U.S. Newswire back issues from May 2002:
AGA: Natural Gas Costs Less In 2002 Than Other Home Energies, DOE Says
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Natural gas will cost less touse this year than other major home energy sources, according to theU.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and RenewableEnergy. "Consumers get more for their energy dollars by using natural gas -- ...
The Economist Magazine Welcomes 'Burgernomics' to Give Clarity and Simplicity to Global Currency Exchange
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: The following is a satellite newsfeed advisory. The contact abovecan provide additional information to print and broadcast media. STORY SUMMARY: In Japan, its 262 Yen ...in Russia, 39 Rubles ... in England, nearly2 pounds ...and in the U.S., $2.49 plus ...
Hispanic Leaders Urge Senate to Conclude Re-Authorization of The Andean Trade Preferences Act (ATPA)
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: National groups will highlight ATPA's pivotal trade, economic andnational security considerations, and commend President Bush and theSenate's leadership for reaching a bipartisan consensus to actexpeditiously in the next few days. The Latino Coalition (TLC), ...
Last Vestiges of Chicago's Shooting Sports Traditions Crushed As Hunting Rifle Ban Goes Into Effect, Says ISRA
May 01, 2002 ... CHICAGO, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was released todayby the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA): The final remnants of what were once thriving shooting sportstraditions will be snuffed out on May 1st when the city of Chicagoenacts a ban on rifles having bores of ...
Rev. Al Sharpton Speaks At National Press Club Luncheon May 2
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: What: Rev. Al Sharpton Speaks at National Press Club Luncheon Speech Topics: -- Presidential platform -- Election reform -- Madison Avenue Initiative lawsuit dealing withdisenfranchisement of minorities in advertising -- ...
Breakfast of Champions: 2002 Public Service Excellence Award Winners Named
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: What: To kick-off Public Service Recognition Week (May 6-12), eight topfederal, state, and local government programs and private-sectorpartnerships from around the country will be awarded the prestigiousPublic Service Excellence Award for exemplifying the ...
To Cope with Drought Conditions, Summer Electricity Reliability, Alliance to Save Energy Offers Consumers Water, Energy Saving Tips
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- With many parts of the nationdealing with drought conditions leading into summer when heat wavesup the potential for electricity reliability problems- brownouts andblackouts-the Alliance to Save Energy points out a surprising factabout the energy ...
ABATE Emphasizes Motorcycle Awareness Month
May 01, 2002 ... SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The month of May isMotorcycle Awareness Month, and the motorcycle-riding season isalready upon us. When was the last time you saw someone on amotorcycle riding down the road? Did it startle you a little bitwhen you noticed them? Statistics ...
New Fungus Foods Make People Sick Says CSPI
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Center for Science in thePublic Interest (CSPI) has told the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) that a small percentage of consumers may get sick and throw upafter eating a new chicken- and meat-substitute made from a fungus. Last January, the FDA ...
Teens to Participate in First-Ever National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy; Capitol Hill Kick-Off Event Planned
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The first-ever National Dayto Prevent Teen Pregnancy -- taking place May 8 -- is an onlineeffort to get teens nationwide to stop, think, and decide what theywill do to avoid teen pregnancy. On the National Day, teens will goonline to ...
New NARAL TV Ad Compares Rendell And Casey On The Right To Choose
May 01, 2002 ... PHILADELPHIA, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following statement wasreleased today by NARAL: "Ed Rendell is pro-choice; Bob Casey wants to ban abortion." Thatis the simple message of an aggressive new television ad campaignlaunched today by NARAL at a downtown Philadelphia press ...
FDA Proposes First Requirement For Electronic Submissions
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Food and DrugAdministration today issued a proposed rule that would requirecertain labeling submitted for review with new drug applications(NDAs), certain biological license applications (BLAs), abbreviatednew drug applications (ANDAs), ...
Victims of 9/11, Pilots Join Senators To Urge Administration To Arm Pilots; Will Support Bill To Put Decision In Congressional Hands
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: Members of the five major pilots unions, representing nearly115,000 commercial airline pilots, including two pilots who lostfamily members in the tragic events of September 11, will joinSenators Robert Smith (R-NH), Zell Miller (D-GA), Frank Murkowski (R-AK) at a ...
Rescued Child Laborers In Washington Preparing To Attend United Nations Special Session
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: -- Rescued Child Laborers In Washington Preparing To Attend UnitedNations Special Session -- Will Play Soccer Game with DC Public School Students andProfessional Soccer Players The American Federation of Teachers, along with Global MarchAgainst Child ...
Statement By HHS Secretary Thompson Regarding Older Americans Month
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement bySecretary of Health and Human Services Tommy G. Thompson on OlderAmericans Month: Today we begin our nation's celebration of Older Americans Month. In doing so, we renew our commitment to the millions of ...
Housing Affordability Index Slips In First Quarter, NAR Reports
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Rising home prices andslightly higher interest rates offset a modest rise in householdincome, causing a minor erosion in housing affordability during thefirst quarter, according to the National Association of Realtors(r). NAR's composite ...
Update on National Nursing Shortage Presented By AACN, Johnson & Johnson
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: Largest Nursing Specialty Group Partners With Leading Health CareProducts Company To Raise Awareness of Urgent Need To Recruit andRetain Registered Nurses WHAT: As the United States faces what is predicted to be the mostdevastating nursing shortage in ...
Poll: Americans See Religion As Source Of National Strength But Not Essential For Being A Good Citizen
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- As some Americans prepare toobserve the National Day of Prayer tomorrow -- its 51st observancesince Congress under President Truman established an annual, nationalday of prayer in 1952 -- a recent survey shows that many in theUnited States believe ...
ABA President, Rep. Tom Allen, Chief Justice Leigh Saufley To Participate In Maine's First 'Dialogue On Freedom' May 6
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: Robert E. Hirshon, president of the American Bar Association, U.S.Representative Tom Allen (1st District-Maine), and Maine ChiefJustice Leigh Saufley will participate in Maine's first "Dialogue onFreedom" on May 6 at Portland High School. "Dialogue on Freedom" ...
HHS Secretary to Launch Diabetes Campaign Targeted To Women
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: HHS Secretary Thompson will be joined by officials from the Foodand Drug Administration, the American Diabetes Association and theNational Association of Chain Drug Stores to launch a new diabetescampaign targeted to women. The event is one of many planned ...
Retirement Shoals Ahead, Report Shows
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: News Conference: Thursday, May 2, 10 a.m. Conference call for out-of-town reporters: Thursday, May 2, 11:30 a.m. At a news conference on Thursday, May 2, the Economic PolicyInstitute will release a groundbreaking new study that shows the ...
San Diego Abortion Mill Loses Lease -- R.I.C.O. Joe (Scheidler) To Lead Celebration
May 01, 2002 ... SAN DIEGO, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Abbey Company, owners ofthe medical building located at 8881 Fletcher Parkway in La Mesa andlandlord to the abortion mill there, has notified pro-life activistCheryl Sullenger that Family Planning Associates (FPA) will not havetheir lease renewed ...
Preliminary Report From Kabul Zoo Documents Improving Conditions
May 01, 2002 ... SILVER SPRING, Md., May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- During a recent six-day visit to the Kabul Zoo in Afghanistan, British veterinarian JohnLewis and Senior Curator of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL)Nick Lindsay continued the work begun last November to aid the zoo.The trip, which ...
LaRue to Lead Concerned Women for America's Department of Legal Studies
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Concerned Women for Americais proud to announce that Janet M. LaRue begins today as ChiefCounsel for CWA's newly formed Department of Legal Studies. LaRue'swork to protect American families from the dangers of obscenity andpornography in the courts ...
National Patagonia Tour to Save Endangered NW Salmon to Visit Seattle May 2
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: A nationwide tour to educate Americans about endangered Northwestwild salmon, sponsored by Patagonia Inc. and the Save Our Wild SalmonCoalition (SOS), will visit the Seattle Patagonia store on May 2nd,7:00pm-9:00pm. The event will feature presentations by Nez ...
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature For May 2: National Day of Prayer
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is the daily"Profile America" feature for May 2 from the U.S. Census Bureau: THURSDAY, MAY 2: NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Profile America for Thursday, May 2nd. Today is the 50th annualNational Day of Prayer, with some 3-million ...
Gephardt Statement on Bush Administration Proposal on Student Loans
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following statement wasreleased today by the office of House Democratic Leader Richard A.Gephardt: "We are a society that places the highest possible value onopportunity in people's lives. We say that if you work hard, play bythe rules ...
U.S. Department of Labor Sues Brooklyn Garment Shop for Wage Violations
May 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Laborannounced today the filing of a lawsuit against a Brooklyn garmentfactory located at 456 Johnson Avenue in the Bushwick section ofBrooklyn for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The complaint filed in ...
North Korean Human Rights & Humanitarian Crisis: Rep. Leach to Hold Hearing with Fired Hong Kong Journalist, Prison Camp Survivors
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: BACKGROUND: According to the March 2002 State Department Country Report onHuman Rights Practices, the government of the Democratic People'sRepublic of Korea (DPRK) is guilty of numerous abuses: "Therecontinue to be reports of extrajudicial killings and ...
ADL Commends President Bush For Strongly Rejecting Anti-Semitism, Acts Of Hatred Based On Religion Or Race
May 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Anti-Defamation League(ADL) today commended President George W. Bush for his "strong andstirring words" rejecting anti-Semitism and for making it clear thatacts of hatred based on religion or race are not acceptable in oursociety. In a ...
U.S. Conference of Mayors Statement on New Legislation to Prevent Predatory Lending
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a Statementof Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, vice president, U.S. Conference OfMayors: "The nation's mayors strongly support Senator Sarbanes' efforts toaddress the growing problem of predatory lending. We believe his ...
Controlling Mosquito-Borne Diseases Critical As West Nile Virus Expected To Spread Across United States
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: The following is a satellite newsfeed advisory. The contacts abovecan provide additional information to print and broadcast media. STORY SUMMARY: West Nile virus is spreading rapidly across the United States andposes a significant threat to human ...
American Investigators Ready to Go to Jenin; Jack Kemp, Steve Forbes, Rep. Brad Sherman Propose Independent Fact-Finding Mission
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Foundation for theDefense of Democracies is prepared to send a team of impartial,professional investigators to assist with fact-finding in regard tothe fighting that occurred last month in Jenin. "This team has the military background and ...
National Community Reinvestment Coalition Applauds Introduction of Sarbanes Anti-Predatory Lending Consumer Protection Act of 2002
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The National CommunityReinvestment Coalition (NCRC) issued a strong statement today insupport of Sen. Sarbanes' "Predatory Lending Consumer Protection Actof 2002." "Americans support a strong national policy that willprotect homeowners from predatory ...
Business Leaders Will Discuss Climate Change Policy At May 8th Capitol Hill Briefing
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) and Redefining Progress willsponsor a Capitol Hill briefing to explore how entrepreneurship mustbe a key component of any solution to the climate change problem. Thebriefing will also explore how a market-based climate strategy ...
Statement from Mark Brenner, College Loan Corporation, On Federal Student Loan Program
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement fromMark Brenner, College Loan Corporation, on the Federal Student LoanProgram: "We are pleased that the Bush Administration has decided not toseek changes in the current federal student loan program. Thisdecision is ...
Elected Officials, Civil Rights Leaders To Urge Full Voting Rights For D.C. And Its Citizens
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: Both in Florida and across the country, millions of Americans weredenied their right to vote in the November 2000 election. It was anembarrassing spectacle that led to an outcry from many electedleaders, commentators and editorial writers. But when nearly ...
EPA: Whitman To Address Heavy Duty Clean Vehicle Technology Conference
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: On Thursday, May 2 at 11:30 a.m., EPA Administrator ChristieWhitman will address and participate in the Heavy Duty Clean VehicleTechnology Conference in New York City at the New York Hall ofScience in Queens, N.Y. Who: EPA Administrator Christie ...
Humane Society Of The United States Calls On Congress To Reject Farm Bill Conference Report
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Humane Society of theUnited States (HSUS) today urged members of the House and Senate tooppose the conference report on H.R. 2646, the Farm Security Act,commonly known as the Farm Bill. The HSUS, the nation's largestanimal protection organization ...
Sen. Hatch Kisses Pro-Life Views Good-Bye Says Concerned Women for America
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Concerned Women for America(CWA) President Sandy Rios chastised Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) todayfor turning his back on the pro-life movement by supporting theKennedy/Feinstein/Specter Cloning bill. The bill Sen. Hatch now supports would permit ...
League of Women Voters Calls Trade Promotion Authority Legislation 'Inadequate'; Opposes Senate Bill After Adopting Pro-Trade Position
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The League of Women Voterstoday announced its opposition to the Bipartisan Trade PromotionAuthority Act or "fast track" legislation currently moving forward inthe U.S. Senate. "As a long-time supporter of enhanced international trade, we ...
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: North Carolina Takes Small Step Forward by Making Modest Commitment To Fund Tobacco Prevention
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement ofWilliam V. Corr, executive vice president, Campaign for Tobacco-FreeKids: Four years after joining the state tobacco settlement, NorthCarolina has taken its first modest step toward reducing tobacco'stoll in the ...
The George Washington University Hospital Opens Doors To New Adolescent Neuropsychiatric Program; Grand Opening May 2
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The George WashingtonUniversity Hospital, in partnership with the ComprehensiveNeurobehavioral Systems (CNS), will open the newest adolescentneuropsychiatric program in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, May 2. TheCNS program, housed at 4460 MacArthur ...
Real Estate Roundtable Urges Permanent Environmental Cleanup Cost Deductibility
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Real Estate Roundtable(http://www.rer.org) yesterday urged Congress to make permanent atemporary tax code provision that allows property owners to deductenvironmental cleanup costs in the year they are incurred. Expensinghelps real estate owners ...
Counties Flunk Annual American Lung Association Clean-Air Test Again
May 01, 2002 ... CHICAGO, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- For the third year in a row,Cook and Lake counties in northeastern Illinois received an "F" forair quality according to the American Lung Association's (ALA) Stateof the Air 2002. Two additional countries in Illinois and three counties ...
ARHP Launches New Brochure To Educate Public About Bone Health Throughout The Life Span
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire -- The Association ofReproductive Health Professionals (ARHP), an education associationrepresenting leading health care providers, researchers, andeducators in the field, announces a new patient education brochure,"Building Strong Bones: It Takes a ...
CCAGW: Vote No on the Farm Bill
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Council for CitizensAgainst Government Waste sent a letter to Congress yesterday opposingthe Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (H.R. 2646. A voteon the bill is expected tomorrow. The text of the letter follows: On behalf of the ...
HHS Urges Community Partnerships To Improve Physical Activity; CDC Study Finds Medical Costs Among Obese Young People Increase
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- HHS Secretary Tommy G.Thompson today called on families, communities and businesses to worktogether and create innovative ways to encourage greater physicalactivity among children. Secretary Thompson was joined by Education Secretary Rod Paige ...
Terrorism Insurance Bill Needed Now to Stabilize Market, CIRT Exclusive Poll Finds
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In no uncertain terms,delays in passage of a terrorism insurance bill have impacted thedesign and construction community with potential "bottom line"consequences such as profitability, capital investment, compensationfor employees, and even some ...
HHS Promotes Health Through Physical Activity; Releases Fact Sheet
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a fact sheet onhealth through physical activity released today by the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): Overview: Chronic diseases account for seven of every 10 U.S.deaths and for more than 60 percent of medical ...
NRA Names New Chief Lobbyist
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The National RifleAssociation's (NRA) Executive Vice-President Wayne LaPierre, hasnamed Chris Cox as the organization's new Executive Director of theNRA's Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA). Cox replaces James Jay Baker. LaPierre made ...
Remarks By The President At Presentation Of Medal Of Honor
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a transcript of remarks by the President at the presentation of Medals ofHonor: The Rose Garden 2:11 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, and welcome to the White House, andwelcome to our beautiful Rose ...
Los Angeles City Council Should Reject Use of Mexican Consular ID Cards, Says Federation for American Immigration Reform
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- At a time when the federalgovernment is taking steps to enhance homeland security, the LosAngeles City Council seems poised to impede that effort, charges theFederation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR). The Council hastaken up consideration of ...
AARP Strongly Supports Sarbanes Predatory Lending Bill
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- AARP will strongly support anew bill that would put more teeth in federal regulations onpredatory mortgage lending practices, Board Member Tess Canjaannounced at a Capitol Hill press conference Wednesday. Canja, who has been president of the 35 ...
American Association of Blacks in Energy Supports Yucca Mountain Storage Repository
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- At its quarterly meeting lastmonth, the Board of Directors of the American Association of Blacksin Energy announced its support for Congressional ratification ofYucca Mountain, Nev., as the logical site for nuclear waste storage. "Careful and ...
Gephardt to Hold Weekly Press Briefing, May 2
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: WHAT: House Democratic Leader Richard A. Gephardt to hold weekly pressbriefing ...
Microsoft Competitors' Influence Rises as Does Cost to Taxpayers
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In an ongoing effort toinform taxpayers of the high cost of the continued litigation againstMicrosoft by nine state attorneys general and the District ofColumbia, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) today released theseventh of its weekly updates ...
Remarks by Gephart, Daschle on Middle East, Prescription Drugs, Trade Bills
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following transcript wasreleased today by the office of House Democratic Leader Richard A.Gephardt: DASCHLE: Well, Republicans can't help themselves. They talk a goodline on education. But every time that line is examined, there is ...
SBA Administrator Hector V. Barreto Hosts 'Conversation With Michael Dell' At National Small Business Week 2002
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: WHAT: In conjunction with National Small Business Week 2002, the U.S.Small Business Administration will present "Conversation with MichaelDell," a Q-and-A session with State Small Business Persons of theYear. WHO: -- Michael Dell, founder and ...
Reaction of Senator Patrick Leahy to Administration's Human Rights Certification for U.S. Aid to the Colombian Military
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement bySen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) regarding the administration's humanrights certification for U.S. aid to the Colombian military. Leahy chairs the Senate Foreign Operations Subcommittee whichoversees appropriations for ...
Environmental Groups: Bush Administration Issues 'Toothless' Regulation For Sea-Going Vessel Air Pollution
May 01, 2002 ... WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Environmental ProtectionAgency today proposed air emission standards for large sea-goingvessels such as oil tankers, cruise ships, and cargo vessels thatwill do little to clean the air, according to environmental groups.Each day in large ports ...
City Leaders from 25 States Gather in Minneapolis, May 1-4, to Collaborate on Youth and Family Issues; Press Briefing Friday
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: Hundreds of community leaders from 39 cities in 25 states willdiscuss the vital role of local government in education, family andyouth at a National League of Cities (NLC) conference at theMinneapolis Hyatt Regency, May 1-4. The 39 cities range from Waco,Texas, ...
Staying Safe from UV Rays, Indoors And Out! UV Rays Can Damage Your Health, Whether You Are Out in the Sun or Driving in Your Car
May 01, 2002 ... News Advisory: The following is a satellite newsfeed advisory. The contact abovecan provide additional information to print and broadcast media. STORY SUMMARY: With Memorial Day weekend nearing and summer right around thecorner, Mother Nature is getting ready to turn ...
Finalists Chosen For New National Education Award; Prize For Urban School District with Greatest Improvement In Student Achievement
May 02, 2002 ... LOS ANGELES, May 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Broad Foundationannounced today five finalists for The Broad Prize for UrbanEducation, a $500,000 prize that will annually honor educationinnovation and improvement. The following school districts willcompete for the prize: -- Atlanta ...
Boston Public Schools Chosen As Finalist For National Education Award
May 02, 2002 ... LOS ANGELES, May 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Broad Foundationannounced today the selection of Boston Public Schools as a finalistfor The Broad Prize for Urban Education. The determination offinalists was made by a review board comprised of prominent educationleaders from across the country ....