Targeted News Service back issues from October 2007:
WASHINGTON: HUD Clarifies Allowable Downpayment Assistance for Single-Family Homes
Oct 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 - The U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department has released a final rule dealing with downpayments for single-family properties on which the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insures the mortgage. The rule is effective Oct. 31. The rule prohibits the seller, or ...
WASHINGTON: Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans Set for Oct. 16-17
Oct 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 - The Veterans Affairs Department has scheduled a meeting of Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans on Oct. 16-17 in San Diego, Calif. The committee will received reports and begin preparations for its annual report. The meeting is open to the public. The full text of ...
WASHINGTON: Appointees to Evaluate Executives of Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation
Oct 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 - The Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation has announced the appointment of members to its performance review board. The board looks at the performance of senior executives of ONHIR. The appointees are Ronald Linz, deputy director, International Broadcasting ...
WASHINGTON: Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting Scheduled in Portland
Oct 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has scheduled a meeting of the Pacific Fishery Management Council in Portland, Ore., on Oct. 15. The meeting is open to the public. The full text of the Federal Register Notice is below: DEPARTMENT OF ...
Former Secretary of the Army Louis E. Caldera Endorses Hillary
Oct 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., issued the following news release: Citing her record fighting for America's troops and veterans, the former Secretary of the Army Louis E. Caldera today endorsed Hillary Clinton for President of the United States. Caldera, ...
Giuliani Campaign Expands South Carolina Staff
Oct 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, R-N.Y., issued the following news release: The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced additions to its South Carolina campaign. Team Rudy adds Regional Field Directors Sarah Bjorkman and Tim O'Toole to its field ...
Romney For President Launches AnnRomney.com
Oct 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of former Gov. Mitt Romney, R-Mass., issued the following news release: Today, Romney for President launched its newest website, AnnRomney.com. As the premier location for information about Ann and her family, visitors to AnnRomney.com will get an insider's ...
Tribal Youth Permits Defined
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Hunters under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or someone over the age of 18 or older designated by their parent or guardian. "Accompanied" means ...
What They're Saying About John McCain in New Hampshire
Oct 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., issued the following news release: "[McCain] got back to the Granite State with his unique brand of straight talk coupled with unwavering conviction for causes he believes are in the nation's best interest." -- Portsmouth Resident ...
Governor Mitt Romney On The Beginning Of The U.S. Supreme Court Term
Oct 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of former Gov. Mitt Romney, R-Mass., issued the following news release: Today, Governor Mitt Romney issued the following statement regarding the beginning of the U.S. Supreme Court term: "The First Monday in October marks the beginning of the U.S ....
Minnesota GOP: Tinklenberg Breaks Word
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Minnesota Republican Party issued the following news release: "With his decision to break his word to the Sixth District, Elwyn Tinklenberg cements his position as just another politician who cannot be trusted. Given Tinklenberg's record of pandering to far-left activists in his last ...
Obama County Leadership Committees to Host 'Countdown to Change' Parties in Every Iowa County
Oct 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., issued the following news release: Des Moines, IA -- Demonstrating the breadth and depth of the Obama campaign's grassroots movement in Iowa, all 99 of its county leadership committees will host "Countdown to Change" events in the ...
DNC: Giuliani vs. Giuliani on Immigration
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: While Rudy Giuliani promises to be tough on immigration, his record as Mayor of New York City shows a different picture, and raises questions about the Republican candidate's swing to the far right on the issue. A day ...
Arizona Dems: Bee Should Tell Arizonans Who Is Bankrolling His Congressional Effort
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Arizona Democratic Party sent a letter to Senate President Tim Bee today urging him to reveal his financial backers on Oct. 15, along with all the other candidates running for federal office. "At every turn, Bee ...
Biden Receives Key Endorsement in South Carolina
Oct 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., issued the following news release: Columbia, SC (October 1, 2007) - Surrounded by supporters at the State Capitol in Columbia, Sen. Joe Biden today received the support of a number of key South Carolina legislators and public ...
DNC: Howard Dean Applauds Senate Passage of Hate Crimes Bill
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean today applauded the passage of the federal Hate Crimes bill in the U.S. Senate. The bill would provide equal protections for every American by extending the definition ...
Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums Endorses Hillary Clinton
Oct 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., issued the following news release: Citing her understanding of the challenges of urban communities, and her commitment to forging a partnership between federal and local governments, Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums today ...
California Dems: Statement from CDP Chairman Art Torres Calling on Congressman John Doolittle to Side with Children on Health Care, Not Bush
Oct 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: "With the State Children's Health Insurance Program - SCHIP - set to expire, Congressman John ...
DCCC: DCCC Launches 'Putting Children First' Ad Campaign
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Chairman Chris Van Hollen announced today that the DCCC will target eight Republicans for voting against SCHIP which provides health insurance for children. The DCCC's "Putting Children First" campaign ...
Hospitality Veteran Gillian Murphy Named Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Soon-to-Open MGM Grand at Foxwoods
Oct 01, 2007 ... Foxwoods Resort Casino, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, issued the following news release: John O'Brien, president of MGM Grand at Foxwoods, announced today that Gillian Murphy has been appointed to the position of senior vice president and general manager of the highly ...
Obama Statement on the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 Settling Contract with the Las Vegas Hilton
Oct 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., issued the following news release: Las Vegas, NV -- Barack Obama made the following statement today on the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165 settling their contract with the Las Vegas Hilton. "I ...
Obama Announces Another Quarter of Historic Grassroots Support
Oct 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., issued the following news release: Obama for America today announced another quarter of record-breaking grassroots support. In the third quarter, more than 93,000 new donors gave the campaign at least $19 million in primary dollars ...
DCCC: Troy, Michigan Mom Plays Key Role in 'Putting Children First' Ad
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Troy, Michigan resident, Lisa Matzenbach, a mother of a chronically ill child on SCHIP - the State Children's Health Insurance Program - recorded calls about her Congressman, Joe Knollenberg, and six other ...
Mayor Giuliani and New York's Conservative Revolution
Oct 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, R-N.Y., issued the following news release: "Rudy Giuliani wasn't just watching a revolution take place, he led a Republican revolution in New York City. It really comes down to the difference between saying and doing. Rudy isn't ...
Senate Adopts Brownback Position on Three-State Solution in Iraq
Oct 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., issued the following news release: ALEXANDIRA, VA - U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, played a leading role to bring together the broad coalition of conservative and liberal senators who voted 75 to 23 ...
DNC: Missouri Children to Mitt Romney: Show Me Your Health Care Priorities
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: While Mitt Romney is busy raising campaign cash in Saint Louis today, 56,900 uninsured children in Missouri are waiting to see if the smooth talking presidential candidate will finally say whether he supports President ...
Edwards Campaign Raises $7 Million During 3rd Quarter
Oct 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 $7 million during the third quarter fundraising period, putting the campaign on track to ...
Governor Mitt Romney Announces Missouri Legislative Leadership Team
Oct 01, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of former Gov. Mitt Romney, R-Mass., issued the following news release: Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced the Romney for President Missouri Legislative Leadership Team. This leadership team will help organize grassroots efforts throughout the state and ...
Phase I of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Expansion Complete
Oct 01, 2007 ... Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news release: TAMPA, Fla. - The first phase of a $120 million construction project at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (Seminole Hard Rock Tampa) has opened to ...
New Mexico Dems: NM Dems Call On Bush Not To Turn His Back On Nation's Most Impoverished Children
Oct 01, 2007 ... The New Mexico Democratic Party issued the following news release: Albuquerque -- Democratic Party of New Mexico Chairman Brian S. Colón called on President Bush to withdraw his threat to turn his back on millions of America's poorest children by vetoing bipartisan legislation that would ...
South Carolina GOP: 2008 South Carolina Republican Party Presidential Candidates Debate Media Credential Request Form Released
Oct 01, 2007 ... The South Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: The South Carolina Republican Party today released the 2008 South Carolina Republican Party Presidential Candidates Debate media credential request form. The form can be downloaded here: ...
Louisiana Dems: Louisiana Democratic Party Chairman Denies Blanco Paid for Advertising
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Louisiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Not one single contribution to the Louisiana Democratic Party was earmarked specifically for the creation or airing of any ads during this election cycle and for Jim McCrery or Roger Villere to state otherwise is a lie," ...
Sault Tribe Comments on Historic Inland Treaty Rights Consent Decree
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: LANSING, Mich. -- This statement is from the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians regarding the proposed Consent Decree recognizing permanent Inland Treaty Rights ...
Dodd Calls on Leadership to Allow Vote on Feingold-Reid Amendment War
Oct 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., issued the following news release: Today, Presidential candidate Chris Dodd released the following statement on the Feingold-Reid amendment which would set a firm deadline for the redeployment of US troops from Iraq and cut off ...
The Rudy Rewind: Rudy Giuliani Campaign Unveils Justice Advisory Committee
Oct 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, R-N.Y., issued the following news release: Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today unveiled the members of Rudy Giuliani's Justice Advisory Committee. Former Solicitor General of the United States Ted Olson will serve as ...
Governor Mitt Romney Announces The Advisory Committee On The Constitution And The Courts
Oct 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of former Gov. Mitt Romney, R-Mass., issued the following news release: Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced the members of his Advisory Committee on the Constitution and the Courts. A collection of distinguished legal professionals, scholars and business ...
Happy (Belated) Anniversary, Senator Obama
Oct 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., issued the following news release: Today, the Obama campaign is celebrating the 5th anniversary of the speech that then-State Senator Barack Obama gave opposing the invasion of Iraq. But unfortunately, they forgot to celebrate ...
DNC: Fred Thompson Stands With President Bush, Not Iowa's Kids
Oct 02, 2007 ... The Democratic National Committee issued the following news bulletin: As Fred Thompson campaigns in Iowa today, Iowa voters will want to know why he is standing stubbornly behind President Bush's threat to veto health care coverage for 10 million low income children, including 32,000 of ...
San Francisco AAPI Leaders Endorse Hillary
Oct 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., issued the following news release: Hillary Clinton for President announced the endorsement of San Francisco Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting and Julie D. Soo, chair of the California Democratic Party's Asian and Pacific ...
Richardson Updated Campaign Schedule for October 2nd - October 13th
Oct 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., issued the following news release: New Mexico Governor and Democratic Presidential candidate Bill Richardson will be traveling to Nevada, Washington, D.C., Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and New Hampshire to campaign and fundraise ....
Missouri Dems: Matt Blunt: Breaking Laws, Campaigning On The Taxpayers' Dime
Oct 02, 2007 ... The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following news release: By launching merit-less attacks against Attorney General Nixon and his security detail, Gov. Blunt is clearly trying to distract reporters from his own documented pattern of campaigning on the tax-payer's dime and recent ...
On Fifth Anniversary of Speech Opposing Iraq War, Obama Again Challenges Conventional Washington Thinking
Oct 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., issued the following news release: Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) is scheduled to deliver a foreign policy address at DePaul University in Chicago today, the five-year anniversary of his original speech opposing the war in Iraq, where ...
Governor Romney On Sen. Clinton's Co-Sponsorship Of Iran Legislation
Oct 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of former Gov. Mitt Romney, R-Mass., issued the following news release: Today, Governor Mitt Romney issued the following statement regarding Senator Hillary Clinton's (D-NY) co-sponsorship of legislation prohibiting the use of funds for military operations in ...
Leadership Committee of SC Women for Hillary Announced As Organization Begins Grassroots Drive
Oct 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., issued the following news release: (COLUMBIA, SC) - The South Carolina for Hillary Campaign announced the statewide leadership committee for the Women for Hillary organization today and the beginning of a month-long ...
29 Republican and Democratic Governors Call on President Bush to Sign Health Insurance for Children
Oct 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., issued the following news release: Governor Bill Richardson joined a bipartisan coalition of governors in a letter to President Bush urging him to sign the legislation to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program ...
Pennsylvania GOP: PA GOP: Chairman Gleason's Statement on the One Year Anniversary of the Lancaster County School Shooting
Oct 02, 2007 ... The Pennsylvania Republican Party issued the following news release: Republican Party of Pennsylvania Chairman Robert A. Gleason, Jr. released the following statement as Pennsylvanians remember the victims of the tragic shooting that took place at a schoolhouse in Lancaster County one ...
Columbus, Kentucky Wins Visit From Edwards Through Online Competition
Oct 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of former Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., issued the following news release: Columbus, Kentucky - On Thursday, October 4th, Senator John Edwards will visit Columbus, Kentucky to meet with residents and answer questions about his plans to change America so that ...
Chickasaw Royalty Crowned At Annual Princess Pageant
Oct 02, 2007 ... The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: ADA, Okla. - Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby crowned the newest members of Chickasaw royalty on Monday, October 1 at the annual Chickasaw Princess Pageant at the Cougar ...
Chickasaw Nation Governor Inaugurated for Sixth Term
Oct 02, 2007 ... The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: ADA, Okla. - A crowd of more than 200 witnessed the inauguration of Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby Monday, Oct. 1 at the Chickasaw Community Center. Chickasaw Nation ...
Dodd Statement on Blackwater
Oct 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., issued the following news release: Today, Presidential candidate Chris Dodd released the following statement on the State Department's decision to outsource the investigation of Blackwater's shooting of Iraqi civilians to ...
Experts Praise Barack Obama On...
Oct 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., issued the following news release: ON CHANGING CONVENTIONAL FOREIGN POLICY THINKING "We need a major realignment in our foreign policy, and Senator Obama shows he has the wisdom, judgment and vision to make these changes ....
Ready For Change? 'Hill Yea!'
Oct 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., issued the following news release: DES MOINES, IA - Iowans for Hillary today unveiled the leaders of "Hill Yea!" a team of Iowan students supporting Hillary Clinton. These students have united behind Senator Clinton ...
The Passing Of Mohegan Chief Ralph Sturges
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Mohegan Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Mohegan Tribe and the Sturges family are saddened to announce that Chief Ralph W. Sturges passed away on October 1, 2007 at the age of 88. As a man both vision and strength, ...
OLC Weekly Bulletin, Oct. 1-5, 2007
Oct 01, 2007 ... Oglala Lakota College issued the following news release: President's Office (Thomas Shortbull)-Native American Day will be observed at OLC on Monday, October 8, 2007. There will be no work for OLC employees, the offices will be closed and there will be no classes. You may refer to this ...
Former President and CEO of OPIC George Muñoz Endorses Hillary Clinton
Oct 02, 2007 ... The presidential campaign of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., issued the following news release: The Clinton Campaign announced today the endorsement of the former President and CEO of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) George Muñoz. He will work with the campaign's ...
South Carolina GOP: Dawson: Clyburn and Spratt Must Condemn Democrat Bully and His Dangerous War Tax
Oct 02, 2007 ... The South Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: The South Carolina Republican Party today called on Jim Clyburn and John Spratt to condemn the disgraceful and dangerous tactics of their colleague, U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee Chairman ...
Arizona GOP: Azgop on Hillary's Tucson Fundraiser
Oct 02, 2007 ... The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news release: "It's always great when Hillary Rodham Clinton shows her face in Arizona. It gives us the opportunity to talk about some of the pressing issues on the mind of the voters. Issues such as her socialized healthcare scheme or ...
Tennessee Dems: Tennessee Senators Vote Against Military Families
Oct 02, 2007 ... The Tennessee Democratic Party issued the following news release: Senator Lamar Alexander and Senator Bob Corker stood arm-in-arm with President Bush this week. Both Republican Senators voted against extending the troop's time at home in the United States prior to their military ...
North Dakota Dems: Dem-NPL of Cass County Looking for Volunteers
Oct 02, 2007 ... The North Dakota Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Democratic-NPL of Cass County needs someone to staff their headquarters at 1137 19th Ave. N. in Fargo on any Friday in October and also next Tuesday, ...
Cherokee Heritage Center Seeking Students For Southeastern Pottery Class
Oct 02, 2007 ... The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: PARK HILL, Okla. - The Cherokee Heritage Center is offering an introductory course in the making of traditional Southeastern pottery on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cherokee ...
Cherokee Nation Citizen Earns Multiple Scholarships
Oct 02, 2007 ... The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Funding a college education is an issue that one Cherokee citizen doesn't have to worry about. Molly Steen of Grove was awarded six scholarships that will help pay for her educational ...
Cherokee Nation to Offer Business Workshop in Pryor
Oct 03, 2007 ... The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: PRYOR, OK --The Cherokee Nation will offer a Developing a Successful Business Plan workshop on Tuesday, October 9, Tuesday, October 23 and Tuesday, October 30 at the Northeast Technology ...
Prairie Island Pledges $100,000 to Minnesota State University Mankato Anthropology Program
Oct 04, 2007 ... The Treasure Island Resort & Casino, owned by the Prairie Island Indian Community, issued the following news release: On October 4, the Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Council met with representatives from Minnesota State University Mankato (MSU) to pledge $100,000 to MSU's ...
Fall Into Cash At Pearl River Resort
Oct 03, 2007 ... The Pearl River Resort, owned by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, issued the following news release: Pearl River Resort is offering guests the chance to walk away with a share of $100,000 in cash and Bonus Bet slot credits during a series of drawings on Oct. 13 and ...
Fall Pow Wow Celebrates Inauguration Of President
Oct 03, 2007 ... The Institute of American Indian Arts issued the following news release: As IAIA's newly named leader Dr. Robert G. Martin prepares to formally be installed as President of the nation's only Tribal College focused on fine arts education, the multi-Tribal student body of this Santa ...