U.S. Newswire back issues from August 2005:
'Prison Abuse Decisions Came From The Top' and 'Closing Guantanamo or Abu Ghraib Will Not Stop Torture,' Ex-White House Aide Asserts
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The prison torture decisions"came from the top," asserts Robert Weiner, a former Clinton WhiteHouse senior public affairs official. "No matter where these prisonsare, so long as our policy is the same, torture will take place --closing Guantanamo or ...
DNC Celebrates 40th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- This week, the DemocraticNational Committee (DNC) will celebrate the 40th anniversary of theVoting Rights Act of 1965. Events in the coming days will alsohighlight the Act's continued importance and the need to reauthorizethese celebrated principles ...
Republican Governors Association Passes $9 Million Fundraising Mark in First Six Months of 2005; Continues to Outpace DGA
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Republican GovernorsAssociation (RGA) this morning reported more than $9 million incontributions during the first six months of 2005 -- surpassing allprior RGA tallies for the first six-month fundraising block. Today,the RGA reported having ...
Lutheran World Relief Affirms Commitment to Sudan
Aug 01, 2005 ... BALTIMORE, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In light of today's tragicnews about the death of John Garang, the recently sworn-in vicepresident of the new Sudanese government, Lutheran World Relief (LWR)offers its condolences and affirms its commitment to the people ofSudan, and to working ...
Growing Racial Disparity in Breast, Colorectal Cancer Deaths Over Past Decade
Aug 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Despite an overall decline incancer deaths for all Americans regardless of race, 36 percent moreblack men and 17 percent more black women are dying from cancer thantheir white counterparts, finds a new study by Pfizer Inc and theNational Medical ...
Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training Confirmed Combat Veteran Brings Wealth of Experience to Job
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Secretary of Labor Elaine L.Chao announced today that the United States Senate has confirmedCharles S. (Chick) Ciccolella to be assistant secretary of labor forthe Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS). "I am very pleased that the ...
DNC Chairman Howard Dean to Address 47th Annual Convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Aug 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Howard Dean willaddress the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's (SCLC) HumanRights Luncheon during the SCLC's 47th Annual Convention inBirmingham, Ala., on Tuesday, Aug. 2. Chairman Dean sees this as an ...
Justice Department to Monitor Election in Michigan
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Justice Department todayannounced that it will send federal observers and Civil RightsDivision personnel to monitor the Aug. 2 municipal primary electionin Hamtramck, Michigan, to ensure compliance with the Voting RightsAct. Under the ...
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Churchwide Assembly to Be Held in Orlando, Aug. 8-14
Aug 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: The following is a memo from John R. Brooks on media informationfor ELCA Churchwide Assembly, Aug. 8-14: The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) ChurchwideAssembly, the ELCA's chief legislative authority, convenes Monday,Aug. 8, at the Orlando World ...
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Churchwide Assembly to Be Held in Orlando, Aug. 8-14
Aug 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: The following is a memo from John R. Brooks on media informationfor ELCA Churchwide Assembly, Aug. 8-14: The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) ChurchwideAssembly, the ELCA's chief legislative authority, convenes Monday,Aug. 8, at the Orlando World ...
Asia Foundation Announces First Conflict Resolution Fellowship; William P. Fuller Award Fosters Peace, Dialogue, Reconciliation
Aug 01, 2005 ... SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Asia Foundation, thepremier non-profit organization devoted to Asia's development since1954, today announced Mr. Deepak Thapa as the first recipient of TheWilliam P. Fuller Fellowship in Conflict Resolution, honoring theFoundation's most ...
DNC: Bush Should Stop Playing Games with Physical Fitness
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a factsheet released today by the Democratic National Committee: The White House this weekend announced that President Bushreceived good news during his annual physical. Doctors pronouncedthe President to be in "superior" ...
Schwarzenegger Admin Defies Court Order, Moves to Approve Controversial Building Products without Environmental, Safety Tests
Aug 01, 2005 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Defying a November2004 court decision ordering the state to conduct environmental testson controversial plastic plumbing pipes before approving theirwidespread use, the Schwarzenegger administration is moving forwardto allow builders and ...
AIR Expert Chosen to Monitor Improvement of Mississippi's JuvenileJustice System
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The U.S. Department ofJustice and the State of Mississippi have jointly selected a juvenilejustice expert at the American Institutes for Research to monitor thestate's progress toward improving two of its juvenile justicefacilities ....
Just Released: Price Indexing -- The Undoing of Large Personal Retirement Accounts
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- No retiree wants thegovernment to rip them off by taking away the Social Securitybenefits they worked hard to earn. But according to a new publicationreleased by the Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI), that isexactly what will happen if reformers ...
Text of Prepared Remarks of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at Fraternal Order of Police Conference New Orleans, Aug. 1 (1/2)
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire -- The following is a text ofprepared remarks of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at theFraternal Order of Police Conference New Orleans, La., Aug. 1 (part 1of 2): Good morning.It is a privilege to be in New Orleans with you all ...
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for August 2: Inventions
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, August 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is the daily"Profile America" feature for August 2 from the U.S. Census Bureau: TUESDAY, AUGUST 2: INVENTIONS Profile America Tuesday, August 2nd. Inventions make life easierand, in some cases, more enjoyable. They include ...
Controversial Intellectual Property Rights Bill Stalls in Congress
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- An intellectual propertyrights bill that was expected by many earlier this year to easilyglide through Congress has stalled. Since the Patent Reform Act (HR2795) has failed to meet expectations, a handful of the bill's earlysupporters are ...
Volunteer Conference Service Project to Benefit Shaw Neighborhood
Aug 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: More than 300 volunteers will paint murals, remove graffiti, andbeautify schools and streets in Washington's Shaw neighborhood onFriday, August 5. The service project is part of the NationalConference on Volunteering and Service taking place August 4-6 at ...
World Jewish Congress Marks 30th Anniversary of Helsinki Final Act Calls for Nations to Recommit to Fighting Anti-Semitism
Aug 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The World Jewish Congresstoday marked the 30th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act.WJC President Edgar M. Bronfman said, "This historic pact betweenthe Western alliance and the Communist bloc was largely motivated bythe international ...
New NCQA Standards Promote Wellness, Prevention; 57 Health PlansSchedule Surveys; Care Management, Health Improvement Standards Partof Voluntary Quality Plus Program
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, August 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The National Committee forQuality Assurance (NCQA) today announced that 57 health plans (seeattached list) have signed on as "early adopters" of its new CareManagement and Health Improvement standards. The early adopters willall be surveyed ...
National Association of Air Traffic Specialists: Outsourcing of Air Traffic Control System Could Be Delayed over Pension, Discrimination Concerns
Aug 01, 2005 ... WHEATON, Md., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Federal Air TrafficControllers filed for a Preliminary Injunction last week to halt theBush Administration's drive to contract out 1,900 Controller jobs byOct. 3, 2005, after filing an 834-person age discrimination lawsuitearlier this year. At ...
NAR Pending Home Sales Index Shows More Activity at Record Levels
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Pending home sales, aleading indicator for the housing market, have risen to the thirdhighest level on record, according to the National Association ofRealtors(r) (NAR). The Pending Home Sales Index (see Note 1 below), based on datacollected ...
Transcript of Remarks by The President in Announcing John Bolton as Ambassador to the United Nations
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a transcript ofremarks by President Bush in announcing John Bolton as Ambassador tothe United Nations: The Roosevelt Room 10:01 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Nearly five months ago, I nominated John Bolton tobe ...
Michael J. Fox Foundation Announces Grants for Parkinson's Biomarker Research Bringing Total Investment to Nearly $4 Million
Aug 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Michael J. Fox Foundationfor Parkinson's Research (MJFF) announced today the grant recipientsfor its Biomarkers II program, a two-year research program designedto accelerate the development and validation of a biomarker ofParkinson's disease. A ...
'You and I: We Are True Friends' Concert for ROK-US Friendship on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m.
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Korean Cultural Serviceof the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, the Korean-AmericanAssociation of the Washington Metropolitan Area, and the AsianAmerican Musical Society are hosting a free concert at the MillenniumStage of the Kennedy Center ...
World Jewish Congress Welcomes Bolton at U.N.; Critical Moment for U.N. Credibility and Effectiveness
Aug 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The World Jewish Congress(WJC) today welcomed the appointment of John Bolton as U.S. PermanentRepresentative to the United Nations.WJC President Edgar M. Bronfman said, "Jews and oppressed peoplesaround the world should know that an effective ...
Restaurant Business Heats Up with Summer Travel-and-Tourism, Culinary Tourism
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Scores of travelers areexperiencing "culinary tourism" -- a movement gaining in popularitythat explores food and drink options as destination attractions. Thenation's 900,000 restaurants are gearing up to provide visitors aswell as locals with ...
Post and Schell Adds Partner to Expanding Appellate Practice Group; Terry Ficken Sachs Becomes Eighth Member of Appellate Law Team
Aug 01, 2005 ... PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Teresa (Terry) FickenSachs is joining Post & Schell as a Partner in the expandingAppellate Department, Brian M. Peters, Esq., the firm's CEO,announced today. Post & Schell is among a handful of Philadelphia lawfirms that has a practice group ...
Save the Children Supplies Arriving to Help Niger's Children
Aug 01, 2005 ... WESTPORT, Conn., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Save the Children ismoving quickly to expand its emergency response to the food shortagecrisis in the West African country of Niger where tens of thousandsof children and their families face starvation. A Save the Children aid plane ...
Pelosi: President's Recess Appointment of John Bolton is a 'Mistake'
Aug 01, 2005 ... SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic LeaderNancy Pelosi released the following statement today on PresidentBush's use of a recess appointment to name John Bolton as ambassadorto the United Nations. "The President's decision to circumvent the Senate and use ...
Plastic Surgery to Restore Facial Defects Helps Give Mentally Disabled Children A Better Lease on Life
Aug 01, 2005 ... ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Reconstructingsevere facial deformities in children with mental disabilities can bea hard decision for parents. Insurance companies may consider someoperations to be only for cosmetic purposes and refuse to cover them.However, ...
Right to Life of Michigan Cheers Dramatic Abortion Decrease
Aug 01, 2005 ... GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- According torecently released statistics from the Michigan Department ofCommunity Health, abortions performed in Michigan decreasedsubstantially in 2004 from the previous year. The report from theMichigan Department of Community Health ...
President Bush Puts Politics Over Principle; Resorts to Recess Appointment for John Bolton
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- President Bush used hisConstitutional authority today to appoint John Bolton to the post ofU.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. The following is a statementby Charles J. Brown, rresident and CEO of Citizens for GlobalSolutions: "President ...
Youth Service America Presents $200,000 in Grant Funding to Teachers, Students, and Organizations for National & Global Youth Service Day
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Change the world --Participate in the 18th Annual National & Global Youth Service Day,April 21 to April 23, 2006, the largest community service event inthe world. Youth Service America and the State Farm CompaniesFoundation are offering $1,000 and ...
UPDATE: Coordinator of German-North American Cooperation in German Federal Foreign Office to Hold Washington Press Conference Sept. 8
Aug 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: Karsten D. Voigt, the coordinator of German-North AmericanCooperation in the German Federal Foreign Office, will hold an"Afternoon Newsmaker" news conference on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 3 p.m.at the National Press Club, 529 14th St., N.W., in Washington, D.C ....
National Coalition Subject Matter Expert Available to Comment on New Study Regarding Teens and Emerging Technology
Aug 01, 2005 ... CINCINNATI, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A landmark report hasrecently been released exploring technology's influence on teens. The Pew Internet & American Life Project commissioned a researchstudy surveying teenagers on their use of technology such ascomputers, cell phones and Personal ...
Dean: Bolton Appointment Another 'Abuse of Power'
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Today, in an unprecedentedmove, President Bush announced that he would use a recess appointmentto install his embattled nominee John Bolton as Ambassador to theUnited Nations -- over the objection of Senate Democrats and manyRepublicans. The ...
Discarded Equipment Containing Mercury Now Managed as Universal Waste
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A final rule that classifiesmercury-containing equipment as universal waste will help eliminatemercury in the environment and encourage mercury recovery andimproved, safe management of mercury waste. Previously, unregulatedhouseholds and some small ...
Text of Prepared Remarks of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at Fraternal Order of Police Conference New Orleans, Aug. 1 (2/2)
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire -- The following is a text ofprepared remarks of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at theFraternal Order of Police Conference New Orleans, La., Aug. 1 (part 2of 2): We need your experience and expertise. As we have worked to buildthe ...
Hyde Comments on Death of Sudan's John Garang
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- U.S. Rep. Henry J. Hyde (R-IL), chairman of the House International Relations Committee,commented today on the death of John Garang, Vice President of Sudanand long-time leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement: It is with deepest ...
Hyde Comments on Death of Sudan's John Garang
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- U.S. Rep. Henry J. Hyde (R-IL), chairman of the House International Relations Committee,commented today on the death of John Garang, Vice President of Sudanand long-time leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement: It is with deepest ...
Hyde Comments on Bolton Appointment
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- U.S. Rep. Henry J. Hyde (R-Ill.), chairman of the House International Relations Committee,commented today on the appointment of John Bolton to serve as U.S.Ambassador to the United Nations: The challenge of reforming the United Nations is a ...
Press Conference Today Regarding the Death of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz
Aug 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: WHO: Rihab Massoud, Charge d'Affaires, Royal Embassy of SaudiArabia WHERE: The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, 601 New HampshireAvenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20037 (Enter at 25th and F Streetentrance) WHEN: Today, August 1 at 3:30p.m. WHAT: ...
New York Rx Price Posting Law is Most Comprehensive in Nation
Aug 01, 2005 ... ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- New Yorkers strugglingwith high prescription drug prices will have a new law to help themfind the best prices on their prescription drugs at nearby pharmacies-- all at the click of a mouse. The law, which will provide on-lineaccess to New York ...
Snowe Introduces Bill Increasing Access to SBA Small Business Loans; Continues to Champion Small Business Agenda that Creates Jobs and Growth
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine), chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business andEntrepreneurship, today announced that she has introduced the "SmallBusiness Lending Improvement Act of 2005," legislation that providessmall businesses with ...
RNC Announces Annual Summer Meeting Schedule for August 4th to 6th, 2005
Aug 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: The Republican National Committee's 2005 Annual Summer Meetingthemed "Give Us A Chance, We'll Give You A Choice: StrengtheningLincoln's Legacy," will take place Thursday, August 4th throughSaturday, August 6th at the Omni William Penn Hotel in ...
Nancy Johnson Co-Sponsors New Legislation to Fund National Parks; Innovative New Legislation Would Fund Critical Needs of Conn. National Parks
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The nonpartisan NationalParks Conservation Association (NPCA) today praised Rep. NancyJohnson (R-5-CT) for signing on as a new co-sponsor of the NationalPark Centennial Act, innovative legislation that would fund thecritical needs of America's ...
Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales to Deliver Remarks Commemorating 40th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act in Austin, Texas
Aug 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: For Planning Purposes Only Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales will deliver remarkscommemorating the 40th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act inAustin, Texas on TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 at 10 a.m. CDT.WHO: Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales ...
CCRKBA Says Voters Will Not Forget Cantwell's Anti-Gun Votes In 2006
Aug 01, 2005 ... BELLEVUE, Wash., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Law-abiding WashingtonState firearms owners will not forget the series of anti-gun votescast by Sen. Maria Cantwell during debate of the Protection of LawfulCommerce in Arms Act, passed by the Senate Friday afternoon, theCitizens Committee for ...
AKC Honors Outstanding Dogs with 2005 Awards for Canine Excellence(ACE); Five Dogs Receive Top Honors for Contributions to Safety,Wellbeing of Mankind; Photo Available
Aug 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The American Kennel Club (AKC(r)) announced today the winners of the sixth Awards for CanineExcellence (ACE). The award is designed to commemorate loyal, hardworking dogs that have made significant contributions to theircommunity. Awards are given ...
Newstream Multimedia Features Digest for August 1, 2005
Aug 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a digest ofstories available on Newstream, the free multimedia feature servicefrom Medialink. All content (video, photos, audio and text) isavailable for free and unrestricted download and use on Web sites,and in print and broadcast media: ...
National Archives to Open Additional Materials Relating to John Roberts
Aug 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: WHAT: One folder of records from Record Group 60: Department ofJustice, Files of the Attorney General, titled "John G. Roberts, Jr.MISC" has been processed for release. These records relate toRoberts' tenure as Special Assistant to the Attorney General in ...
Federal Plan Proposed to Ensure Power Plant Pollution Cuts
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- To ensure emissionsreductions required under the landmark Clean Air Interstate Rule(CAIR) are achieved, EPA is proposing a federal implementation plan(FIP) to require power plants in CAIR states to participate in one ormore of three separate cap and ...
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for August 3: ProfessionalBasketball
Aug 02, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, August 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is the daily"Profile America" feature for August 3 from the U.S. Census Bureau: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3: PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL Profile America Wednesday, August 3rd. The ever-growingpopularity of professional basketball began ...
AACN Applauds the Introduction of the Nurse Faculty Education Act in the U.S. Senate
Aug 02, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, August 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The American Associationof Colleges of Nursing (AACN) applauds the recent introduction of theNurse Faculty Education Act of 2005 (S. 1575) which addresses one ofthe leading drivers of the nursing shortage, the insufficient supplyof nurse educators ....
FreedomWorks Vermont Urges Sanders to Support 'Health Care Choice Act'; More Affordable Health Insurance, More Choices, More Insured
Aug 02, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Vermonters could enjoy asmuch as a 60 percent reduction in health insurance premiums ifCongress passes the "Health Care Choice Act," now awaiting flooraction in the House. Today, an average Vermont family of four mustpay $771 for a policy with a ...
National Conference on Volunteering and Service Press Schedule andHighlights
Aug 02, 2005 ... News Advisory:What do performer Jon Bon Jovi, political commentator CokieRoberts, Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt, SurgeonGeneral Richard Carmona, IRS Commissioner Mark Everson, footballgreat Darrell Green and artist Thomas Kinkade have in common? Eachwill be ...
Mississippi Woman Sentenced for Coordinating the Submission of False 'Fen-Phen' Claims
Aug 02, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A Mississippi woman has beensentenced to 31 months in prison for her role in falsifyingprescription documents on behalf of others in order to obtain fundsfrom a settlement fund established for injuries caused by the so-called "fen-phen" drugs, the ...
Exec. Dir. of American Islamic Congress, President of Women's Alliance for a Democratic Iraq to Hold Press Conference Aug. 4 in Washington
Aug 02, 2005 ... News Advisory: The Executive Director of the American Islamic Congress, Mrs.Zainab Al-Suwaij; and the President of the Women's Alliance for aDemocratic Iraq, Mrs. Basma Fakri, will hold a "Noon Newsmaker" onThursday, Aug. 4 at Noon, at the National Press Club, Zenger Room,529 ...
Department of Justice to Hold Ballot Access and Voting Integrity Symposium; Conference to Focus on Election Fraud, Voting Rights
Aug 02, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Department of Justiceannounced today that the 4th annual Ballot Access and VotingIntegrity Symposium will be held in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 4 and 5,2005. The annual training conference is part of the Ballot Accessand Voting Integrity ...
Department of Justice to Hold Ballot Access and Voting Integrity Symposium; Conference to Focus on Election Fraud, Voting Rights
Aug 02, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Department of Justiceannounced today that the 4th annual Ballot Access and VotingIntegrity Symposium will be held in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 4 and 5,2005 (Part 2 of 2). -- Section 2. In July 2005, the Civil Rights Division filed acase ...
Mercury in White Canned Tuna Too Risky for Sensitive Populations; Pregnant Women, Young Children Warned to Avoid Albacore
Aug 01, 2005 ... MONTPELIER, Vt., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- One of every 20 cans of"white," or albacore, tuna should be recalled as unsafe for humanconsumption, according to independent testing conducted for theMercury Policy Project, a nonprofit public interest group. Inresponse to a story appearing in ...
Radiation Helps Eye Cancer Patients Beat the Disease, Retain Vision
Aug 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Doctors in the UnitedKingdom have determined that patients suffering from cancer affectingtheir eye can usually avoid visual handicap, loss of the eye andspread of the disease by receiving proton beam radiation therapy,according to a new study ...
The Girls Are Back In Town: American Legion Auxiliary's Girls Nation Senators Return Home from Washington, D.C.
Aug 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: WHO: 96 high school seniors selected from American Legion Auxiliary'sGirls State programs in 48 states represented their states as"senators" at American Legion Auxiliary's Girls Nation July 23-30 WHAT: The week-long program introduced the young ...