Targeted News Service back issues from May 2007:
WASHINGTON: Applications Invited for Government Partnership to Address HIV/AIDS in Tribal Women
May 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 - The Health and Human Services Department's Office on Women's Health has issued notice of a request for applications for participation in the intergenerational approaches to HIV/AIDS prevention education program. The purpose of the program is to uncover intergenerational ...
WASHINGTON: Indian Tribes Invited to Comment on Proposed Changes to Low-Income Housing Voucher Rule
May 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 -The Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Public and Indian Housing has issued a proposed rule for project-based voucher rents for units receiving low-income housing tax credits. This proposed rule would revise the low-income housing tax credit rent ...
DNC Chairman to Rally Miami-Dade Democrats
May 01, 2007 ... The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean will rally with Miami-Dade County Democrats on Tuesday, May 1, 2007. Dean will discuss the strong leadership Democrats are offering for America's future, the strength ...
PULLEN LAUDS PRESIDENT BUSH ON VETO OF IRAQ SUPPLEMENTAL
May 01, 2007 ... The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news release: "President Bush's veto of the Iraq supplemental bill was courageous. It was steadfast. And it was right," said Randy Pullen, chairman of the Arizona Republican Party. "Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, along with Arizona's freshmen ...
Democrats Support Comprehensive Immigration Reform
May 01, 2007 ... The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: As people march and rally in support of comprehensive immigration reform around the country today, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean voiced Democrats' strong support for comprehensive immigration ...
HARKIN ANNOUNCES BOOST FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN IOWA
May 01, 2007 ... The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release: "Physical education should be a key component of every Iowa child's education," Harkin said. "Teaching kids how to exercise when they are young will help them to live longer and healthier lives." The Carol M. White ...
President Bush Denies American People as Iowa National Guard Remains Stretched Thin
May 01, 2007 ... The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release: Meanwhile, the Iowa National Guard continues to suffer for the Bush Administration's policy failures. In Iowa, 983 National Guard are currently deployed in Iraq and over 6831 have been deployed since the start of the war. Many ...
Governor Praises Legislature for Addressing Significant Budget Problem
May 01, 2007 ... The Colorado Democratic Party issued the following press release: Gov. Bill Ritter today issued the following statement regarding the legislature's passage of the School Finance Bill: "I congratulate the House and Senate for resolutely addressing one of this state's more serious ...
Stallings Calls for Congress to Continue Working to Get Idaho and America Out of Iraq
May 01, 2007 ... The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news release: Former Idaho Congressman Richard Stallings on Tuesday called for the current Idaho Congressional Delegation to join with Democrats in their push to resolve the Iraq debacle and bring our troops home. "President Bush ...
STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN TOM HARKIN ON FARM BILL CONSERVATION TITLE
May 01, 2007 ... The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release: "Today our hearing focuses on the conservation title of the farm bill. We have two distinguished panels of witnesses. I particularly want to express my gratitude to Governor Jim Doyle of Wisconsin for his appearance here today, ...
LT. GOVERNOR JUDGE MARKS MAY AS 'ASTHMA AWARENESS MONTH'
May 01, 2007 ... The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release: In honor of World Asthma Day, Lt. Governor Patty Judge has asked that Iowans remember those Iowans who are affected by Asthma. Governor Culver has also proclaimed the month of May as "Asthma Awareness Month" in Iowa and asked ...
Braley Statement on Fourth Anniversary of 'Mission Accomplished'
May 01, 2007 ... The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release: "Last week, Congress passed a bill to chart a new course for Iraq," Rep. Braley said. "On the fourth anniversary of declaring 'mission accomplished,' President Bush has the opportunity to listen to the will of the American ...
Statement of Senator Tom Harkin On Presidential Veto of War Spending Bill
May 01, 2007 ... The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release: "Our troops remain mired in the midst of a civil war, with the President offering nothing but more empty rhetoric as a way forward. "The American people want a change of course in Iraq. By providing legislation that ...
Young Republicans Host Presidential Debate Watch Party
May 01, 2007 ... The Arkansas Republican Party issued the following news release: On Thursday, May 3, Republican candidates for president square off in their first debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif. In honor of the occasion, the Young Republicans of Arkansas ...
NC Demsa Say President Bush's Veto Should be Called 'Mission Incomplete'
May 01, 2007 ... The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news release: Four years after declaring "mission accomplished", President Bush vetoed legislation that fully funds our troops and holds Iraqis accountable for securing their nation. Seventy percent of North Carolinians ...
State Sen. Tracy Potter Questions Prison Plan
May 01, 2007 ... The North Dakota Democratic Party issued the following news release: A Democratic-NPL Senator thinks the bill giving the interim Budget Section ultimate authority over the state prison plan should be unconstitutional because it eliminates the system of checks and balances on legislative ...
DNC Chairman Howard Dean Can't Escape The First Amendment In Florida, Say Republicans
May 01, 2007 ... The Florida Republican Party issued the following news release: Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer released the following statement regarding DNC Chairman Howard Dean's trip to South Florida today: "I sure hope the Floridians who attend today's event don't expect ...
Governor Pawlenty Protects Taxpayers
May 01, 2007 ... The Minnesota Republican Party issued the following news release: Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Ron Carey today issued the following statement regarding Governor Pawlenty's veto of the Democrats' irresponsible bonding bill. "Governor Pawlenty's veto of a pork and earmark-laden, ...
BINGAMAN TALKS ENERGY/IRAQ SPENDING BILL WITH NEW MEXICO RADIO REPORTERS
May 01, 2007 ... The New Mexico Democratic Party issued the following news release: During his weekly radio press conference with New Mexico radio reporters U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman said he was pleased the Senate had approved the America COMPETES Act he helped write. Bingaman also answered questions on ...
BINGAMAN CHAIRS HEARING ON HOW TO EXPAND USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES
May 01, 2007 ... The New Mexico Democratic Party issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today chaired a hearing to explore what incentives Congress should consider to help expand the availability of advance technology vehicles in our country, and to determine how we can become the ...
Republican Party of Minnesota Statement on Hatch Resignation
May 01, 2007 ... The Minnesota Republican Party issued the following news release: Republican Party of Minnesota Spokesman Mark Drake today issued the following statement regarding the resignation of Mike Hatch. "With today's sudden resignation by Mike Hatch, the cloud of suspicion over Lori ...
Vulnerable Smith Appeals For Conservative Cash
May 01, 2007 ... The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release: While Oregon editorial pages, politicians and pundits proclaim U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith's (R-OR) vulnerability, loyal conservatives in Washington, DC and around the country are fighting for his re-election. United ...
Rep. Bear to Serve on House Debt Task Force
May 01, 2007 ... The Pennsylvania Republican Party issued the following news release: Rep. John Bear (R-Lancaster) today announced that he will serve on a House Republican Policy Committee task force to examine the Commonwealth's debt status. "In his budget proposal for the 2007-08 budget year, the ...
Rep. Swanger to Hold Biofuels Seminar
May 01, 2007 ... The Pennsylvania Republican Party issued the following news release: Rep. RoseMarie Swanger (R-Lebanon) and the Penn State Cooperative Extension will be holding a free biofuels seminar Friday, May 18, at the Penn State Extension Office in the Lebanon County Agricultural Center, 2120 ...
STATEMENT FROM IRAQ WAR VETERAN JEN KRAMER ON PRESIDENT'S VETO
May 01, 2007 ... The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: "While we knew that President Bush would veto the Iraqi Supplemental Bill, it is still a disappointment. I am puzzled and frustrated that the Bush Administration refuses to listen to the Iraq Study Group and military leaders ...
New Mexico Chief Deputy Attorney General Named 'Lawyer of the Year'
May 01, 2007 ... The New Mexico Democratic Party issued the following news release: Chief Deputy Attorney General Stuart Bluestone is being honored today with the Public Lawyer of the Year Award by the New Mexico State Bar Public Law Section.A public award ceremony is being held at the Capitol ...
2008 DNC Delegate Selection Plan Finalized
May 01, 2007 ... The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Democratic Party of Oregon has completed its 2008 Delegate Selection Plan for the 2008 DNC convention. The plan was approved by the DPO's Executive Committee on Saturday, and will be sent to the Democratic National ...
House Passes Operating Budget for State of Ohio
May 01, 2007 ... The Ohio Republican Party issued the following news release: Ohio House Speaker Jon Husted (R- Kettering) today announced the approval of the state operating budget, a two-year, $52 billion proposal which defines the fiscal priorities for the biennium while also providing essential state ...
Washington GOP Comments on John Edwards Visit to Seattle
May 01, 2007 ... The Washington Republican Party issued the following news release: WHAT DO THE EASTER BUNNY, THE TOOTH FAIRY AND THE WAR ON TERROR HAVE IN COMMON? JOHN EDWARDS DOESN'T BELIEVE IN ANY OF THEM John Edwards is in Seattle today, less than a week after publicly proclaiming that he ...
NC SENATORS BELIEVE BUDGET PROCESS UNDER "NEW LEADERSHIP" UNCHANGED
May 01, 2007 ... The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: Senate Republican Leader Phil Berger (R-District 26) and House Republican Leader Paul Stam (R-District 37) today held a press conference in the legislative press room to address progress and process regarding the ...
GOV. HOEVEN SIGNS LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
May 01, 2007 ... The North Dakota Republican Party issued the following news release: Gov. John Hoeven today was joined by legislators, business leaders and university officials to sign House Bill 1018, new legislation providing increased funds to address statewide workforce needs and approving $20 ...
GOV. HOEVEN SIGNS $118.6 MILLION, BROAD-BASED TAX RELIEF PACKAGE
May 01, 2007 ... The North Dakota Republican Party issued the following news release: Gov. John Hoeven today was joined by legislators and local officials to sign Senate Bill 2032, a $118.6 million, broad-based tax relief package for the people of North Dakota. "With our aggressive economic ...
Rep. Strang Burgess Extends Deadline to Register for Breast Cancer Support Services
May 01, 2007 ... The Maine Republican Party issued the following news release: State Rep. Meredith Strang Burgess said today that she has extended until May 18th the deadline for Maine residents to sign up for a special license plate to aid breast cancer support services. She had originally set May 1st ...
Kentucky Democratic Party Chairman Begins Project Aimed at Engaging Democratic Voters in Primary
May 01, 2007 ... The Kentucky Democratic Party issued the following news release: "Immediately after the candidate filing deadline on January 30, 2007, I called all gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial candidates together and asked them to conduct a professional campaign without leveling personal ...
On the Four-year Anniversary of President's Victory Declaration, U.S. Still at War
May 01, 2007 ... The Kentucky Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, on the four-year anniversary of President Bush's infamous "Mission Accomplished" declaration on the deck of the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, the men and women of the U.S. military are still being killed in Iraq, caught in ...
New Oneida Venture Adds Spice to Area Dining Options
May 01, 2007 ... The Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: In a joint venture with the Radisson Hotel and the Oneida Casino, the Oneida Retail Department will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the tribe's fifth venture ...
Chairman Art Torres Speaks on the Four Year Anniversary of Bush's Infamous 'Mission Accomplished'
May 01, 2007 ... The California Democratic Party issued the following press release: Senator Art Torres (Ret.), Chairman of the California Democratic Party, today issued the following statement on the four-year anniversary of President Bush's "Mission Accomplished" proclamation made on the deck of the ...
SHERIDAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOSTS FIRST 'CIVICS CHALLENGE'
May 01, 2007 ... The Broward County Public Schools issued the following news release: Sheridan Hills Elementary School will host its first "Civics Challenge" competition" on Thursday, May 3, 2007 in the school cafeteria. The competition will begin at 8:30 a.m. Sheridan Hills is located at 5001 Thomas ...
TWO BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOLS TAKE FIRST, SECOND PLACE AT STATE BRAIN BRAWL CHAMPIONSHIP
May 01, 2007 ... The Broward County Public Schools issued the following news release: The Stoneman Douglas High School National Honor Society earned first place and the Deerfield Beach High School National Honor Society claimed second place at the annual State Brain Brawl Championship held last weekend ...
CHALLENGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DONATING BOOKS TO THE BAHAMAS
May 01, 2007 ... The Broward County Public Schools issued the following news release: Challenger Elementary School students have successfully completed a book drive to help restore hurricane-damaged libraries in the Bahamas. In a school-wide effort, students collected and donated over 6,000 books that ...
35 Winners Can Take Home Part of Barona's $2 Million Mercedes-Benz Giveaway
May 01, 2007 ... The Barona Resort & Casino, owned by the Barona Band of Mission Indians, issued the following news release: If you wanna be livin' your life in the fast lane, come be a part of the biggest and most glamorous car giveaway in San Diego history! Starting Tuesday, May 1 through ...
CHAIRMAN ART TORRES SPEAKS ON FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF BUSH'S INFAMOUS 'MISSION ACCOMPLISHED' PROCLAMATION
May 01, 2007 ... The California Democratic Party issued the following press release: Senator Art Torres (Ret.), Chairman of the California Democratic Party, today issued the following statement on the four-year anniversary of President Bush's "Mission Accomplished" proclamation made on the deck of the ...
CALIFORNIA GOP, $4 MILLION IN THE RED, SEEKS FINANCE COORDINATOR
May 01, 2007 ... The California Democratic Party issued the following press release: Things aren't looking so hot over at the CA GOP headquarters. This week the California Republican Party released its latest campaign report showing that they are over $4 million in debt. We somehow doubt the ...
GOVERNOR PRAISES LEGISLATURE FOR ADDRESSING SIGNIFICANT BUDGET PROBLEM
May 01, 2007 ... The Colorado Democratic Party issued the following press release: Gov. Bill Ritter today issued the following statement regarding the legislature's passage of the School Finance Bill: "I congratulate the House and Senate for resolutely addressing one of this state's more serious ...
State, Community and Business Leaders Spend the Day in the Newark Public Schools
May 01, 2007 ... Newark Public Schools issued the following release:The Newark Public Schools Annual Principal for a Day event will take place on Friday, May 4, 2007 throughout the district. The event serves as a day in which business, ...
CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS TO HOLD ADDITIONAL AUDITIONS
May 01, 2007 ... Cleveland Municipal School District issued the following news release: The Cleveland School of the Arts (CSA) will hold additional auditions for possible admittance for the 2007-2008 school year. Auditions for the (Lower Campus) and the Main Campus (Upper Campus) will be held at the main ...
Dallas ISD Groundbreaking Set For Francisco 'Pancho' Medrano Middle School
May 01, 2007 ... The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release: Community leaders, elected officials and students will join Board Trustee Adam Medrano and Superintendent Michael Hinojosa at the groundbreaking ceremony for Francisco "Pancho" Medrano Middle School, 10:30 a.m., ...
Boston Public Schools Teacher Wins National Award
May 01, 2007 ... Boston Public Schools issued the following news release: Boston Public Schools teacher Angela Cappucci is one of 23 educators across the country selected as an "Ambassador in Education" by the MetLife Foundation. Ms. Cappucci teaches Spanish at Health Careers Academy, a Boston public ...
Des Moines Elementary Math Teacher Wins Presidential Award
May 01, 2007 ... Des Moines Public Schools issued the following news release: A Des Moines Public Schools elementary teacher has received the 2006 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching. Award recipient Jennifer Johnson teaches 1st grade at Jefferson Elementary School. Johnson is one ...
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION BEGINS ON FIRST OF MAY
May 01, 2007 ... Cleveland Municipal School District issued the following news release: Parents of children who will be five years old by September 30, 2007 are eligible to register for kindergarten. The Cleveland Municipal School District is expecting more than 4,000 students to register for fall 2007 ...
ASD PRINCIPAL CHANGES FOR 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR
May 01, 2007 ... The Anchorage School District issued the following news release: Four new elementary principal assignments for the 2007-2008 school year were approved Monday night by the administration and Anchorage School Board. The new assignments are: Airport Heights - Mike Webb, ...
SCHOOL BOND REFINANCING SAVES $8.7 MILLION
May 01, 2007 ... The Anchorage School District issued the following news release: The Anchorage School District has refunded some general obligation bonds at a lower interest rate in order to save money. This move was possible due to a favorable bond market. The municipality, on behalf of the ...
School District of Philadelphia and Partners to Name Teacher of the Year, Honor Administrators
May 01, 2007 ... The Philadelphia Public Schools have issued the following news release: The School District of Philadelphia will honor a broad range of individuals on Thursday, May 3, 2007 at the annual "Celebration of Excellence in Education," to be held at the Franklin Institute, 20th Street south of ...
Stanford University Professor to Speak at School on Neurodegenerative Disoders
May 01, 2007 ... Fairfax Public Schools issued the following press release: Stanford University professor William Mobley, M.D., PhD., will speak to students at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) on neurodegenerative disorders at 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, in the school's ...
4,000 CPS Students to Participate in Historic Springfield Civics Lesson
May 01, 2007 ... The Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release: Chicago Public Schools is launching a voluntary civics lesson that could bring more than 4,000 high school students to Springfield on May 2 to participate in a school funding reform rally, sponsored by a coalition of education ...
Sixty Middle School Teams in 2007 'March of Champions'
May 01, 2007 ... The Milwaukee Public Schools have issued the following news release: The Second Annual "March of Champions" will take place on the weekends of March 23 - 25 and March 30 - April 1 at the Mother Kathryn Daniels Conference Center (MKDCC), 3500 West Mother Daniels Way on the corner of 35th ...
MPS Selected for LEADS Partnership Initiative
May 01, 2007 ... The Milwaukee Public Schools have issued the following news release: Milwaukee Public Schools has been selected to participate in the first Leadership for Equity and Accountability in Districts and Schools (LEADS) network. The partnership program has been developed at Stanford University ...
Fairview Volunteers to be Honored by Students
May 01, 2007 ... The Milwaukee Public Schools have issued the following news release: Fairview Charter School, 6500 Kinnickinnic River Parkway, will honor more than thirty volunteers in conjunction with National Volunteers Month on April 20. The celebration will begin at 8:00 a.m. with students in grades ...
MPS Hosts Eleventh Annual P-5 Spelling Bee
May 01, 2007 ... The Milwaukee Public Schools have issued the following news release: The Milwaukee Public Schools 11th Annual P-5 (Preschool to Grade Five Program) Spelling Bee will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 31 at the MPS Central Services Auditorium, 5225 West Vliet Street. Approximately ...
Chess Master Challenges Students at MacDowell
May 01, 2007 ... The Milwaukee Public Schools have issued the following news release: An internationally known chess master, Dejan Maksimovic, will visit MacDowell Montessori School, 1706 West Highland Avenue, on Tuesday, March 20. Maksimovic will conduct a simultaneous chess match against all ...
Sherman Multicultural Students in Shape Up Event
May 01, 2007 ... The Milwaukee Public Schools have issued the following news release: All students at Sherman Multicultural Arts School, 5110 West Locust Street, will participate in the Shape Up Wisconsin Kids event on May 2. During the hour of 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. more than 700 Sherman students will ...
Herb Kohl Foundation Scholarships Announced
May 01, 2007 ... The Milwaukee Public Schools have issued the following news release: The selection committee for the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Scholarship and Fellowship Program has chosen the recipients of the 2007 Herb Kohl Foundation awards for students and teachers. Eight MPS students were ...
Three Departing Board Directors Honored for Their Service
May 01, 2007 ... The Milwaukee Public Schools have issued the following news release: Three members of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors were recognized for their service to the District at the Board meeting on April 19, 2007. They are Directors Kenneth Johnson, Barbara Horton and Joseph Dannecker ....
Students to Participate in Youth Leadership Conference
May 01, 2007 ... The Milwaukee Public Schools have issued the following news release: Middle school students from twenty-four schools, including thirteen Milwaukee Public Schools, will participate in the fifth annual Milwaukee Police Department District 7 and MPS Wellness and Prevention Office Youth ...
MPS Students Travel to New York to Perform Poetry
May 01, 2007 ... The Milwaukee Public Schools have issued the following news release: Sophia Olmos of Hayes Bilingual Elementary and Diego Bryant of James Whitcomb Riley Elementary, both age 11, will travel to New York City to celebrate the power of the spoken word during National Poetry Month. On April ...