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 2009 College Football Performance Awards Announces November Trophy Watch List http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3187674.htm The College Football Performance Awards, home of the world's largest crystal football trophy and college football's most scientifically rigorous conferments, proudly announces its 2009 November trophy favorites. The compilation is a rough watch list for 14 annual CFPA player trophies. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009)

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]]> DSS Completes Equature® NG 9-1-1 Interoperability Tests at NENA Industry Collaboration Event http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3184784.htm DSS Corporation (www.dispatchimprovement.com) today announced successful completion of interoperability tests of its Equature® Next Generation 9-1-1 recording solution at the first NENA (National Emergency Number Association) Industry Collaboration Event (ICE), held at Texas A&M University the first week of November 2009. At the event, 16 leading Public Safety vendors tested interoperability between their NG 9-1-1 solutions in simple and complex emergency call scenarios. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009)

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]]> United Nations Foundation’s Wirth Statement on the Nomination of Rajiv Shah to Head USAID http://www.prweb.com/releases/United_Nations_Foundation/USAID/prweb3189014.htm Timothy E. Wirth, President of the United Nations Foundation, today issued the a statement on the nomination of Rajiv Shah to Head of USAID. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009)

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]]> New Report Looks at Honduran Economy Before and Since the Coup http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3180124.htm Paper Finds Considerable Challenges to Honduran Economic Recovery Without a Solution to the Political Crisis (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Senate Conservation Leaders Introduce Bill to Fully Fund Vital Park and Outdoor Recreation Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3181744.htm NRPA Calls on Congress to Fully Fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund at $900 million. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Select Safety Sales LLC is Awarded a GSA Contract with the Federal Government. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb2951294.htm Select Safety Sales LLC announces that their steady growth has allowed for their expansion into the Federal Procurement Market. They have been awarded a GSA contract and have been approved to accept American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) orders along with Disaster Recovery and Co-op Purchasing. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Tea Party Sues the City http://www.prweb.com/releases/Commerce_City/Tea_Party/prweb3178944.htm In the 1700’s this country’s forefathers recognized that taxation without representation was unethical. Centuries later citizens of a “free” society who are still falling victim to high-handed government abuse fight back in a law suit against the City to guarantee their freedoms. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Survey Reveals Big Gap in Understanding of Depression; Almost 50 Percent of Caregivers Have Also Been Diagnosed http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3185494.htm More Than One Treatment Option Helpful (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> FHS Corp. Announces Partnership with Vecna Technologies http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3163084.htm Partnership to Combine Self-service Kiosks and Pricing Transparency Patient Estimations. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Govplace Named One of the Fastest Growing Companies in Orange County, CA by OC Business Journal http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3173724.htm Govplace's impressive growth lands them on the list of the 100 Fastest Growing Orange County Private Companies. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> New Online Class Being Launched to Help Federal Employees Understand Impact of 2010 Alaska Locality Pay Transition http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3159034.htm The 2010 transition to Locality Pay will have serious impact on taxes and retirement plans for more than 12,000 federal employees in Alaska. Overwhelming demand has prompted Plan-Your-Federal-Retirement.com to create a special new online class to help federal employees understand what this change means to their current pay and federal retirement. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> A Step Forward for Senate Climate Bill http://www.prweb.com/releases/Climate_Bill/WWF/prweb3166264.htm Legislation Clears Key Committee (PRWeb Nov 6, 2009)

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]]> Fannie Mae Adopts Limited Right to Rent Policy http://www.prweb.com/releases/CEPR/Fannie_Mae/prweb3167284.htm Center for Economic and Policy Research Co - Director Dean Baker issued the following statement on Fannie Mae's Deed to Lease Program (PRWeb Nov 6, 2009)

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]]> Responding to Fort Hood: Swords to Plowshares Highlights Resources for Veterans, Military and Families http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3169014.htm The tragic violence that took place at Fort Hood today is being met with immediate and widespread response. It is imperative that the media responsibly report the shooting and provide adequate resources and information to the public. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2009)

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]]> Neighborhood America Teams with Government Leaders, Creates Video to Enhance Gov 2.0 Learning Kit http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3161374.htm Neighborhood America, an award-winning enterprise social media and mobile marketing solutions provider, debuts new video to complement its Gov 2.0 Starter Kit published last month. The video features government professionals from different levels sharing lessons learned from leveraging social media. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2009)

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]]> Leading Vision Correction Experts in Trusted LASIK Surgeons Directory Educate Fellow Doctors at AAO Annual Meeting http://www.prweb.com/releases/trusted-lasik-surgeons/lasik-surgery-AOO-2009/prweb3146744.htm LASIK Surgery and vision correction experts listed in the Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory were actively involved at the recently concluded American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2009 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California. Dr. Stephen Brint, MD, Dr. Frederick Fraunfelder, MD, Dr. Jonathan Davidorf, MD, Dr. Peter Rapoza, MD, Dr. Michael Raizman, MD, Dr. James McCulley, MD, Dr. R. Wayne Bowman, MD, Dr. Edward Manche, MD, and Dr. Parag Majmudar, MD, all leading vision correction surgery specialists were actively involved in educating their fellow surgeons on the latest developments in LASIK, cataract surgery, and eye care through their presentations, lectures, courses, training, and panels. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2009)

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]]> Multiple Awards Make Choosing Honor the Gift Book of This Holiday Season http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3159364.htm Family gatherings around the globe during the Holidays are marked by heated discussions regarding the state of the world. This year's "must have" information is to be found in the highly acclaimed, independently published book, Choosing Honor, An American Woman's Search for God, Family and Country in an Age of Corruption. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2009)

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]]> InsuranceArm: 6 Vital Questions to Ask a Washington Insurance Agent About Flood Insurance Right Now http://www.prweb.com/releases/Washington/Insurance/prweb3163904.htm It’s flood season in Washington. This year the risk of flooding in the Green River Valley is even higher than usual due to weaknesses in the Howard Hanson Dam. InsuranceArm.com warns consumers to be prepared with 6 questions to be sure to ask a Washington insurance agent to be sure they are covered in the event of flood damage. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2009)

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]]> Acclaimed Services Provider to Commercial Firms, Defense Department and Government Agencies Awarded ISO 9000 Certification http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3155654.htm Synectic Solutions Demonstrates Commitment to Providing High-Quality Services with Successful Completion of ISO 9001:2008 Registration Audit. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2009)

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]]> Formatta and immixGroup Partner to Deliver e-Forms Process Optimization Solution with Rapid ROI to U.S. Government Customers http://www.prweb.com/releases/e-forms/Formatta/prweb3151164.htm (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

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]]> Formatta Presents "Formatta Forms Optimization Solution Improves Citizen Service and Satisfaction" Webinar for State and Local Government on November 18 at 1PM EDT http://www.prweb.com/releases/eforms-driven/Formatta/prweb3151764.htm Formatta Enables State & Local Governments to Optimize Paper Forms for Cost Savings and Improved Service to Constituents (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

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]]> Danny P. Blouin Joins Novo Technologies as VP Marketing and Sales http://www.prweb.com/releases/vp-marketing-and-sales/novo-technologies/prweb3062044.htm Call Recording Leader Novo Technologies Invests in its Growth Strategy by Hiring Industry Veteran, Danny P. Blouin as New Marketing and Sales Lead. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

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]]> Free Webinar Hosted by WebEquity: Regulators' Year-End Update for Lenders and a Look at 2010 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3141364.htm Commercial and Agriculture lending institutions will learn about what to expect from examiners on issues such as troubled debt restructuring, portfolio risk management, participation loans and finding the "right" capital number. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

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]]> WebEquity Solutions Wins Best of SaaS Showplace Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3147784.htm Software-as-a-Service Provider Helps Financial Services Companies Automate and Streamline Their Lending Processes and Reduce Operational Costs (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

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]]> New Videos Explain Major Pay and Benefits Changes Coming in 2010 for Federal Employees in Alaska http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3145674.htm More than 12,000 Federal Government Employees in Alaska can expect big changes to their pay and retirement benefits in 2010 due to a new law on Alaska Locality Pay. A new series of videos from Plan-Your-Federal-Retirement.com will cover the impact of the transition from COLA to Locality Pay for Federal Employees in Alaska. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

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]]> HSTV Guest Host Don L. Rondeau interviews Former TSA Deputy Administrator Stephen McHale on the complexities associatied securing a free nation. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3097874.htm Don L. Rondeau, President & CEO of Total Security Services International Inc., a homeland security consultant , appears as a guest host on a new episode of the Homeland Security Television Channel (HSTV) interview program The Listening Post. In this episode entitled "Freedom & Security", guest host Don L. Rondeau explores the delicate balance act between the obvious need for continued enhancements to our homeland security and the basic freedoms guaranteed by our constitution. Don L. Rondeau discusses this important topic with Stephen McHale, former Deputy Administrator at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). (PRWeb Nov 2, 2009)

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]]> Blue Lance Announces Windows 7 Support for LT Auditor+ 9 http://www.prweb.com/releases/Windows_7_support/LT_Auditor_9/prweb3137794.htm LT Auditor+ 9 for Windows Service Pack 4 Features Support for All Current Windows Operating Systems (PRWeb Nov 2, 2009)

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]]> Land and Water Conservation Act Stateside Funds Double over Past Year http://www.prweb.com/releases/NRPA/Conservation_Act_funds/prweb3137894.htm NRPA encourages park and recreation community to continue building momentum for further outdoor recreation funding. (PRWeb Oct 31, 2009)

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]]> Infotility, Inc. Launches Smart Grid Demonstration Project http://www.prweb.com/releases/Infotility/Smart_Grid/prweb3137994.htm Infotility, Inc. (http://www.infotility.com/) has launched the field-test phase of a Smart Grid demonstration project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (www.energy.gov) (DOE), in conjunction with The Marin County Office of Sustainability. (PRWeb Oct 31, 2009)

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]]> Wounded Warrior’s Assistance Dog Honored as “Dog of the Year” http://www.prweb.com/releases/Serco_ASPCA/Dog_Year/prweb3138314.htm Serco Inc., a provider of professional, technology, and management services to the federal government, sends its congratulations to Archie, a black Labrador assistance dog who was honored as “Dog of the Year” by The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for his daily assistance to Serco’s employee and Army Veteran, former Sergeant Clay Rankin as he is a Wounded Warrior who serves other Army Wounded, Ill or Injured Warriors. (PRWeb Oct 31, 2009)

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]]> Don L. Rondeau Joins HSTV Channel Editorial Advisory Board http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3050154.htm Total Security Services International President and CEO Don Rondeau Joins HSTV Channel Editorial. Mr. Rondeau's expertise spans a broad and distinguished career in the area of critical infrastructure protection. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2009)

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]]> CGS VirtualEvents365℠ and VIVA Creative Announce First End-to-End Virtual Event Solution for Government http://www.prweb.com/releases/CGS/VirtualEvents365/prweb3118554.htm New solution combines the most reliable industry platform - CGS VirtualEvents365 - with the full spectrum of creative and event services targeted at government agencies to deliver powerful and results-oriented events. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2009)

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]]> Senate and House Pass Resolution for Crime Prevention Month http://www.prweb.com/releases/ncpc/crime-prevention-month/prweb3131604.htm The United States House of Representatives passed resolution 177 to recognize officially October as Crime Prevention Month. They join their United States Senate members who passed the resolution in early October (PRWeb Oct 30, 2009)

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]]> HeartMath® LLC Announced as a Top Three Finalist for the 2009 ABBY Award: Innovative Approach to the Delivery of Healthcare http://www.prweb.com/releases/HeartMath_LLC/healthcare/prweb3136114.htm HeartMath® LLC is one of the top three finalists for the 2009 ABBY Award: Innovative Approach to the Delivery of Healthcare. HeartMath's ROI-driven stress reduction programs result in reduced turnover and healthcare costs and improved employee and patient satisfaction. Studies verified that HeartMath techniques deliver measurable, sustainable results in the workplace. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2009)

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]]> NAMI Applauds Initial Review of The Affordable Health Care of America Act and Health Care Reform http://www.prweb.com/releases/NAMI/Health_Care_Reform/prweb3141124.htm U.S. House bill promises key components for people with mental illness (PRWeb Oct 30, 2009)

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]]> The Corporate Whistleblower Center Drops the Hammer on Internet Gambling and Internet Casinos -- The Party is Over http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3123614.htm According to Americas Watchdog's Corporate Whistleblower Center, "since 2006, our group has been doing everything possible to call attention to on line Internet gambling, in order to shut it down. These Internet casinos, and or Internet gambling sites are primarily run by the Russian Mafia, and or organized crime syndicates, & they are a cancer, the US can do without." The group is calling on the US Department of Justice & the Internal Revenue Service to get involved now before something really bad happens. The group says, "something really bad includes identity theft of millions of Americans personal information. We know how to stop it, so this is a how to guide for US law enforcement." For media inquiries please call the Corporate Whistleblower Center at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web sites at Http://CorporateWhistleblowerCenter.Com/ (PRWeb Oct 28, 2009)

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]]> Safran North America releases UNCEFACT XML for Microsoft ® Project and Safran products http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3114784.htm Government sanctioned XML file to monitor schedule performance compatible with Central Repository (PRWeb Oct 28, 2009)

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]]> President Obama’s Attacks on Free Speech Opposed by Most Americans, Zogby/O’Leary Poll Finds http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3119194.htm A majority of American voters view recent actions by President Barack Obama and Democratic leaders in Congress as threats to our First Amendment rights, according to a recent Zogby International/O’Leary Report Poll. Independents, Hispanics and small business owners are among the key voting blocs that disagree with the President’s moves to curtail free speech. The Poll surveyed 3,544 American voters on October 23-26 and has a margin of error of plus-or-minus 1.7 percentage points. (PRWeb Oct 28, 2009)

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]]> NAMI Issues "Stigma Alert" Over Inaccurate and Offensive Halloween Costumes, Attractions http://www.prweb.com/releases/NAMI/Halloween_Stigma/prweb3129334.htm National Alliance on Mental Illness opposes Halloween costumes, attractions that perpetuate mental health illness stereotypes (PRWeb Oct 28, 2009)

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]]> Florida AmeriCorps Member is Making a National Impact on Adults Learning English http://www.prweb.com/releases/literacyamericors/americalearns/prweb3103694.htm Megan Conners, an AmeriCorps member with Literacy AmeriCorps Palm Beach County, is named an "America Learns Network Superstar" for creating an adult literacy teaching strategy that is now being replicated nationwide. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2009)

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