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 Smart Meters to Provide Cheaper Gas and Electricity for all UK Households http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3316514.htm By 2020, energy suppliers will have installed Smart Meters in every UK household, in a government lead scheme to introduce cheaper gas and electricity bills for consumers by enabling them to be aware of how much energy they are using. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> WWF Statement on Obama Nobel Peace Prize Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/World_Wildlife_Fund/Nobel_Peace_Prize/prweb3325254.htm World Wildlife Fund today issued the following statement from WWF President and CEO Carter Roberts in Washington DC, following President Obama’s awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> National Oncologist Group Warns: Current Health Care Reform Legislation Woefully Short In Addressing Cancer Care Crisis http://www.prweb.com/releases/health_care/reform/prweb3329064.htm COA Submits Recommendations to President Obama and Congressional Leadership (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> 1 Out Of 4 Incarcerated Latino Youth Is Held In Adult Facilities http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3329074.htm Each year, an estimated 200,000 youth under age 18 are tried as adults in courts nationwide. As a result, thousands of Latino youth are prosecuted in the adult criminal justice system every year, depriving them of rehabilitative opportunities, including education, mental health services, and other age-appropriate services that make it more likely that youth will become law-abiding, productive citizens. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Senators Send Strong Signal to Copenhagen http://www.prweb.com/releases/climate_change/bill_senate/prweb3329184.htm World Wildlife Fund Applauds Senators Outline of Bi-Partisan Legislation That Could Pass in Early 2010 (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Rush Limbaugh & Michael Steele Join Tea Party Support & Social Security Institute-Demand GOP Senate Stop ObamaCare by Any Means Possible http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3329314.htm Rush Limbaugh & Michael Steele join Tea Party Support (http://teapartysupport.com) and the Social Security Institute (http://socialsecurityinstitute.com) in demanding the Republican Senators do whatever is necessary, including the use of any parliamentary device available to them, to stop the Reid healthcare bill dead in its tracks. Rush Limbaugh questioned Senate Minority Leader McConnell’s strategy a few times on his program this week, joining TPS, SSI and a growing chorus of critics who say the Senate GOP leader is aiding Democrats by allowing the chamber to debate and vote on amendments. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Santa Claus to Fly on Beechcraft Premier IA to Spread Holiday Cheer to Military Families http://www.prweb.com/releases/Hawker_Beechcraft/Premier_IA/prweb3329374.htm Hawker Beechcraft to transport Santa to U.S. military facilities next week (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> PEI Liquor Control Commission chooses ScreenScape to offer Innovative Local Advertising Service http://www.prweb.com/releases/screenscape/peilcc/prweb3226864.htm Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission uses ScreenScape-powered screen displays to offer in-store advertising service (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Alliance Responds to Conference of Mayors Report On Hunger, Homelessness http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3325434.htm Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program offers aid, hope for homelessness families and homeless assistance systems. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Association of Commercial Aviation Safety and Security Personnel, Outraged by Recent TSA Security Breach http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3322524.htm Members of the Whistleblowing Airline Employees Association (WAEA) are outraged by news that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) inadvertently released online a highly-classified document which details sensitive security procedures. WAEA’s national spokesperson, Captain Dan Hanley, says “the upper-echelons of our Department of Homeland Security and TSA must be held accountable for this most blatant breach of security since 9/11.” (PRWeb Dec 11, 2009)

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]]> Wisconsin Mother Changes the Way She Celebrates the Holidays After the Loss of Her Son in an Adult Jail http://www.prweb.com/releases/Gunderson/2009/prweb3248414.htm Wisconsin Parent/Advocate Vicky Gunderson lost her son Kirk after he was sent to an adult jail as a juvenile. Gunderson and her family have changed their holiday traditions without Kirk and continue to educate the public on the danger of trying youth as adults and housing them in adult jails and prisons. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> Formatta and Matrix Imaging Products, Inc. Launch Law Enforcement Solution http://www.prweb.com/releases/Formatta/Matrix_Imaging_Products/prweb3316254.htm Formatta and Matrix Imaging partner to provide law enforcement solution that optimizes field-based data capture. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> Govplace Launches Blog & Social Media Community for Public Sector IT Experts http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3318004.htm Govplace’s recently launched blog gives public sector IT professionals a space to collaborate. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> Studies Highlight State Successes on Public Safety Measures: Legislation in Illinois and Connecticut to Take Effect on Jan. 1 http://www.prweb.com/releases/StateSuccess/2009/prweb3309044.htm The Campaign for Youth Justice released three reports highlighting successful efforts in Illinois, Delaware, and Connecticut to reduce the prosecution of youth in adult court and ensure public safety at the same time. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> Former Justice Officials Recognize Critical Federal Role in Juvenile Justice:Call on Congress to Support Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act http://www.prweb.com/releases/OJJDPLetter/2009/prweb3312574.htm The Campaign for youth Justice announced that six former Administrators from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) called on Congress to reauthorize the Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) in this session, recognizing the critical role of the federal government in promoting effective juvenile delinquency prevention and intervention programs throughout the country. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> ADL: EU Conclusions on Middle East Peace “Deeply Flawed and Counterproductive” http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3313294.htm The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today criticized the conclusions on the Middle East Peace Process adopted by foreign ministers at the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union, calling them “deeply flawed, based on a distorted view of the current situation and counterproductive to moving the peace process forward.” (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> Virginia-Based Kinsey Technical Services, Inc. Unveils New Branding and Website http://www.prweb.com/releases/defense-industry/engineering-firm/prweb3309904.htm KTSi offers expertise to far-reaching national security issues and provides solutions for mission critical projects to its customers in the defense industry and intelligence community. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> Navigate LLC Announces PRIVACY EFFECTIVENESS SERIES FOR GOVERNMENT™ http://www.prweb.com/releases/navigatellc/privacy/prweb3309964.htm The PRIVACY EFFECTIVENESS SERIES FOR GOVERNMENT™ is a structured and adaptable progression of services to assess the adequacy of privacy programs and to help ensure that resources directed at compliance provide value and contribute to achieving the agency’s overall mission. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> ADL: Egypt's Leaders Have a Blind Spot for Anti-Semitism http://www.prweb.com/releases/ADL/Egypt/prweb3306554.htm “Business as Usual” Attitude Could Hamper Egypt’s Regional Leadership Role (PRWeb Dec 8, 2009)

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]]> WWF Statement On EPA Endangerment Finding http://www.prweb.com/releases/WWF/Endangerment_Finding/prweb3307574.htm The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health and welfare, setting the stage for regulation of global warming pollution under the Clean Air Act. (PRWeb Dec 8, 2009)

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]]> House Passes Bill To Raise Funds For Endangered Species Through New Postage Stamp http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3308974.htm WWF Praises Bipartisan Effort to Help Save Rhinos, Tigers and Other Endangered Species (PRWeb Dec 8, 2009)

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]]> Revolutionary Eco- Reusable and Collapsible Water Bottle Launched at BizTech Day http://www.prweb.com/releases/tappedthemovieplastiki/thebestbottlegreenwater/prweb3264974.htm The Best Bottle Company has launched sales of an eco-friendly and compact water bottle that is dishwasher-safe, BPA-free and can be reused more than 100 times. When empty, the bottle collapses neatly into a hocky-puck shape that can be easily stored in a purse, briefcase, or lunchbox. The innovative design makes The Best Bottle an ideal companion for those who want the convenience of carrying their own drinking water without the carbon footprint of disposable plastic bottles. (PRWeb Dec 8, 2009)

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]]> Former National Security Agency & FBI Executive Maureen Baginski Joins Serco http://www.prweb.com/releases/Serco/Maureen_Baginski/prweb3299334.htm Serco Inc announced today that Maureen Baginski has been named Vice President of the intelligence business and National Security Advisor at Serco. (PRWeb Dec 8, 2009)

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]]> David Ratowitz: Mike Quigley MIA on Federal Reserve Transparency http://www.prweb.com/releases/RatowitzForCongress/AuditTheFed/prweb3308194.htm New Rasmussen poll reveals that 79 percent of public agrees with Ratowitz, backs full Fed audit. (PRWeb Dec 8, 2009)

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]]> Harmful Amendment to JJDPA to Increase Youth Prosecuted in the Adult Criminal Justice System http://www.prweb.com/releases/JJDPA-Amendments/2009/prweb3300544.htm This month, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will consider S. 678, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009. S. 678 will reauthorize the bipartisan Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), which has provided critical protections to youth in the juvenile justice system for over 30 years. The Campaign for Youth Justice (http://www.campaignforyouthjustice.org) (CFYJ) and hundreds of other organizations who support the bill have been monitoring the progress of this legislation. S. 678 is positive bill that offers a lot of protections for youth and their communities. (PRWeb Dec 7, 2009)

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]]> As Climate Talks Kick Off, Countries Begin to Show Their Cards and Work Towards a Deal, Says WWF http://www.prweb.com/releases/WWF/climate_change_bill/prweb3304054.htm WWF calls on president to make climate change next legislative priority to ensure Senate passage of critical climate bill in early 2010. (PRWeb Dec 7, 2009)

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]]> 7,500 Youth in Adult Jails -- Young People at Risk of Assault, Suicide; Frequently Held Pre-Trial http://www.prweb.com/releases/JailingJuveniles/2009/prweb3248884.htm 'Jailing Juveniles: The Dangers of Incarcerating Youth in Adult Jails in America' finds that on an average day 7,500 young people are held in adult facilities in the United States, and the yearly rate may be several times higher, resulting in the jailing of tens of thousands of young people. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2009)

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]]> Formatta Launches Solution for County Health Departments to Optimize H1N1 Vaccine Process http://www.prweb.com/releases/H1N1_Flu_Vaccine/e-Forms/prweb3295054.htm Formatta Teams Up with Document Conversion Associates to Speed Reporting of H1N1 Flu Vaccine Use Enabling Rapid Replenishment of Vaccine Supplies for Counties (PRWeb Dec 4, 2009)

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]]> MAGICWHEELS® Gets a 17% Boost from Medicare http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12magicwheelsmedicare/prweb3290334.htm Amidst numerous healthcare budget cuts, Magic Wheels Inc., an innovative manufacturing company of a revolutionary, 2-Geared Wheelchair Wheel has gone against the grain and received a boost, in a recalculated fee schedule from Medicare (HCPCS: code E2227). Beginning January 1, 2010, the U.S. fee will increase to a $3863.21/pair average, up from $3307.60/pair in 2009. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2009)

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]]> Kevin Saunders, Nominee to Head President’s Fitness Council, Speaks in Wichita Friday http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3295114.htm Motivational Speaker and Accomplished Wheelchair Athlete Kevin Saunders to Address INTRUST BANK Dinner 8pm December 3, 2009 at Hyatt Regency for KLA – Kansas Livestock Association Clients & on Friday at Maize Central Elementary School (PRWeb Dec 4, 2009)

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]]> Neighborhood America Director of Human Resources Earns Prestigious Scholarships http://www.prweb.com/releases/loriburke/hr/prweb3296624.htm Neighborhood America Director of Human Resources, Lori Burke, recently earned several prestigious scholarships from the Society of Human Resource Management Foundation. Through her work experience at Neighborhood America, Burke has advanced her HR expertise by utilizing social media as a vehicle for recruitment - both online and through mobile. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2009)

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]]> Govplace Contracted to Design, Build and Manage IT Storage and Disaster Recovery for the County of Orange, California http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3296954.htm County to leverage a progressive Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) offering to improve government efficiency and reduce costs. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2009)

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]]> FPMI Launches New Federal Training Initiative: The Federal Management Institute http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3262394.htm FPMI Solutions, Inc. has launched a new learning portal to provide more comprehensive and cost-effective training solutions to government agencies and public servants. The Federal Management Institute offers traditional classroom training, self-paced online learning, webinars, and blended learning solutions designed specifically for federal clients. You can view the broad array of off-the-shelf offerings (>250) in the course catalog at the Federal Management Institute website. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2009)

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]]> Innovative Concrete Block Construction System Saves Builders Money, Speeds Completions, and Drives Higher Profits http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3285314.htm Revolutionary in form and function, the INCABLOCK modular concrete block system is distinctly unique from traditional flat surface blocks. The proprietary tongue and groove feature has interlocking capabilities on all contact faces. The connection forms a dilatation joint in each contact face (top-bottom-left side-right side), providing strength while increasing the flexibility to levels far exceeding all recognized safety compliance requirements for earthquakes and high winds. Because INCABLOCK units are interlocking, they are self aligning and fool proof in assembly. Even though some plans require the use of rebar and grouting, the INCABLOCK tongue and groove feature generally does away with the need for mortar between adjoining blocks without sacrificing strength or durability. The use of less grout saves money in labor time and reduces material costs significantly. The construction advantages concrete blocks provide over stick made structures are many, including termite proofing, fire resistance, sound deadening, and as much as 40% more energy efficient. The downside was an increase of material cost in the area of 5%- until now. The INCABLOCK system makes up for that increase by saving builders substantially more. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2009)

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]]> Tigers, Polar Bears And Blue Fin Tuna Among Most Threatened Species In 2010, Says World Wildlife Fund http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3288164.htm Iconic Animal Populations Being Decimated by Habitat Loss and Poaching: Climate Change Emerges As Clear Threat on WWF’S Annual Watch List (PRWeb Dec 3, 2009)

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]]> Over 300 Groups from All 50 States Urge Passage of Juvenile Justice BillCall on Congress to Pass Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3291384.htm Over 300 organizations representing youth serving agencies, child advocacy organizations, legal and civil rights groups, health and mental health services, parent and family groups, and educational organizations sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee supporting the reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). The bill, S. 678, to reauthorize the JJDPA is scheduled for markup in the Senate Judiciary Committee on December 3, 2010. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2009)

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]]> PRASA Unveils Sleek New Stations, Trains and Buses Ahead of 2010 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3287724.htm Deputy Transport Minister Jeremy Cronin visits the newly-refurbished Cape Town Station (PRWeb Dec 3, 2009)

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]]> SNL Energy Hosts 23rd Annual SNL EXNET Power and Utilities Symposium http://www.prweb.com/releases/Power_Utilities/SNL_Energy/prweb3291914.htm The event (January 25-26, 2010) will feature more than three dozen industry executives and advisers at The Ritz-Carlton Battery Park in New York City. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2009)

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]]> Statement From Christine Levinson: December 3rd Marks 1,000 Days That Robert Levinson Has Been Missing in Iran http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3293994.htm Robert "Bob" Levinson is an American citizen who disappeared while on a business trip to Kish Island, a free trade zone off the coast of Iran, on March 9, 2007. He is a father of seven children and has two grandchildren. The Levinson family has not heard from Bob since that day and has received no information from the Iranian government regarding his well-being or whereabouts. Below is a statement from his wife, Christine Levinson, to mark the 1,000th day since he disappeared in Iran. Anyone with information is asked to contact the family's web site www.helpboblevinson.com. Thank you. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2009)

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]]> Winners of 2009 Defense Logistics Awards Program Announced http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3284774.htm The winners of the 6th Annual Defense Logistics Awards were announced at 8pm last night during a dinner attended by over 150 guests at the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, Virginia. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2009)

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