US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Wednesday, March 1:
INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR RHODE ISLAND ON MARCH 1: GUILTY PLEA TO FIREARMS CHARGE
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for Rhode Island issued the following press release: John Polanco, 22, of Providence, pled guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm. Providence Police arrested Polanco in September after he fled from a car and tossed ...
REP. TAYLOR TO SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES 2006 BUSINESS TRADE SHOW
Mar 01, 2006 ... Rep. Charles H. Taylor, R-N.C. (11th CD), issued the following press release: Registration is now underway for Opportunities 2006, Making Dollars and Sense Selling to Government Agencies. Opportunities 2006 is a regional "reverse" trade show that gives small businesses the opportunity to ...
NE 207TH STREET LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS
Mar 01, 2006 ... The city of Aventura issued the following news release: Landscape improvements on eastbound lanes of NE 207th Street will begin on March 8, 2006. Traffic will be reduced to one lane between NE 30th NE 34th Avenues. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please expect minor traffic ...
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION AND LICENSING ISSUES ORDER REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MARK TELLEN
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD IN RE DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MARK R. TELLEN RESPONDENT FINAL DECISION AND ORDER LS06030111APP Division of ...
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION AND LICENSING ISSUES ORDER REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CLARKE WINKLER
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD IN THE MATTER OF THE DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CLARKE J. WINKLER RESPONDENT FINAL DECISION AND ORDER Division of Enforcement ...
DESOTO COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ISSUE MEETING AGENDA FOR MARCH 14
Mar 01, 2006 ... DeSoto County issued the following county commission agenda: CALL TO ORDER 9:00 AM INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, PUBLIC FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS CONSENT AGENDA-MOTION TO APPROVE 1. Accounts and Warrants drawn according to schedule of bills payable. 2. Minutes ...
REP. GREEN PLEASED WITH UW SYSTEM PRESIDENT'S PROPOSED ACTIVITIES POLICY FOR RESIDENT ASSISTANTS
Mar 01, 2006 ... Rep. Mark Green, R-Wis. (8th CD), issued the following press release: Although concerned about the length of time it took the UW System to finally craft a firm policy allowing resident assistants (RAs) to hold Bible studies in their dorm rooms, Rep. Mark Green (R-Green Bay) said ...
LEXINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES HOLLOW CREEK ROAD HOMICIDE CASE
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Lexington Police Department issued the following news release: On Wednesday, March 01, 2006 at about 1:45 p.m., patrol officers from the Division of Police were dispatched to 522 Hollow Creek Road # 64, Lexington, KY in reference to an unresponsive person. The responding officers ...
PURSE SNATCHING AT 1359 STANLEY STREET
Mar 01, 2006 ... The New Britain Police Department issued the following news release: Today at 1134 hrs., the New Britain Police Department received a complaint that an elderly female (89 years old) was knocked to the ground and robbed of her purse in the area of 1359 Stanley Street (Brooks ...
DOCTORS URGE LEGISLATION TO REDUCE MEDICAL MALPRACTICE COSTS FOR OBSTETRICIAN-GYNECOLOGISTS
Mar 01, 2006 ... Delaware Insurance Commissioner issued the following news release: Two Delaware obstetrician-gynecologists and a neonatologist joined Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn and state Sen. Patricia Blevins to urge passage of a measure to help doctors in high-risk specialties afford escalating ...
INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR ARIZONA ON MARCH 1: LUPTON WOMAN INDICTED FOR INTENDING TO SELL METHAMPHETAMINE
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for Arizona issued the following press release: A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment here late yesterday against Theresa Mae Charley, 41, of Lupton, Ariz., for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine ....
INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE ON MARCH 1: FIVE INDIVIDUALS INDICTED ON CHILD EXPLOITATION CHARGES
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Western District of Tennessee issued the following press release: Lawrence J. Laurenzi, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced that yesterday a federal grand jury returned five (5) ...
OSHA RENEWS ALLIANCE WITH NATIONAL SHIPBUILDING RESEARCH PROGRAM
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration issued the following press release: Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Jonathan L. Snare today signed a two-year renewal of the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) ...
SUPREME COURT NAMES CHERYL NIRO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONALISM
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release: The Illinois Supreme Court announced Wednesday the appointment of Cheryl Niro to be executive director of its new Commission on Professionalism which was established to improve civility among lawyers, their clients and judges ...
NEW STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE JOINS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mar 01, 2006 ... The New Jersey Department of Education issued the following news release: John Blakeslee, a 16-year-old sophomore at Holmdel High School in Monmouth County, attended his first meeting as a State Board of Education Student Representative this morning in Trenton. His year-long-tenure began ...
USJFCOM WINS NSA NORFOLK 'OVER 30' BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's Joint Forces Command issued the following press release: By Air Force Senior Airman Bryan D. Axtell USJFCOM Public Affairs U.S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) beat Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM) 36-28 to win the Naval Support Activity Norfolk ...
HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY CHARGES KATY RESIDENT WITH POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Harris County Sheriff's Department (4th district) issued the following press release: On Tuesday, February 28, 2006, Harris County Sheriff's Deputy M.L. Allbritton stopped a car for a minor traffic violation in the 19000 Block of Saums Road. While he was talking to the driver he ...
LICENSED BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION DONATION SUPPORTS ALCOHOL-FREE AFTER-PROM PARTIES
Mar 01, 2006 ... Baltimore County issued the following press release: The Baltimore County Health Department announced today that the Baltimore County Licensed Beverage Association has made a donation of $3,500 to the Bureau of Substance Abuse in support of the County's After-Prom Program. "Post prom ...
NEW YORK ITALIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY LEADER ATTENDS ITALIAN PRIME MINISTER'S ADDRESS TO CONGRESS
Mar 01, 2006 ... Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y. (14th CD), issued the following press release: As Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi addressed a joint session of Congress this week, one of the New York Italian-American community's leading figures was watching up close and personal from the chamber ...
PBS PULLS PLUG ON ARMENIAN GENOCIDE DENIERS FOLLOWING PROTEST BY REPS. WEINER, MALONEY, ARMENIAN LEADERS
Mar 01, 2006 ... Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y. (14th CD), issued the following press release: Today, Reps. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-Queens, Manhattan) and Anthony Weiner (D-Queens & Brooklyn) hailed the decision by WNET, a New York City PBS affiliate, to cancel a controversial discussion program that ...
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION AND LICENSING ISSUES ORDER REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST JOHN KARNS
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST JOHN R. KARNS Petitioner DENIAL OF PETITION FOR FULL REINSTATEMENT AND ORDER MODIFIYING LIMITED LICENSE LS 0311133 LSR TO: ...
INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA ON MARCH 1: ATLANTA MAN SENTENCED FOR MAKING BOMB THREAT AT RICHARD B. RUSSELL FEDERAL BUILDING
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Northern District Of Georgia issued the following press release: SALEM FARD LOFTON, 41, of Atlanta, Georgia , was sentenced today by United States District Court Judge Clarence Cooper on a charge of making a false bomb ...
ASSEMBLYMAN ALESSI IS FIGHTING GOVERNOR'S CUTS TO SCHOOLS
Mar 01, 2006 ... Assemblyman Marc S. Alessi, D-Manor Park (1st District), issued the following newsletter: "The governor's education cuts fall on the backs of hard-working taxpayers. That's why I'm working to fight these cuts and and ensure a solid investment in the future of our children." - ...
ASSEMBLYMAN ALESSI IS FIGHTING GOVERNOR'S CUTS TO NORTH FORK SCHOOLS
Mar 01, 2006 ... Assemblyman Marc S. Alessi, D-Manor Park (1st District), issued the following press release: "The governor's proposal amounts to a full frontal attack on public education." - Chris Gallagher, superintendent of Southold school district Assemblyman Alessi is fighting the ...
ASSEMBLYMAN ALESSI FIGHTS GOVERNOR'S CUTS TO RIVERHEAD SCHOOLS
Mar 01, 2006 ... Assemblyman Marc S. Alessi, D-Manor Park (1st District), issued the following press release: "This seems like a total retraction of the governor's support of public education." - Joseph Singleton, assistant supervisor for business of Riverhead school district Assemblyman ...
INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR IDAHO ON MARCH 1: EX-WIFE OF CHILD MOLESTER SENTENCED FOR NOT REPORTING ABUSE
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for Idaho issued the following press release: The former wife of a man in prison for fathering three children by his step-daughter will serve 180 days at Port of Hope and five years probation for not reporting her daughter's abuse ....
REP. EMERSON ANNOUNCES BYRNE GRANT, SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM
Mar 01, 2006 ... Rep. Jo Ann H. Emerson, R-Mo. (8th CD), issued the following press release: Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (MO-08) today announced a Byrne Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Missouri Department of Public Safety and reiterated her support for the program, which is slated to be cut in ...
LOTTO SCHOLARSHIP MAKES HIGHER EDUCATION MORE AFFORDABLE
Mar 01, 2006 ... Assemblyman Marc Butler, R-Herkimer (117th District), issued the following press release: Rising costs is an issue we must deal with daily in today's society. Everything from home heating fuel to out of control Medicare expenses is draining the pockets of many hard-working New Yorkers ....
VIRGINIA HUD LINES, MARCH 2006
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development's Richmond Field Office issued the following HUDLines newsletter: RITA-ID HUD already given rent assistance to 15,000 families left homeless by Katrina. Now HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson has okayed assistance to those ...
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITES TESORO FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK VIOLATIONS
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release: The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) has filed a complaint and order against Tesoro Hawaii Corporation for alleged violations at their facility in Kailua, Oahu. DOH has assessed Tesoro $24,750 for failure to report ...
FOUNDATION DIRECTOR BILL STRONG TO BE GRAND MARSHAL FOR ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IRISH NIGHT II
Mar 01, 2006 ... Illinois Valley Community College issued the following news release: Longtime Illinois Valley Community College Foundation director Bill Strong of Ottawa will be the honorary Grand Marshal for the Foundation's second annual Irish Night Saturday, March 11 at the Knights of Columbus in ...
ACTING COMMISSIONER SPERO SPEAKS ON CUSTOMS-TRADE PARTNERSHIP AGAINST TERRORISM CONFERENCE
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued the text of the following speech: Remarks of Acting Commissioner Deborah J. Spero, C-TPAT Conference Thank you, Todd, for your kind introduction. I am very pleased to be here today for the ...
GOV. GRANHOLM PROCLAIMS WEEK OF MARCH 12 AS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH WEEK
Mar 01, 2006 ... Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, D-Mich., issued the following proclamation: Whereas, Environmental health professionals have long been dedicated to the improvement of public health through management of the environment and preventive measures that reduce total health care costs and often ...
GOV. GRANHOLM PROCLAIMS MARCH 22 AS GASTROINTESTINAL NURSING AND ASSOCIATES DAY
Mar 01, 2006 ... Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, D-Mich., issued the following proclamation: Whereas, Gastrointestinal nurses and associates are committed to providing optimal healthcare to patients with gastrointestinal diseases who undergo diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; and, Whereas, The ...
GOV. GRANHOLM PROCLAIMS WEEK OF MARCH 5 AS LIFELINE WEEK
Mar 01, 2006 ... Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, D-Mich., issued the following proclamation: Whereas, Telephone service is considered a necessity for daily modern life, yet the cost of activating and maintaining such service may be prohibitively expensive for low-income customers; and, Whereas, The ...
GOV. GRANHOLM PROCLAIMS MARCH 2006 AS MICHIGAN READING MONTH
Mar 01, 2006 ... Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, D-Mich., issued the following proclamation: Whereas, Literacy is critical to the health and prosperity of our citizens and to communities throughout Michigan and across the nation; and, Whereas, Michigan Reading Month continues to highlight the ...
GOV. GRANHOLM PROCLAIMS WEEK OF MARCH 13 AS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS WEEK
Mar 01, 2006 ... Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, D-Mich., issued the following proclamation: Whereas, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is thought to be an autoimmune disease where the body's defense system attacks myelin, the fatty substance that surrounds and protects the nerve fibers of the brain, optic nerves, and ...
VISN, NEWSLETTER, MARCH 2006
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Department of Veterans Affairs' New England Health Care System issued the following newsletter: Message from the Network Director I am continually impressed by the power of teamwork! When our employees work together, within or across facilities, they can accomplish great ...
STATE TREASURER LARSON URGES RESIDENTS TO CHECK FOR UNCLAIMED CASH AT WATERTOWN HOME SHOW
Mar 01, 2006 ... The South Dakota State Treasurer issued the following news release: South Dakota State Treasurer Vern Larson will again have the State's Unclaimed Property booth at the Watertown Home Show March 10-12, 2006. The State is currently holding $484,017.02 belonging to residents in ...
IOWA BOARD OF EDUCATION ISSUES APPEAL DECISION REGARDING EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Iowa Board of Education issued the following appeal decision: BOOK: 23 DECISION: 340 YEAR: 2006 MONTH: March IN RE: In re Educational Placement APPELLANT: Susan E. APPELLEE: Remsen-Union Community School District KEYWORDS: Sex ...
40-MEMBER ACE CLASS SELECTED FOR 2006 CYBER SECURITY BOOT CAMP
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate issued the following press release: Forty young men and women from across the country will focus on a futuristic "cybercraft" as they participate in the 2006 Class of the Advanced Course in Engineering (ACE) Cyber Security ...
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON PLANNING OPTIONS FOR BIG STUMP ENTRANCE STATION
Mar 01, 2006 ... The National Park Service's Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park issued the following press release: The National Park Service is proposing to construct a new entrance station to serve the Highway 180 entry point into Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Sequoia National Forest ....
NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PRESENTS INFORMATION ON NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK
Mar 01, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: WHO: DR. I. MILEY GONZALEZ, DIRECTOR/SECRETARY OF NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. WHAT: "NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK IN NEW MEXICO " WHERE: LAS CRUCES HILTON, SAN RAFAEL ROOM WHEN: ...
NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PRESENTS INFORMATION ON SPECIALTY CROPS PROGRAM FUNDING
Mar 01, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) announced today that funding will be available under the New Mexico Specialty Crops Program. Funds are available to New Mexico organizations and individuals that ...
S.C. SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND STUDENTS TO BE RECOGNIZED IN SENATE FOR ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Mar 01, 2006 ... The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind issued the following press release: Two championship athletic teams and two gold medal gymnasts from the S.C. School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) will receive special recognition in the S.C. Senate on Wednesday, March ...
QUICKZONE STUDIES 1-8
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration's Office of Operations issued the following news release: Quickzone Studies 1-8 consists of the following Case Studies: Snapshot Number 1: I-40 Full Closure Feasibility Assessment, Snapshot Number 2: I-95 Operational ...
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD ISSUES DECISION ON NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY-ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION-IN BUCHANAN COUNTY, VA
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision: Decision Notes: GRANTED THE BUCHANAN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' REQUEST TO EXTEND THE NITU NEGOTIATING PERIOD AND NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY'S REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO ...
MARCH IS COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Georgia Department of Human Resources' Division of Public Health issued the following news release: The Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) is encouraging all Georgians ages 50 and older to get checked for colorectal cancer by their healthcare provider. This March is the ...
GOV. RICHARDSON APPOINTS NEW MEMBERS, CHAIRPERSON TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mar 01, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: Gov. Bill Richardson announced today that Joseph Semprevivo and Carol Robertson-Lopez are the new members of the Economic Development Commission. Current member Mark Lautman is the new Commission chair ....
RESERVATIONS FOR SCOUT GROUP LOOP A
Mar 01, 2006 ... The National Park Service's Greenbelt Park issued the following press release: Campground A Loop is now a Scout Loop. The special Scout rate is $ 12.00 per site. There is a six person limit to each campsite. All Scout Troops are now required to call 301-344-3944 and reserve ...
STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON BULGARIA
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Bulgaria GEOGRAPHY Area: 110,994 sq. km. (slightly larger than ...
STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Central African Republic GEOGRAPHY Area: 622,984 sq. km. (242,000 sq. mi.); slightly smaller than ...
STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON CHAD
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Chad GEOGRAPHY Area: 1,284,634 sq. km. (496,000 sq. mi.); about twice the size of ...
STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON COTE D'IVOIRE
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Cote d'Ivoire GEOGRAPHY Area: 322,500 sq. km. (124,500 sq. mi.); slightly larger than ...
STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON CHILE
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Chile GEOGRAPHY Area: 756,945 sq. km. (302,778 sq. mi.); nearly twice the size of ...
STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON ECUADOR
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Ecuador GEOGRAPHY Area: 276,840 sq. km; about the size of Colorado. Cities: ...
STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON FINLAND
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Finland GEOGRAPHY Area: 337,113 sq. km. (130,160 sq. mi.); about the size of New ...
STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON GHANA
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Ghana GEOGRAPHY Area: 238,538 sq. km. (92,100 sq. mi.); about the size of Illinois and ...
PRESCRIBED BURNING PLANNED ON TUSAYAN RANGER DISTRICT
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service unit - Kaibab National Forest - issued the following press release: Fire managers on the Kaibab National Forest plan to treat about 75 acres with prescribed fire tomorrow just south of Grand Canyon National Park on the Tusayan ...
HELPING STAMP OUT VOTER FRAUD IN TEXAS
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Texas Attorney General issued the following weekly column: In Texas, an epidemic of voter fraud is harming the electoral process and it's time we rooted it out. Of course, voter fraud is no newcomer to the Lone Star State. Six decades ago, the votes "found" in Jim Wells ...
GUARD AGAINST CREDIT CARD ABUSE: CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Texas Attorney General issued the following weekly column: A credit card receipt with your full account number and expiration date on it can be just as dangerous to your financial security as losing your credit card. A stray receipt in the hands of a capable criminal could cost you ...
HOW THE ATTORNEY GENERAL HELPS PARENTS MEET THEIR CHILDREN'S MEDICAL NEEDS
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Texas Attorney General issued the following weekly column: The Child Support Division (CSD) of my office works hard to ensure that Texas children receive the financial support they deserve. A key component of that support is health care coverage. Health care coverage is important not ...
LOBBYING REFORM: INCREASING TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY
Mar 01, 2006 ... Sen. Bill Frist, R-Tenn., issued the following column: When I came to Washington almost 12 years ago, the first vote I cast as a United States senator was in favor of the Congressional Accountability Act. As its name implies, this act ensures that Congress abides by the laws it passes ....
STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON BOLIVIA
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Bolivia GEOGRAPHY Area: 1.1 million sq. km. (425,000 sq. mi.); about the size of Texas ...
STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON BOTSWANA
Mar 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Botswana GEOGRAPHY Area: 582,000 sq. km. (224,710 sq. mi.), about the size of ...