U.S. Newswire back issues from December 2005:
Domini Global Giving and U.N. Foundation Establish Fund to Match Contributions to Children's Health and Environmental Preservation
Dec 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Prospective donors interestedin making holiday contributions or claiming year-end tax deductionscan now give to urgent global causes and have the funds matched up to100 percent.For the first time, the newly-launched Domini Global Giving Fund ...
DNC: Howard Dean Marks World AIDS Day
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Democratic NationalCommittee Chairman Howard Dean today issued the following statementin commemorating World AIDS Day: "World AIDS Day is a day for all Americans to stand shoulder toshoulder with the global community in honoring the more than ...
Pelosi Statement on World AIDS Day
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic LeaderNancy Pelosi released the following statement on World AIDS Day: "On World AIDS Day, we take measure of our progress in stoppingthe spread of HIV/AIDS in our local communities and throughout theworld. The theme of World ...
Congressional Leaders Urge President Bush to Grant Quota Relief on China Pipe Imports
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The United Steelworkers(USW) and U.S. makers of standard pipe today announced separateletters signed by 61 members of the U.S. House and 20 U.S. Senatorswere sent to President Bush urging him to grant quota relief onsurging pipe imports from China ....
New Yorkers Say 'No Ultimatums'; Labor and Political Leaders Rally to Support NYU Graduate Teachers
Dec 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: -- New Yorkers Say 'No Ultimatums' -- Labor and Political Leaders Rally to Support NYU GraduateTeachers -- More Than 500 Graduate Employees and Their Supporters WillRally at Noon Dec. 2 WHEN: Friday, Dec. 2, Noon to 1 p.m. WHERE: NYU ...
National HIV/AIDS Partnership Honors 13 Leaders for Their Achievements in Combating the AIDS Virus (1 of 2)
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Playboy CEO Hefner, the lateRep. Roybal Among Those Winning Awards At UN NEW YORK-The NationalHIV/AIDS Partnership (NHAP) today announced winners of itsprestigious Red Ribbon Leadership Awards honoring 13 individuals andorganizations for their ...
National HIV/AIDS Partnership Honors 13 Leaders for Their Achievements in Combating the AIDS Virus (1 of 2)
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Playboy CEO Hefner, the lateRep. Roybal Among Those Winning Awards At UN NEW YORK-The NationalHIV/AIDS Partnership (NHAP) today announced winners of itsprestigious Red Ribbon Leadership Awards honoring 13 individuals andorganizations for their ...
DOJ to Continue Making Available Documents Related to Judge Samuel A. Alito Jr.
Dec 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: Department of Justice to Continue Making Available DocumentsRelated to Judge Samuel A. Alito Jr. WHAT: Judge Samuel A. Alito Jr.'s Senate Judiciary Committeequestionnaire, supporting documents, opinions provided to thecommittee, and National Archives ...
National HIV/AIDS Partnership Honors 13 Leaders for Their Achievements in Combating the AIDS Virus (2 of 2)
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a list ofleaders honored for their achievements in combating the AIDS virus (2of 2): -- Garnet F. Coleman, Texas State Representative Rep. Garnet Coleman has served as State Representative for TexasDistrict 147 for 14 ...
Transcript of President's Remarks at Signing of HR 4145 to Placea Statue of Rosa Parks in the United States Capitol
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a transcript ofremarks by President Bush at the signing of HR 4145 to place a statueof Rosa Parks in the United States Capitol: Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building 10:33 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Welcome. ...
Special Message From President Vicente Fox in Remembrance of His Five Years of Government: Towards a Stronger Mexico
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a specialmessage from President Vicente Fox in remembrance of his five yearsof government: I have a very clear vision of the Mexico we are building. A strongMexico, one that is united in the task of creating opportunities ...
Statement of Common Cause President Chellie Pingree on Passage of Historic Clean Elections Bill in Connecticut
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- "This is a huge victory forConnecticut citizens," said Chellie Pingree, president of CommonCause, which is leading efforts to bring public financing to state,municipal and judicial elections nationwide. "Average voters willhave a more powerful voice ...
AZA Releases Final Designated Funds to Audubon Nature Institute
Dec 01, 2005 ... SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Thanks to thegenerosity of both the zoo and aquarium-going public, and accreditedzoos and aquariums in North America, the American Zoo and AquariumAssociation (AZA) has wired the remainder of the $900,000 donated toAudubon Nature Institute to ...
Newstream Multimedia Features Digest for Dec. 1
Dec 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following multimedia newsstories are for free and unrestricted use on your news or informationsite, as well as in print or broadcast media. Click through tostories to download video, audio, text, graphics, and photos for thefollowing features: ...
NLPC Asks Corporations to Stay Away from Jesse Jackson's Wall Street Conference; Ethics Group Cites Controversy, Anti-Semitism at Last Rainbow/PUSH Event
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Peter Flaherty, president ofthe National Legal and Policy Center, today sent the following letterto the chief executive officers of Ford Motor Company, Freddie Mac,GE, General Motors, Goldman Sachs, IBM, MetLife, Microsoft, New YorkLife, Raytheon, ...
New Book Offers Inside Look at Papal Transition: 'Pope John Paul II to Benedict XVI'
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- "Pope John Paul II toBenedict XVI: An Inside Look at the End of an Era, the Beginning of aNew One, and the Future of the Church," a book that recounts thepapal transition in April 2005, has been released by Sheed & Wardpublishers. The ...
NAACP Announces Statewide Tour to Save Stanley Tookie Williams
Dec 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: WHAT: A four-city California crusade to increase public support forGovernor Schwarzenegger to order clemency for Stanley Tookie Williamsso he can continue his work in helping young people make positivechoices and avoid the gang life that he once lived ....
Leaders Comment on House-Senate Leadership Retreat
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Speaker Dennis Hastert(R-Ill.) and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) released thefollowing statement at the conclusion of their joint leadershipretreat: "The Republican leadership for both the U.S. House and Senate aredeeply ...
Family Television Awards Honor Nine for Family Friendly Programming; Awards Ceremony to Air on The WB Network, Dec. 11
Dec 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: The Seventh Annual Family Television Awards was held on November30 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills and recognizedhonorees in nine categories for their contributions to outstandingfamily entertainment. The show will be televised on The WB Network ...
ACNM Proudly Supports Smithsonian Anacostia Museum Exhibit:'Reclaiming Midwives: Pillars of Community Support'
Dec 01, 2005 ... SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The American Collegeof Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is proud to support "Reclaiming Midwives:Pillars of Community Support," a new exhibition at the Smithsonian'sAnacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture.The exhibit opened ...
Op-Ed: Bible Curriculum Demonstrates Public Schools Are End Time Battleground
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is an Op- Edby Bill Wilson, KIN senior analyst: Bible Curriculum Demonstrates Public Schools Are End TimeBattleground By Bill Wilson, KIN senior analyst Some say it's the start of teaching a one world religion, ...
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for Dec. 2: Holiday Season Underway
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is the daily"Profile America" feature for Dec. 2 from the U.S. Census Bureau: FRIDAY, DEC. 2: HOLIDAY SEASON UNDERWAY Profile America for Friday, Dec. 2. The holiday season gets infull swing this weekend, with decorations and ...
Jews for 'It's OK to Say Merry Christmas' - Press Conference
Dec 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: When: Thursday, December 1st, 1:30-2:30 at The National Press Club(Washington, DC) in the Murrow Room. Why: To speak out against the War on Christmas - ongoing efforts topurge Christmas from our schools, public events, retailestablishments ...
Holiday Bargains Abound in Baja
Dec 01, 2005 ... ROSARITO BEACH, Mexico, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- From a $49 roomat a fine ocean-view hotel to a luxurious $199 three-day spa packagefor two, deals abound this time of year in this beachfront city just20 miles south of the border. Dollars go further here. This time of year they ...
The Glover Park Group Appoints Gigi Georges as Partner; Seasoned Veteran in Political Strategy and Education Policy
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Glover Park Group, aleading strategic communications company located in Washington andNew York, announced today that Gigi Georges has been appointedPartner. Georges will continue to work alongside Partner HowardWolfson to oversee client service ...
Comprehensive Sexuality Education is HIV Prevention; World AIDS Day 2005: Stop AIDSbKeep the Promise
Dec 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- On Dec. 1, World AIDS Day2005, the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S.(SIECUS) reaffirms our commitment to raise awareness of the HIV/AIDSpandemic both in the U.S. and worldwide. In observance of thisyear's theme, Stop AIDSbKeep ...
RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman Addresses the Republican Governors Association in California (1/2)
Dec 01, 2005 ... CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- RNC Chairman KenMehlman addressed the Republican Governors Association (RGA) today inCarlsbad, California. The following is a transcript of ChairmanMehlmanbs remarks as prepared for delivery (part 1 of 2): "Thank you, Governor Guinn, ...
RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman Addresses the Republican Governors Association in California (2/2)
Dec 01, 2005 ... CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- RNC Chairman KenMehlman addressed the Republican Governors Association (RGA) today inCarlsbad, California. The following is a transcript of ChairmanMehlmanbs remarks as prepared for delivery (part 2 of 2): "When economists said we could ...
As Alito TV Air War Simmers, Groups on Left and Right Adopt Different Tactics; Conservatives Still Lead on Television Advertising Spending
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Early television advertisingcampaigns underwritten by interest groups who support or oppose thenomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court indicatethat the groups, so far, are employing opposite strategies.Conservative supporters have ...
RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman Addresses the Republican Governors Association in California (2/2)
Dec 01, 2005 ... CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- RNC Chairman KenMehlman addressed the Republican Governors Association (RGA) today inCarlsbad, California. The following is a transcript of ChairmanMehlmanbs remarks as prepared for delivery (part 2 of 2): "When economists said we could ...
RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman Addresses the Republican Governors Association in California (1/2)
Dec 01, 2005 ... CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- RNC Chairman KenMehlman addressed the Republican Governors Association (RGA) today inCarlsbad, California. The following is a transcript of ChairmanMehlmanbs remarks as prepared for delivery (part 1 of 2): "Thank you, Governor Guinn, ...
Report Shows Mixed Results for Increased Diversity in Primetime TV
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A new report issued today bythe Asian Pacific American Media Coalition (APAMC) finds that thetelevision networks' efforts to increase diversity among theirtalents over the last year has in some cases, not only stalled, butis deteriorating. ...
Wal-Mart Suffers Steep Decline in Public Image; First Nat'l Zogby Poll of Wal-Mart Finds Nearly 4 in 10 Americans Have Unfavorable Opinion
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The first national survey ofpublic attitudes and opinions about Wal-Mart by Zogby Internationalfinds American adults hold an increasingly negative view of Wal-Mart. The poll found 38 percent, or nearly four in 10 Americans,hold an unfavorable ...
Washington, D.C. High School Students to Get 'Lesson in Labor'
Dec 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: Seniors from Ballou and Anacostia high schools in Washington,D.C., will visit the AFL-CIO on Tuesday, Dec. 6 to learn about careeropportunities as well the history of the labor movement. "This is a great opportunity for students to expand theireducation ...
ATR: Will Texas Congressional Members Preserve Tax Deduction for Texans?
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Within the next week, theU.S. House of Representatives will vote on a tax cut package whichwill extend the ability of Texas residents to deduct their statesales tax payments from their federal income taxes. Without passageof the legislation, the ...
ATR: Florida Delegation Critical to Preserving Sales Tax Deduction for State Residents
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Within the next week, theUnited States House of Representatives will vote on a tax cut packagewhich will extend the ability of Florida residents to deduct theirstate sales tax payments from their federal income taxes. Withoutpassage of the ...
CFAF to Hold Discussion at NPC: Anatomy of a Victory and What it Means for 2006; Why Americans Rejected Bush's Raw Deal on Social Security
Dec 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: The Anatomy of a Victory and What it Means for 2006 Why Americans Rejected Bush's Raw Deal on Social Security in 2005and Why Privatization Supporters Will Pay in 2006 DETAILS: The battle over Social Security was determined by more thanmistakes ...
The Rights of Camp Ashraf Residents Must Be Guarded, Says U.S. Committee for Camp Ashraf Residents
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The U.S. Committee for CampAshraf Residents (USCCAR) held a briefing on Wednesday, Nov. 30, inWashington D.C. at the National Press Club, to discuss the latestdevelopments concerning the Iranian dissident at Camp Ashraf andTehran's increasing ...
NPC Newsmaker with Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist Dec. 8:'Pandemic: The Economy's Silent Killer'
Dec 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: "Pandemic: the economy's silent killer" A speech by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, (R- Tenn.) WHAT: National Press Club "Newsmaker" News Conference WHEN: Noon, Thursday, Dec. 8 DETAILS: ...
RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman to Address Republican Governors Association in California Dec. 1
Dec 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Ken Mehlman willdeliver remarks in Carlsbad, Calif., today (Dec. 1) to the RepublicanGovernors Association (RGA) Annual Conference, focusing on bordersecurity, immigration reform and Iraq. What: RGA Annual ...
RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman to Address Republican Governors Association in California Dec. 1
Dec 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Ken Mehlman willdeliver remarks in Carlsbad, Calif., today (Dec. 1) to the RepublicanGovernors Association (RGA) Annual Conference, focusing on bordersecurity, immigration reform and Iraq. What: RGA Annual ...
FAA Needs to Tighten Its Leash on Contractors; Orlando Radar Outage Reaffirms Problems with Harris FTI, Says PASS
Dec 01, 2005 ... ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A radar outage earlierthis month at Orlando International Airport (OIA) has theProfessional Airways Systems Specialists (PASS) again questioning theFederal Aviation Administration's (FAA) oversight of contractorsresponsible for transitioning from ...
Urban Students Keep Pace with National Improvement in Reading & Math on the Nation's Report Card(tm)
Dec 01, 2005 ... BOSTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Students in some of the nation'slargest cities are attaining math and reading gains similar to thosefound nationwide, with minority students in many urban districtsscoring at or above national averages for racial/ethnic groups,according to results from ...
UN Commemorates World AIDS Day at Cathedral of St. John the Divine; International Stars Join Largest World AIDS Day Event In U.S.
Dec 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Musicians, artists andspeakers from around the world will take the stage at New York City'sCathedral of St. John the Divine on Thursday, 1 December at 7:30 p.m.to commemorate World AIDS Day 2005. Up to 2,000 people are expectedto attend this unique ...
National Security Education: How Are Needs Being Met?; National Press Club 'Newsmaker' Panel Discussion Dec. 19
Dec 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: The Center for Advanced Defense Studies (CADS) will hold a"Morning Newsmaker" Panel Discussion on Monday, Dec. 19, 10 a.m., atthe National Press Club, National Press Building (13th Floor) 14th &F streets NW, Washington, D.C. The panelists will discuss ...
Chuck Conconi Joins Qorvis Communications; Veteran D.C. Journalist Brings Extensive TV, Radio, Print Experience to Growing Communications Agency
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- With more than 40 yearsexperience in television, radio and print journalism, veteranjournalist Chuck Conconi has joined Qorvis Communications as seniorcounselor, announced managing partner Michael Petruzzello today.Conconi comes to Qorvis ...
ITPC: As President Bush Speaks on PEPFAR Successes, AIDS Activist Group Warns Treatment Goals Won't Be Met without Improved Efforts
Dec 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The International TreatmentPreparedness Coalition (ITPC), a group of 600 treatment activistsfrom more than 100 countries, today released the following statementduring President Bush's World AIDS Day address: The President's Emergency Plan for ...
Panel to Hear Oral Arguments on 112/SHAD Chem-Bio, Radiological Testing Cases
Dec 01, 2005 ... News Advisory:WHAT: Veterans of chemical, biological, and radiological testingduring the Cold War will be present at oral arguments before a three-judge panel that will hear an appeal of a lower court decisionunfavorable to the plaintiffs. The lawsuit, in which Vietnam ...
Kansas State's Fall Commencement Ceremonies Scheduled for Dec. 9-10
Dec 01, 2005 ... MANHATTAN, Kan., Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Commencement ceremoniesfor Kansas State University's fall 2005 graduates will be Friday,Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10, in Manhattan and Salina. More than1,350 K-State students are candidates for graduation. Degrees to be awarded include ...
Special Elections During Christmas Holidays Designed to Suppress Voter Turnout, Says Candidate For Minn. Secretary of State
Dec 01, 2005 ... MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Mark Ritchie, a candidatefor Secretary of State, released this statement today: "Governor Pawlenty's decision to make the upcoming specialelections in St. Cloud especially difficult for voters is consistentwith a very disturbing trend -- ...
Pelosi Statement on 50th Anniversary of Rosa Parks' Brave Act of Defiance
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic LeaderNancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the 50thanniversary of Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat on a bus inMontgomery, Ala. on Dec. 1, 1955: "Today we remember a courageous woman, Rosa Parks, and ...
Medical Journal: Research Used to Deny Abortion-Cancer Link Is Seriously Flawed, Doesn't Invalidate Much Larger Body of Research
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 /U.S. Newswire/ -- According to a scientificreview of 10 prospective studies published online today in theJournal of American Physicians and Surgeons (1), the U.S. NationalCancer Institute (NCI) and others (2) are using seriously flawedresearch to deny an ...
Brookings Briefing-Software and Law: Is Regulation Fostering or Inhibiting Innovation?
Dec 01, 2005 ... News Advisory: Software and Law: Is Regulation Fostering or InhibitingInnovation? WHAT: Brookings Briefing WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 7 3 to 5 p.m. WHERE: The Brookings Institution Falk Auditorium 1775 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W ....
RGA Names Philip A. Musser as New Executive Director
Dec 01, 2005 ... CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The RepublicanGovernors Association (RGA) today announced that it has named PhilipA. Musser to be the new executive director of the organization.Musser replaces Mike Pieper, who has been executive director sinceDecember 2004. Pieper left to ...
Civic Ventures Announces National Initiative to Invest in Social Entrepreneurs Who Lead with Experience; Five Over 60 to Win $100,000 Purpose Prize
Dec 01, 2005 ... SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Civic Ventures announcedtoday that nominations are open for the Purpose Prize, five $100,000investments in Americans over the age of 60 who are combining theirpassion, creativity, experience and entrepreneurial skills to tackleissues of social ...
ATR: Tennessee Delegation Critical to Preserving Sales Tax Deduction for State Residents
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Within the next week, theUnited States House of Representatives will vote on a tax cut packagewhich will extend the ability of Tennessee residents to deduct theirstate sales tax payments from their federal income taxes. Withoutpassage of the ...
ATR: Washington State Delegation Critical to Preserving Sales Tax Deduction for State Residents
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Within the next week, theUnited States House of Representatives will vote on a tax cut packagewhich will extend the ability of Washington residents to deduct theirstate sales tax payments from their federal income taxes. Withoutpassage of the ...
Prepared Remarks for Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at the Council on Foreign Relations
Dec 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Prepared remarks for AttorneyGeneral Alberto R. Gonzales at the council on foreign relations (Part1 of 3): Thank you for that introduction; it's a pleasure to be here. I understand that they lit the tree at Rockefeller Center lastnight - ...
Prepared Remarks for Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at the Council on Foreign Relations
Dec 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Prepared remarks for AttorneyGeneral Alberto R. Gonzales at the council on foreign relations (Part2 of 3): In April of this year, the Department obtained the conviction ofAli Al-Timimi, part of what has been referred to as the NorthernVirginia ...
Prepared Remarks for Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at the Council on Foreign Relations
Dec 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Prepared remarks for AttorneyGeneral Alberto R. Gonzales at the council on foreign relations (Part3 of 3): Combating racism and bias against our Muslim citizens is both amoral imperative and essential to success in the War on Terror. Asthe ...
Statement on Imminent Execution of Kenneth Boyd, 1,000th U.S. Execution Since Death Penalty Was Restored in 1976
Dec 01, 2005 ... KENSINGTON, Md., Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The president of ThrowAway The Key, an education and advocacy group that works to reduceviolent crime, issued the following statement this evening regardingthe imminent execution of Kenneth Boyd, who will be the 1,000thkiller executed in the ...
CT Assembly Passes Publicly Financed Elections for Assembly, State- Wide Races; Public Campaign Statement on Clean Elections Bill
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement ofNick Nyhart, executive director of Public Campaign, regarding theConnecticut Legislature's vote for Clean Elections: "Voters won today and the Connecticut legislature made historywhen lawmakers approved full public ...
Entertainment Leaders Join TV Watch Campaign to Help Parents Manage Kids' TV Viewing; Support Parental Control, Not Government Control
Dec 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- TV Watch and The CreativeCoalition announced today that more than 50 top celebrities andcreative professionals have joined TV Watch, a non-partisan coalitionthat is the leading voice for promoting parental control tools andlimiting government control ...
CT Legislature Passes Sweeping Campaign Finance Reform Bill; Bill Restores Integrity to Elections, Says Brennan Center for Justice
Dec 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Today, Connecticut'sLegislature passed an unprecedented campaign finance reform billcombining restrictions on special interest groups with full publicfinancing. Saying the bill "makes Connecticut a national leader oncampaign finance reform," ...
Speaker Hastert Praises New Law Commemorating Rosa Parks: 'To Our Country's Eternal Memory'
Dec 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Today, in a ceremony in theEast Wing of the White House, President Bush signed a bill into lawauthorizing Congress to place a statue of civil rights leader RosaParks in Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol Building. Following the White House ...