Targeted News Service back issues from April 2007:
WASHINGTON: Federal Student Loan Deadlines Affect Tribal Colleges
Apr 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, April 1 - The U.S. Education Department has announced the 2007-2008 award year Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Programs deadline dates for the submission of applications, reports, and waiver requests from postsecondary ...
ALASKA: Oil Spill Restoration Plan Will Affect Alaska Native Resources
Apr 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, April 1 - The U.S. Interior Department's Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that it will conduct restoration planning for damage caused by the discharge of oil during the grounding of the shipping vessel M/V Selendang Ayu between Skan Bay and Spray Cape on Unalaska Island, in ...
NEVADA: Tribes Invited to Participate in Environmental Analysis for Gold Mines
Apr 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, April 1 - The U.S. Interior Department's Bureau of Land Management has announced that it intends to prepare an environmental impact statement for an expansion of gold mining operations at Barrick Gold's Bald Mountain Mine and Money Basin Mine in White Pine County, Nev. Public ...
WASHINGTON: EPA Comments on Environmental Document Impacting Native American Tribes
Apr 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, April 1 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued comments on environmental impact statements that may affect Native American communities. OREGON: EPA has expressed environmental concerns about impacts to water quality from the effects of herbicides and sediment ...
OREGON: Indian Nominees Sought for Steens Mountain Advisory Council
Apr 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, April 1 - The U.S. Interior Department's Bureau of Land Management has asked the Burns Paiute Tribe to nominate tribal members to fill a vacancy on the Steens Mountain Advisory Council. The council advises the Bureau of Land Management on the management of the Steens Mountain ...
NEW MEXICO: Major Water Supply Project in Indian Country Goes Forward
Apr 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, April 1 - The U.S. Interior Department's Bureau of Reclamation has announced the availability of the planning report and draft environmental impact statement for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project. The proposed project is to provide a long-term supply, treatment, and ...
WASHINGTON: Environmental Impact Statements Affect Indian Country
Apr 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, April 1 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced receipt of the following environmental impact statements that affect Native American tribes. ARIZONA: The National Park Service has issued the final EIS (20070125) on implementation of the general management ...
STATEMENT BY SENATE MAJORITY LEADER JOSEPH L. BRUNO: 2007-08 State Budget
Apr 01, 2007 ... The New York Republican State Committee issued the following news release: The Senate has completed passage of a new State budget. The budget achieves the Senate's goals, including a fair distribution of record school aid, bigger property tax rebate checks, restoration of cuts to ...
THE LOUISIANA DEMOCRATIC PARTY ISSUES THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AT THE REQUEST OF SEN. JOHN BREAUX
Apr 01, 2007 ... The Louisiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: "Ever since Governor Kathleen Blanco announced she was not running for re-election I have expressed my strong interest in running for Governor. I did so because I have received an enormous amount of encouragement ...
Arizona Republican Party Points Out Why Victory is So Important
Apr 01, 2007 ... The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news release: Travel back in time with me to 1993. Bill Clinton was enjoying his first cigars in the Oval Office, and Democrats still had control of both the U.S. House and Senate, as they had for much of the past four decades in our ...
EDWARDS CAMPAIGN RAISES MORE THAN $14 MILLION DURING 1ST QUARTER
Apr 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of former Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., issued the following news release: Chapel Hill, North Carolina - The John Edwards for President campaign announced today that it raised in excess of $14 million during the first quarter fundraising period, far exceeding its ...
Foxwoods Brings the Best of Entertainment This Spring
Apr 01, 2007 ... Foxwoods Resort Casino, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, issued the following news release: Foxwoods Resort Casino heats up spring with the best in world class entertainment. Performances by super star Diana Ross, pop and soul singer Taylor Hicks, British singer and ...
Shooting Star Casino Named Top Minnesota Casino in Service, Poker Categories
Apr 01, 2007 ... The Shooting Star Casino Hotel, owned by the White Earth Band of Ojibwe Indians, issued the following news release: Shooting Star CasinoSM has the best poker comps, best poker tournaments, most comfortable poker room, most friendly employees, most knowledgeable and helpful employees, ...
New Safety Guidelines Announced at Shooting Star
Apr 01, 2007 ... The Shooting Star Casino Hotel, owned by the White Earth Band of Ojibwe Indians, issued the following news release: In an effort to improve the experience of all who visit Shooting Star Casino, Hotel and Event CenterSM, new safety and security policies have been introduced ....
Shooting Star Casino Promotes Responsible Gaming
Apr 01, 2007 ... The Shooting Star Casino Hotel, owned by the White Earth Band of Ojibwe Indians, issued the following news release: Shooting Star Casino, Hotel and Event Center SM in Mahnomen has undertaken one of the first, most proactive programs in Minnesota designed to increase awareness of ...
ST.LOUIS: St. Louis Board Of Education Authorizes Appeal Of Unaccreditation
Apr 01, 2007 ... St. Louis Public Schools have issued the following news release: The St. Louis Board of Education today voted to request a hearing before the Commissioner of Education, D. Kent King, regarding the accreditation status of the St. Louis Public Schools. State law allows any school board to ...
AURORA, Colo.: Incident Response Team (IRT) Pandemic Emergency Planning Exercise
Apr 01, 2007 ... The Denver Public Schools issued the following news release: The possible scenario of a pandemic flu outbreak in a local school plays out in an exercise planned to prepare a school district, staff and local emergency preparedness groups.The Aurora Public School district will ...
Governor Richardson Signs Bills to Fight Drunk Driving
Apr 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., issued the following news release: Governor Richardson has signed six key bills aimed at keeping repeat drunk drivers off our streets, improving convictions of drunk drivers and protecting New Mexico's families ....
GAO Releases Report on Freedom of Information Act
Apr 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Freedom of Information Act: Processing Trends Show Importance of Improvement Plans. GAO-07-441, March 30. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-07-441 Highlights - ...
GAO Releases Report on Vocational Rehabilitation
Apr 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Vocational Rehabilitation: Earnings Increased for Many SSA Beneficiaries after Completing VR Services, but Few Earned Enough to Leave SSA's Disability Rolls. GAO-07-332, March 30 ....
GAO Releases Report on Weapon System Investments Approach
Apr 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Best Practices: An Integrated Portfolio Management Approach to Weapon System Investments Could Improve DOD's Acquisition Outcomes. GAO-07-388, March ...
GAO Releases Report on Information Security
Apr 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Information Security: Further Efforts Needed to Address Significant Weaknesses at the Internal Revenue Service. GAO-07-364, March ...
GAO Releases Report on Foreign Assistance, Basic Education
Apr 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Foreign Assistance: Enhanced Coordination and Better Methods to Assess the Results of U.S. International Basic Education Efforts Are Needed. GAO-07-523, March ...
GAO Releases Report on Defense Acquisitions, Weapon Programs
Apr 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs. GAO-07-406SP, March 30. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-07-406SP Highlights - ...
GAO Releases Report on Emergency Preparedness, Alert System
Apr 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Emergency Preparedness: Current Emergency Alert System Has Limitations, and Development of a New Integrated System Will Be Challenging. GAO-07-411, March ...
Programs Aimed at Ending Sexual Violence
Apr 02, 2007 ... United Tribes Technical College issued the following news release: Two educational events, designed to help end sexual violence and promote healthy relationships, are scheduled for United Tribes Technical College as part of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April....
Cherokee Nation to Host Traditional Games Competition
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Cherokee Nation will be hosting traditional native games competitions in various communities, beginning Saturday, April 21, in Tahlequah. The games are being held in conjunction with ...
"Julia" Brings Danger and Intrigue to "Great To Be Nominated"
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued the following news release: The 1977 Best Picture nominee "Julia" will be screened from a newly struck print as the next feature of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' "Great To Be Nominated" series. The adaptation of ...
"Leave Her to Heaven" to Color Academy Screen
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued the following news release: The 1945 noir tale of the wicked and murderous Ellen Berent will unfold in Technicolor drama at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' screening of "Leave Her to Heaven" on Friday, April 20, at 8 ...
New DHS Regulations Represent a Major Step Forward For Chemical Security
Apr 02, 2007 ... The American Chemistry Council issued the following news release: Today, the Department of Homeland Security issued final rules regarding chemical facility security. The American Chemistry Council issued the following statement: "The nation is safer today, thanks to landmark ...
LOUISIANA: Bureau of Indian Affairs Takes Land Into Trust for Choctaw Indians
Apr 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, April 2 - The Bureau of Indian Affairs has proclaimed approximately 63 acres of land in Grant and LaSalle Parishes, La., as the Jena Band of Choctaw Reservation for the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians of Louisiana. For more information, contact Ben Burshia, Bureau of ...
OKLAHOMA: Bureau of Indian Affairs Approves Fort Sill Apache Tribe Gaming Compact
Apr 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, April 2 - The Bureau of Indian Affairs has announced its approval of the tribal-state gaming compact between the State of Oklahoma and Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma. The compact authorizes the tribe to engage in certain Class III gaming activities, provides for certain ...
WASHINGTON: Bureau of Indian Affairs Publishes Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians Liquor Control Ordinance
Apr 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, April 2 - The Bureau of Indian Affairs has published the Liquor Control Ordinance of the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians in California. The Ordinance regulates and controls the possession, sale and consumption of liquor on tribal trust land and is effective April 2. For more ...
WASHINGTON: Bureau of Indian Affairs Publishes Chickasaw Tribe Liquor Ordinance
Apr 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, April 2 - The Bureau of Indian Affairs has published the Liquor Control Ordinance of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma. The Ordinance regulates and controls the possession, sale and consumption of liquor within the exterior boundaries of tribal lands. The ordinance is effective April ...
WASHINGTON: Remains, Items to be Repatriated to Tribes
Apr 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, April 2 - The U.S. Interior Department's National Park Service has announced the following activities to be carried out pursuant to the Native American Graves and Repatriation Act: The completion of an inventory of human remains in the possession of the University of Colorado ...
Oneida Member Addresses WalMart Group
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Oneida Indian Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Kandice Watson, director of educational relations for the Oneida Indian Nation and a member of the Nation's Wolf Clan, speaks to about 60 Wal Mart managers at the retail giant's ...
Gaming Compact Approval
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Spokane Tribe of Indians, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Spokane Tribe is excited to see 16 years of negotiations and litigation finally end with Federal approval of the Spokane Tribal-State Gaming Compact. George Skibine, ...
SMSC Land Department To Conduct Prescribed Burns
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Land Department staff from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community are planning to conduct several prescribed burns on Community land between early April ...
AIA CALLS U.S.-KOREA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT STRONGEST IN DECADES
Apr 02, 2007 ... The American Insurance Association issued the following news release: The American Insurance Association (AIA) today strongly praised the work of U.S. trade negotiators who successfully concluded their talks on a Free Trade Agreement with Korea that will provide significant commercial ...
2007 BIO International Conference to Highlight Industrial & Environmental Biotechnology as the Wave of the Future
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Biotechnology Industries Association issued the following news release: From May 6-9 in Boston, Massachusetts, the 2007 BIO International Convention will showcase how industrial biotechnology, by introducing environmentally positive manufacturing methods, is revolutionizing the way ...
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS APPLE AND EMI MUSIC FOR OFFERING HIGH RESOLUTION MUSIC
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Consumer Electronics Association issued the following news release: Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) President and CEO Gary Shapiro offered his support today for an announcement from Apple and EMI Music that Apple will offer the entire digital music catalog of EMI Music in ...
Partnering and Networking Opportunities Abound at BIO-Windhover Conference
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Biotechnology Industries Association issued the following news release: The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and Windhover Information Inc. are once again joining together to host the 6th Annual BIO-Windhover Conference - The Partnering Conference for Decision Makers, April ...
Take Advantage of the Financial Benefits of New Construction During New Homes Month
Apr 02, 2007 ... The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release: As the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) draws attention to the vast benefits of new home construction during April's New Homes Month celebration, one thing is clear: while the unsustainably hot ...
Ritter Declares Holly a State Disaster Area
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Colorado Democratic Party issued the following press release: Following last week's deadly disaster in Holly, Gov. Ritter today declared Holly a state disaster area. The disaster declaration sets the stage for any request the state may make of the federal government for financial ...
McConnell's Own Words Reveal Him as a Partisan Hypocrite
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Kentucky Democratic Party issued the following news release: The past week revealed Kentucky's Senior Senator Mitch McConnell for what he really is - a hypocrite with continued low approval ratings among his constituents. McConnell appeared yesterday on Fox News Sunday with ...
UDALL: LET COURT RULING SERVE AS WAKE-UP CALL
Apr 02, 2007 ... The New Mexico Democratic Party issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., released the following statement today in reaction to the Supreme Court's decision directing the Environmental Protection Agency to address automobile produced greenhouse ...
Marsico Introduces Small Games of Chance Legislation
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Pennsylvania Republican Party issued the following news release: Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Lower Paxton) recently introduced legislation that will modernize Pennsylvania's laws regarding small games of chance. "Across the Commonwealth local veteran's clubs, churches, humane societies and ...
Welch Kicks Off Energy Tour
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following news release: Rep. Peter Welch today joined leaders of Vermont's renewable energy industry to kick-off his statewide energy tour. On the tour, Welch will meet with many of Vermont's leaders in the renewable energy industry and of ...
PUBLISHERS LAUD CONCLUSION OF FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH KOREA
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release: The Association of American Publishers (AAP) applauded Sunday's successful conclusion of negotiations regarding the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA). USTR announced the agreement's completion on Monday ...
NPRA Praises Hutchison Effort To Finalize 2005 Energy Tax Provision
Apr 02, 2007 ... The National Petrochemicals and Refiners Association issued the following news release: The National Petrochemical and Refiners Association praised efforts by Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison today to urge the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to finalize implementation of the expensing tax ...
Maine's Infrastructure Comes Out on Top
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Maine Republican Party issued the following news release: After weeks of deliberations, negotiations, media coverage and committee testimonies, Democrats and Republicans have agreed on a bond package to put before Maine voters. The package, which totals $295 million, devotes $136 ...
The 2007 Legislative Session Called 'A Broken GOP Promise'
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news release: The people of Idaho should be outraged that the Republican-dominated Legislature did not live up to its promise to reduce or remove the sales tax from groceries. You've been had. Although Democrats are a distinct ...
Duval County School Board Presented Finding That Could Bring Millions to Classroom
Apr 02, 2007 ... Duval County Public Schools issued the following news release: Last week, the Duval County School Board learned of opportunities that could generate more than $6 million in cost savings to Duval County public schools. The opportunities were presented as recommendations from Project ...
April Sunshine Notice for Hillsborough County Schools
Apr 02, 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: [bullet] 5:30 p.m ....
NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: The National Achievement Scholarship Program announced the names of more than 800 high school seniors from across America who have won National Achievement Scholarships. These outstanding Black American students will ...
LEE COUNTY DISTRICT'S FIRST ROUND OF 2007-08 STUDENT ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: More than 16,300 students participated in the District's student assignment lottery. Despite growth of approximately 3,700 students this year, more than 76 percent of students who had applied from January 22 - March ...
Fairfax Academy Students Compose Symphony for Electric Guitar and Orchestra
Apr 02, 2007 ... Fairfax Public Schools issued the following press release: Eight student composers from Fairfax Academy will hear their original composition, "Suite for Electric Guitar and Orchestra," performed by the Northern Virginia Community College-Annandale Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. on Friday, ...
RIDGE VIEW ACADEMY WINS MARCH 2007 US FIRST ROBOTICS REGIONAL COMPETITION
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Denver Public Schools issued the following news release: In August 2006 RVA began the planning and coordination for the March 2007 US FIRST Robotics competition, the third year of competition for the school. The US FIRST organization represents: For Inspiration and ...
OPENWORLD LEARNING ANNMOUNCES GRANT FOR ELLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Denver Public Schools issued the following news release: OpenWorld Learning (OWL) announced last week that it has received a grant of $5,000 to buy new computers for Ellis Elementary School's computer lab. The grant will enable the purchase of up to five new computers, which in turn ...
WALK & ROLL WEDENSDAYS AT ELLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Denver Public Schools issued the following news release: Denver Public Schools and the Denver Osteopathic Foundation are partnering to promote safe walking and bicycling to school at Ellis Elementary during the month of April as a part of the Safe Routes To School Program ....
DPS BOARD OF EDUCATION WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Denver Public Schools issued the following news release: April 2 - April 6, 2007 Tuesday, April 3 CANCELLED 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Board Legislative Committee Meeting900 Grant Street, Room 703 Thursday, April 5 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Board ...
DENVER STUDENTS RECEIVE HISTORY DAY HONORS
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Denver Public Schools issued the following news release: Denver History Day was held at Hamilton Middle School on March 17. The following students received honors at the competition and will represent Denver Public Schools at the Colorado History Day competition on April 28 at the ...
310 DISTRICT STUDENTS HONORED AT COUNTY SCIENCE FAIR
Apr 02, 2007 ... San Diego Unified School District issued the following news release: Lead by a sweepstakes winner from Patrick Henry High School and 115 awardees from Pershing Middle School, 310 students from San Diego Unified received awards in the recent Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair ....
PRINCIPAL-FOR-A-DAY PARTICIPANTS 'VERY IMPRESSED'
Apr 02, 2007 ... San Diego Unified School District issued the following news release: "The best day ..." "Impressed ..." "A remarkable school ..." Those are just a few of the comments received from participants in the district's annual Principal for a Day event, which saw nearly 190 community ...
NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: The National Achievement Scholarship Program announced the names of more than 800 high school seniors from across America who have won National Achievement Scholarships. These outstanding Black American students will ...