U.S. Newswire back issues from May 1999:
Handgun Control Fact Sheet on 'NRA: Getting It Wrong Again'
May 01, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following fact sheet wasreleased today by Handgun Control: THE NRA: GETTING IT WRONG AGAIN The National Rifle Association (NRA) held its annual conventiontoday, May 1, 1999, in Denver, Colo. Major speeches delivered by theNRA's ...
C O R R E C T I O N
May 01, 1999 ... News Advisory: Editors: USN148, "U.S. Rep. Bond, St. Louis Mayor Harmon to Kick OffHUBZone Initiative at Area Small Business," which was transmittedApril ...
Transcript of Press Briefing April 30 by Frampton, Browner
May 01, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is the transcriptof a White House press briefing April 30 by George Frampton, actingchair of the Council on Environmental Quality, and Carol Browner,administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency: The Briefing Room 3:12 ...
Gore Statement on Cleaner Air for the Next Century
May 01, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement byVice President Gore, released today by the White House: STATEMENT BY VICE PRESIDENT GORE Today we take another important step toward ensuring that allAmericans breath clean and healthy air. Our country's work on ...
White House Fact Sheet on New Sanctions Against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
May 01, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a fact sheet,released today by the White House: FACT SHEET New Sanctions Against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia During the Washington Summit April 23-25, NATO allies agreed tointensify economic sanctions against the ...
Text of Clinton Memo to Congress on Sanctions on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
May 01, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is the text of amemo from President Clinton to Congress, released today by the WhiteHouse: TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: In response to the brutal ethnic cleansing campaign in Kosovocarried out by the military, police, ...
Text of Executive Order on Sanctions on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
May 01, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is the text of anExecutive Order, released today by the White House: EXECUTIVE ORDER - - - - - - - BLOCKING PROPERTY OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA (SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO), THE ...
Clinton Statement on Sanctions on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
May 01, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement byPresident Clinton, released today by the White House: STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT Sanctions on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia At the NATO summit, the nineteen allied leaders agreed tointensify economic ...
White House Radio Address Paper on Cleaner Air for the New Century
May 01, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following radio addresspaper/fact sheet on "Cleaner Air for the New Century" was releasedtoday by the White House: PRESIDENT CLINTON AND VICE PRESIDENT GORE: CLEANER AIR FOR THE NEW CENTURY May 1, 1999 Today, in his ...
Transcript of Presidential Radio Address to the Nation May 1
May 01, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a transcript ofPresident Clinton's weekly radio address to the nation today: RADIO ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT TO THE NATION THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Today I want to talk to you aboutone of the most important steps we ...
White House Statement on Visit by Russian Special Envoy Viktor Chernomyrdin
May 02, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the White House: STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY Visit by Russian Special Envoy Viktor Chernomyrdin Russian President Boris Yeltsin called the President today todiscuss the situation in the ...
Sen. Bond, Mayor Harmon and other St. Louis Area Leaders to Kick off HUBZones at St. Louis Small Business (REVISED)
May 02, 1999 ... News Advisory: Continuing in his efforts to rebuild our neighborhoods, SenatorKit Bond will join several St. Louis area community and civic leadersto launch Bond's Historically Underutilized Business Zone ("HUBZone")initiative for small business owners TOMORROW, Monday, May 3, at ...
Clinton Statement on Release of Three American Servicemen
May 02, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 5 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the White House: STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT I am pleased that our three American servicemen who have been heldas prisoners by Serbian authorities have today been released, andthat they are now safely out ...
American Legion: McConnell Bill 'Full of Sound and Fury, Signifying Nothing'
May 03, 1999 ... INDIANAPOLIS, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Moved by sight of threeArmy soldiers released in Yugoslavia and one ex-POW's testimony,American Legion National Commander Butch Miller said his 2.8-millionmember veterans group would not do what he believed two North DakotaU.S. Senators have done: ...
Statement by ProComp Executive Director Mike Pettit on Rebuttal Witnesses in Microsoft Trial
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement byMike Pettit, executive director of the Project to Promote Competition& Innovation in the Digital Age (ProComp), on rebuttal witnesses inthe Microsoft trial: "In these rebuttal witnesses the strength of the ...
Clinton Statement on Boat Sinking in Arkansas
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the White House: STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT Hillary and I were heartbroken to hear this weekend of the 13people killed when a tourist boat sank in my hometown of Hot Springs,Arkansas. I know Lake ...
First Lady's Schedule for Tuesday, May 4 (Update)
May 03, 1999 ... News Advisory: (Note: Updated to include financial privacy, consumer protectionevent.) On Tuesday, May 4, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton will visitDraper Elementary School to kick-off the Nationwide Asthma ScreeningProgram. The screening at Draper Elementary School is ...
Schedule of Mrs. Gore's Trip to Arizona
May 03, 1999 ... News Advisory: Tipper Gore, wife of Vice President Al Gore, will travel toNorthern Arizona University on Tuesday, May 4, to moderate adiscussion on mental health issues in preparation for the upcomingWhite House Conference on Mental Health. For planning purposes only, not for ...
Gore Press Schedule for Detroit, Mich. Trip May 4
May 03, 1999 ... Not for release or publication For news planning only -- All times local -- Washington, D.C. 10:25 a.m. The Vice President boards Air Force II and departsAndrews Air Force Base en route Detroit, Mich. OPEN PRESS -- Detroit, ...
White House Fact Sheet on United States-Japan Cooperation in Science and Technology and the Environment
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the White House: FACT SHEET United States-Japan Cooperation in Science and Technology and the Environment Today President Clinton and Prime Minister of Obuchi of Japan madeconcrete progress ...
White House Fact Sheet: U.S.-Japan Enhanced Initiative on Deregulation and Competition Policy
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the White House: FACT SHEET U.S.-Japan Enhanced Initiative on Deregulation and Competition Policy Today, President Clinton and Prime Minster Obuchi of Japanunveiled new measures under the ...
Clinton Letter to Congress on Sudan
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the White House: TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: As required by section 401(c) of the National Emergencies Act, 50U.S.C. 1641(c) and section 204(c) of the International ...
Clinton Letter to Congress on Colombia
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the White House: TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: As required by section 401(c) of the National Emergencies Act, 50U.S.C. 1641(c), and section 204(c) of the International EmergencyEconomic Powers Act ...
Mexico's Congress Passes Law on Management of Seized and Forfeited Criminal Assets
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the Embassy of Mexico: Mexico's Attorney General's Office announced that Congress passeda new Federal Law for Management of Seized, Forfeited and AbandonedAssets. Both the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies ...
Clinton Appoints Lamaute to Board of Wilson International Center for Scholars
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The President today announcedhis intent to appoint Daniel Lamaute to serve as a member of theBoard of Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson International Center forScholars. Lamaute, of the District of Columbia, is Chairman and CEO ofLamaute Capital, ...
Clinton Appoints Cole, Wurtzel to National Skill Standards Board
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The President today announcedhis intent to appoint Paul F. Cole and Alan L. Wurtzel as members ofthe National Skill Standards Board. Cole, of Albany, N.Y., has served since 1984 as Secretary-Treasurer of the New York State AFL-CIO. He has been a ...
First Comprehensive Critical Study, Top Ten Congressional Web sites to be Announced May 4
May 03, 1999 ... News Advisory: The top 10 Congressional Web sites based on an evaluative study byAmerican University's Center for Congressional and PresidentialStudies and Bonner & Associates will be revealed at 9:30 a.m.,Tuesday, May 4, at the National Press Club, Zenger Room. With an ...
Clinton Nominates Mora to Broadcasting Board of Governors
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The President today announcedhis intent to nominate Alberto J. Mora to be a member of theBroadcasting Board of Governors. Mora, of Florida, is a current member of the Broadcasting Board ofGovernors, and an attorney in private practice with the ...
UTLA to Present First Golden Drain Award
May 03, 1999 ... News Advisory: The following was released today by United Teachers Los Angeles: United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) will present its first GoldenDrain Award at LAUSD Headquarters in the quad area in front of theBoardroom and administrative offices (A Building), at 450 N ....
High-Tech Leaders, Educators Teach Students 'Software Smarts'
May 03, 1999 ... VIENNA, Va., May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Leaders from the high-techindustry and educators joined forces today at Oakton High School inVienna, Va., to educate students and teachers about softwarecopyright laws and the ethical use of software. Robert Holleyman, president and CEO of the ...
Kaiser Permanente: HPV Testing Can Support Pap Tests in Detecting Early Cervical Cancer, According to Study
May 03, 1999 ... ADVANCE for Release at 10 a.m. (EDT) Tuesday, May 4 /ADVANCE/ WASHINGTON, May 4 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Findings of thelargest study of its kind ever conducted indicate that the twomillion women who each year have borderline abnormal PAP tests maybenefit from a newly approved DNA test ...
Clinton to Hold Economic Event May 4
May 03, 1999 ... News Advisory: President Clinton will hold an economic event on Tuesday, May 4,at 2:30 p.m. in Presidential Hall in the Old Executive OfficeBuilding. ------ WHAT: President Clinton will hold an economic event. WHEN: Tuesday, May 4, 2:30 ...
Broad-based National Coalition Calls for Action to Protect Public in the Digital Age
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- People for Better TV calledtoday for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take actionto protect the interest of the public as the nation makes thetransition to digital TV. People for Better TV is a new coalition ofdozens of organizations ...
First Lady's Schedule for Tuesday, May 4
May 03, 1999 ... News Advisory: On Tuesday, May 4, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton will visitDraper Elementary School to kick-off the Nationwide Asthma ScreeningProgram. The screening at Draper Elementary School is part of theAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's (ACAAI) ...
The President and Mrs. Clinton to Honor the Prime Minister of Japan and Mrs. Obuchi at White House Official Dinner (RESEND)
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The President and Mrs.Clinton are hosting Prime Minister and Mrs. Obuchi at a White HouseOfficial Dinner on Monday, May 3. Prime Minister and Mrs. Obuchi willarrive at the North Portico at 7:15 p.m. Guests will be received by the President and ...
ADL Disappointed With Voter Support of Duke Candidacy
May 03, 1999 ... NEW YORK, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Anti-Defamation League(ADL) today said it was "extremely disappointed" that nearly 19percent of voters in Louisiana's 1st Congressional District supportedDavid Duke's bid to succeed Rep. Robert Livingston. "We are extremely disappointed that ...
Second Joint Status Report Under the U.S.-Japan Enhanced Initiative on Deregulation and Competition Policy
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the White House: Second Joint Status Report under the U.S.-Japan Enhanced Initiative on Deregulation and Competition Policy SUMMARY Deregulation of the transportation, telecommunications, ...
Transcript of Clinton Remarks May 1 at White House Correspondents Association Dinner
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a transcript ofremarks made by President Clinton May 1 at the White HouseCorrespondents Association Dinner: Washington Hilton Washington. D.C.THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, Stewart,Susan, Brian. You all were pretty ...
National Teacher Day Gains New Meaning in Wake of Colorado Shooting; Heroic Teachers Continue Tradition of Putting Students First (RESEND)
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the National Education Association: On May 4, 1999, the nation will celebrate the 46th annual NationalTeacher Day. Nationwide students, parents and communities will honorteachers for dedicating their lives to ...
Gore Unveils Report Highlighting Importance of Medicare for Women
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Vice President Gore unveiledtoday a new report showing that women have the greatest stake inpreserving and improving Medicare. "This report makes it clearer than ever that to honor and valueour mothers, sisters, wives and friends, we must ...
OWL: Report Proves More Women in Medicare, but Get Sicker, Need More Care, Are Poorer and Pay More than Men
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Medicare is a women's healthcare program. Women comprise the majority of the Medicarepopulation. But, compared to men, women have more chronic illness,use more long term care, and, though poorer, spend more out-of-pocketon health care, facts that -- ...
Walt Rosenbusch Tapped to Head Interior Department's Minerals Management Service
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Secretary of the InteriorBruce Babbitt today announced the appointment of Walt Rosenbusch asDirector of the Minerals Management Service (MMS). He succeedsCynthia Quarterman who resigned in February. The appointment ofRosenbusch becomes effective May ...
Leahy, Feingold to Hold News Conferene with Pro-Independence East Timorese
May 03, 1999 ... News Advisory: What: East Timor / Leahy, Feingold News Conference On Wed., May 5 at 2:30 p.m., Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) andRussell Feingold (D-Wis.) convene a news conference with two pro-independence East Timorese to announce introduction of a resolutioncalling on the ...
Author and Journalist Kati Marton to Speak at May 5 Rededication of Journalists Memorial
May 03, 1999 ... News Advisory: WHAT: On May 5, the names of 29 journalists who were slain or diedwhile covering the news during 1998 will be added to The FreedomForum Journalists Memorial in rededication ceremonies also markingWorld Press Freedom Day. The Journalists Memorial, located inFreedom ...
National Black Farmers Association President to Speak at Concert in Support of Black Farmers
May 03, 1999 ... News Advisory: John Boyd Jr., president of the National Black Farmers Association(NBFA) will give opening remarks at a concert in support of BlackFarmers. The concert will he held May 16 outdoors at Overhill Lakein Glen Allen, Va. It will start at 3 p.m. The concert will ...
Libertarians Rally in Protest at Camden Yards Tonight
May 03, 1999 ... BALTIMORE, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Maryland LibertarianParty, the state's newest recognized political party, will rallyoutside Camden Yards tonight to protest the exhibition game betweenthe Baltimore Orioles and the Cuban National Baseball Team. Libertarians favor lifting the ...
Saving Children Means Saving Mothers; Report on World's Mothers Released Today
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- To save children you have tostart by saving their mothers. This is the theme of a new reportissued today by Save the Children. The report, entitled "State ofthe World's Mothers," contends that the single most effective way toimprove the lives of ...
The 100 Greatest Women Should Not Include Jane Fonda, Says JWV
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- As the twentieth centurycomes to a close, all types of media outlets are creating 100greatest lists. Last Friday on ABC, Barbara Walters hosted a specialentitled, "A Celebration: 100 Years of Great Women with BarbaraWalters." One of the women featured ...
Ceremony to Honor Dr. Marc Maurer, Nation's Blind Leader
May 03, 1999 ... BALTIMORE, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Dr. Marc Maurer, President ofthe National Federation of the Blind, will receive his Doctor of Laws(Honoris Causa), from the University of Louisville, on Saturday, May8. The ceremony will take place at the University graduationexercise, to be held at ...
National Teacher Day Gains New Meaning in Wake of Colorado Shooting; Heroic Teachers Continue Tradition of Putting Students First
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the National Education Association: On May 4, 1999, the nation will celebrate the 46th annual NationalTeacher Day. Nationwide students, parents and communities willteachers for dedicating their lives to ...
Gephardt to Speak at Kennedy School
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic LeaderRichard A. Gephardt will deliver a speech entitled "Saving OurDemocracy" on Wednesday, May 5, at 6 p.m. at the Arco Forum atHarvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government (79 JFKStreet, Cambridge, Mass.). The speech ...
Transcript of Clinton, Obuchi Remarks at Arrival Ceremony
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a transcript ofremarks made by President Clinton and Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi ofJapan today at an arrival ceremony: The South Grounds9:55 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Prime Minister Obuchi, Mrs. Obuchi, members of ...
Civil Rights Coalition Unites to Support Endangered Community Reinvestment Act; Leaders Speak Out To Counter Sen. Gramm's Attack
May 03, 1999 ... News Advisory: WHAT: A broad group of civil rights leadersgather to support the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The CRAmotivates financial institutions to make loans in the communitieswhere they are located, providing better credit access in distressedrural and urban communities. ...
National Health Care Purchasing Institute Formed Initiative to Improve Health Care Through Better Purchasing
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Alpha Center announcedtoday the creation of the National Health Care Purchasing Institute(NHCPI), an innovative, $7.7 million, five-year initiative sponsoredby The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The NHCPI's objective is toimprove health care for ...
Pollsters: New National Survey Dispels Myths about Women, Wealth and Philanthropy
May 03, 1999 ... News Advisory: WHAT: Press Briefing WHEN: Friday, May 7 9:30 a.m. WHERE: National Press Club Murrow Room According to a new poll conducted jointly by Celinda Lake andLinda DiVall (the top female Democrat and Republican ...
Gun Industry Imperils National Security With Sales of Military Sniper Rifles, Says VPC
May 03, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The gun industry's sale ofmilitary sniper rifles to civilian customers poses a serious threatto national security -- making the ideal weapon for assassination anddestruction available to terrorists, criminals, or mentally unstablepeople in the United ...
Gore Press Schedule for Monday, May 3 (REVISED)
May 03, 1999 ... News Advisory: Editors: This information is for planning purposes only, and isnot intended for release or publication. ------ 10:25 a.m. The Vice President makes remarks regarding Women and Medicare. Roosevelt Room, the White House POOL ...
High-Tech Leaders and Educators Join Forces to Teach Students 'Software Smarts'
May 03, 1999 ... News Advisory: WHAT: An interactive technology briefing and discussion hosted by OaktonHigh School. Honored guests include Robert Holleyman, president andCEO the Business Software Alliance, Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.), Dr.Rosanne Winter, principal Oakton High School and Susan ...
State Officials to Hold Press Conference on State Tobacco Settlement
May 03, 1999 ... News Advisory: The following is from the National Governors' Association: You've heard from advocacy groups, you've heard from thepresident. Now come hear the real story. Members of the "Big 7"state and local government organizations and U.S. Senators willgather on Capitol ...
Conservationists, Legal Experts Defend Yellowstone Wolves in Court
May 04, 1999 ... News Advisory: WHO: -- Brian O'Neill, Faegre & Benson -- Bob Ferris, director of Species Conservation, Defenders ofWildlife -- Tom France, counsel for Northern Rockies Natural ResourceCenter, National Wildlife Federation -- Rami, ambassador wolf from ...
Vice President Gore to Travel to Kansas to View Disaster
May 04, 1999 ... News Advisory: Vice President Gore will travel to Kansas on Thursday, May 6, toview the disaster area following Tuesday's tornadoes in the ...
Clinton Statement on Cinco de Mayo, 1999
May 04, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 4 /U.S. /Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the White House: CINCO DE MAYO, 1999 Warm greetings to everyone celebrating Cinco de Mayo. It was 137 years ago today that General Ignacio Zargoza Seguin ledan outnumbered and ill-equipped Mexican ...
Clinton Remarks Upon Departure for Germany
May 04, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 4 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the White House: The South Grounds 5:09 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. As you know, I am leaving in afew minutes for Europe. But first, I would like to say just a fewwords about what ...
Remarks by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman at Purdue University on April 29
May 04, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 4 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Remarks by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman Purdue University West Lafayette, IN April 29, 1999 As Prepared for Delivery "Thank you very ...
Tobacco-Free Kids Statement on National Governors' Association News Conference
May 04, 1999 ... WASHINGTON, May 4 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement byCampaign for Tobacco-Free Kids President William D. Novelli andExecutive Vice President and General Counsel Matthew L. Myersregarding the May 4 news conference sponsored by the NationalGovernors' Association: Today, ...