Targeted News Service back issues from July 2007:
WASHINGTON: Sen. Murray Announces Proposed Funding for Salmon Recovery Projects
Jul 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 - Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has announced that she has included $90 million in funding for the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund for projects throughout the Pacific Coast region in the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill. The funding includes ...
WASHINGTON: Two Native Americans Win NEA National Heritage Fellowships
Jul 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 - Two Native Americans are among the dozen 2007 recipients of the National Endowment for the Arts' National Heritage Fellowships. Julia Parker (Kashia Pomo) lives and works in the Yosemite Village in California. Having learned basketmaking from elder Indian ...
WASHINGTON: Richardson Vows to Create Federal Cabinet-Level Indian Affairs Agency
Jul 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 - Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Richardson has definite views on what the relationship between the federal government and Native Americans should be. "I recognize the importance of Native Americans being at the table," he told NewsWatch Native America, stating that as ...
WASHINGTON: Tribal Entities Receive Funding for Weatherization Program
Jul 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 - The U.S. Department of Energy has announced $88 million in grants for weatherizing the homes of low-income families. Recipients include the Navajo Nation and the Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona. This is the second of three funding installments for the weatherization ...
WASHINGTON: Native American Small Business Legislation Passes House
Jul 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 - The House Small Business Committee has announced that it has approved the Native American Small Business Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 2284). The legislation, introduced by Rep. Tom Udall, D-N.M., will provide educational and technical assistance to Native American ...
Edwards Campaign Raises More Than $9 Million During 2nd Quarter
Jul 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of former Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., issued the following news release: The John Edwards for President campaign announced today that it raised more than $9 million during the second quarter fundraising period, double what it raised during the second quarter of ...
Ohio GOP: Statement from Deputy Chairman DeWine on Passage of the State Budget
Jul 01, 2007 ... The Ohio Republican Party issued the following statement: Ohio Republican Party Deputy Chairman Kevin DeWine issued the following statement regarding passage this week of the state budget: "This is among the most fiscally conservative budgets in a generation. It preserves and ...
LAS VEGAS, Nev.: Las Vegas Teacher Attends Seminar On The Creation Of The American Republic
Jul 01, 2007 ... The Clark County School District issued the following news release: New York, New York - This summer, Virtual High School history teacher William Nichols traveled to the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to attend a three-day competitive application seminar entitled "Creating ...
UNITY Alum Running for U.S. Congress
Jul 01, 2007 ... United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) issued the following news release: The roles are reversed for Mary Kim Titla. For many years she covered news as a TV reporter and more recently as publisher of a Native youth web site. Now she is making news by announcing her candidacy to ...
Sevens are Wild at Foxwoods Resort Casino on 7/7/07 for 7S Sweepstakes
Jul 02, 2007 ... Foxwoods Resort Casino, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, issued the following news release: Its a day that comes around only once a century and Foxwoods Resort Casino plans to celebrate in style with Lady Luck on its side. On July 7th, 2007, Foxwoods will feature special ...
GAO Issues Correspondence on Rebuilding Efforts in the Gulf Coast
Jul 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following correspondence: Preliminary Information on Rebuilding Efforts in the Gulf Coast. GAO-07-809R, June 29. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-07-809R For ...
WASHINGTON: Tribal College Grant Opportunity Deadline Extended
Jul 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, July 2 - The U.S. Education Department's Office of Vocational and Adult Education has reopened the Tribally Controlled Postsecondary Career and Technical Institutions Program fiscal 2007 grant competition. The new deadline for applications under this funding opportunity (CDFA No ....
CALIFORNIA: Lower Yuba River Accord May Affect Tribal Interests
Jul 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, July 2 - The U.S. Interior Department's Bureau of Reclamation has released a draft environmental impact report/environmental impact statement for the proposed Lower Yuba River Accord in Yuba County. The purpose of the accord is to resolve instream flow issues associated with ...
GAO Issues Testimony on Higher Education
Jul 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following testimony before a joint hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight and the House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong ...
WASHINGTON: Activities Completed Under Provisions of Native American Graves Protection and Restoration Act
Jul 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, July 2 - The U.S. Interior Department's National Park Service has announced the following activities under the provisions of the Native American Graves Protection and Restoration Act. The completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary object in the ...
GAO Issues Correspondence on Military Health
Jul 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following correspondence: Military Health: DOD's Vaccine Healthcare Centers Network. GAO-07-787R, June 29. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-07-787R For more ...
WASHINGTON: BIA Publishes Final Determination Against Abenakis of Vermont
Jul 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, July 2 - The Bureau of Indian Affairs has published in the Federal Register its final determination against federal acknowledgment of the St. Francis/Sokoki Band of Abenakis of Vermont. The determination is final and will become effective on Oct. 1 unless a request for ...
Vermont Dems: Dean Says Bush Gives Scooter Libby A Get Out of Jail Free Card
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following news release: Washington, DC - Following the announcement that President Bush commuted the sentence of Vice President Dick Cheney's former Chief of Staff I. Lewis Scooter Libby, the highest-ranking White House official to be convicted of ...
Minnesota Dems: Does Senator Coleman Really Represent Minnesotans?
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Minnesota Democratic Party issued the following news release: As Senator Norm Coleman tours northwestern Minnesota this week, visiting a health-care center in Hallock, a community college in Thief River Falls, and a fish fry at the Warroad Chamber of Commerce, the Minnesota DFL Party ...
HOUSTON: HISD Offices, Schools Closed for Independence Day Observance
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Houston Independent School District has issued the following news release: All HISD schools and administrative offices will be closed on ...
Pennsylvania Dems: Top 10 Excuses For Why Senate Republicans Went Home Without Passing A Budget
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news release: The top 10 excuses for why Senate Republicans went home without passing a budget are: 10. Biomedical research? Aw, just rub some dirt on it. 9. I was standing in line for an iPhone and totally forgot ...
Paragon To Host Fourth Annual Culinary Classic
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Paragon Casino Resort, owned by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe, issued the following news release: Patrons of Paragon Casino Resort have come to expect great food. As a host for La Cuisine de la Louisiane, Paragon has a reputation to uphold- one established with the never-ending search for ...
Arizona Dems: House Oversight Committee Begins Inquiry into Government Aiding Kyl's Re-election
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today Arizona Democratic Party Chairman David Waid responded to an inquiry from the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, chaired by Congressman Henry Waxman (D-CA). The inquiry is regarding a potential ...
Missouri Dems: Blunt Completes Broken Campaign Promise; Makes Health Care Cuts Permanent
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following news release: Gov. Matt Blunt signed legislation today that makes his Medicaid cuts of 2005 permanent, officially completing his broken promise not to cut Medicaid. "Matt Blunt looked Missourians right in the eye when he was ...
Mike Gravel: End the War on Drugs
Jul 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of former Sen. Mike Gravel, D-Alaska, issued the following news release: In Thursday's All American Presidential Forum moderated by PBS' Tavis Smiley, Democratic presidential candidate Mike Gravel repeatedly shared his belief that the "war on drugs" is a failure ...
ROCKVILLE, Md.: Student Member of the Board To Be Sworn In
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Montgomery County Public Schools issued the following news release: Walter Johnson High School rising senior Ben Moskowitz will be sworn in as the 30th student member of the Board of Education at 7:30 p.m. this evening, July 2, at the Carver Educational Services Center ....
DNC: Democrats Announce 2008 Convention Chairs
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Governor Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, announced today his intention to nominate Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of California to serve as Permanent Chair of the 2008 Democratic National ...
North Carolina Dems: Why Doesn't Dick Armey Want to Protect the Environment?
Jul 02, 2007 ... The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news release: Rather than praising legislation that implements strong environmental protections and supplies crucial funding for National Parks maintenance needs, Armey wants to accuse U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler of pandering to North ...
Pennsylvania Dems: Rooney Slams Senate Republicans For Holding Rendell Budget Hostage At The Expense Of Taxpayers And State Employees
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news release: Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman T.J. Rooney today took aim at Republican Senators who chose to prolong the state budget while thumbing their noses at taxpayers and more than 26,000 state employees who may not be ...
BATON ROUGE, La.: East Baton Rouge Parish School System Employees to Receive Pay Increase
Jul 02, 2007 ... East Baton Rouge Parish Schools has issued the following news release: During a special meeting of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board held on June 28, 2007, School Superintendent Charlotte D. Placide recommended, and School Board members approved, to raise the salary of each ...
Biden Issues Statement on President Bush Commuting Scooter Libby's Sentence
Jul 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., issued the following news release: Hours after a federal appeals court ruled that I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby would have to begin serving his prison sentence while appealing his conviction for crimes of perjury, obstruction of justice and ...
Prominent Seacoast Democrats Endorse Joe Biden
Jul 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., issued the following news release: The Biden for President Campaign today announced the endorsements of five prominent Democrats from the New Hampshire seacoast. Former Mayor Eileen Dondero Foley (Portsmouth), Mary Carey Foley ...
Iowa Dems: Ask Mitt Anything About Agriculture Subsidies
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release: Over a decade ago, Mitt Romney ran for the US Senate railing against farm subsidies and vowed to virtually eliminate the Department of Agriculture. In a debate with Senator Ted Kennedy, Romney said "I also believe we're going ...
Edwards Statement on President Bush Commuting Libby's Sentence
Jul 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of former Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., issued the following news release: Senator John Edwards released the following statement today about President Bush commuting Scooter Libby's prison sentence. "Only a president clinically incapable of understanding ...
Fabulous Fourth at Foxwoods - $250,000 in Cash & Prizes
Jul 02, 2007 ... Foxwoods Resort Casino, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, issued the following news release: What better way to celebrate the Fabulous Fourth of July than by walking away as one of Foxwoods lucky Fabulous Fourth winners? Try your luck for $250,000 in cash prizes. Its a day ...
Rudy Giuliani's Statement on Lewis Libby
Jul 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, R-N.Y., issued the following news release: Mayor Rudy Giuliani released the following statement on ...
DNC: Dean - Bush Gives Scooter Libby A Get Out of Jail Free Card
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Following the announcement that President Bush commuted the sentence of Vice President Dick Cheney's former Chief of Staff I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, the highest-ranking White House official to be convicted of a crime ...
Edwards Calls for Minimum Wage Increase As Part of Plan to Build One America
Jul 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of former Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., issued the following news release: As part of his agenda to build One America where every person has the chance to work hard and get ahead, Senator John Edwards today will call for a raise in the minimum wage. At appearances ...
North Dakota Dems: Statement from Dem-NPL Executive Director about 'Scooter' Libby
Jul 02, 2007 ... The North Dakota Democratic Party issued the following news release: Jamie Selzler, executive director of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party, made the following statement today regarding the commutation of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby's sentence by President George W. Bush. Libby, ...
Arizona GOP: Pullen Challenges Gov to Enforce Immigration Laws
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news release: Randy Pullen, chairman of the Arizona Republican Party, challenged Governor Napolitano to enforce the new immigration legislation that was signed into law today. "It's interesting to me that if Governor Napolitano ...
Statement of Hillary Clinton on Libby Commutation
Jul 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., issued the following news release: Senator Clinton issued the following statement on President Bush's decision to commute the sentence of Scooter Libby: "Today's decision is yet another example that this ...
Governor Bill Richardson Calls Bush Commutation of Libby Sentence 'Breathtaking Arrogance'
Jul 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., issued the following news release: New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson today issued the following statement regarding President Bush commuting the sentence of Lewis "Scooter" Libby, who was convicted on federal charges of ...
Washington Dems: Mr. Rossi, Tear Down This Wall
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Washington Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, Washington State Democrats called on Dino Rossi to make public the contributions and expenditures of his non-profit "Forward Washington Foundation" (FWF). The tax-free entity, formed after Rossi's 2004 ...
Philadelphia Mayor John Street, Rep. Joe Sestak Endorse Clinton
Jul 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., issued the following news release: The Clinton Campaign today announced the endorsement of Philadelphia Mayor John F. Street, Congressman Joe Sestak and several leading local officials and community ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C.: Learning Community Launch
Jul 02, 2007 ... Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools issued the following news release: Six area superintendents will move into temporary learning community sites during the week of July 1. Office hours at the temporary sites will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. A seventh area superintendent, Curtis Carroll, who ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C.: A 'Thank You' Leads One Educator To A Spot In The Freedom Writers' Institute
Jul 02, 2007 ... Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools issued the following news release: Teacher Sophia Jackson will receive a $10,000 scholarship to better engage and inspire her students because she took a chance and inspired a nationally known educator. Jackson, a ninth-grade English teacher at the ...
Oregon Dems: Democrats Lead Most Substantive Session In Years
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Oregon Democratic Party issued the following news release: By moving Oregon forward on education, health care, consumer protection, equal rights and other important issues, Democrats have led one of the most substantive, accomplished legislative session in many years. "This ...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.: APS Elementaries Give Students Extra Instruction
Jul 02, 2007 ... Albuquerque Public Schools issued the following news release: Six Albuquerque Public Schools elementary schools will begin classes today for students in kindergarten through third grade as part of the newly approved state K-3 plus program that extends the school year by 25 days for children ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C.: Devonshire Elementary Honored At Schools Of Character Ceremony
Jul 02, 2007 ... Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools issued the following news release: Devonshire Elementary was recognized June 27 at the inaugural North Carolina Schools of Character Awards ceremony at the Department of Public Instruction in Raleigh. State Board of Education Chairman Howard Lee ...
GREENSBORO, N.C.: Guilford County Schools Transportation Requests Deadline Approaching
Jul 02, 2007 ... Guilford County Schools have issued the following news release: The July 12 deadline for submitting transportation requests for students enrolled in traditional schools is quickly approaching. Completed request forms should be returned to the GCS Transportation Department, 131 Franklin ...
Governor Bill Richardson Calls Bush Commutation of Libby Sentence 'Breathtaking Arrogance'
Jul 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., issued the following news release: New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson today issued the following statement regarding President Bush commuting the sentence of Lewis "Scooter" Libby, who was convicted on federal charges of ...
PA GOP: Hillary Flies into Philadelphia to Dial up Support on Mayor Street's New I-Phone
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Pennsylvania Republican Party issued the following news release: Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Clinton pandered to voters today in Philadelphia as she received an endorsement from Mayor John Street, who is currently facing 25% approval ratings, according to Philadelphia ...
Washington GOP: 4 WA Dems Vote to Cut Key Anti-Terror Funds
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Washington Republican Party issued the following news release: Tukwila, WA - In recent weeks four Democratic members of Washington's congressional delegation voted against an amendment offered by Congressman Dave Reichert that would have made it harder for terrorists to carry out domestic ...
Tancredo Accepts Thousands From Founder of Planned Parenthood Network
Jul 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., issued the following news release: DES MOINES - Congressman Tom Tancredo has accepted thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from Dr. John Tanton, a founder of a major Planned Parenthood network. Federal Election ...
Brownback to Celebrate 4th of July in Iowa
Jul 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., issued the following news release: DES MOINES -- U.S. Senator Sam Brownback will celebrate the 4th of July in Iowa on Wednesday, participating in parades in Urbandale, Ames, and Pella. Brownback participates in Urbandale ...
Vermont GOP: Vermont GOP Big Tent
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Vermont Republican Party issued the following Week in Review report: What's going on with H.520 veto? Shumlin's "Buy Now, Pay Later" scheme is not affordable or responsible In a last ditch attempt to breath life into what increasingly looks like a dead piece of ...
Ohio GOP: Dann Uses Tax Dollars to Sponsor Parade
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Ohio Republican Party issued the following news release: Ohio Republican Party Deputy Chairman Kevin DeWine called on Democrat Attorney General Marc Dann to reimburse the state for tax dollars used to sponsor a parade. "Last time I checked, hosting parades was not listed ...
The Broken Promise Congress
Jul 02, 2007 ... The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news release: Without any real legislative accomplishments after six months, and their approval rating in the tank, Brad Ellsworth and the Democrat-led Congress have returned to their districts to play a game of ...
PEMBROKE, N.C.: Boys & Girls Club of the Lumbee Tribe visits DC
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, a state-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Fifth graders of the Lumbee Boys & Girls Clubs recently visited Washington DC for a tour of the capitol of the United States. The group of 50 students went as an ...
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz.: Honorable Speaker Morgan Stands Besides the 'Fort Defiance Methamphetamine Task Force'
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Tribal Council of the Navajo Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Honorable Speaker Lawrence T. Morgan (Iyanbito/Pinedale) stands besides the "Fort Defiance Meth Task Force" in addressing the issue of methamphetamine ...
BOSTON, Mass.: Mayor Menino Recognizes Boston Students for Academic Achievement
Jul 02, 2007 ... Boston Public Schools issued the following news release: Nearly three hundred students were honored recently at the Boston Public Schools Annual Awards Celebrations, held over the course of three evenings at historic Faneuil Hall. Mayor Thomas M. Menino, joined by School ...
LOS ANGELES: LAUSD Provides Stidents with Free Meals at Selected Summer Schools
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Los Angeles Unified School District issued the following news release: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) officials today announcedthe start of the annual Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Through this program, select schools serve children ages one to 18 who participate ...
PRIOR LAKE, Minn.: SMSC Supports Cheyenne River Elderly Village with $1 Million Grant
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe will construct a tribally owned wastewater disposal system to serve the present and future needs of the entire Eagle Butte, ...
Alabama GOP: Republican Party Chairman Calls For Congressional Democrats to Abandon Partisan Politics
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Alabama Republican Party issued the following news release: Today, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Mike Hubbard called on Alabama's Congressional Democrats to abandon their partisan politics and pass real legislation for the American people when they return to Washington after the ...
MILWAUKEE: Edison and Muir Merge to Form New 6-12 School for Next School Year
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Milwaukee Public Schools have issued the following news release: The MPS Board of School Directors recently approved a merger between Edison Preparatory Middle School, Edison Career Academy of Public Safety High School and John Muir Middle School. The new school, named Northwest ...