US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Sunday, May 18:
COMMISSIONER SCOPPETTA TO PRESIDE AT 14TH ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT EMS SECOND CHANCE BRUNCH
May 18, 2008 ... The New York City Fire Department issued the following press release: Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta will preside at the 14th Annual Second Chance Brunch tomorrow at the FDNY Fire Academy on Randall's Island. This special event will reunite nine New Yorkers from all five boroughs ...
RED SOX PRESIDENT LUCCHINO URGES BOSTON UNIVERSITY GRADS TO FIGHT INJUSTICE
May 18, 2008 ... Boston University issued the following press release: Speaking to over 6,200 Boston University graduates and 20,000 guests at today's 135th commencement at Nickerson Field, Red Sox President and CEO Larry Lucchino exhorted the Class of 2008 to remember the lessons of Hall of Fame ...
BOSTON UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZES THREE PROFESSORS ON MAY 18 FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING HONORS
May 18, 2008 ... Boston University issued the following press release: Boston University at commencement today bestowed its highest teaching award to Allison Adair, a lecturer in the College of Arts and Science's writing program for which she coordinates the venerated Writing 100 seminar course required ...
VOA NEWS: BANGLADESH POLICE ARREST ISLAMIC PARTY CHIEF AS COURT INDICTS FORMER PM HASINA FOR CORRUPTION
May 18, 2008 ... The Voice of America issued the following story: A Bangladesh court indicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for alleged graft on Sunday, and police arrested the head of the Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh party, Matiur Rahman Nizami, on similar charges. The court indicted Ms ....
VOA NEWS: ETHIOPIAN RULING PARTY SWEEPS ELECTIONS
May 18, 2008 ... The Voice of America issued the following story: Ethiopian officials say the ruling party won nearly all the seats at stake in last month's local and parliamentary elections. Results announced Sunday show the Ethiopian Peoples' Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) winning 38 ...
ONE FANTASY 5 PLAYER WINS $268,814 TOP PRIZE
May 18, 2008 ... The Florida Department of Lottery has issued the following news release: The Florida Lottery announced today that one lucky player matched all five winning numbers in the Saturday, May 17, FANTASY 5 drawing and will win a $268,814.33 top prize. The winning FANTASY 5 numbers ...
VOA NEWS: U.S. OFFICIAL SAYS NO MEANINGFUL CHANGE UNDER WAY IN CUBA
May 18, 2008 ... The Voice of America issued the following story: By Michael Bowman The Bush administration says Cuba remains a repressive state despite the transfer of power from Fidel Castro to his brother, Raul. VOA's Michael Bowman reports form Washington, where a high-ranking Cuban-American ...
VOA NEWS: UN SECRETARY-GENERAL TO VISIT CYCLONE-HIT BURMA
May 18, 2008 ... The Voice of America issued the following story: By VOA News United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will travel this week to Burma, where the government is under growing pressure to accept a full-scale international relief operation for cyclone survivors. A U.N ....
NEXT FLORIDA LOTTO BASE JACKPOT $9 MILLION
May 18, 2008 ... The Florida Department of Lottery has issued the following news release: The Florida Lottery announced today that no one matched the six-of-six winning numbers in the Saturday, May 17, FLORIDA LOTTO drawing, resulting in a rollover that produced a base jackpot of $9 million for the next ...
VOA NEWS: MDC SPOKESMAN SAYS ZANU-PF NOT READY FOR RUN-OFF
May 18, 2008 ... The Voice of America issued the following story: By Akwei Thompson The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission has set June 27 as the date for the presidential election run-off. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai's has decided to take part. Following the announcement, he told a news ...
VOA NEWS: HILLARY CLINTON, BARACK OBAMA CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF KENTUCKY, OREGON PRIMARIES
May 18, 2008 ... The Voice of America issued the following story: Democratic U.S. presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama campaigned hard Sunday as they sought to win over voters ahead of state primary contests this Tuesday in Kentucky and Oregon. Clinton campaigned in Kentucky, ...
VOA NEWS: U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE RICE: ISRAELIS, PALESTINIANS DISCUSSING PEACE BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
May 18, 2008 ... The Voice of America issued the following story: U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says Israeli and Palestinian representatives are discussing peace initiatives behind closed doors. Rice spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One Sunday as she accompanied President Bush home ...
VOA NEWS: POPE BACKS GLOBAL BAN ON CLUSTER BOMBS
May 18, 2008 ... The Voice of America issued the following story: Pope Benedict XVI has urged diplomats at an international conference in Dublin to sign a treaty banning cluster bombs, which have killed or wounded thousands of civilians. Benedict said Sunday it is "necessary to correct the ...
VOA NEWS: PRESIDENT BUSH URGES ISRAEL TO MAKE 'TOUGH SACRIFICES,' PALESTINIANS TO 'FIGHT TERROR'
May 18, 2008 ... The Voice of America issued the following story: U.S. President George Bush says Israel must make tough sacrifices, and the Palestinians must fight terrorism, in order to reach a peace deal this year. Mr. Bush made the comments Sunday in the Egyptian town of Sharm El-Sheikh at a ...
SOUTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT ISSUES DECISION REGARDING SCDCA VS. CTX MORTGAGE
May 18, 2008 ... The South Carolina Administrative Law Court issued the text of the following decision: CAPTION: SCDCA vs. CTX Mortgage Company, LLC AGENCY: South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs PARTIES: Petitioners: South Carolina Department of Consumer ...
Thomas Cook Sets Up Bradford Base
May 18, 2008 ... ebookers.com issued the following news release:Thomas Cook Airlines, Manchester based British charter airline, has based a brand new flying machine at Leeds Bradford Airport-this would increase the flights served by Thomas Cook Airlines. Now, the carrier will use an Airbus A320 to ...
Aer Lingus Offers European Deals
May 18, 2008 ... ebookers.com issued the following news release:Confirm your flight booking by the 8th of May and enjoy special fare to popular European destinations. Aer Lingus, Dublin airport based airline and the flag carrier of Ireland, has launched a special fare of £25 for one-way travel to 3 ...
PROPERTY TAX REBATE DECISION OVER-RULED
May 18, 2008 ... The city of Whiting issued the following news release: The State recently over-ruled a decision to withhold property tax rebates from Lake County residents who also qualified for the 2% tax circuit breaker. This will result in new rebate checks being mailed to all property tax payers who ...
POLICE ARREST MAN AFTER STUN GUN INCIDENT
May 18, 2008 ... The city of Boulder issued the following news release: Boulder Police arrested a 36-year-old Longmont man after he got into a fight with a security guard who had put a boot on his illegally parked car on Saturday night. The suspect, Harvey Epstein, is accused of threatening two guards ...
WHITNG CITY SEEKING PART-TIME CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
May 18, 2008 ... The city of Whiting issued the following news release: The Building Department is seeking to fill a newly created part-time position of Code Enforcement Officer. The position will assist the Building Commissioner in inspecting properties in the City for violations of the City Property ...
DFDS Seaways Launch Turkey And Tinsel Trip
May 18, 2008 ... ebookers.com issued the following news release:The merry time is a long way away but an early booking with DFDS Seaways offers you an opportunity to enjoy a 6-night River Cruise Break to Germany's Rhine Valley. Enjoy the celebrations of Christmas and New Year on board with carols, ...
Cathay's Asian Promotion Expires Today
May 18, 2008 ... ebookers.com issued the following news release: Confirm your flight booking by midnight today discounted flights. If you are looking for a cut-priced flight to Asia, you have only hours left: book immediately to benefit from the 'Spring Seat Sale of Cathay Pacific-the flag carrier of ...
Life Coaching Holidays In Athens
May 18, 2008 ... ebookers.com issued the following news release: Skyros Holidays has a very special deal for you, but if you want to take advantage of the special offer you need to book the end of the month of May. Make booking for any 'Life Coaching holiday in Skyros' this summer (available only for ...
Hertz Offers Scooters
May 18, 2008 ... ebookers.com issued the following news release:Visitors to the British capital city will now be able to enjoy exploring the city with a non-traditional means: Hertz is offering them the opportunity to riding a scooter through the city. It was during the 1960s that the scooters were ...
Hello Sunshine!
May 18, 2008 ... ebookers.com issued the following news release: Britain is enjoying sunshine; why not take a short break in the UK before it gets too late. Don't miss the chance and enjoy some great last minute price offers to make the most of the sun. Combe Haven of Haven Holidays near Hastings is ...
HISTORIC SESSION FEATURES INVESTMENTS TO MOVE STATE FORWARD
May 18, 2008 ... Minnesota State Sen. Richard J. Cohen, DFL-64th District, issued the following news release: State Senator Richard Cohen, DFL-St. Paul, today called the 2008 Legislative Session both historic and productive. Sen. Cohen said he was proud of the legislature's accomplishments in ...
Hertz Launches Half Day Rentals
May 18, 2008 ... ebookers.com issued the following news release:Hertz Rent A Car has come to a decision to provide customers with the option to take a rental vehicle only for a part of the day, rather than to pay for a full 24 hour rental period. The decision is made keeping in mind clients who want ...
United Airlines Announces Nonstop Service To Dubai And Moscow
May 18, 2008 ... ebookers.com issued the following news release:United is planning to tap into two flourishing economies with new daily services-both passenger and cargo-to Dubai and Moscow from its Washington Dulles hub. Awaiting Government's approval, the airline is planning to launch its Dubai and Moscow ...
British Airways Offers Free Accommodation In London
May 18, 2008 ... ebookers.com issued the following news release:British Airways is offering two nights stay for free at a London hotel to its customers during the summer season this year. The BA offer, however, is presently available only to passengers flying to the British capital from Pearson Airport, ...
Will You Be On The Rails This Winter?
May 18, 2008 ... ebookers.com issued the following news release:The 'Classic European Winter and Spring Rail Holidays 2008-2009 brochure' has been launched by the escorted rail tours specialist, Treyn Holidays (www.treynholidays.co.uk). The new brochure features sixteen new itineraries including ...
DETERMINED CLASS OF 2008 MARCHES PAST DARK CLOUDS AT COMMENCEMENT
May 18, 2008 ... The University of Virginia issued the following news release: The members of the University of Virginia's Class of 2008 weren't about to let the dark clouds hovering over the Lawn diminish the joy of the day. After all, they are not unfamiliar with tumultuous times. They were ...
VOA NEWS: CHILDREN DYING IN DROUGHT-STRICKEN ETHIOPIA
May 18, 2008 ... The Voice of America issued the following story: By Peter Heinlein Humanitarian agencies are rushing emergency aid to drought-stricken central Ethiopia, where a sudden deterioration in food supplies has led to surge of child mortality. At least 23 children have died at hospitals ...
SWISS Earns Another Top Ranking In Airline-Sector Poll
May 18, 2008 ... ebookers.com issued the following news release:Readers of Germany's Capital magazine have selected Swiss International Air Lines as the joint favourite for Europe, together with Austrian Airlines und Lufthansa, in the classic scheduled carrier segment in the 2008 'Airline of the Year' ...
29 PERCENT INCREASE IN NEW YOUTH HIV INFECTIONS SINCE 2004
May 18, 2008 ... Rep. Anthony D. Weiner, D-N.Y. (9th CD), issued the following news release: New HIV infections among New York City teens are at their highest levels since 2001, analysis from Representative Anthony Weiner (D - Brooklyn and Queens), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee ...
CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION TRACKS AIRCRAFT, SEIZES $3.5 MILLION WORTH OF COCAINE WITH DEA, DOMINICAN AUTHORITIES
May 18, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued the following press release: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Caribbean Air and Marine Branch today reported the seizure of approximately 528 pound of cocaine worth just under $3.5 million in the ...
MAUI LANE CLOSURES ON HALEAKALA HIGHWAY, MAY 19-23
May 18, 2008 ... The Hawaii Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * HALEAKALA HIGHWAY 1) HALIIMAILE ROAD INTERSECTION Right-turn lane closure on Haleakala Highway in the Kahului-bound direction at the Haliimaile Road intersection on Monday, May 19, through Friday, May ...
LANAI LANE CLOSURES ON KAUMALAPAU HIGHWAY, MAY 19-23
May 18, 2008 ... The Hawaii Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * KAUMALAPAU HIGHWAY 1) PAVEMENT RESURFACING Single lane closure on Kaumalapau Highway between Manele Road and Mile Marker 5.0 in both directions on Monday, ...
BIG ISLAND LANE CLOSURES ON MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY
May 18, 2008 ... The Hawaii Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 190) 1) WEST OF PUUANAHULU Single lane closures on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 19), from Puu Waawaa Ranch, near Mile Post 21.4 to Kaupelehu, near Mile Post 27.6, on Monday, May 19, ...
ELECTED OFFICIALS CALL FOR EPA TO SUPERVISE TESTING, CLEANUP AT P.S. 199, CENTER SCHOOL ON UPPER WEST SIDE
May 18, 2008 ... Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y. (8th CD), issued the following press release: Congressman Jerrold Nadler, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, State Senator Tom Duane, State Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal and New York City Councilmember Gale Brewer, along with parents, students, ...
SHERIFF'S OFFICE WARNS PUBLIC OF HAZARDS ON COUNTY WATERWAYS
May 18, 2008 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: Clackamas County Sheriff's Patrol Deputy Steve Strickland provides these early-morning photographs (linked above) from the Clackamas River. They were captured along the Clackamas at McIver Park in Estacada and downriver ...
MAY 17 AIRPOWER SUMMARY: STRIKE EAGLES STRIKE
May 18, 2008 ... The U.S. Air Force issued the following press release: Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations May 17, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here ....
OAHU LANE CLOSURES ON H-1 FREEWAY IN BOTH DIRECTIONS NEAR KUNIA ROAD INTERCHANGE, MAY 19-23
May 18, 2008 ... The Hawaii Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * H-1 FREEWAY 1) NEAR KUNIA ROAD ON FRIDAY NIGHT (Weekend Night Work) Multiple lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions near the Kunia Road Interchange from 9:00 p.m. on Friday night, May 16, ...
KAUAI LANE CLOSURES ON KAUMUALII HIGHWAY, MAY 19-23
May 18, 2008 ... The Hawaii Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * KAUMUALII HIGHWAY 1) VARIOUS LOCATIONS Intermittent delays of no more than fifteen minutes may be expected in both directions on Kaumualii Highway on Monday, May 19, through Friday, May 23, from ...
REP. MURTHA RECOGNIZES LOCAL WWII VETERANS
May 18, 2008 ... Rep. John P. Murtha, D-Pa. (12th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman John P. Murtha, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, joined state and local officials today to recognize and pay tribute to nearly 1,000 Cambria County World War II ...
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTERS
May 18, 2008 ... The city of Louisville issued the following news release: Mayor Jerry Abramson is in Las Vegas today and tomorrow, meeting with a variety of national retail companies to sell them on opening stores in Louisville. Abramson is attending the spring convention of the International ...
TRAIN DERAILS IN LAFAYETTE, CLEANUP CONTINUES
May 18, 2008 ... The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: Emergency responders for the Department of Environmental Quality continue to take air samples and assist in the cleanup efforts after six rail cars derailed in Lafayette. On Saturday night, crews removed ...
DAUPHIN COUNTY WEBSITE ADDS LINKS ON GYPSY MOTHS, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
May 18, 2008 ... Dauphin County issued the following news release: Dauphin County Commissioners Jeff Haste, Nick DiFrancesco and George Hartwick III announced two new additions to the county web site, www.dauphincounty.org, dedicated to helping citizens answer two of the most commonly asked questions: ...
WHITE HOUSE CONDUCTS PRESS GAGGLE, MAY 18
May 18, 2008 ... The White House released the text of the following press briefing: Press Briefing by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Aboard Air Force One4:35 P.M. (Local) SECRETARY RICE: I thought that I might just come back and recap a little bit some of the impressions of the trip ...
REP. BIGGERT ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF CONGRESSIONAL ART CONTEST
May 18, 2008 ... Rep. Judy Biggert, R-Ill. (13th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL-13th) today announced the selection of three works of art from 13th Congressional District high school students as the winning entries in the 2008 "An Artistic Discovery" ...
GOVERNOR, FIRST LADY CELEBRATE THE ARTS
May 18, 2008 ... Gov. Matt Blunt, R-Mo., issued the following press release: Governor and Mrs. Matt Blunt today highlighted some of Missouri's finest cultural amenities, visiting the St. Louis Mercantile Library and attending the 30th Anniversary Gala Concert of the St. Louis Children's Choir. Among the ...
GOV. BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $2.8 MILLION TO HELP PROTECT ILLINOISANS FROM WEST NILE VIRUS
May 18, 2008 ... Gov. Rod Blagojevich, D-Ill., issued the following press release: As summer approaches, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich announced today more than $2.8 million in funding to health departments across Illinois to perform surveillance, prevent and control mosquitoes to prevent against the West ...
PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS H.R. 6051 INTO LAW
May 18, 2008 ... The White House released the following press release: On Sunday, May 18, 2008, the President signed into ...
PRESIDENT BUSH ATTENDS WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
May 18, 2008 ... The White House released the following transcript: Sharm el Sheikh International Congress Center3:00 P.M. (Local) THE PRESIDENT: Klaus, thank you very much. Thanks for inviting me. Klaus said, it's about time you showed up. Proud to be here. Laura and I are so honored that, ...
RHODE ISLAND STATE POLICE RELEASE HOPE VALLEY BARRACKS REPORT, MAY 18
May 18, 2008 ... Rhode Island State Police issued the following news release: 1. At 8:00 am Troopers arrested Oscar Alberto Villanueva Perez, age 20, of 115 Washington Avenue Chelsea, Mass. for 1.) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) warrant for failure to appear for deportation. Perez was ...
RHODE ISLAND STATE POLICE RELEASE LINCOLN WOODS BARRACKS REPORT, MAY 18
May 18, 2008 ... Rhode Island State Police issued the following news release: At 12:41AM Troopers arrested Jason Kent, age 28, of 8 Ringgold Street, Providence for 1.) Operating Under the Influence .15 or greater. Arrest result of motor vehicle stop on Ringgold Street in Providence. Subject held ...
RESEARCHERS DEVELOP FIRST TRANSGENIC MONKEY MODEL OF HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE
May 18, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following press release: Scientists have developed the first genetically altered monkey model that replicates some symptoms observed in patients with Huntington's disease, according to a new ...
PRESIDENT BUSH MEETS WITH PAKISTANI PRIME MINISTER GILANI
May 18, 2008 ... The White House released the following transcript: Hyatt Regency Sharm el Sheikh Resort9:00 A.M. (Local) PRESIDENT BUSH: Mr. Prime Minister, thank you for coming. It's the first time we've had a chance to visit, and I appreciate the very candid discussion we had. I appreciate the ...
RHODE ISLAND STATE POLICE RELEASE WICKFORD BARRACKS REPORT, MAY 18
May 18, 2008 ... Rhode Island State Police issued the following news release: At 1:00 AM, Troopers arrested Christopher J. Lanni, age 29, of 2 Cindy Circle, Johnston, RI for 1.) Driving While Under the Influence of Liquor / Drugs - BAC Unknown, 2.) Chemical Test Refusal - 2nd Offense. Arrest was the ...
RHODE ISLAND STATE POLICE RELEASE PORTSMOUTH BARRACKS REPORT, MAY 18
May 18, 2008 ... Rhode Island State Police issued the following news ...
RHODE ISLAND STATE POLICE RELEASE CHEPACHET BARRACKS REPORT, MAY 18
May 18, 2008 ... Rhode Island State Police issued the following news ...
PRESIDENT BUSH MEETS WITH IRAQI VICE PRESIDENT
May 18, 2008 ... The White House released the following transcript: Hyatt Regency Sharm el Sheikh Resort1:43 P.M. (Local) PRESIDENT BUSH: I just had a discussion with the Vice President, the Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, of the sovereign nation of Iraq. And I told them that I'm ...
FLOOD WATCH CANCELLED FOR YAKIMA RIVER
May 18, 2008 ... The Benton County Emergency Services issued the following news release: At 11:52 a.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service cancelled its Flood Watch for the Yakima River near Kiona/Benton City. The cancellation came with the river now predicted to reach a high of just under 12 feet on ...
RHODE ISLAND STATE POLICE RELEASE DETECTIVE DIVISION REPORT, MAY 18
May 18, 2008 ... Rhode Island State Police issued the following news ...
FIRST LADY SPEAKS ON EGYPTIAN EDUCATION INITIATIVE AT WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
May 18, 2008 ... The White House's Office of the First Lady issued the following remarks: National Congress Center11:30 A.M. (Local) MRS. BUSH: Thank you very much, Mr. Wong. And thanks to all of you here. I'm so happy to be here to learn more about the Egyptian Education Initiative and what you ...
FIRST LADY SPEAKS ON U.S.-MIDDLE EAST PARTNERSHIP FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS, RESEARCH
May 18, 2008 ... The White House's Office of the First Lady issued the following remarks: Grand Rotana Resort12:47 P.M. (Local) MRS. BUSH: Thank you very much, Mr. Minister, and congratulations to you and to Egypt on those very good statistics that you've given us about defeating infectious ...