U.S. Newswire back issues from November 2003:
Former Claude Pepper Chief of Staff Says 'We Need Pepper's Courage Now': Social Security Deficit Is 'Myth'
Nov 01, 2003 ... MIAMI, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Bob Weiner, former Chief of Staffof the House Aging Committee under Claude Pepper (D-Miami), assertsthat the Social Security deficit -- one of the major issues in thecurrent presidential campaign, raised by both parties and newspapersacross the country -- ...
Social Security Deficit is 'Myth'; Former Claude Pepper Chief Of Staff Bob Weiner Says 'We Need Pepper's Courage Now'
Nov 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Bob Weiner, the former Chiefof Staff of the House Aging Committee under Claude Pepper, assertsthat the Social Security deficit -- one of the major issues in thecurrent presidential campaign, raised by both parties and newspapersacross the country -- ...
Transcript of the President's Nov. 1 Radio Address to the Nation
Nov 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is atranscript of the President's Nov. 1 radio address to the nation: THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This week terrorists launched aseries of attacks in Iraq. Their targets included police stations inBaghdad and Fallujah, the ...
Remarks by the President at Desoto County, Mississippi
Nov 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is atranscript of Remarks by the President at Desoto County, Mississippi:DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven, Mississippi 10:08 a.m. CST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Thanks for coming. (Applause.)I'm honored to be here. I'm ...
National Clergy Council Statement on 'Gay' Bishop Robinson
Nov 02, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The executive officers ofthe National Clergy Council, representing more than 5000 churchleaders from Catholic, Evangelical, Orthodox and Protestanttraditions, released the following statement today on the elevationof V. Gene Robinson to bishop ...
Home Health Quality Data: What Does It Mean to New Jersey Patients?
Nov 03, 2003 ... News Advisory: The Home Care Association of New Jersey, the New Jersey HospitalAssociation and PRONJ, the state's official quality improvementorganization, will join together Nov. 6 in a press conference todiscuss how senior citizens and other patients can put new homehealth ...
'Home Health Compare' Opens Information Gate; New Jersey Associations Welcome Opportunity to Educate Consumers
Nov 03, 2003 ... PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The New Jersey HospitalAssociation and the Home Care Association of New Jersey todaywelcomed the effort by the federal government to make new home healthquality measures available to the public via Home Health Compare. This new Web site, ...
Consumers Union Files Motion to Strike Sharper Image Lawsuit Under California Anti-SLAPP Statute
Nov 03, 2003 ... YONKERS, N.Y., Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Consumers Union (CU), theindependent, nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports (CR), has fileda motion to strike Sharper Image's product disparagement lawsuitunder a California statute that protects against lawsuits designed tochill constitutional ...
Housing Affordability Strong, But Down from 30-Year Highs Says NAR
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- General conditions forhousing affordability dropped in the third quarter due to higher homeprices and mortgage interest rates but remained slightly above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors. NAR's composite ...
'President Kennedy Has Been Shot'; Newseum Book Provides Moment-to- Moment Account of the Four Days that Changed America
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- On Nov. 22, 1963, Americafelt the devastating impact of the sound of gunfire and the passingof a leader on a sunny morning in Dallas. A shocked nation turned tothe news media for answers. How well did they respond? In the new book by the ...
EPA Awards Environement Education Grants
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Schools, universities, stateeducation and environmental agencies and nonprofit organizationsacross the country were given almost 3 million in EnvironmentalEducation Grants. "Environmental protection begins with environmental education,"said ...
Medical Group Favors Disclosure of Abortion-Breast Cancer Link
Nov 03, 2003 ... PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill., Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Coalition onAbortion/Breast Cancer cheered news that the Association of AmericanPhysicians and Surgeons (AAPS) favors disclosing to patients a"highly plausible" relationship between abortion and increased riskof breast cancer. AAPS ...
SBA Moves to Risk-Based Lender Oversight
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The U.S. Small BusinessAdministration is implementing a risk-based approach to overseeingindividual lenders that includes an early warning predictive scorecomponent and a more comprehensive lender review process. "With these tools, the SBA ...
High Court Denies Alabama Ten Commandments Case; Advocates to Respond With National Ad Campaign
Nov 03, 2003 ... News Advisory: -- News conference scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today, Nov. 3, onsidewalk in front of U.S. Supreme Court Organizers of the recent pro Ten Commandments protests inMontgomery, Ala., were present at the Supreme Court today when theCourt announced it has denied ...
Supreme Court Won't Review Suzuki vs. Consumers Union; CU President, Attorney Available for Interviews Today at 1PM in National Press Club
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The U.S. Supreme Courtannounced today that it will not review a lower court ruling in theSuzuki vs. Consumers Union case. Consumers Union (CU) had petitionedthe U.S. Supreme Court in August to settle a legal conflict among theU.S. Circuit Courts on ...
Expert Panel Examines Role of Private Health Plans in Medicare; Makes Policy Recommendations for Traditional, Private Plans
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Today, an independent,expert panel of the National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI)issued its final report on the role of private health plans inMedicare. The bipartisan panel, which was convened by NASI to informthe ongoing discussion about the ...
President George W. Bush to Keynote Event Commemorating 20th Anniversary Of National Endowment for Democracy
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- President of the UnitedStates George W. Bush will be the keynote speaker at an event markingthe 20th anniversary of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED),which will be held Nov. 6 at 10:30 a.m. in the Hall of Flags of theU.S. Chamber of ...
HHS Launches National Home Health Quality Initiative; Broad Effort to Improve Quality Provided by Home Health Agencies
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- HHS Secretary Tommy G.Thompson today released new data about the quality of care providedby home health agencies across the country as part of an expandinginitiative to improve the quality of care given to the millions ofAmericans who receive home ...
Brominated Flame Retardants to be Voluntarily Phased Out
Nov 03, 2003 ... BOSTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Great Lakes Chemical Corp.of West Lafayette, Ind., will voluntarily cease production of twowidely-used flame retardant chemicals by the end of 2004. Thechemicals in question, Penta and Octa, are members of a group ofchemicals called polybrominated ...
Presentation on 'War on Our Freedoms: Civil Liberties in Age of Terrorism' Set for Nov. 5 at University of Chicago Law School
Nov 03, 2003 ... News Advisory: What: The American Constitution Society of the University of ChicagoSchool of Law and The Century Foundation present "The War on OurFreedoms: Civil Liberties in an Age of Terrorism" When: Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. CST ...
Teens to Compete in Dream Prom Contest; Best Fundraising Project to Win $5000 from Citibank Foundation and Maryland Public Television
Nov 03, 2003 ... OWINGS MILLS, Md., Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Move over Wall Streetentrepreneurs, Maryland is looking for the high school dream team ofentrepreneurial philanthropists. One business-minded Maryland high school class will win a $5000grand prize for the best fundraising project ...
ACP Decries Medicare Final Rule on Fee Schedule; Urges Congress to Take Action
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Medicare released the finalrule for its 2004 physician fee schedule on Aug. 31, drawing animmediate call from the American College of Physicians (ACP) forCongress to take immediate action to prevent a reduction in payments. The rule results in ...
Upcoming National Press Club Luncheons
Nov 03, 2003 ... News Advisory: The following is a schedule of upcoming luncheons at the NationalPress Club: Monday, November 10, 2003 Spencer Abraham, Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy TOPIC: "The Future of DOE's Science Mission." Friday, November 14, ...
Environmental News: Draft Policy Issued to Help Improve Management of the Nation's Sewage Treatment Facilities
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A proposed policy is beingissued today that provides guidance to help local governments operatetheir sewage treatment facilities and to help prevent the overflow ofraw sewage into homes and waterways during heavy rain storms. Manymunicipalities ...
AFGE Says Congress Rejects Amendment to Fill Pay Gap for Federal Reservists
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A House-Senate conferencecommittee has rejected an amendment that would bring financial relieffor thousands of federal employees in the National Guard and Reservesby bridging the pay gap brought on by extended duty. The unionrepresenting the ...
Christian Coalition Asks Congress to Control Our Runaway Federal Judges; Justice Moore Was Obeying the Law
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Christian Coalition ofAmerica condemns the decision by the Supreme Court today to refuse tohear the 10 Commandments Monument case brought to the court byAlabama Chief Justice Roy Moore. This outrageous non-decision followsthe recent remarks by ...
FTCR: Senate Poised to Put Bank Profits Over Consumer Privacy; Group Acknowledges Purchase of Senators' Social Security Numbers
Nov 03, 2003 ... SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The U.S. Senate isscheduled to vote on legislation tomorrow that will allow banks toshare or sell a consumer's private financial information to corporateaffiliates despite state laws limiting such activity. The Foundationfor Taxpayer and Consumer ...
Mica Hearing "As Silly As Snowing In Florida", Says National Air Traffic Controllers Association
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- National Air TrafficControllers Association President John Carr today rejected testifyingat House Aviation Subcommittee Chairman John Mica's planned hearingthis week to explore turning over the air traffic control system tothe military, calling the ...
NLGJA Launches Journalists' Toolbox; Online Resource Serves All Newsrooms Covering Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The National Lesbian & GayJournalists Association (NLGJA)(tm) announced today the officiallaunch of the NLGJA Journalists' Toolbox, an expert online guide forreporters, editors, and other media professionals covering thelesbian, gay, bisexual and ...
Mayors, Federal Legislators Call for Swift Action on National Transportation Bill
Nov 03, 2003 ... News Advisory: -- Re-authorization directly linked to economies of U.S. cities U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President James Garner ofHempstead, N.Y., along with Seattle, Washington Mayor Greg Nickels,Chair of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Committee on Transportationand ...
AHRQ Awards Nearly $4 Million in Challenge Grants to Help Hospitals Improve Patient Safety
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Agency for HealthcareResearch and Quality today announced the award of almost $4 millionto fund 13 projects designed to improve patient safety. Six of thegrants will assess patient safety risks to patients and devise waysto prevent them; the ...
HHS Launches New Effort to Reach People With Diabetes Who are Undiagnosed
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- HHS Secretary Tommy G.Thompson today announced a new community-based effort to identifypersons with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes and refer them for follow-up blood testing and treatment if appropriate. The focus of thisinitiative is to help Americans ...
Consumer Group Says Bush Should Weigh in with Supreme Court on Fate of State HMO Liability Laws
Nov 03, 2003 ... SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Foundation forTaxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR) called upon President Bush toweigh in on behalf of patients with the U.S. Supreme Court now thatthe Court has to decide whether Texas's HMO liability law is illegal.FTCR noted Bush had ...
Protestors to Rally Outside Embassy of Japan in Opposition to Cruel, Ongoing Slaughter of Dolphins, Whales
Nov 03, 2003 ... News Advisory: DATE: Tuesday, Nov. 4 TIME: 11 a.m. - Noon PLACE: Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C.; 2520 MassachusettsAvenue, N.W. On Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 11 a.m., protestors will rally outside theEmbassy of Japan in Washington, D.C. in opposition to the ...
NNSA Forms New Task to Address Nuclear and Radiological Threats; Will Consolidate Department of Energys Threat Reduction Efforts
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- National Nuclear SecurityAdministration (NNSA) Administrator Linton Brooks today announced theestablishment of the Nuclear Radiological Threat Reduction Task Forcewithin the Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation. The new taskforce represents ...
Water 2025 Science and Technology Workshop to be Held in Denver
Nov 03, 2003 ... News Advisory: The Department of the Interior will hold a national workshop onNov. 4, 2003 to develop science and technology recommendations thatwill help carry out the goals of Interior's Water 2025 initiative andassist Western communities facing chronic water shortages ....
Violence, Sedentary Lifestyle, Drug Use, Diet Among Risky Behaviors Linked to Nearly 50 Percent of Deaths
Nov 03, 2003 ... News Advisory: Almost half of all causes of death in the United States are linkedto social and behavioral factors such as smoking, diet, sedentarylifestyle and accidents. Living conditions, lifestyles, personalrelationships and social and economic policies have a profound ...
Study: Illinois Governor's Drug 'Reimportation' Plan Doomed to Fail, at State or National Level
Nov 03, 2003 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Smaller-than-advertised savings for bigger-than-advertised risks ... that's theconclusion of a study examining the fiscal and medical aspects ofIllinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's plan to import or re- importprescription drugs from Canada for use by ...
Right to Life of Michigan President to Attend Presidential Signing
Nov 03, 2003 ... GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Michigan's long-standing commitment to ending the practice of partial-birth abortionshas allowed the state's leading prolife voice to be present whenPresident George W. Bush signs a national ban on partial-birthabortion into law. On Nov. 5, ...
Local Conference Addressing Current Benefits and Compensation Issues
Nov 03, 2003 ... News Advisory: The International Foundation's 49th Annual Employee BenefitsConference offers over 130 sessions for trustees, administrators andprofessional advisors serving multiemployer, single-employer andpublic sector benefit plans. Formal presentations, problem- ...
National Press Club Book Fair to be Held on Wednesday, Nov. 12
Nov 03, 2003 ... News Advisory: The nation's best and brightest minds from a diverse array offields will gather at the National Press Club on Nov. 12, for the26th Annual Book Fair and Authors' Night. As one of Washington'slargest literary events, the Fair will attract celebrities fromacross the ...
Lynn Scarlett Will Present Coastal America Award for Partnership that Gives Students Experience on Boston Harbor Research Vessel
Nov 03, 2003 ... News Advisory: At the New England Aquarium on Wednesday, Nov. 5, AssistantSecretary of the Interior Lynn Scarlett will present an award to apublic-private partnership that provides Boston high school studentswith research cruises. Scarlett will present the award toindividuals ...
WWF Statement on the Retirement of U.S. Senator Bob Graham, Everglades Champion
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Responding to the today'snews that Bob Graham, Florida's senior United States Senator, willnot be running for a fourth term, Kathryn S. Fuller, President ofWorld Wildlife Fund said: "In his lifetime of leadership, Bob Graham has proven himself ...
The Hill: Lawmakers Face Facts of New Campaign Law
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House lawmakers will attenda closed-door session Tuesday to tutor them on the pitfalls createdby the new campaign finance law, Alexander Bolton reports in the Nov.4 issue of The Hill. "With both the 2004 election cycle alreadyunderway and stricter ...
The Hill: New Security Measures After Scare Will Cause Significant Delays for Those Entering Capitol Hill Buildings
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- New security measures afterlast week's scare at the Cannon House Office building will causesignificant delays for those entering Capitol Hill buildings, CapitolPolice Chief Terrance Gainer says in the Nov. 4 issue of The Hill. AsSarah Bouchard ...
The Hill: As Vote Looms, Northpoint Confronts Critics
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Northpoint Technology isengaged in an 11th hour offensive to save a legislative provisionthat would benefit the company, Sam Dealey reports in the Nov. 4issue of The Hill. The bill, which could come to the Senate thisweek, would help the broadcast ...
The Hill: As Vote Looms, Northpoint Confronts Critics
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Northpoint Technology isengaged in an 11th hour offensive to save a legislative provisionthat would benefit the company, Sam Dealey reports in the Nov. 4issue of The Hill. The bill, which could come to the Senate thisweek, would help the broadcast ...
CCRKBA Chief Applauds Prosecutors Decision to Charge Ex-Chief
Nov 03, 2003 ... BELLEVUE, Wash., Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The decision Monday byWayne County, Mich. Prosecutor Michael Duggan to charge formerDetroit Police Chief Jerry Oliver for having an unregistered handgunwas "the right thing to do," said Joe Waldron, executive director ofthe Citizens Committee ...
NPRC Comments on Schiavo Case: 'From Guardian to Predator'
Nov 03, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The maelstrom which hassurrounded Terri Schindler-Schiavo demonstrates a profound confusionover what constitutes the guardianship and care of a person in need.Michael Schiavo has sought to end his wife's life by starvation. TheNational Pro-life ...
National Pro-life Religious Council on the Ten Commandments
Nov 03, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The National Pro-lifeReligious Council (NPRC), a coalition of diverse groups within theChristian tradition, decries the court ordered removal of the TenCommandments monument from the lobby of the Alabama State JudicialCenter, as an act with profoundly ...
William Martin to Head DOE's Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee; Committee Meets Nov. 3-4
Nov 03, 2003 ... News Advisory: Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham announced today theappointment of William F. Martin to lead the Department of Energy's(DOE's) Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee (NERAC), anindependent panel that provides advice on the direction of thedepartment's ...
Young, Single College Grads Still Mobile and Urban, Census Bureau Reports
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Young, single, college-educated people are moving to large metropolitan areas, often tocentral cities a trend that defies the general population's outwardmigration, according to a report based on Census 2000 data releasedby the U.S. Census Bureau ...
Wind Power Energizes the Windy City; First Wind Energy Purchasers in Illinois to be Recognized
Nov 03, 2003 ... News Advisory: WHAT: Chicago Wind Turbine Blade Event, display of 115-foot state-of-the-art fiberglass wind turbine blade, announcement of theavailability of wind power in Illinois, and recognition of the firstChicago-area institutions that are purchasing ...
FAAIR Winds Up Month-Long Democracy Trip in Iraq
Nov 03, 2003 ... SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- As part of itsongoing educational efforts in Iraq, Focus on American and ArabInterests and Relations (FAAIR), an American non-profit educationaland advocacy organization based in Southfield, Mich., has winded up amonth-long trip in Iraq ...
Women From Iraq, Other Conflict Zones Stand With U.S. Congresswomen on Stronger Role for Women in Peacekeeping, Reconstruction
Nov 04, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Two prominent Iraqi womenfrom Baghdad, Amal Al-Khedairy and Nermin Al-Mufti will join womenfrom post-conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Liberia and Palestineto stand with US Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas) andcolleagues from the ...
National Park's Overestimated Emission & Sound Levels Set Unjust Standard for Snowmobiling in Yellowstone
Nov 04, 2003 ... HASLETT, Mich., Nov. 4 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The terms under whichthe National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to allow snowmobiling tocontinue in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks have leftsnowmobile makers in a quandary, according to the InternationalSnowmobile Manufacturers ...
Weldon, Major Autism, Speech Disorder Organizations Voice Concern Over CDC's Use of Vaccine Safety Datalink to Investigate Thimerosal
Nov 04, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- U.S. Congressman DaveWeldon, a physician, and groups representing children with autism andspeech/language disorders have raised concerns over the use of theVaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) by the CDC's National ImmunizationProgram (NIP) and others ...
Chain Restaurant Menu-Labeling Bill to be Introduced in Congress
Nov 04, 2003 ... News Advisory: -- Press Conference, 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 -- Legislation would put calories on fast-food menu boards, morenutrition info on printed menus Legislation to be introduced in Congress on Wednesday wouldrequire large chain restaurants to provide ...
Agencies Will Discuss Programmatic Regulations for Governing Restoration of America's Everglades
Nov 04, 2003 ... News Advisory: Federal officials will be available at 1 p.m. EST today (Nov. 4)to answer media queries about the publication of the formal rulesthat will govern the 30-year program for restoring America'sEverglades. Publishing the final "programmatic regulations" ...
Catholic Charities USA Provides $30,000 in Emergency Funding to Assist Victims of Southern California Fires
Nov 04, 2003 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 4 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Catholic CharitiesUSA's Office of Disaster Response has sent $30,000 in emergencyfunding to three local Catholic Charities agencies to assist victimsof the fires that ravaged Southern California last week. Agenciesreceiving emergency grants of ...
Report Shows States are Pursuing Medicaid Cost Controls Without Monitoring Quality of Diabetes Care; Nov. is National Diabetes Month
Nov 04, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 /U.S. Newswire/ -- As we begin NationalDiabetes Month, a new study shows that most state Medicaid programsare not equipped to monitor and evaluate the health impact thatpharmaceutical cost containment measures are having on Medicaiddiabetes patients. The new study, ...
Smithsonian Institution to Hold Media preview of the new Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals, Thursday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m.
Nov 04, 2003 ... News Advisory: WHAT: Media preview of the new Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall ofMammals WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. WHERE: Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, 10thStreet and Constitution Avenue NW; (Please enter at ConstitutionAvenue) ...
Judy Reyes from NBC's Scrubs To Host 15 Years of Comedy for a Cause at Carolines; Kathleen Turner and Janeane Garofalo Join Laughter
Nov 03, 2003 ... News Advisory: What: Host Judy Reyes, actor (Nurse Carla Espinosa on NBC's "Scrubs")and prominent entertainers and comedians donate their time and talentto celebrate women and girls work to positively impact theircommunities. Who: Presenters: -- ...
Lilly Chief Sidney Taurel Will Present the Facts of Life About Pharmaceutical Innovation
Nov 03, 2003 ... News Advisory: Hudson Institute will sponsor a presentation by Sidney Taurel,chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Eli Lilly andCo., "Where Drugs Come From: The facts of life about pharmaceuticalinnovation" on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the National Press Club, 529 ...
Labor Party Challenges Presidential Candidates to Endorse Just Health Care
Nov 03, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Labor Party challengedtoday each of the major Presidential candidates to take an importantstep toward solving the nation's health care crisis by adopting, as akey component of their campaigns, the Labor Party's Just Health Careplan. In a ...