U.S. Newswire back issues from July 2003:
U.S. Coast Guard Alerts Holiday Boaters to Carbon Monoxide Risk; Danger May Be Greater Than Previously Thought
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Amid growing evidence thatCarbon Monoxide-related illnesses, injuries, and fatalities on thewater may be far greater than reported, the United States Coast Guardis asking recreational boaters to take special care during the busyJuly 4th holiday ...
Actress Jane Alexander to Read Declaration of Independence at National Archives' Fourth of July Celebration at Union Station
Jul 01, 2003 ... News Advisory: WHO: Jane Alexander will join the National Archives at Union Station onJuly 4, to celebrate the 227th anniversary of the adoption of theDeclaration of Independence. She will read the Declaration ofIndependence at the Nation Archives' traditional ceremony ....
Fourth of July Rush on Final Approach at BWI; Travelers Advised to Arrive Early, Plan Ahead
Jul 01, 2003 ... BWI AIRPORT, Md., July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Travelers are advisedto arrive early and plan ahead when using Baltimore/WashingtonInternational Airport (BWI) during the Independence Day holidayweekend. More than 460,000 airline passengers are expected to useBWI during a seven-day travel ...
NCQA Releases 2004 Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set; 10 New Measures Address Public Health, Service Issues
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The National Committee forQuality Assurance (NCQA) today released final specifications for the2004 edition of the Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set(HEDIS), substantially expanding the scope of the tool that defineshow health plans ...
PBS' Star-Studded 'A Capitol Fourth 2003' Concert Celebrates America's Birthday Extravaganza
Jul 01, 2003 ... News Advisory: -- Photo and interview opportunities with Host Barry Bostwick,Dolly Parton, The Chieftains, John Williams, James Ingram, KristinChenoweth, Craig Bierko, Earl Scruggs, Jerry Douglas, guest conductorErich Kunzel, and executive producer Jerry Colbert WHAT: ...
Mexico's Undersecretary for Social Development Press Conference July 1
Jul 01, 2003 ... News Advisory: The Undersecretary for Social Development will head a pressconference on the actions carried out by the Mexican Government onhuman development and the fight against poverty. The Undersecretarywill present the results of the recent report on ...
Americans Declare Independence From Hazardous Chemicals: Over 10,000 Citizens and 60 Groups Speak Out for Chemical Policy Reform
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- On the eve of the Fourth ofJuly holiday, over 10,000 Americans from all 50 states have signedthe "U.S. Declaration of Independence from Hazardous Chemicals,"(note1) according to World Wildlife Fund-one of the 60 environmental,health, and trade groups ...
HHS Launches New Efforts to Promote Paperless Health Care System
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- HHS Secretary Tommy G.Thompson today announced two new steps in building a nationalelectronic health care system that will allow patients and theirdoctors to access their complete medical records anytime and anywherethey are needed, leading to ...
The e-Future of Taxes; IRS Executives, Tax Professionals Explore the Shift to Expanded Services
Jul 01, 2003 ... News Advisory: The electronic connection between tax practitioners and theInternal Revenue Service is expanding beyond simply filing returns. Anew world of e-services is right around the corner. Next week, specialists will help tax practitioners to hassle-freenavigation of ...
World Wildlife Fund Suggestions for Making Fourth of July Picnics Red, White and Green
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- As the fourth of Julyapproaches, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today suggested another way forAmericans nationwide to show their love of country. In addition toasking families to help protect the picnic areas for the wildlifethat are so important to us ...
Will Your Physician Be There? The Medical Liability Crisis in America; National Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on July 9
Jul 01, 2003 ... News Advisory: National Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon Series presents: Dr. Donald J. Palmisano, President, American Medical Association WHEN: July 9, 2003, 12:30 to 2 p.m. WHERE: National Press Club Ballroom The luncheon will begin at 12:30 p.m. ...
New EBRI Research: Americans Want Medicare Drug Benefit Although Many Seniors Are Satisfied With Status Quo
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A new poll suggests thatCongressional efforts to provide a drug benefit to Medicarebeneficiaries accurately reflect an American health priority. Half ofthose polled fear they'll be unable to afford drugs as a Medicarebeneficiary and nearly a quarter ...
CORRECTED: HHS Launches New Efforts to Promote Paperless Health Care System
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- HHS Secretary Tommy G.Thompson today announced two new steps in building a nationalelectronic health care system that will allow patients and theirdoctors to access their complete medical records anytime and anywherethey are needed, leading to ...
Homeownership Forecast: Nation's Leading Economists Make Predictions for the Second Half of 2003
Jul 01, 2003 ... News Advisory: WHO: David Berson-Chief Economist, Fannie Mae; David Lereah-ChiefEconomist, National Association of Realtors(r); Paul Merski-ChiefEconomist, Independent Community Bankers of America; Frank E. Nothaft-Chief Economist, Freddie Mac; David Seiders-Chief ...
Environmental Groups, PSEG Power Connecticut Hail Enactment of Legislation Cutting Mercury Emissions from Coal-Fired Plants
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Leading environmentalorganizations -- Clean Water Action, the Connecticut Coalition forClean Air, and the Clean Air Task Force -- and PSEG PowerConnecticut, owner of the 375-megawatt Bridgeport Harbor coal-firedpower plant, today congratulated the ...
Planned Parenthood Poll Points to Winning Messages for Presidential Candidates; Numbers Identify Issues that Resonate with Caucus-Goers
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A poll of Iowa DemocraticCaucus-goers released today finds deep concern about a number ofactions and proposals made by the Bush administration that threatenthe future of family planning services and reproductive health care. Polling data is ...
Statement of Sarah Brady on the Anniversary of an Assault Weapon Tragedy
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Sarah Brady, of the BradyCampaign to Prevent Gun Violence, released the following statementtoday: "Ten years ago, a man and his assault weapons turned a quietafternoon at the office into a nightmare. On July 1, 1993, GianLuigi Ferri walked ...
SBA National Ombudsman Provides Access to Small Business Regulatory Compliance Information
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The U.S. Small BusinessAdministration (SBA), in cooperation with the Office of Management ofBudget (OMB), has developed a comprehensive list of federalregulatory compliance assistance resources and a point of contact ineach federal agency for helping ...
California Nurses Association Applauds Final RN Ratios Plan
Jul 01, 2003 ... OAKLAND, Calif., July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The California NursesAssociation welcomed the release of the final regulations today toestablish new minimum registered nurse staffing ratios that allCalifornia hospitals must meet by January 1, 2004 as a significantstep towards improving ...
Large Deficits Extend 'As Far as the Eye Can See'; New CBPP Analysis Projects Ten-Year Deficit Will be $4.1 Trillion
Jul 01, 2003 ... News Advisory: TO BE HELD: 2 p.m., (ET) Wednesday, July 2 and 10:30 a.m., (ET) Thursday, July 3, 2003 CONTACT: Michelle Bazie, Ph: 202-408-1080, e-mail:bazie(At)cbpp.org Large Deficits Extend "As Far as the Eye Can See"; New AnalysisProjects Ten-Year ...
Updated and Expanded Modeling Confirms Widespread Health, Environmental Benefits of Clear Skies
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- EPA today released updatedmodeling results that confirm that the Clear Skies Act of 2003 wouldsignificantly improve air quality across the nation, resulting inenormous health and environmental benefits. The updated modeling usesthe most recent air ...
National Stroke Association Launches 'Ask Your Doctor' Stroke Campaign; Kentucky Ranks 12th Highest State in Stroke Deaths
Jul 01, 2003 ... News Advisory: It crosses all social, economic and gender barriers. It often hitspeople so quickly, there's little time to react unless you recognizethe symptoms. Every year 750,000 Americans suffer a stroke or brainattack. Remarkably, up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable ....
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for July 2: Cell Phone Courtesy
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is the daily"Profile America" feature for July 2 from the U.S. Census Bureau: WEDNESDAY, JULY 2: CELL PHONE COURTESY Profile America -- Wednesday, July 2. Ever been annoyed by therude manners of some cell phone users? Well, take ...
Corps Offers Water Safety Tips for July 4th Fun
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers, the nation's largest provider of recreation at America'srivers and lakes, offers recreation seekers the following safety tipsfor July 4th fun: -- Alcohol and water don't mix -- More than half of all ...
Traffic Safety: A Multimedia Web Page from the U.S. Census Bureau
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The U.S. Census BureauPublic Information Office's latest multimedia Web page highlightstraffic safety in advance of the fourth of July weekend. To view thepage, click on the Traffic Safety Multimedia icon at the top leftcorner of the Census Bureau ...
SBA, Ford, Minority Auto Dealers Ink Agreement to Identify, Help Finance Dealership Ownership Opportunities for Minorities
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Administrator Hector V.Barreto of the U.S. Small Business Administration today announced thesigning of a co-sponsorship agreement with the National Associationof Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) and Ford Motor Company asparticipants in the SBA's ...
Abraham Promotes Smart Energy Use in Tour of National Renewable Energy Lab; Highlights Website www.energysavers.gov
Jul 01, 2003 ... GOLDEN, Colo., July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Touring the Department ofEnergy's National Renewable Energy Lab today, U.S. Secretary ofEnergy Spencer Abraham encouraged Americans to use energy efficienttechnologies and practices in their homes and businesses in the wakeof rising natural gas ...
HHS Awards $23 Million to Help Communities Provide Early HIV/AIDS Care
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- HHS Secretary Tommy G.Thompson today announced 45 grants totaling $23 million to helpcommunities provide outpatient and primary care services for low-income, medically underserved Americans who are living with HIV/AIDSor are at risk for contracting ...
HHS Awards More than $60 Million to Strengthen America's Health Care Safety Net, Assure Services Available Where Needed
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- HHS Secretary Tommy G.Thompson today announced more than $60 million in new funding to helpthe nation's health centers make services available to more rural andinner-city Americans, including many without health insurance. The awards include ...
Energy Department Awards $89.4 Million to 19 States to Weatherize Homes of Low-Income Families
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Secretary of Energy SpencerAbraham announced today that the Department of Energy (DOE) willaward $89.4 million to 19 states to improve the energy efficiency ofthe homes of low-income families under the department'sWeatherization Assistance Program ....
Rotary International's First African President Takes Office
Jul 01, 2003 ... EVANSTON, Ill., July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Jonathan B. Majiyagbe, aNigerian lawyer, takes office on 1 July as President of RotaryInternational, a 98-year-old service organization with more than 1.2million members and a network of 30,000 community-based service clubsin 166 countries. As ...
Navy League Elects Sheila M. McNeill as National President; First Female President in League's 100-Year History
Jul 01, 2003 ... ARLINGTON, Va., July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Sheila M. McNeill ofBrunswick, Ga., was sworn in as the new National President of theNavy League of the United States (NLUS) during the League's annualconvention in Honolulu June 21, 2003. McNeill is the first woman tobe elected to this position ...
Gov. Gray Davis Speaks About Recall, Budget Crises in California July 2 on The Tavis Smiley Show from NPR
Jul 01, 2003 ... LOS ANGELES, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- This morning, CaliforniaGovernor Gray Davis spoke to NPR's Tavis Smiley in his firstinterview since California failed to meet the constitutional deadlineto pass a budget last night. Davis talked candidly about the problemscurrently facing ...
Leave No Youth Behind: New Report Urges Congress to Focus on Disconnected Youth
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Too many young people arenot on the path toward successful adulthood, and the U.S. has nocoherent policy to help these disconnected youth become productivemembers of society, according to a new report from the Center for Lawand Social Policy (CLASP), ...
DOL Awards Up to $1 Million to AFL-CIO; Grant Will Help Local Union Members Adapt to Changes in Workforce Investment System
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The U.S. Labor Departmenttoday announced its intention to award up to $1 million to the AFL-CIO's Working for America Institute. The grant is to be used by theAFL-CIO to help union officials and members work closely with theworkforce investment ...
Chao Announces Grants to Aid Homeless Veterans; Grants Totaling $17.5 Million Will Help Homeless Veterans Find Employment
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of LaborElaine L. Chao was joined today by U.S. Secretary of Veterans AffairsAnthony J. Principi to announce $17.5 million in grants to train andemploy homeless veterans for good jobs. The grants were awardedunder the Department of ...
Remarks by the President at Reenlistment of Military Service Members
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is atranscript of remarks by the President at reenlistment of militaryservice members: The East Room 2:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Please be seated. (Applause.) Welcome. Thank youall very much. Welcome to the White ...
U.S. Court to Hear Oral Arguments in TWA Pilots Suit; 'Some Hope' for Pilots, Flight Attendants Losing Jobs Tomorrow
Jul 01, 2003 ... CAMDEN, N.J., July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- On the eve of the unfairlayoff of 285 former TWA pilots by American Airlines, an organizationof pilots suing American to reinstate them and about 1,200 otherspreviously laid off, announced that a federal court in Camden, NewJersey will hear oral ...
EPA, WDNR Reach Agreement with WTM1 for Fox River Cleanup Work
Jul 01, 2003 ... CHICAGO, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency Region 5 and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resourceshave signed an agreement with WTM1 (formerly Wisconsin Tissue Mills)under which the company will complete the design work for thesediment cleanup in Little ...
Press Advisory: Indian and Jewish American Capitol Hill Reception
Jul 01, 2003 ... News Advisory: "Standing for Democracy, Standing Against Terrorism" Contact: David Bernstein, American Jewish Committee, (202) 785-4200, ext. 15; 301-452-8136 (cell) What: Indian and Jewish American Capitol Hill Reception "Standing for Democracy, Standing ...
Rep. Ellen Tauscher Recognized as 'Champion of Science' at University of California at Berkeley
Jul 01, 2003 ... BERKELEY, Calif., July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- U.S. RepresentativeEllen Tauscher (D-Calif.) was honored today as a "Champion ofScience" for her support of federal funding for basic scientificresearch. The event at the University of California at Berkeley was attendedby Tauscher and ...
Holiday Ad Campaign Targets Misleading Milk Claims; New England Consumers Enlisted to Expose False and Misleading Dairy Marketing
Jul 01, 2003 ... BOSTON, Mass., July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Center for GlobalFood Issues (CGFI) recently launched advertisements aimed atinforming consumers about misleading labels. First piloted in dairycountry in Wisconsin, CGFI is now running the ads over the Fourth ofJuly Holiday in newspapers ...
Statement of NEA President Reg Weaver on President Bush's Call for Federal Tuition Vouchers
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement ofNational Education Association (NEA) President Reg Weaver onPresident Bush's call for federal tuition vouchers: "The baseline for any education reform proposal ought to bewhether or not it improves student ...
Secretary Norton Applauds World Heritage Committee Decision to Remove Yellowstone from List of Endangered Sites
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Interior Secretary Gale A.Norton applauded the decision today by the World Heritage Committeeto remove Yellowstone National Park from the List of World Heritagein Danger in recognition of the progress the United States has madein addressing key ...
Global Conservation Debate Approaches May Produce New Consensus; Experts Available on Global 200, WWF's Living Planet Blueprint
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- An article in the currentissue of American Scientist, and reported in Tuesday's New YorkTimes, re-ignites a long-standing debate among scientists over thebest approaches to large-scale conservation. It is a topic of greatimportance to the public and ...
Public Schools Get Low Grades from African Americans in Poll; 70 Pct of African Americans Give Local Public Schools 'C' Grade or Lower
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In a national poll ofAfrican American registered voters commissioned by Black America'sPolitical Action Committee (BAMPAC), 62 percent gave the schools intheir area a grade of "C" or lower. The poll was conducted June 6th-26th among 1800 African ...
Energy Department Awards $295,000 Grant to Savannah River Regional Diversification Initiative
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Department of Energy(DOE) today announced that it will award $295,000 to the SavannahRiver Regional Diversification Initiative (SRRDI), to establish apositive economic development environment that includes job creation,job retention, and ...
Lexington, KY, and Montgomery County, MD, Pass Comprehensive Smoke- Free Workplace Laws, Says Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a statementby William V. Corr Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-FreeKids, on comprehensive smoke-free workplace laws: Elected leaders in two more major metropolitan areas -- Lexington,Kentucky, and Montgomery County, ...
The Hill: House Security Panel May Not Survive
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The future of the SelectCommittee on Homeland Security, created in the wake of the 9-11terrorist attacks, remains in doubt in the light of jurisdictionalconflicts with House committee chairmen who are proving reluctant toyield power to the newly ...
The Hill: The Eyes of K Street Are Upon Texas
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- With the future of Texascongressional redistricting drive in doubt, Washington lobbysists whoin the past have hedged their bets by contributing to powerfulDemocrats in the House (despite their clients' Republicaninclinations) are holding back on ...
The Hill: Grassley Poised to Scrutinize Nursing Home Industry
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A hearing aimed at probingthe quality of nursing home care across the nation is on tap forbefore the Senate Finance Committee on July 17. Consumer advocatesnote that progress has been made in the industry since a wave ofscandals were exposed. But ...
Remarks by President Bush on Education Reform and Parental Options (1/ 2)
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a transcript ofremarks by President Bush on education reform and parental options (1of 2): KIPP D.C. Key Academy Washington, D.C. 10:05 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much. Thanks for coming ....
Remarks by President Bush on Education Reform and Parental Options (2/ 2)
Jul 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a transcript ofremarks by President Bush on education reform and parental options (2of 2): I'm going to work with Congress -- and I appreciate the members ofCongress being here to -- we need to boost our budget for ...
Ex-White House Drug Spokesman Bob Weiner: Canada and Maryland Go To Pot; Decries New Medical Marijuana Laws
Jul 02, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In an op-ed column,"Maryland and Canada Are Going to Pot," in today's Washington Times,former White House Drug Policy Spokesman Bob Weiner, joined by NorthCarolina State University sophomore Amy Rieth, decry new medicalmarijuana laws in Maryland and ...
Full Agenda Announced for 2003 Prepaid Markets Expo.
Jul 02, 2003 ... NEW YORK, July 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Prepaid portal, Prepaid-Telecom.com and conference organizer the Institute for InternationalResearch, today announced the full agenda for the 2003 PrepaidMarkets Expo (http://www.prepaidmarketsexpo.com) The expo will take place August 10-12 in ...
PBS' Star-Studded 'A Capitol Fourth 2003' Concert Celebrates America's Birthday Extravaganza
Jul 02, 2003 ... News Advisory: -- Photo and Interview opportunities with Host Barry Bostwick,Dolly Parton, The Chieftains, John Williams, James Ingram, KristinChenoweth, Craig Bierko, Earl Scruggs, Jerry Douglas, guest conductorErich Kunzel, and executive producer Jerry Colbert WHAT: ...
Protecting Your Pooch from the Dog Days of Summer
Jul 02, 2003 ... CAPE COD, Mass., July 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Top tips from theInternational Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW - http://www.ifaw.org)for keeping your dog cool this summer: -- Don't leave your dog in a parked car in the summer - even inthe shade with the window left a few inches open. ...
Newseum Celebrates Independence Day with Naturalization Ceremony for New Citizens
Jul 02, 2003 ... News Advisory: WHAT: On July 4, 2003, 50 individuals representing 26 differentcountries from around the world will take the Oath of Allegiance andwill become United States citizens during a ceremony in Freedom Park.The ceremony will feature representatives of the Newseum, ...
DOI Deputy Secretary Griles, National Zoo Director Spelman Join Dolly Parton at Dedication of Bald Eagle Refuge Exhibit
Jul 02, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Deputy Secretary of theInterior Steve Griles and Smithsonian National Zoo Director LucySpelman today joined entertainer Dolly Parton and conservationleaders to officially open the zoo's "Bald Eagle Refuge Exhibit" --the culmination of a ...
OSHA Names 23 to Cranes and Derricks Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee; First Public Meeting Scheduled for July 30-Aug.1 in DC
Jul 02, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Assistant Secretary forOccupational Safety and Health John Henshaw today announced theappointment of 23 members to the Cranes and Derricks NegotiatedRulemaking Advisory Committee (C-DAC), who will be responsible fordeveloping a recommended proposal ...
RFL Continues Successful Summer Tour at Cornerstone Music Festival, Says American Life League
Jul 02, 2003 ... News Advisory: This week Rock For Life -- America's premiere pro-life youthorganization -- will continue its highly successful summer tour byvisiting the Cornerstone Music Festival in Bushnell, Ill. Rock ForLife, an American Life League project, is traveling throughout ...
Safe Driving Is Foremost this Fourth of July; Wireless Industry Reminds Drivers: Safety First
Jul 02, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Wireless phones and devicesgive consumers the freedom to stay connected with family and friends,to conduct business and to have fun virtually anytime, anywhere. This holiday weekend, the Cellular Telecommunications & InternetAssociation (CTIA) ...
Brazilian Government Reveals Alarming Rate of Deforestation in Amazon; World Wildlife Fund Responding to Forest Threats
Jul 02, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- An unexpectedly high rate ofdeforestation in the Amazon rainforest announced by the Braziliangovernment indicates that urgent, sweeping measures are needed tosave this area of global importance, according to WWF. But despitethis news there is new ...
$4.8 Million Awarded to Improve Integrity of State Unemployment Insurance Systems, Says Department of Labor
Jul 02, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Department of Laborannounced today that it has awarded $4.8 million in grants to 41state workforce agencies to implement or enhance systems to prevent,detect, and collect erroneous payments of unemployment insurance (UI)benefits. "These ...
Secretary Norton Presents a Report to President Bush on Commitment to Improve National Park System
Jul 02, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, July 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Interior Secretary Gale A.Norton today presented President Bush a report outlining thesignificant progress the department has made in meeting hiscommitment to ensure the proper care of our national parks, including900 repair and rehabilitation ...