U.S. Newswire back issues from November 2006:
NCFL, First Lady of Iowa, ProLiteracy Team With Verizon Foundation to Launch Technology Initiatives to Improve Literacy ; Tech Savvy Awards Are First National Awards to Recognize Programs That Help Parents/ Caregivers Understand Technology Their Children Use
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Anna Marie Johnson Teague of dawson-duncanCommunications, 713-858-5423, or amteague@dawsonduncan.com; or BrianMalina of Verizon Communications, 908-698-3930, orbrian.c.malina@verizon.com WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The National Center ...
Rotary Gives Additional $19 Million to Conquer Polio In The Remaining Strongholds
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Vivian Fiore of Rotary International, 847-866-3234, orVivian.fiore@rotary.org EVANSTON, Ill., Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Since world healthexperts recently announced that a polio-free world hinges on justfour countries -- Nigeria, India, Afghanistan ...
Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman to Visit Missouri
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Brooke Buchanan of the Republican National Committee, 202-863-8614 News Advisory: Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Ken Mehlman willtravel throughout the state of Missouri with local candidates andofficials to rally grassroots ...
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for Nov. 2: Dakotas JoinUnion
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National and Feature desks Contact: Rick Reed or Tom Edwards, 301-763-2812, both of the U.S.Census Bureau WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is the daily"Profile America" feature for Nov. 2 from the U.S. Census Bureau: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2: THE DAKOTAS ...
2007 Sakip Sabanci International Research Award Topic Announced
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National and International desks Contact: Andrew Moffatt of Center on the United States and Europe,202-797-6227, or amoffatt@brookings.edu; or Katie Busch of BrookingsMedia Relations Office, 202-797-6467, or kbusch@brookings.edu WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The ...
Pending Home Sales Index Shows a Leveling Trend
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk, Business Reporters Contact: Walter Molony of the National Association of Realtors,202-383-1177 or wmolony@realtors.org WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Home sales are expected tohold fairly steady in the months ahead, according to the latestreading on ...
25 Countries Launch Diplomatic Protest Against Iceland's Whale Hunt
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Michele Duff, International Fund for Animal Welfare, 508-744-2235, or mduff@ifaw.org REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The InternationalFund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) - http://www.ifaw.org-- today welcomedcontinued diplomatic pressure ...
18 to 24-Year-Olds Poised to Challenge Midterm Election Turnout Records, Harvard Poll Finds ; President Bush Gets Below-Average Grade of 'C-' on Key Issues; Majority of Likely Voters Favor Switch to Democratic Majority in Congress
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Esten Perez of Harvard University's Institute ofPolitics, 617-496-4009 WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A new national poll byHarvard University's Institute of Politics (IOP), located at the JohnF. Kennedy School of Government, finds nearly a ...
Aging Network Urges Older Adults to Get No Cost Shots Before Height of Flu Season
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Lisa Cohen of the National Association of Area Agencieson Aging, 310-395-2544 or lisa.cohen32@verizon.net WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The National Association ofArea Agencies on Aging (n4a) launched a national campaign today tourge older ...
Maryland Comes Together to Promote Men's Health ; Elected Officials and Health Professionals Discuss the Silent Men's Health Crisis at the Maryland Symposium on Men's Health Hosted
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Elizabeth Suman of the Men's Health Network, 202-543-6461 ext. 101 BALTIMORE, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Tim Bishop, Former Strengthand Conditioning Coach for the Baltimore Orioles, Congressmen ElijahCummings and Secretary of the Department of Health ...
Campaign for America's Future Launches Media Blitz to Expose Conn. U.S. Rep. Simmons' Corruption
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: State Desk Contact: Toby Chaudhuri or Noreen Nielsen, 202-955-5665, both ofthe Campaign for America's Future WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Campaign for America'sFuture released a print ad today outlining how Rep. Rob Simmons (R-Conn.), took contributions from ...
Campaign for America's Future Launches Media Blitz to Expose Rep. Wilson's Corruption
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: City Desk Contact: Toby Chaudhuri or Noreen Nielsen, 202-955-5665, both ofthe Campaign for America's Future WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U. S. Newswire/ -- The Campaign for America'sFuture released a print ad today outlining how Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M. took contributions from ...
111 Businesses, Organizations Oppose White House Efforts to End Federal Geothermal, Hydropower Research, Development Programs Funding
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: City Desk Contact: Ken Bossong of the Geothermal Energy Association, 301-588-4741 WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In a letter sent to theWhite House today, 111 business, environmental, faith-based, energy-policy and other organizations -- joined by 50 additional ...
The Fiscal Wake-Up Tour Comes to Chicago: Public Invited to Discuss Our Nation's Unsustainable Fiscal Polic
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor Contact: Tristan Cohen of the Concord Coalition, 703-894-6222 orcommunications@concordcoalition.org News Advisory: On November 8, The Concord Coalition will join with other federalbudget analysts to host a stop on our Fiscal Wake-Up ...
Social Security Key in Providing Income Security for Families of Deceased Military Service Men and Women ; Military Service and Reconstruction Work in Iraq, Afghanistan Highlights Importance of Social Insurance Benefits
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Monica Barbara of the National Academy of SocialInsurance, 202-452-8097 WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Social Security, althoughbest known as a retirement program, is an important source of incomesecurity for families with children, including ...
New Poll Confirms Political Risk to Candidates Who Join Union Leaders' Attack Campaign Against Wal-Mart ; Only 1 Percent of Union Households Support as Top Issue
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: WFWM Press Office, 202-350-6680 WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- New results from an omnibuspoll conducted by RT Strategies for Working Families for Wal-Martshow that voters strongly support Wal-Mart and widely disapprove ofpolitical candidates ...
Robert M. Brandon & Associates Memorandum to Editors and Reporters on Election Administration Problems and Solutions
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Bob Brandon of Robert M. Brandon & Associates, 202-331-1550 WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Robert M. Brandon &Associates today issued the following memorandum on electionadministration problems and solutions: Memorandum to Editors and ...
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld to Be Kansas State Landon Lecture Speaker
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Charles Reagan of Kansas State University, 785-532-6221,Reagan@k-state.edu MANHATTAN, Kan., Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Secretary of DefenseDonald Rumsfeld will present the 146th Landon Lecture at Kansas StateUniversity. The lecture will be on ...
Brookings Briefing: A Post-Election Analysis: Victories, Losses and What Lies Ahead
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor Contact: Katie Busch of the Brookings Institution, 202-797-6467 News Advisory: Friday, November 10, 9:30 to 1:30 a.m. National Press Club, First Amendment Lounge, 529 14th St. NW, 13thFloor, Washington, D.C. This year's ...
United for Truth to Protest Focus on the Family's 'Ex-Gay' Conference inAtlanta Suburb ; Atlanta Press Conference on Friday, Nov. 3
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor Contact: Wayne Besen of Truth Wins Out, 917-691-5118 orwbesen@TruthWinsOut.org, Website: http://www.TruthWinsOut.orgRev.T.J. McGiffert of SoulForce, 404-788-2391 or TJMcGIFFERT@aol.com,Website: http://www.soulforce.org News ...
Pelosi: 'Bush Is Out of Touch With What Is Actually Happening on the Ground in Iraq'
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Brendan Daly or Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616, both forHouse Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic LeaderNancy Pelosi released the following statement today on PresidentBush's failed policy in ...
Political Action Arm of Nation's Largest Taxpayer Group Endorses Mike Whalen for Congress
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: State Desk Contact: Pete Sepp or Sam Batkins, 703-683-5700, both of theNational Taxpayers Union DAVENPORT, Iowa, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Mike Whalen is theclear choice for taxpayers in the Nov.7 Congressional contest --that's the word from the two most senior officers ...
Baltimore Basilica, America's First Cathedral to Mark 200th, Reopen on Nov. 4
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor, Religion, Travel,Architectural and History Reporters, Directors Contact: Gary Kozel, 410-727-3565, ext. 15, or 202-251-0220. forthe Baltimore Basilica News Advisory: WHAT: The Baltimore Basilica, America's first cathedral, ...
Tune-In: Speaker Hastert to Appear on Sirius Satellite Radio's Andrew Wilkow Show
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor Contact: Ron Bonjean or Lisa C. Miller, 202-225-2800, both forHouse Speaker Dennis Hastert News Advisory: WHO: Speaker of the House J. Dennis Hastert (R-IL) WHAT: Speaker Hastert will appear as a guest on Sirius ...
California Campaign Cash Comes from Far Beyond Where Voters Live Says MAPLight.org ; Candidates Raise an Overwhelming 78 Percent of Funds from Outside Their Districts
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: State Desk Contact: Dan Newman of MAPLight.org, 510-868-0894, 510-868-3304(cell) or info@maplight.org BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Today MAPLight.org,dedicated to illuminating money and politics, announced the resultsof its new study "Local Politics, Remote ...
Family Research Council: Could Missouri Scientists Be Wrong?
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: State Desk Contact: Bethanie Swendsen of Family Research Council, 202-637-4678 WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The stem cell debatenavigates the course between adult and embryonic sources. The belowpiece analyzes the current debate and is offered to Missouri ...
American Zeitgeist: Crisis & Conscience in an Age of Terror; Washington, D.C. Film Premiere on Nov. 2
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor Contact: Aaron Blasius of Avenue E Productions,aaron@avenueeproductions.comor 917-749-6184 News Advisory: The Washington, D.C. premiere of a new film by Rob McGann --American Zeitgeist: Crisis & Conscience in an Age of Terror will ...
All of United Church of Christ's 1.2-Million Members to Gather on Sunday -- Online
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor Contact: Rev. J. Bennett Guess of the United Church of Christ, 216-736-2177, 216-403-9862 or newsroom@ucc.org News Advisory: In an experimental, interactive, online teleconferencing event,members of the 1.2-million-member United ...
Forty-four Bipartisan House Members Urge HHS Secretary Leavitt to Delay Medicare Cuts to Wheelchairs ; Reimbursement Cuts of 21 percent to 41 percent Will Restrict Access, Put Suppliers Out of Business
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk, Health Reporters Contact: Michael K. Frisby, 202-625-4328 orMike@FrisbyAssociates.com WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- A bi-partisan group of 44House members have asked Health and Human Services (HHS) SecretaryMichael Leavitt to delay Medicare cuts to ...
Jerry Lewis, MDA Request Postponement of New Medicare Policy for Power Wheelchairs
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Bob Mackle of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 520-529-5317 or bobmackle@mdausa.org TUCSON, Ariz., Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Jerry Lewis, nationalchairman of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), has asked U.S.Health and Human Services ...
'New Direction for America' Points Toward Higher Taxes, Deficits, Says National Taxpayers Union Foundation
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Pete Sepp or Sam Batkins, 703-683-5700, both of theNational Taxpayers Union Foundation ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Democratic Party's"New Direction for America" might attempt to steer government towarda sounder financial footing, ...
Pelosi Statement on Families USA Study on Confusing Republican Prescription Drug Plan
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Brendan Daly or Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616, both ofthe Office of House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic leaderNancy Pelosi released the following statement on a study releasedtoday by Families ...
The American Legion Accepts Kerry's Apology, Renews Call for Better GI Bill
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Ramona Joyce, 202-263-2982 or 202-445-1161 (cell), or JoeMarch, 317-630-1253 or 317-748-1926 (cell), both of the AmericanLegion INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Late this afternoon, Sen.John Kerry issued a statement which said: "I personally ...
SPLC Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of Immigration Raids that Terrorized Latino Residents of Southeast Georgia Towns
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk, Immigration Reporter Contact: Booth Gunter, 334-324-6470 or Mary Bauer, 334-296-0728 orPenny Weaver, 334-956-8314, all of the Southern Poverty Law Center ATLANTA, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Federal immigration agentsconducted illegal searches and relied on ...
Reid: Boehner Blames the Military
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Jim Manley or Rebecca Kirszner, 202-224-2939, both of theOffice of Harry Reid WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Senate Democratic LeaderHarry Reid released the following statement on House Majority LeaderJohn Boehner's decision to blame the ...
Speaker Hastert's Interview Today on The Andrew Wilkow Show
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Ron Bonjean or Lisa C. Miller, 202-225-2800, both of theOffice of House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert News Advisory: -- Speaker Hastert's Interview Today on The Andrew Wilkow Show Nowposted on the Speaker's website To listen, please click ...
Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales to Deliver Remarks at Criminal Division Awards Ceremony
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: Assignment Desk, Daybooks Contact: U.S. Department of Justice, 202-514-2007; 202-514-1888(TDD); Web: http://WWW.USDOJ.GOV News Advisory: Attorney General Gonzales will deliver remarks at the CriminalDivision Awards Ceremony TOMORROW, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2006 at ...
Literacy Groups Announce National Awards; Photo Available
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: Photo Editor Contact: Anna Marie Teague, 713-858-5423 News Advisory: EDITOR'S NOTE: High-resolution, publication-quality photossupported by the following captions are available for free editorialuse at http://photos.usnewswire.com/ CAPTIONS: The ...
Attorney General and U.S. Marshals Service Director to Hold Press Conference on Law Enforcement Initiative
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: Assignment Desk, Daybooks Contact: U.S. Department of Justice, 202-514-2007; 202-514-1888(TDD); Web: http://WWW.USDOJ.GOV News Advisory: -- Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and U.S. Marshals ServiceDirector John Clark to Hold Press Conference on Law ...
Embryonic Stem Cell Research is Consistent with Christian Teaching
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: City and State Desks Contact: Frank L. Cocozzelli of the Institute of ProgressiveChristianity, 516-435-3800 or frank@crossleft.org. WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Institute forProgressive Christianity (IPC) is a grassroots think tankrepresenting a cross-section ...
The Financial Coalition Against Child Pornography Adds Four Financial Services Leaders to Its Roster ; Chase Paymentech Solutions, Global Payments Inc., HSBC - North America and Washington Mutual Join Peers to Combat Child Pornography
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenCommunications Department, 703-837-6111 ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The National Center forMissing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and its sister organization theInternational Centre for ...
End-of-Life Care Can Be Improved; Critical Care Journal Supplement Devoted to End-of-Life Care
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Thomas Joseph of the Society of Critical Care Medicine,847-827-7282 or tjoseph@sccm.org DES PLAINES, Ill., Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Researchers haveevaluated improvements in the end-of-life care in intensive careunits (ICU) and have shared their ...
International Truck and Engine's Rob Slavin Elected to the Used Truck Association Board of Directors
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Aveline Valvano of the International Truck and EngineCorporation, 630-753-6201 or 630-251-4465 or aveline.valvano@nav-international.com WARRENVILLE, Ill., Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- International Truckand Engine Corporation is pleased to announce ...
Drug Plan Coverage for Seniors in 'Doughnut Hole' Will Be Scarcer, Less Affordable in 2007
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Dave Lemmon, Geraldine Henrich-Koenis, or Bob Meissner,202-628-3030 or info@familiesusa.org; Web: http://www.familiesusa.org WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a release fromFamilies USA: -- In 13 States, No Drug Plan Will ...
Support for Official English Legislation Remains Strong in Maryland Statewide ; Survey Finds 75 Percent of Likely Voters Favor Common Language Policy
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: State Desk Contact: Rob Toonkel of U.S. English, 202-833-0100 WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Seventy-five percent oflikely voters in Maryland favor making English the official languageof the state, according to a poll conducted by Mason- Dixon Polling &Research, ...
Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Libertarian Society Endorses Randy Maatta for U.S. Congress
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: State Desk Contact: Ed Haas of the Berkeley, Charleston, DorchesterLibertarian Society, 843-278-5021; Web: http://www.teamlp.net CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a releasefrom the Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Libertarian Society: The ...
Republican National Committee Releases New Web Ad Entitled "Apologize"
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Tracey Schmitt of the Republican National Committee, 202-863-8614 WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Republican NationalCommittee (RNC) today released a new web ad entitled, "Apologize."The ad focuses on the comments made by Sen. John Kerry ...
Press Conf: Americans United Salutes Patty Wetterling for Making 'Golden Promise' to Protect Social Security From Privatization
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor Contact: Tom Kelly, 612-309-3303; Jeremy Funk, 605-366-3654 News Advisory: -- Candidates for Congress Owe it to the Voters to Make ClearWhether They Support the Bush Social Security Privatization Plan As President Bush and his ...
Justice O'Connor to Honor California Chief Justice at Opperman Award
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Beth Tigges of the American Judicature Society, 515-271-2283 or btigges@ajs.org DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Ronald M. George,chief justice of California, will receive the Third Annual Dwight D.Opperman Award for Judicial Excellence ...
MEI Holds 60th Annual Conference on 'New Approaches to Enduring Issues', Nov. 13; US Secretary of Energy to Address Conference
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor Contact: Middle East Institute, 202-785-5336 or media@mideasti.org News Advisory: The Middle East Institute holds its 60th Anniversary AnnualConference in Washington, D.C., Nov. 13-14, at the National PressClub. U.S. Secretary ...
Anna Burger to Join Thousands of Union Activists in Key States: Unprecedented GOTV Effort to Elect Pro-Worker Candidates on Nov. 7
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk, Labor and Political reporters Contact: TJ Michels of Change to Win, 202-721-6061, ortj.michels@changetowin.org WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- With less than a week beforeElection Day, Change to Win (CtW) Chair Anna Burger will join CtWaffiliate ...
Class Action Settled for Owners of Structures with Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing Used for Gas Transmission
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Scott T. Schutte of Kinsella Communications, 312-923-2901 CLARK COUNTY, Ark., Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Circuit Court ofClark County Arkansas has preliminarily approved a ProposedSettlement with a class of consumers that had corrugated ...
Community Leaders in Indiana Form Local Working Families for Wal- Mart Steering Committee ; Group to Speak Out About Wal-Mart's Positive Contributions to Indiana's Working Families
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: State Desk Contact: WFWM Press Office, 202-350-6680 INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Working Families for Wal-Mart (WFWM), a national organization with more than 150,000 volunteermembers dedicated to getting the truth out about Wal- Mart's positivecontributions to ...
Don't Let Democrats Take Your Child Tax Credit Away; More Than 27 Million Americans at Risk to Lose Popular Tax Credit
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Ron Bonjean or Lisa C. Miller, 202-225-2800, both of theOffice of House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Speaker of the House J.Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) today issued the following statementregarding the 2001 child tax ...
For the First Time in the Metroplex, KCBI 90.9 FM Proudly Presents 'A Very Veggie Christmas' ; KCBI presents six Veggie Tales Christmas shows in Dallas/Fort Worth December 7th-9th
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: Assignment Desk, Daybooks Contact: Tiffany Hivner, 817-792-3800 ext. 227 News Advisory: On Thursday December 7th through Saturday December 9th, KCBI 90.9FM is proud to present "A Very Veggie Christmas Live!" This is thefirst time that the Veggie Tales' Christmas ...
Pelosi: In Bush Economy, Working Families Are Being Squeezed
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Brendan Daly or Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616, both forHouse Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic LeaderNancy Pelosi released the following statement today on news thatmanufacturing activity dropped ...
Tobacco Companies Spending $84 Million to Mislead Voters and Oppose Ballot Initiatives to Reduce Smoking, Save Lives
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National and State Desk Contact: Jennifer Friedman of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids,202-296-5469 WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Led by R.J. Reynolds andPhilip Morris, tobacco companies have spent at least $84 million tooppose state ballot initiatives that ...
Christian Defense Coalition: Many in the Faith Community Feel 'Used' by the Republican Party
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Patrick J. Mahoney of the Christian Defense Coalition,202-547-1735, 540-538-4741 (cell) WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following release wasissued today by the Christian Defense Coalition: The Republicans failure to energize the ...
Pelosi: House Democrats Hit the Airwaves for New Direction Radio Day
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Brendan Daly or Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616, both forHouse Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democrats are hittingthe airwaves today for New Direction Radio Day with more than 50Members participating in ...
Polls Show Increased Opposition to Referendum I in Colorado
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: State Desk Contact: Jim Banks, 719-231-3688, or JBCLLCF@gmail.com, forColorado Family Action CASTLE ROCK, Colo., Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Recent public-opinion polling in Colorado shows opposition to Referendum I hasincreased to within the margin of error of defeating ...
Certified Pencils are the 'Write' Choice; Make Safety the First Priority When Selecting Pencils
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Jamie Dunn, 856-638-0426 ext 4420 or jdunn@ahint.comforWIMA/PMA. MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- When it comes topencils, the PMA Certification Seal makes all the difference. That'swhy the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association ...
Labor Department Announces $5.5 Million Grant for 221 Temporary Jobs Aiding Ohio's Recovery from Winter Storms
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: David James, 202-693-4676, Peggy Abrahamson, 202-693-7909, both of the U.S. Department of Labor WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of LaborElaine L. Chao today announced a $5.5 million grant, with an initialrelease of $3.5 million, ...
N.C. Center for Voter Education Calls on FairJudges.Net to Stop Airing Ad Aimed at State Supreme Court Election
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: State Desk Contact: Bryan Warner of N.C. Center for Voter Education RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The nonpartisan N.C.Center for Voter Education has called on a new political committeecalled FairJudges.Net to stop airing a televised ad promoting ...
The Annapolis Center for Science-Based Public Policy Announces Appointment of New Board Member, McKamy Smith, M.D., Ph.D.
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Thomas W. Roskelly of the Annapolis Center for Science-Based Public Policy, 410-268-3302, ext. 104 or troskelly@annctr.org ANNAPOLIS, Md., Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Annapolis Center forScience-Based Public Policy is pleased to announce that Doctor ...
World Resources Institute Appoints Strategic Communications Expert as Vice President of External Affairs
Nov 01, 2006 ... To: National Desk Contact: Nate Kommers, 202-729-7736, or nkommers@wri.org, or PaulMackie, 202-729-7684, or pmackie@wri.org, both of World ResourcesInstitute WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- An expert in environmentaland strategic communications, Robin Murphy, formerly ...