U.S. Newswire back issues from November 2001:
Survey Finds Teens With Epilepsy Face Isolation, Bullying in Schools
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A new survey of nearly20,000 teens across America reveals that teens with epilepsy arelikely to be isolated and rejected, or even bullied by their peersdue to general lack of awareness and understanding of this commonneurological condition ....
Physicians Available to Discuss End-of-Life Care Issues
Nov 01, 2001 ... News Advisory: As medical advancements help to increase the average lifeexpectancy rate and technology makes it possible to artificiallyextend lives, the issues surrounding end-of-life care become morecomplex. Osteopathic physicians (D.O.s) treat the whole person, notjust ...
ADL Backgrounder On Conspiracy Theories, Criticism Of Israel In Aftermath Of Sept. 11 Attacks
Nov 01, 2001 ... NEW YORK, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL): Conspiracy theories and rumors abound in the aftermath of theSeptember 11 terrorist attacks. Israel is at the center of thosetheories, which primarily emanate from the Arab ...
Israeli Rabbi Tells What It Is Like To Live With Terrorism; Lawrence Kelemen Comes To New York Nov. 4-7
Nov 01, 2001 ... News Advisory: U.S. headlines are now frightening and personal and there are somany different scenarios to worry about. Our president tells us tocontinue to socialize, to go to work and to act as if everything isnormal. The terrorists won't win they say if we continue our ...
ACLU Forum Today: Terrorism And Civil Liberties; Anti-Terrorism Law Continues Court-Stripping Trend, Endangering Constitutional Rights
Nov 01, 2001 ... News Advisory: President Bush recently signed into law anti-terrorism measuresthat give law enforcement officials expansive new powers. Whileexamining our collective security is imperative, preserving ourcivil liberties is just as important. This legislation follows ...
CCHR Exposes Psychiatry Treating Trauma for Profit
Nov 01, 2001 ... LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- While Americans are busygetting their lives back on track after the September 11 terroristattacks, some groups are specializing in pushing the idea that manypeople will never get back to normal. The mental health lobby ismarketing trauma for ...
Summit: Congo's President Kabila Condemns Terrorism, Pledges Economic, Political Initiatives
Nov 01, 2001 ... PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Citing the importance ofpeace and internal reforms, President Joseph Kabila of theDemocratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today outlined an ambitiousprogram of political and economic initiatives in a keynote addressto the U.S.-Africa Business ...
American Dental Association's Oral Cancer Campaign Encourages Americans To Take Closer Look at Those Small Spots and Sores
Nov 01, 2001 ... CHICAGO, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The American DentalAssociation (ADA) has launched a nationwide oral cancer publicservice campaign, encouraging Americans to take an active role inlearning the signs of the disease that kills one American everyhour. "As is the case with many ...
CFA/CUNA Holiday Spending Survey To Be Released; Debt, Other Concerns Crimp Consumers' Holiday Spending Plans
Nov 01, 2001 ... News Advisory: On Monday, Nov. 5, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) andthe Credit Union National Association (CUNA) will release a newsurvey on the impact of current conditions and consumer debt onholiday spending plans. U.S. consumers-concerned about paying offcredit ...
Statement by the President on Strengthening the International Regime Against Biological Weapons
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the White House: STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT Strengthening the International Regime against Biological Weapons Disease has long been the deadliest enemy of mankind. Infectiousdiseases make no ...
Report by Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer: 'The Federal Election Commission Strikes Again'
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is "CapitalBits & Pieces," Vol. I, No. 16, a report by Democracy 21 PresidentFred Wertheimer: The Federal Election Commission Strikes Again Here's the Federal Election Commission's latest contribution tothe public good: ...
New Handbook Offers Guidance For Victims Of Terrorism
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A new handbook releasedtoday by the Justice Department's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)describes some common reactions to terrorist violence and providespractical suggestions for coping with the resulting trauma. OVCdeveloped Coping After ...
UFCW: Soup's Off! Campbell's Locks Out Its Own Workers In Paris, Texas
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW): Barricades at the gates of Campbells' Paris, Texas plant are botha symbol and the reality of management's hostile and confrontationalapproach to dealing with the ...
Journey to Heart of Borneo to Track Elephants with WWF's Interactive Online Expedition
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Take part in an onlineexpedition with World Wildlife Fund to the dark forests of the Heartof Borneo. Join the survey teams as they travel into the thickrainforests of Borneo using the latest technology to track elephantsand rhinos. Follow the ...
Statement of Common Cause President Scott Harshbarger on Word of an 'Unsettling' Settlement Between Justice, Microsoft
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is astatement by Common Cause President Scott Harshbarger: News emerging about a potential settlement between the Microsoftcorporation and the Department of Justice is, to say the least,unsettling. It's unsettling because with ...
Urban Sprawl Endangers Public Health; New CDC Report Finds Link
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Sprawl Watch(www.sprawlwatch.org), the national clearinghouse on sprawl relatedissues, releases a groundbreaking new report that for the first timelinks land use and public health. "This groundbreaking report gives us a new vantage point to ...
The Center for Justice and Democracy Releases 'Primer on War, Terrorism and the U.S. Civil Justice System'
Nov 01, 2001 ... NEW YORK, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Center for Justice &Democracy today released "Restoring Shattered Lives: A Primer onWar, Terrorism and the U.S. Civil Justice System." Says co-author and CJ&D Deputy Director Emily Gottlieb, "Giventoday's world situation, further acts of ...
Nuclear Fright on Halloween, Says Friends of the Earth; House Committee Passes Nuclear Disaster Insurance Bill
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A key CongressionalCommittee passed Halloween legislation yesterday that frightensenvironmentalists and taxpayers, according to Friends of the Earth.The bill guarantees heavy government involvement in the nuclearpower industry and puts taxpayers on ...
Mayor Menino Named Public Official Of Year By Governing Magazine; Boston's 'Main Street Maestro' One of Nine Exceptional Leaders
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Boston Mayor Thomas Menino,vice president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, has been named aPublic Official of the Year by Governing magazine. The magazine'sNovember issue calls Menino "Main Street Maestro" and heralds hiseffective efforts to ...
Children's Hospitals Commend Sens. Dodd And Dewine On Legislation And Hearings Addressing Children And Terrorism
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The National Association ofChildren's Hospitals (N.A.C.H.) commends the leadership of Sens.Christopher Dodd (D-CT) and Mike DeWine (R-OH) to ensure thespecific needs of children are addressed in the event of terroristattacks. The senators today ...
Mining Excellence Awards to be Presented, Nov. 6
Nov 01, 2001 ... News Advisory: WHAT: Department of Interior's Excellence in Surface Coal MiningReclamation Awards; Department of Labor's Sentinels of Safety Awards WHERE: Sheraton Four Points Hotel, Franklin Ballroom 1201 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C ....
ABM Deal Sets Scene For Summit Breakthrough; Physicians Group Welcomes News Of Deal Preserving ABM and Advancing Missile Cuts
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Physicians for SocialResponsibility (PSR) welcomes the rapidly developing cooperationtaking place this week between Presidents Bush and Putin in advanceof their planned summit November 13-15th. An emerging arms controldeal would allow both nations to ...
Conference to Examine How Market-Based Solutions to Climate Change Can Strengthen the Economy, Secure Energy Future
Nov 01, 2001 ... News Advisory: Redefining Progress will host a conference to examine "MarketSolutions to Climate Change: Strengthening our Economy and Securingour Energy Future" from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, November 15th, inthe Gold Room, 2168 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C ....
Businesses Gain Competitive Edge, Other Benefits by Adopting Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets
Nov 01, 2001 ... News Advisory: By committing themselves to reducing their greenhouse gasemissions, leading companies in the United States and worldwide aredoing more than addressing the problem of climate change. They arealso improving their competitive positioning, according to a newreport ...
The Mills Corporation Supports National Sales-Tax Holiday
Nov 01, 2001 ... ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- One of the nation'slargest shopping center owner/operators, The Mills Corporation isthrowing its support behind the national sales-tax holiday proposedby Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine). "We applaud Senators ...
United Seniors Assn: Senator Daschle's Hold on Energy Puts America's Children and Grandchildren at Risk
Nov 01, 2001 ... FAIRFAX, VA., Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- United SeniorsAssociation Chairman and Chief Executive Charles W. Jarvis todaystated "America's dependence on foreign oil has been worsening andour children and grandchildren are the ones who will pay the price." "Senator Daschle must release ...
Disability Group Calls N.J. Voters With Disabilities To Polls; Voting Rate Rising for Disability Community, But Obstacles Remain
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The National Organizationon Disability today issued a call for all citizens with disabilitiesin communities holding elections to go to the Polls this Tuesday.Elections will be held for the Governor of New Jersey and otherlocal and state offices ....
Disability Group Calls Virginians With Disabilities To Polls; Voting Rate Rising for Disability Community, Many Obstacles Remain
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The National Organizationon Disability today issued a call for all citizens with disabilitiesin communities holding elections to go to the Polls this Tuesday.Elections will be held for the Governor of Virginia and other localand state offices. New ...
Press Briefing By National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice (1/2)
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is atranscript of today's press briefing by National Security AdvisorDr. Condoleezza Rice (1/2): The James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 11:47 a.m. EST DR. RICE: Good morning, everyone. I would like to take a ...
Press Briefing By National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice (2/2)
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is atranscript of today's press briefing by National Security AdvisorDr. Condoleezza Rice (2/2): This is the first time in international history that you have hadthe kind of concentration of intelligence assets, law ...
Unlikely Allies ACU And Common Cause Join In Opposition To DNC's Request To Waive Campaign Finance Regulation
Nov 01, 2001 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In a joint letter tothe Federal Election Commission (FEC), the American ConservativeUnion and the citizen's lobbying group Common Cause have joinedforces to formally object to the FEC's consideration, without publiccomment, of a waiver request ...
State Budget Outlook for FY 2002: Grim Difficult Decisions Ahead as Expenditures Rise and Revenues Fall
Nov 01, 2001 ... DENVER, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A new report released by theNational Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) today shows thatthe vast majority of states are experiencing a decline in revenuegrowth while almost half of states report that spending is exceedingcurrent budgeted levels ....
SidewalkSanta.org's Help and Hope Fund Supports People in Need During Exceptional Holiday Season
Nov 01, 2001 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Sidewalk Santa's Helpand Hope fund was launched on the Internet today as part of a fund-raising campaign by Volunteers of America to bring holiday hope topeople in need in communities across America. "Sidewalksanta.org is an opportunity ...
Text of Gephardt's Press Availability on Airline Security
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is the textof House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt's press availability onairline security: Mr. Gephardt: Good morning. I think we now know that Halloweenyesterday wasn't just for the kids. The special interest lobbyistslast ...
ADL, Renowned Counterterrorism Institute Partner In Fight Against Terrorism
Nov 01, 2001 ... NEW YORK, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A new counterterrorism effortstressing education and awareness, and made possible by familiesdirectly affected by terrorism, was announced today by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) at its annual National Commission Meeting inNew York City. ADL has ...
Brady Campaign and Million Mom March Endorse Jim McGreevey for New Jersey Governor
Nov 01, 2001 ... WEST ORANGE, N.J., Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Brady Campaignto Prevent Gun Violence and the Million Mom March today endorsed NewJersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jim McGreevey in nextweek's election because of his forceful leadership on gun safetyissues. "New Jersey ...
Terrorism And Civil Liberties: New Anti-Terrorism Law Continues Dangerous Trend Of Stripping Federal Judiciary Of Authority
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- At first glance, the anti-terrorism legislation recently signed into law by President Bushappears to only be a means to give law enforcement officials thenecessary tools to find terrorists and prevent future attacks. Butin reality, the USA Patriot ...
UFCW: Caregivers Join UFCW For A Voice On The Job; Atlanta Health Care Workers Turn to Union to Ensure Quality Patient Care
Nov 01, 2001 ... ATLANTA, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Registered Nurses,Pharmacists, and medical technologists, along with technical andclerical workers, at 11 Kaiser Permanente facilities in the Atlanta,Ga., area opted Oct. 30, 2001, for a voice on the job with UnitedFood and Commercial Workers (UFCW) ...
ACLU of Illinois Welcomes State Attorney General's Admission That 'Terrorism' Definition Needs Refinement
Nov 01, 2001 ... CHICAGO, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Restating a call for theIllinois General Assembly to resist a rush to enact flawedlegislation granting sweeping new powers for state and local lawenforcement, the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois welcomedyesterday's acknowledgement by state ...
FDA: Untreated Juice May Pose Health Risk to Children
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Juices provide many essential nutrients, but consuming untreatedjuices may not be so healthful. When fruits and vegetables arefresh-squeezed, harmful bacteria ...
SBA Announces Joseph Montes as Region VI Administrator
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON , Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The U.S. Small BusinessAdministration announced today the appointment of Joseph O. Montesas a regional administrator for the SBA, overseeing Region VI, whichis headquartered in Dallas and includes Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana,New Mexico and Oklahoma ....
New CDC Youth Tobacco Survey Shows Need For Tobacco Prevention Programs, Policies Is As Great As Ever
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is astatement by Matthew L. Myers, president, Campaign For Tobacco-FreeKids: The Youth Tobacco Survey released today by the U.S. Centers forDisease Control and Prevention shows that youth tobacco use remainsa pediatric epidemic ...
Gephardt to Introduce Anthrax Victims Compensation Legislation
Nov 01, 2001 ... News Advisory: What: House Democratic Leader Richard Gephardt, Representatives AlbertWynn (D-MD), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Robert Wexler (D-FL) andJose Serrano (D-NY) will introduce legislation tomorrow which allowsthe families of the victims who have died as a result ...
HHS Awards $10 Million in Emergency Grants to New York, New Jersey Community Health Centers
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- HHS Secretary Tommy G.Thompson today announced the emergency awarding of $10 million to 33New York City and northern New Jersey health centers to supportservices provided in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks onthe World Trade Center ....
Can Nuclear Power Be Protected From Terrorists?; Study Says Technology Alone Can Not Solve The Problem, Security is Essential
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In "The Search forProliferation-Resistant Nuclear Power," Princeton University SeniorResearch Scientist Hal Feiveson just published by the Federation ofAmerican Scientists concludes that new nuclear reactor designs canmake it more difficult for a ...
National Center for Educational Accountability Established to Achieve Excellence in Public Schools
Nov 01, 2001 ... News Advisory: WHAT: A news conference announcing the establishment of the NationalCenter for Educational Accountability, a collaborative effort toimprove learning through the effective use of school and studentdata and the identification of best practices. The ...
Mayors Back Bipartisan Legislation On FBI Information Sharing With Local Officials
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The nation's mayors haveendorsed bi-partisan legislation to be filed today that would enablethe F.B.I. and other federal agencies to share more information andintelligence about terrorism with local officials and local lawenforcement ....
Secretary Thompson Names Henderson To Head Office Of Public Health Preparedness
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- HHS Secretary Tommy G.Thompson today named Donald A. Henderson, M.D., to serve as directorof a newly created Office of Public Health Preparedness, which willcoordinate national response to public health emergencies. Dr. Henderson was the ...
America's Nurse Anesthetists Laud Senate Committee Action to Help Reverse Nursing Shortage
Nov 01, 2001 ... PARK RIDGE, Ill., Nov.1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Though the nursingshortage and the shortage of nurse anesthetists are impactingAmericans' health care right now, there's relief in sight, as a keyU.S. Senate committee takes action on nursing shortage relieflegislation this morning in ...
Update To EPA Web Site About EPA Involvement In Anthrax Cleanup
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the Environmental Protection Agency: In response to questions concerning the role of EPA in the clean-up of the Senate Hart Office Building, we are posting information inthe EPA NEWSROOM on the EPA web site: ...
U.S. Market Broadens To Mexican Hass Avocado
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Mexican government ispleased to inform that stemming from the negotiations between theMexican Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development,Fisheries and Nutrition (Secretaria de Agricultura, Ganaderia,Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y ...
Media Briefing on Afghan Refugee Crisis: Responding to the Needs of Muslim Women
Nov 01, 2001 ... News Advisory: As the war effort continues in Afghanistan there is an increasingneed to assess the needs of Afghan refugees displaced by the Talibanregime. During the month of Ramadan, it is especially importantthat the media be apprised of the pressures that Muslim women ...
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Leads Efforts to Further the Education of Nurses to Combat Bioterrorism
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The American Association ofColleges of Nursing (AACN) applauds Senators Bill Frist (R-Tenn.)and Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) for their recognition of the importantrole health professionals play in caring for victims ofbioterrorism. AACN is pleased to ...
SBA Announces Sam Jones as Regional Administrator
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The U.S. Small BusinessAdministration announced today the appointment of Samuel C. "Sam"Jones of Mt. Vernon, Mo., as SBA's regional administrator for RegionVII, which includes Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa. "Sam's past public service, ...
White House Press Briefing By Ari Fleischer (1 of 4)
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is atranscript of today's White House Press Briefing By Ari Fleischer(part 1 of 4): The James S. Brady Briefing Room 2:47 P.M. EST MR. FLEISCHER: The President this morning began his day with acall to the Emir of ...
White House Press Briefing By Ari Fleischer (2 of 4)
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is atranscript of today's White House Press Briefing By Ari Fleischer(part 2 of 4):MR. FLEISCHER: I think it's a little early for that. That speechis some nine days away, and so I think you'll hear more about thatnext week ....
Potomac Institute Presents: 'Terrorist Threats: The Next Phase?'
Nov 01, 2001 ... News Advisory: The 21st century has seen the world exposed to threats from newand unprecedented forms of terrorism. As technology has advancedso, too, has the terrorist's arsenal of weapons. On Monday,November 5, 2001, Professor Yonah Alexander and a team of expertswill ...
White House Press Briefing By Ari Fleischer (4 of 4)
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is atranscript of today's White House Press Briefing By Ari Fleischer(part 4 of 4): MR. FLEISCHER: I was asked what the President's perceptions areabout the international effort, and I shared with you thePresident's ...
Survey On American Attitudes Post-Sept. 11 Regarding U.S.-Israel Relations And Anti-Semitism
Nov 01, 2001 ... News Advisory: ADL will release the findings of a new national survey onAmerican attitudes regarding the terrorist attacks, U.S.-Israelrelations and anti-Semitism. WHO: Anti-Defamation League (ADL) WHAT: National Survey on U.S.-Israel Relations and ...
White House Message To Congress on Sudan I
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /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 ...
White House Notice on Continuation of Sudan Emergency
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the White House:On November 3, 1997, by Executive Order 13067, the Presidentdeclared a national emergency with respect to Sudan pursuant to theInternational Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C ....
White House Message To Congress on Sudan II
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the White House: TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES:Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)provides for the automatic termination of a national emergencyunless, prior to the ...
President Bush to Nominate Three
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- President George W. Bushtoday announced his intention to nominate three individuals to servein his administration. The President intends to nominate Kenneth Price Moorfield to beAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States ...
Text of House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt Floor Statement on Airline Security Bill
Nov 01, 2001 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is the textof House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt's Floor Statement onAirline Security Bill: "Mr. Speaker, first, I want to thank Representative Oberstar,Representative Ganske, Mr. Defazio, and Mr. Lipinski, and others onboth ...
White House Statement On Nov. 7 Visit of British Prime Minister Tony Blair
Nov 01, 2001 ... Office of the Press Secretary President Bush will welcome British Prime Minister Tony Blair fora meeting and a working dinner on November 7, 2001. This visit is animportant opportunity for the ...