' residents, President Bush made another pass through the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast Thursday seen by some as a veiled attempt at restitution for completely ...
Rep. Josh Tardy Calls Column on Majority Budgets 'Bizarre' and 'Disappointing'
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Maine Republican Party issued the following news release: House Republican Leader Josh Tardy said today that he was "disturbed, puzzled and disappointed" by a Bangor Daily News column extolling the "wisdom and genius" of passing one-party, majority state budgets. The column, by State ...
Harrah's Set to Open Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon
Mar 01, 2007 ... Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Resort, owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, issued the following news release: A subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) said today it is set to open Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon located at the corner of Flamingo Boulevard and ...
Chamberlain Seniors to Hold Car Wash To Replace Stolen Funds
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Hillsborough County School District has issued the following news release: Who: The Chamberlain High School Senior Class What: A car wash to raise money for senior class activities, such as the prom When: Saturday, March 3, and Saturday, March 10, from 10:30 a.m. to ...
Math at the Mall Extravaganza
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Hillsborough County School District has issued the following news release: Who: Hillsborough County Public Schools kindergarten through fifth graders What: Math at the Mall Extravaganza When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10 Where: Westfield Citrus Park ...
March Sunshine Notice
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Hillsborough County School District has issued the following news release: In accordance with Florida's Government-in-the- Sunshine Law, the Hillsborough County School Board announces that members will be attending the following meetings and events: 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 2 ...
Names Suggested for New Elementary School
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Madison Metropolitan School District issued the following news release: Forty-one names for the new elementary school on the far west side have been submitted for consideration by the Board of Education. Prior to that, the public is invited to provide reactions to these ...
Children in Need To Receive Improved Mental Health Services Through $300,000 Grant
Mar 01, 2007 ... Minneapolis Public Schools have issued the following news release: Children in need at three Minneapolis schools, particularly those from refugee and immigrant families, will receive improved mental health services through a $300,000 grant announced today by the Robert Wood Johnson ...
SENATOR VEIGA DISCUSSES BILL TO PROTECT HOMEOWNERS FROM MORTGAGE FRAUD
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Colorado Democratic Party issued the following press release: Today, Senator Jennifer Veiga (DD-Denver) spoke about the epidemic of real estate foreclosures in Colorado, and the dishonest real estate practices that make the situation worse. Senator Veiga's proposal is Senate ...
FDP Announces Formation of Convention Delegation Affirmative Action Committee
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news release: Florida Democratic Party Chair Karen Thurman is proud to announce her statewide appointments to the Affirmative Action Committee for the selection of Florida's delegation to the 2008 Democratic National Convention in ...
CONGRESSMAN LOEBSACK ALERTS FARMERS TO IRS TAX PENALTY WAIVER
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release: Farmers across Iowa are expected to file their year end tax returns today, Thursday March 1, 2007. However, many find themselves unable to because of the recent ice storm and the impending snow storm. Congressman Dave Loebsack ...
BILL NAMING DES MOINES FEDERAL BUILDING AFTER NEAL SMITH PASSES IN TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee approved H.R. 1045, a bill introduced by Congressman Leonard Boswell, which designates the Federal building in Des Moines as the Neal Smith Federal Building. The ...
Governor Culver Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today Governor Chet Culver sent a letter to President George W. Bush requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for the following 46 counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Boone, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Calhoun, Cedar, ...
Four FCPS Students Named Grand Prize Winners in Virginia College Savings Plan Poster Contest
Mar 01, 2007 ... Fairfax Public Schools issued the following press release: Four Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students have been named grand prize winners in the Virginia College Savings Plan 10th anniversary poster contest. The FCPS winners are: Yeajin Cho, a first grade student at ...
June 2007 Democratic State Convention to be Held in Milwaukee
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news release: The 2007 Democratic State Convention will be held on Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30 at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center located at 509 West Wisconsin Avenue. Democratic activists with questions concerning ...
EDWARDS STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF CARD CHECK NEUTRALITY
Mar 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of former Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., issued the following news release: Chapel Hill, North Carolina - Senator John Edwards released the following statement today, applauding the passage of card check neutrality legislation by the U.S. House of ...
NEW REPORT VINDICATES DAYCARE BILL
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news release: Rep. George Salyer, D-Coeur d'Alene, said he's not surprised at today's front-page news showing Idaho ranks dead last when it comes to child daycare safety. Salyer tried earlier this year to present House Bill 163, ...
MDP PRESIDENTIAL CAUCUS WILL MOVE TO EARLIER DATE IF ANY STATE VIOLATES DNC RULES
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In response to numerous inquiries from the press and others concerning the date of the 2008 Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) Presidential Caucus, MDP Chair Mark Brewer made the following statement today. "I have ...
Valley View Casino to Host Career Fairs in March
Mar 01, 2007 ... Valley View Casino, owned by the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, issued the following news release: Valley View Casino will be holding two onsite career fairs to fill hundreds of open positions on Saturday, March 10, 2007 and Saturday, March 24, 2007. The career fair will ...
Cross the MOTE to Kewadin's Cash
Mar 01, 2007 ... Kewadin Casinos, owned by the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, issued the following news release: Join us at any Kewadin location for a chance to win CASH April 2 - 24, 2007 with the Cross the MOTE to Kewadin Cash promotion. Every Monday from 1 - 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 - 10 p.m ....
Foxwoods Brings the Most Iconic Performers to Ever Play Casinos
Mar 01, 2007 ... Foxwoods Resort Casino, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, issued the following news release: Foxwoods Resort Casino provides the best in world class entertainment this spring. Performances by super star Diana Ross, pop and soul singer Taylor Hicks, British singer and ...
Arlington Public Schools Summer School Registration Begins
Mar 01, 2007 ... Arlington Public Schools issued the following press release: Registration for APS summer school begins today, March 1. Students who are enrolled in grades K-12 for fall 2007 are eligible to attend APS summer programs. Classes run from July 9 - August 9 for elementary and middle school ...
MAYOR GIULIANI ANNOUNCES THEODORE OLSON AS CHAIR OF JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mar 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, R-N.Y., issued the following news release: The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Exploratory Committee today announced that former Solicitor General Theodore Olson will chair the Mayor's Justice Advisory Committee. In supporting ...
NY GOP LEADERS BILL POWERS AND GUY MOLINARI ENDORSE GIULIANI
Mar 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, R-N.Y., issued the following news release: The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Exploratory Committee today announced former New York State Republican Party Chairman Bill Powers and former Congressman Guy Molinari will chair Mayor ...
SAN DIEGO.: Final Parent Meeting Set On Campus Swap Plan
Mar 01, 2007 ... San Diego Unified School District issued the following news release: The final parent meeting to discuss a possible swap of the Kroc and Creative, Performing, Media Arts middle schools is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at Kroc Middle School auditorium, 5050 Conrad Ave ....
SAN DIEGO.: 'Direct Connect' Joins Employers, Schools
Mar 01, 2007 ... San Diego Unified School District issued the following news release: Career fairs are nothing new on school campuses, but what about a future-employee fair for employers? How about an opportunity for business owners to connect with the innovators of tomorrow? That's what's ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C.: Oaklawn Sponsors 'Absolutely Incredible Kid Day'
Mar 01, 2007 ... Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools issued the following news release: The idea is simple: Tell a kid in your life how much he or she means to you, but don't just tell him --- put it in writing. On March 15, staff at Oaklawn Language Academy will celebrate "Absolutely Incredible Kid ...
ARK. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: 2008 ELECTION SEASON IS HERE
Mar 02, 2007 ... The Arkansas Democratic Party issued the following column: On Saturday, March 10, 2007, Sen. Mark Pryor will formally kick-off his re-election campaign with a major celebration at the Little Rock Peabody Hotel. Special guests include Gov. Mike Beebe, Sen. Blanche Lincoln, Rep. Marion ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C.: State Releases Graduation Rate Using New Calculation
Mar 01, 2007 ... Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools issued the following news release: The state of North Carolina's Department of Public Instruction released graduation rates for the state and individual counties on Feb. 28. The rates were calculated for a group of students followed from ninth grade to 12th ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C.: School Takes Top Honor In Robot-Building Competition
Mar 01, 2007 ... Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools issued the following news release: For the second year, Sedgefield Middle School is the overall winner of the NASA Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy robotics competition, in conjunction with the CIAA basketball tournament. Nearly 300 ...
SACRAMENTO, Calif.: Public Budget Forum Scheduled for City Schools
Mar 01, 2007 ... Sacramento City Unified School District issued the following news release: A public forum to share information and receive input about the 2007-2008 Sacramento City Unified School District projected budget is scheduled for Monday, March 5 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Sequoia Elementary ...
SACRAMENTO, Calif.: Author and Death Penalty Activist at Kennedy High School
Mar 01, 2007 ... Sacramento City Unified School District issued the following news release: Sister Helen Perjean, CSJ, author of the national bestseller Dead Man Walking and The Death of Innocents: An Eyewitness Account of Wrongful Executions will speak to John F. Kennedy High School students at 2:15 ...
CHICAGO: Eight Teams Dance for Ballroom Championship
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release: After 12 weeks, hundreds of hours, six dances and thousands of steps, 48 couples from eight elementary schools will take their last turn about the floor tonight in the Second Annual Having A Ball Championship dance competition ...
Alabama Dems: Alabama Welcomes 'Selma to Montgomery' Patrons!
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Alabama Democratic Party issued the following message from the Chairman: Selma, Alabama will be a happening place this weekend as citizens from around our state and nation descend on this lovely and historical city. All are welcome and consider this message your personal invitation. ...
Alabama Representatives Join Team McCain
Mar 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., issued the following news release: ARLINGTON, VA - U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential exploratory committee today announced three Republican members of the Alabama House of Representatives added their names to the list of ...
Gorton Will Serve As Honorary Chairman of McCain's Evergreen State Effort
Mar 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., issued the following news release: ARLINGTON, VA - U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential exploratory committee today announced that former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton will be the honorary chairman for Washington State as Senator ...
Rockingham County Leaders Join McCain Team
Mar 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., issued the following news release: ARLINGTON, VA - U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential exploratory committee today announced that 22 New Hampshire leaders from Rockingham County will support the Arizona Senator as he seeks the ...
SOMERVILLE, Mass.: Michael Bloomberg to Deliver Address at Tufts' Commencement
Mar 01, 2007 ... Tufts University issued the following press release: The Hon. Michael R. Bloomberg, mayor of the City of New York, founder of financial-information and media company Bloomberg L.P, and noted philanthropist, will return to his hometown of Medford, Mass., to deliver the commencement ...