PRWeb: Government National http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Government National from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prweb_logo_hv2.jpg http://www.prweb.com 200 46 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com Broadband Coverage Maps Give Competitive Advantage for Stimulus Package Funds http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2643704.htm Connected Nation Uses GIS to Identify State Broadband Coverage Gaps (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> David Rivkin Testifies at Sotomayor Confirmation Hearings http://www.prweb.com/releases/David_B_Rivkin_Jr/Sotomayor_hearings/prweb2651434.htm Former White House Legal Advisor Testifies on National Security Issues (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Planned Parenthood Takes Women's Health Message Directly to Congress http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2651444.htm Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains (PPRM), along with the national organization Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), today hosted a Capitol Hill day. PPRM representatives joined more than 300 other Planned Parenthood staff, board members and volunteers from across the country to discuss with members of Congress the importance of making women's health a priority in health care reform. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Stars and Stripes Historic Newspaper Archive Now Available Online http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2646854.htm Heritage Microfilm and NewspaperARCHIVE, in partnership with Stars and Stripes U.S. military publication, announces the online release of the Stars and Stripes historic newspaper archive. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> New Comic Book Stars U.S. President's Teenage Daughter As Secret Superheroine http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2643064.htm Keenspot's "The First Daughter" previews at Comic-Con before premiering on iPhone App Store, other mobile platforms. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> AWWA to Congress: Water Infrastructure Bank Concept Holds Water http://www.prweb.com/releases/Water_Infrastructure_Bank/AWWA/prweb2647264.htm The American Water Works Association (AWWA) today urged members of Congress to create a federal water infrastructure bank to help America invest in its aging water systems. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> ACORN 8 - Modern Day Rosa Parks Seek Integrity and Reform http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2634884.htm The national board of the ACORN 8, LLC formally demand an immediate suspension of all federal, state and local funding of ACORN until after an independent audit and Congressional hearings on ACORN and its related entities, and that all members boycott ACORN and immediately cease paying their dues until after a forensic examination of ACORN and its related entities. The ACORN 8 consists of national, state and local board members, presidents or chairs. ACORN 8, LLC (http://www.ACORN8.com) an organization of ACORN leaders; current and former board members who are struggling to reform the association following the discovery of a million dollar embezzlement; and is America's last, best chance to empower low and moderate income members of society through Truth, Transparency and Integrity in community organizing. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> U.S. African Chamber Of Commerce Congratulates U.S. on New Surgeon General, May Improve Health Care for Middle Income Families http://www.prweb.com/releases/USACC_Surgeon_General/Healthcare_Middle_Income/prweb2639654.htm U.S. African Chamber Of Commerce congratulates Dr. Regina Benjamin as President Obama's pick for surgeon general. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Independent Voters and Small Business Owners Will Vote Against Congressmen Who Support a Second Stimulus - According to Breaking Zogby/O'Leary Report Poll http://www.prweb.com/releases/Economic_Bailout/Stimulus_Bill_Poll/prweb2640534.htm Americans resoundingly oppose a second dose of stimulus, according to a recent Zogby International/O'Leary Report poll conducted June 10-13, 2009. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Loan Modification Companies and Homeowners Get a Second Chance - Short Sale Pros Reduces Foreclosures Through Smart Partnerships http://www.prweb.com/releases/short_sale_pros/loan_modification/prweb2636684.htm As many Homeowners are being denied Loan Modifications and put on the path to Foreclosure, one novel company, Short Sale Pros, offers solutions designed to avoid foreclosure by assisting loan modification companies and homeowners with no-cost short sale negotiation services. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> National Business Furniture Creates Custom GSA Website for Government Buyers at NBF.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/GSA_approved/office_furniture/prweb2623484.htm Government customers can now create their own personal accounts at NBF.com to view current GSA pricing, search on GSA-approved items and create personalized shopping lists. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Northrop Grumman Honors Griffon Aerospace with Supplier of the Year Award for the NASA Max Launch Abort System http://www.prweb.com/releases/griffonaerospace/unmannedairvehicles/prweb2631144.htm Griffon Aerospace was recognized by Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Aerospace Sector as a 2008 Supplier of the Year. Griffon Aerospace (http://www.griffon-aerospace.com) and 10 other Suppliers from around the country received the highest honors as a “Supplier of the Year for 2008”. Griffon Aerospace was selected for their support of the NASA Max Launch Abort System (MLAS) program. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> TrainingPro Becomes an Approved Education Provider Through the NMLS http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2637064.htm TrainingPro.com is proud to announce its approval as a mortgage education course provider through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Rebecca Blank, Commerce Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Will Keynote 2009 Joint Statistical Meetings in Washington DC http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2632864.htm The Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, U.S. Department of Commerce, will speak at the 2009 annual Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM), the American Statistical Association (ASA) said today. Rebecca M. Blank, who was sworn in June 9, will give the President's Invited address on Monday, August 3, at 4 pm. JSM, the world's largest annual gathering of statisticians, will be at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC August 1-6. A number of conference sessions will discuss the 2010 Census, including duplications, dndercounting and using the data. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Microsoft and ESRI Launch Fusion Core Solution http://www.prweb.com/releases/gis/homelandsecurity/prweb2601554.htm Provides Integrated Capabilities for Intelligence and Fusion Centers (PRWeb Jul 13, 2009)

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]]> Total Security Services International, Inc.(TSSI) Releases New Virtual Emergency Response Simulation Tool ResponderVIEW™ http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2627644.htm TSSI,Inc. Releases New Virtual Emergency Response Simulation ToolResponderVIEW™ will enable First Responders to easily identify critical areas in a facility such as locations of hazardous materials and gas and water control valves (PRWeb Jul 13, 2009)

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]]> Obama Shamed Into Re-Considering Small Business Bailout http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2631794.htm According to the Washington Post, the Obama administration announced it is considering a dramatic shift in its stimulus strategy to better support small businesses. This follows a June 24 announcement by entrepreneur, Victor Cheng, critical of Obama's lack of focus on small businesses and Cheng's own declaration of a privately funded "bail out" for 1 million small business. (PRWeb Jul 12, 2009)

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]]> DuPont Awarded 'Green Approved' Product Seal from NAHB Research Center http://www.prweb.com/releases/sustainable_products/building_innovations/prweb2624144.htm DuPont Products Eligible to Earn National Green Building Standard Points (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Obama's Budget Reveals Technology Spending Trends for Next Five Years http://www.prweb.com/releases/Government_Business/Federal_IT_Market/prweb2627004.htm Comprehensive INPUT report identifies key developments shaping federal IT investment (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Revision Photochromic Hellfly Ballistic Sunglasses Give Law Officers a Tactical Edge http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2618254.htm Revision Eyewear, leading suppliers of ballistic protective eyewear to law enforcement and military worldwide, marks its debut in light changing lens technology with the Photochromic Hellfly® Ballistic Sunglass. Featuring Revision Eyewear's rapid light changing technology, the Photochromic Hellfly Sunglasses automatically darken to a sunglass tint when exposed to sunlight and return to their clear state in the absence of UV rays, giving law officers a tactical edge in rapidly changing environments. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Abatement Technologies Sees Strong Demand as Hospitals Prepare for Stage 6 Flu Pandemic http://www.prweb.com/releases/Pandemic-Flu-Emergency/Preparedness-Plan/prweb2562954.htm Abatement Technologies®, Inc. sees strong demand for their HEPA-CARE® Air Filtration Systems and Germicidal UV Modules as healthcare facilities activate their emergency pandemic preparedness plans. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> Community Care of North Carolina Savings Claims Called "Not Plausible" Program Appears to Cost $400 Million, Not Save $300 Million http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2615434.htm Commuity Care of North Carolina's nine-figure savings claims have been used to justify studying, piloting, or implementing similar programs in other states and Medicare. However, a closer look at the utilization data shows no savings, and a strong likelihood of much higher costs instead, as more visits to primary care doctors generate more testing, more therapies, and more specialist referrals. Further, despite claims of 50% savings in babies under 1 year old, there was almost no reduction in neonatal discharges, which is by far the most significant avoidable source of spending in that cohort. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> U.S. Census Bureau's Tim Trainor to Speak at ESRI International User Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/ESRI/Keynote/prweb2621804.htm Attendees Will Learn How GIS Is Used to Collect and Manage Information That Impacts the Lives of Millions (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> L.E.E.D. Depot Challenges the White House on Energy Efficiency and Lighting http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2621994.htm L.E.E.D. Depot is already implementing President Obama's initiative. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> LTA Projects Introduces the Most Portable Antenna Tower in the World http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2617494.htm The 40 pound AIR Tower system can place your antenna or sensor package 37 feet above ground in under ten minutes. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> Federal Marital Benefits for Same-Sex Couples, Long Term Funding for Stimulus Projects are Among Hot Topics Facing ABA Policymakers http://www.prweb.com/releases/Same-Sex_Couples/Federal_Marital_Benefits/prweb2622704.htm Association's House of Delegates to debate controversies, current issues, national policies (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> Centrelink Goes Live with Funnelback AgencySearch http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2619874.htm The Centrelink website search is now being powered by Funnelback. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> Swords to Plowshares Awarded $300,000 to Help Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Obtain Green Jobs in Bay Area http://www.prweb.com/releases/green_jobs_veterans/Afghanistan_Iraq/prweb2618154.htm The Department of Labor recently announced $7.5 million in employment and training grants designated to help Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans obtain WWW.STP-SF.ORG [green jobs]. Swords to Plowshares, a local veteran service agency, is one of seventeen recipients nationwide and will be awarded $300,000 to help Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in the Bay Area train for employment in the green industry. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2009)

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]]> Autism Speaks Launches TV Ad Campaign Calling on Congress to End Insurance Discrimination Against Children with Autism http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2622224.htm Autism Speaks, the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, launches a new national television advertising campaign calling on Congress to put an end to private insurers' blatant discrimination against children with autism. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2009)

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]]> News Search App Allows iPhone-Wielding Citizens to Monitor Government Officials http://www.prweb.com/releases/news_search/iPhone_app/prweb2598654.htm Search technology previously available only to the U.S. government and major corporations has been ported to the iPhone. The first application focuses on political news and allows citizens to keep track of U.S. politicians by producing highly relevant, targeted news articles about the elected official. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> First Remote Sensing Verifier, ClimateVerify™, Approved by Chicago Climate Exchange for Agriculture Soil Carbon Offsets http://www.prweb.com/releases/climatesuite/climateverify/prweb2600774.htm TeraVista Systems, announced this week that the company's ClimateVerify™ technology platform has been approved as a verification provider by the Chicago Climate Exchange® (CCX). The Company has been working with the CCX Offset Committee for the past year in developing a new CCX Carbon Sequestration Remote Sensing Verification Protocol for Agricultural Soil Practices. This protocol was approved in February, 2009, and TeraVista was approved as the first verifier for this protocol in May, 2009. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> John Grisham, John Irving, Jodi Picoult, Judy Blume Among Authors at 2009 National Book Festival http://www.prweb.com/releases/library-of-congress/72009/prweb2613954.htm Ninth Annual National Book Festival to be Sept. 26 on the National Mall (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> Visual i/o Announces Industry-First 100% Cloud-Based, Enterprise Class Business Analytics Solution http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2615604.htm 100% Browser-based solution makes visual data analysis easily accessible to decision makers to eliminate the report-review-report bottleneck. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> As GLBT Rights Battles Continue, Author Warns of Jury Nullification by Christians http://www.prweb.com/releases/Samuel_Francis/Author/prweb2607364.htm The Obama administration wants to count same-sex unions in the 2010 Census and is moving to protect transgender federal employees. Individual states, meanwhile, are blocking measures to allow gays and lesbians to marry. Dr. Samuel A. Francis’ latest book warns of the possibility of jury nullification when right-wing Christians leverage Biblical law against the law of man. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> Modell’s Commitment to Community Spurs Job Creation and Investment in Harlem http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2612954.htm With a focus on job creation and promotion of investment in local communities, Modell's utilizes the expertise of national tax credit consultant, Walton Management Services, in processing federal hiring tax credits. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> ECOMPEX Shares Technology Advantages as a Member of the HP Developer & Solution Partner Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2600124.htm Through the HP DSPP, ECOMPEX will have access to HP tools and resources to further enhance its innovative products and services. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> ACORN 8 L.L.C. Gets "POPULAR" - Groups Challenge Justice Department to Protect America's Poor and Middle Class http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2609824.htm More than 50 years ago, the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) committed itself "to upholding the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, including some of the most vulnerable members of our society." "Relative lack of wealth" literally defines the most vulnerable segment of American society according to Zena Crenshaw-Logal, Executive Director of a good government advocate known as POPULAR (Power Over Poverty Under Laws of America Restored). Shortly after his election, POPULAR accordingly hastened President Obama to foster a Justice Department that is conspicuously pro-average American. And today, POPULAR teamed with the ACORN 8 L.L.C. (ACORN 8) in submitting their first joint complaint to the Criminal Section of the DOJ's Civil Rights Division. "We will continually submit compelling evidence of various conspiracies against rights and deprivations of rights under color of law and publicize the DOJ's response," says attorney Michael McCray, national spokesperson for the ACORN 8. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> Congress Resumes Health Care Talks After Independence Day Break http://www.prweb.com/releases/family_health_insurance/health_care/prweb2606624.htm Congress members are expected to resume debates the Monday following the Fourth of July break. To keep citizens aware of the dilemmas and decisions to be made in regards to family health insurance rates, FamilyHealthInsurance.net is compiling the latest information. (PRWeb Jul 5, 2009)

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]]> JK Harris President Enthusiastic About Future of Offer in Compromise Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2604214.htm JK Harris President and Founder applauds the joint effort put forth by the Taxpayer Advocate Service and the IRS in regards to Offer in Compromise program. (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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]]> Drivers with Small Children Buckle Up with Tighter Laws for the Fourth of July Holiday http://www.prweb.com/releases/CarWizard/automobile_insurance/prweb2606594.htm A new Minnesota state law was passed to better ensure the safety of children in cars by issuing stricter standards with booster seats. To keep drivers abreast of the latest news, CarWizard.com has compiled a list of items drivers with small children should be aware of when buckling up. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2009)

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