U.S. Newswire back issues from August 2006:
Public Strategies Inc. Joins WPP
Aug 01, 2006 ... AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Public Strategies Inc.,an Austin, Texas-based public affairs firm that serves a diverseclientele including some of the world's largest and best- knowncorporations, non-profit organizations, associations and professionalfirms, today joined WPP, the ...
5,000 Afghans from Across U.S. Gather for Afghan Sports Federation's 9th Annual 4th of July Sporting Events
Aug 01, 2006 ... GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- More than 5,000Afghans from all over the United States gathered in Gaithersburg Md.,in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area suburbs to celebrate theAfghan Sports Federation's 9th annual 4th of July sporting events. The four-day event ...
American Life League: Congressional Assault on Legal Abortion Reaches Major Milestone on Capitol Hill
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- "With the addition of the100th Congressional sponsor to the Right to Life Act, the pro-lifemovement has reached an important milestone in our quest to end theslaughter of innocent preborn children by abortion," said JudieBrown, president of American ...
New Studies Show Increased Prevalence of Hypertension in Abnormal Sleepers, Effect of Family Conflict on a Child's Ability to Sleep
Aug 01, 2006 ... WESTCHESTER, Ill., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- New studies in theAug. 1 issue of the journal SLEEP report the following findings: An abnormal amount of sleep can lead to hypertension Persons with sleep duration above or below the recommended seven-to-eight hours per night face ...
Do Victim Impact Statements Make a Difference in the Courtroom? WATCH Examines Outcomes in Study Released Today
Aug 01, 2006 ... MINNEAPOLIS, August 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Do victim impactstatements make a difference in the criminal justice process? In mostinstances, yes, said Marna Anderson, executive director of WATCH, acourt-monitoring organization dedicated to improving the justicesystem. But she said ...
College Loan Co.: Don't Let Summer Pass You By: Five Tips to Help Students and Parents Find Funds for the Upcoming School Year
Aug 01, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO, August 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The lazy days of summer canbe time well spent for students and parents looking to narrow the gapbetween their financial aid packages and upcoming tuition bills.Acting now to search out and secure additional funds before the back-to-school season can ...
NAR: Pending Home Sales Index Rises
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Pending home sales -- aleading indicator for the housing sector -- have risen for the lasttwo months, according to the National Association of Realtors(r)(NAR).The Pending Home Sales Index (see note 1 below), based oncontracts signed in ...
All Four Connecticut Senate Candidates Sign 'Voters First Pledge'
Aug 01, 2006 ... HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In an earlydemonstration of widespread political support for cleaning upCongress during an election year marked by scandal, three nationalwatchdog groups announced today that all four U.S. Senate candidatesin Connecticut -- Sen. Joe Lieberman, ...
All Four Connecticut Senate Candidates Sign 'Voters First Pledge'
Aug 01, 2006 ... HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In an earlydemonstration of widespread political support for cleaning upCongress during an election year marked by scandal, three nationalwatchdog groups announced today that all four U.S. Senate candidatesin Connecticut -- Sen. Joe Lieberman, ...
Reid: Democratic Defense Experts Charge Administration With Degrading Army Readiness to Levels Not Seen Since Vietnam Era
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Democratic Senators JackReed and Christopher Dodd today joined to release a troubling letterfrom the National Security Advisory Group, a group of defense andnational security experts chaired by former Secretary of DefenseWilliam J. Perry, sounding ...
DNC: Blackwell to Bush: I'll Take Those Bush Bucks, But Can We Keep the Cameras Away?
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following release wasissued today by the Democratic National Committee: Tomorrow, Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Blackwelland President Bush are expected to raise $2 million at a closed pressfundraiser in Kirtland Hills, Ohio ....
Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to Visit South Carolina From Aug. 2 - 7
Aug 01, 2006 ... News Advisory: Gov. Mike Huckabee (Ark.) will be visiting South Carolina forevents on Aug. 2 b 7, it was announced today. Below is list of hispublic schedule of events. (NOTE: Subject to change.) Wednesday, Aug. 2 FYI -- Editorial Board / The Greenville News, ...
Save the Children Calls for Restoring and Improving Early Childhood Care in New Orleans
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Nearly a year afterHurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, child care and earlyeducation resources are still severely lacking in New Orleans,according to a report released today by Save the Children andMississippi State University ....
International Humanitarian Organizations to Discuss Protection of Civilians in Lebanon-Israel Conflict Aug. 3 in DC
Aug 01, 2006 ... News Advisory: Senior Advisor of World Vision Serge Duss and representatives fromother humanitarian organizations will hold an "Afternoon Newsmaker"news conference on Thursday, Aug. 3 at 3 p.m. at the National PressClub, Zenger Room, 14th and F Streets NW, Washington, D.C ....
National and State Long Term Care Leaders Address Concern About Severe Medicaid Cuts Threatening Quality Care Improvements in Missouri
Aug 01, 2006 ... News Advisory: -- Missouri the 8th hardest hit state in thenation with $84.9 million in cuts to Long Term Care and Medicaidshortfall of $24.68 Per Patient Per Day WHAT: Particularly harsh budget cuts proposed in theAdministration's FY2007 budget would slash critical Medicaid ...
Family Research Council Announces Opposition to Bush's FDA Nominee
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Today, Family ResearchCouncil (FRC) in a letter to Sen. Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) announced itsopposition to the confirmation of Dr. Andrew C. von Eschenbach ascommissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). TomMcClusky, FRC's vice president for ...
American Jewish Committee 'Solidarity Vans' Bring Supplies to Bomb Shelter Families in Israel
Aug 01, 2006 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- When American Jewish Committee(AJC) representatives arrived at bomb shelters in northern Israel todeliver baby supplies and children's toys to families livingunderground, the outpouring of gratitude was potent. "Israelis in northern communities ...
As Congress Goes Home for Summer Recess, Military Families End Six- Week Vigil in DC, Prepare to Meet Elected Officials on Their Home Turf
Aug 01, 2006 ... News advisory: Military and Gold Star Families, including Families of the 172ndStryker Brigade, Speak Out at D.C. Press Conference on Thursday,August 3 As Congress leaves for summer recess, and U.S. troops' tours ofduty are being extended, with thousands more troops ...
ADL Welcomes Mel Gibson's Apology to the Jewish Community
Aug 01, 2006 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Anti-Defamation League(ADL) today accepted actor Mel Gibson's apology for anti-Semiticremarks he made during an arrest on suspicion of drunken driving. Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director, issued the followingstatement: "This is ...
Surgeon General Carmona Leaves Legacy of Fighting Tobacco Use, Secondhand Smoke, Says Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a statementby Matthew L. Myers, president, Campaign for Tobacco- Free Kids, onSurgeon General Richard Carmona: As Dr. Richard Carmona completes his term as Surgeon General ofthe United States, he has earned the nation's ...
Firearms Industry Comments on NYC Settlement With Gun Dealers
Aug 01, 2006 ... NEWTOWN, Conn., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The National SportsShooting Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearmsindustry, said today that the proposed settlement between New YorkCity Mayor Michael Bloomberg and two of 15 federal firearms licensedgun dealers targeted by ...
For Common Sense Views on Keeping Guns Away From Criminals, Children, Brady Campaign Endorses Perlmutter
Aug 01, 2006 ... DENVER, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The President of the BradyCampaign to Prevent Gun Violence announced today that theorganization was endorsing Colorado State Senator Ed Perlmutter inthe Democratic primary to serve Colorado's Seventh CongressionalDistrict in the U.S. House of ...
Colorado Parent Announces Winners of 2006 'Colorado's Best Companies for Working Families' Recognition Program
Aug 01, 2006 ... GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- ColoradoParent, the go-to-source for parents, has announced the winners ofits 2006 "Colorado's Best Companies for Working Families" recognitionprogram. Now in its tenth year, the program highlights innovativeorganizations that help ...
NACHC to Release New Study: Katrina Rewrites Rules of Public Health; Briefing to be Held Aug. 7 in DC
Aug 01, 2006 ... News Advisory: -- Media Breakfast Briefing Monday -- New Study: Katrina Rewrites Rules of Public Health -- HHS, State and Local Officials, Agree: Community Health CentersCritical to Rebuilt Health Care Infrastructure On Monday, Aug. 7, at 9:30 a.m., medical ...
MoveOn.org Political Action Statement on New Democratic Position on Iraq
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a statementby Tom Matzzie, Washington director of MoveOn.org Political Action,on the new Democratic position on Iraq: The unity of Democrats on Iraq is good news for America. Thepublic is looking for real leadership on Iraq ...
DNC Caucus Chairs Commend the Rules & Bylaws Committee Vote on Presidential Primary Process
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- DNC Black Caucus ChairVirgie Rollins, Hispanic Caucus Chair Alvaro Cifuentes, Asian PacificIslander American Caucus Chair Bel Leong-Hong, Native AmericanCoodinating Council Chair Frank LaMere, and GLBT Caucus Chair RickStafford issued the following ...
Student 'Senators' Complete Successful Week at 60th Annual Girls Nation
Aug 01, 2006 ... CHEVY CHASE, Md., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Attendees of the 60thannual session of Girls Nation returned to their homes across thecountry on July 29, having spent a week immersed in learning the insand outs of a legislator's political life, holding politicalconventions, listening to ...
Stephen J. Ubl, AdvaMed President & CEO, Available to Comment on Aug. 1 Decision by CMS on Inpatient Payments
Aug 01, 2006 ... News Advisory: -- Stephen J. Ubl, AdvaMed President & CEO, Available to Commenton Aug. 1 Decision by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Rule(CMS) on Inpatient Payments WHAT: Medicare is proposing the biggest change to the hospitalinpatient payment system in nearly ...
Ford Joins GM and DaimlerChrysler With Engines Certified by SAE Horsepower Standard
Aug 01, 2006 ... WARRENDALE, Pa., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Ford Motor Company nowhas two engines that have been tested and certified through SAEInternational's J1349 Certified Power Standard. One version of the3.5 liter V-6 engine will be used in the 2007 Lincoln MKZ and theother version will be used in ...
Statement of Deputy Attorney General Paul J. McNulty Before the Senate Committee on Armed Services (Part 1 of 3)
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a statementof Deputy Attorney General Paul J. McNulty before the SenateCommittee on Armed Services (Part 1 of 3): Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the opportunity to appear before you toaddress the Committee regarding the recent ...
Statement of Deputy Attorney General Paul J. McNulty Before the Senate Committee on Armed Services (Part 2 of 3)
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a statementof Deputy Attorney General Paul J. McNulty before the SenateCommittee on Armed Services (Part 2 of 3): (continued) Civil Resolution The Boeing investigations posed a complex set of facts and ...
Statement of Deputy Attorney General Paul J. McNulty Before the Senate Committee on Armed Services (Part 3 of 3)
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a statementof Deputy Attorney General Paul J. McNulty before the SenateCommittee on Armed Services (Part 3 of 3): (continued) Certainly, there are terms we include in every settlementagreement to protect important ...
Faith Leaders to Hold Press Conference; Urging Speaker Hastert to Support Legislation to Reduce Tobacco Use
Aug 01, 2006 ... News Advisory: -- Faith Leaders to Hold Press Conference; Urging Speaker Hastertto Support Legislation to Reduce Tobacco Use -- Press Conference at 10 am August 3 in Aurora, IL Over a dozen Northern Illinois faith leaders of diverse ecumenicalbackgrounds will hold a ...
George Washington's Distillery to Be Restored Using 18th Century Building and Architectural Techniques
Aug 01, 2006 ... MOUNT VERNON, Va., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A team of expertrestoration architects, carpenters, archaeologists and historians aretaking on the extraordinary challenge of authentically recreatingGeorge Washington's distillery using 18th century building techniquesand historically ...
Washington State Judge Says No Established Proof for 'Born-Gay' Theory, Rules to Protect Marriage
Aug 01, 2006 ... ORLANDO, Fla., Aug 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The nationwide effort topreserve natural marriage as between one man and one woman has seenrecent victories in New York, Nebraska, Georgia, Connecticut and nowWashington. The Washington Supreme Court's 5-to-4 decision to upholdthe state's 1998 ...
Census Bureau Tip Sheet on 2002 Economic Census of Island Areas: Puerto Rico Construction
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following tip sheet onthe 2002 Economic Census of Island Areas was released today by theU.S. Census Bureau: 2002 Economic Census of Island Areas: Puerto Rico Construction(Sector 23) The construction sector comprises establishments ...
Democratic National Committee: Sen. Bill Frist, At It Again
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was releasedtoday by the Democratic National Committee (DNC): As the Republican-led Senate prepares to debate a bill that tiesan increase in the minimum wage to fiscally irresponsible estate taxcuts, one senator in particular has ...
New FDA Head Must Restore Scientific Integrity at Agency; Statement by Dr. Francesca Grifo, Union of Concerned Scientists
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement byDr. Francesca Grifo, senior scientist and director, ScientificIntegrity Program, Union of Concerned Scientists: "Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsCommittee considered the nomination of Andrew ...
Gang Members Convicted of Federal Hate Crimes for Murder and Assaults of African-Americans
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Department of Justicetoday announced the conviction of four gang members in connectionwith a six-year conspiracy to assault and murder African-Americans inthe Highland Park area of Los Angeles.All four defendants, members of the ...
Justice Department Requires Divestiture in Mittal Steel's Acquisition of Arcelor; Tin Mill Divestiture Needed to Protect Competition
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Department of Justicesaid today that it will require Mittal Steel Company N.V. to divestone of three North American tin mills it will own after its $33billion acquisition of Arcelor S.A. in order to proceed with thedeal. The Department said the ...
TWU Files for Representation Election for 7,000 Fleet Service Workers at Continental Airlines
Aug 01, 2006 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Transport Workers Union ofAmerica, AFL-CIO today filed a petition with the National MediationBoard to conduct a representational election among the 7,000 FleetService workers at Continental Airlines. TWU's International Secretary Treasurer ...
Last Defendant in South Texas Human Trafficking and Sex Slavery Prosecution Convicted
Aug 01, 2006 ... HOUSTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The last of eight Mexicannationals charged for their roles in a sex slavery conspiracy pledguilty in McAllen, Texas, Assistant Attorney General Wan J. Kim ofthe Civil Rights Division and U.S. Attorney Don DeGabrielle of theSouthern District of Texas ...
Scientific Poll Ranks Most Critical Issues Facing Seniors: Annual Cost of Living Increase Tops Medicare, Social Security and Rx Drugs
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In a scientific poll of 522seniors released today, seniors ranked the need for a fair SocialSecurity Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), the small annual increasethey receive each year to keep up with inflation, as the mostimportant issue they face ....
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for Aug. 2: Peak Travel Time
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is the daily"Profile America" feature for Aug. 2 from the U.S. Census Bureau: WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2: PEAK TRAVEL TIME Profile America -- Wednesday, Aug. 2. It's the time of year whenthe beaches, the mountains and the national parks ...
Who Ever Said Shopping Was Easy? Survey of Smart Shoppers Reveals What Women Want-and Don't Want-When It Comes to Shopping
Aug 01, 2006 ... YONKERS, N.Y., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Is price your top concernwhen shopping for clothes or food? Are you tired of waiting in check-out lines? Do you find the best deals at Wal- Mart and Target ratherthan on the web or at outlet malls? These are just some of thefindings of a new ...
CSI Welcomes New Anti-Slavery Legislation by Rep. Chris Smith to Combat Slavery in Sudan
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Christian SolidarityInternational (CSI) welcomes legislation introduced last week by Rep.Chris Smith (R-N.J.) to combat slavery in Sudan. If it becomes law,Smith's bill -- The Eradication of Slavery in Sudan Act of 2006 (H.R.5911) -- will create a ...
Fertile Ground, Anthony David to Headline First Ever Outdoor Music Festival; Festival to Benefit DC Youth Program
Aug 01, 2006 ... News Advisory: The STEEED Organization to host WHOA DOWN After Dark b- a one of akind music festival featuring soul artists and hosted by WKYS' EZStreet -- to benefit unique DC youth program The serene STEEED Stables and Farm will provide a picturesquesetting for the debut ...
Nonprofit HR Solutions Launches WorkforNonprofits.org; New Career Management Tool Taps Into Burgeoning Nonprofit Employment Community
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Nonprofit HR Solutionsannounced today it has launched a new employment Web site -- http://www.WorkforNonprofits.org -- focused specifically on employmentopportunities in the nonprofit employment sector. WorkforNonprofits.org went live today, and ...
The SCOOTER Store Exhibits Commitment to Industry Standards; Two Execs Earn Highest Accreditation
Aug 01, 2006 ... NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The SCOOTER Store,the nation's leading provider of power mobility equipment to seniorsand people with mobility impairments, is continuing its commitment toestablishing industry standards by participating in the complianceprogram ...
Experienced Cybercrime Prosecutor to Lead Xanga.com's Safety Efforts; New Officer Part of Xanga's Commitment to Online Safety
Aug 01, 2006 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- As part of its comprehensiveapproach to online safety, Xanga has hired experienced cybercrimeprosecutor, Stephen Kline, to lead the company's safety andcompliance initiatives as Chief Safety Officer. Since 2000, Kline hasworked in the New York Attorney ...
Fast Facts from EBRI: How Many Americans Could Be Affected by Pension Bill?
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- How many Americans could beaffected by the pension legislation currently being considered byCongress? Many different numbers have been used in recent days. Thenonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) was asked bySenate committee staff ...
Father Pavone: Abortion No Help for Rape Victims
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Father Frank Pavone,national director of Priests for Life, commented on the newlyreleased Mason-Dixon poll regarding South Dakota's abortion ban. "It is not surprising that many voters feel the law should allow arape and incest exception. ...
Statement by Peter Orszag, Director of the Retirement Security Project on House Passage of The Pension Protection Act of 2006
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement byPeter Orszag, director of the Retirement Security Project, on Housepassage of The Pension Protection Act of 2006: The Pension Protection Act of 2006 includes several key provisionsthat take down barriers to adoption ...
American Jewish Committee Comments on Mel Gibson Apology
Aug 01, 2006 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The American Jewish Committee(AJC) welcomes Mel Gibson's apology to the Jewish community, but truecontrition must stand the test of time. "In the Jewish tradition, we are very receptive of repentance, butcomplete repentance is measured by ...
2006 Change Wal-Mart, Change America National Bus Tour Comes to Connecticut
Aug 01, 2006 ... To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor Contact: Chris Kofinis, 202-486-6422, or ckofinis(At)tmo.blackberry.net , for WakeUpWalMart.com News Advisory: -- Eight of Connecticut's Democratic Leaders, Including Sen. Joe Lieberman and U.S. Senate Candidate Ned Lamont, to ...
Wakeupwalmart.Com Calls on Wal-Mart to Denounce Inflammatory Ads Run by Arizona Wal-Mart Developer
Aug 01, 2006 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- This weekend, a pro-Wal- Martbusinessman named Bruce Ash began running radio ads in Arizona to tryand get the city to waive its big-box ordinance so that Wal-Martcould move into the city. In the radio ad, Ash unfairly refers to the citizens who ...
Reid Statement on Cuban Dictator Fidel Castro
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- With Cuban Dictator FidelCastro having ceded power to his brother Raul under unusualcircumstances, Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid today issued thefollowing statement: "When Fidel Castro dies, it should not simply be the end of theFidel ...
Senators Seek to Block First U.S. Landmine Production in 9 Years
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The U.S. Campaign to BanLandmines, a coalition of 500 U.S.- based religious, community, andhuman rights organizations, today welcomed the introduction of theVictim-activated Landmine Abolition Act of 2006. This importantlegislation, introduced by ...
Federal Judge Protects Eligible Voters in Washington; Court Blocks Law Creating New Obstacles to Voter Registration
Aug 01, 2006 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A federal court in Seattletoday blocked enforcement of a Washington state law enacted earlierthis year that would have kept eligible voters off the registrationroles because of typos and minor errors. "This is good news for Washington's voters," ...
BMW Agrees to Pay $629,000 in Back Wages for 1,224 Workers at South Carolina Assembly Plant
Aug 01, 2006 ... SPARTANBURG, S.C., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The U.S. Departmentof Labor today announced a complaint and consent judgment with BMWwhich calls for payment of $629,869 in overtime back wages to 1,224workers in Spartanburg, S.C. The suit was based on an investigationby the department's ...
Two Defendants Convicted for Conspiracy and Bribery Involving Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A jury in the District ofColumbia convicted an employee and a volunteer of Washington, D.C.,Veterans Affairs Medical Center (DCVAMC) on charges of conspiring tocommit mail fraud and bribery and committing bribery, AttorneyGeneral Alice S. Fisher for ...
Federal Judge Protects Eligible Voters in Washington; Court Blocks Law Creating New Obstacles to Voter Registration (Correction)
Aug 01, 2006 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A federal court in Seattletoday blocked enforcement of a Washington state law enacted earlierthis year that would have kept eligible voters off the registrationrolls because of typos and minor errors. "This is good news for Washington's voters," ...
Speaker & Majority Leader: A Comprehensive OCS Energy Bill Will Help Lower Gasoline Prices for American Families
Aug 01, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Speaker of the House J.Dennis Hastert (R-IL) and House Majority Leader John Boehner (R- OH)today commended the Senate for passing the Gulf of Mexico EnergySecurity Act (S. 3711). It follows passage of a more comprehensivebill in the House of ...
Massachusetts Man Charged With Using Internet to Engage in Sexual Activity With Connecticut Girl
Aug 01, 2006 ... NEW HAVEN, Conn., Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Jason Palmeira, alsoknown as "Jay," 26, of Somers, Conn. was arrested today based on acriminal complaint charging him with using the Internet to persuade aminor to engage in sexual activity, and traveling in interstatecommerce for the purpose ...
HIDTA Task Force Investigation Results in Federal Prison Sentences for 11 High-Level Drug Dealers
Aug 01, 2006 ... ATLANTA, August 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Marcelo Garcia, 27, ofAtlanta, and ten of his co-conspirators have been sentenced infederal court for running a massive methamphetamine distribution ringin the metro Atlanta area. Garcia was sentenced to 25 years infederal prison. He and his drug ...