WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by Ariana-Leilani Children's Foundation International: I will never forget that the only reason I'm standing here today is because somebody, somewhere stood up for me when it was risky. Stood up when it was hard. Stood up when it wasn't popular. And because that somebody stood up, a few more stood up. And then a few thousand stood up. And then a few million stood up. And standing up, with courage and clear purpose, they ...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Magodonga Mahlangu and her organization, Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA), will receive the 2009 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award at an evening ceremony to be held at the White House November 23rd, featuring remarks by President Barack Obama. WOZA is a grassroots movement of over 75,000 Zimbabweans working throughout their country to empower women from all walks of life to mobilize and take non-violent action against injustice. Tens of thousands of women have joined WOZA in standing up for human rights and speaking up about the worsening economic, social and political conditions in Zimbabwe. Since its founding in December 2002, WOZA has staged hundreds of peaceful marches in support of democratic reform and women's empowerment. The Government of Zimbabwe has jailed Ms. Mahlangu and thousands of WOZA ...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops urged the Senate to make essential changes its health reform bill in order to keep in place federal law on abortion funding and conscience protection on abortion, protect access to health care for immigrants and include strong provisions for adequate affordability. The bishops called the Senate health care bill an "enormous disappointment" that creates new and unacceptable federal policy for funding and coverage of abortions, as well as rights ...
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) today named Edward DeSeve its November Porker of the Month. His precise title, as one of President Obama's many "czars," is Special Advisor to the President, Assistant to the Vice President and Special Advisor to the OMB Director for Implementation of the Recovery Act. In announcing his appointment on March 26, 2009, the White House described his role as supporting Vice President Biden as he leads the implementation of the stimulus bill, and coordinating with the Office of Management and Budget. Mr. DeSeve is also in charge of interagency coordination and ensuring that the ...
Recovery Act Funds Will Help Improve Infrastructure in Rural Areas of 17 States WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of $117.3 million in water and environmental project loans and grants that are being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. "Recovery Act projects are helping rural communities of all sizes build a foundation for economic strength, future prosperity, and a healthy environment," said ...
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D.C. School Choice Coalition Hits Back at Political Doublespeak in New TV Ad
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Senate Health Bill Raises Taxes on Families of Special Needs Children
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Nancy Brinker to Grapple with New Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening, Mon., Nov. 23
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Minister of National Defence and United States Secretary of Defense Strengthen Security Cooperation
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Hyundai Announces New Engine to Power Its Drive Toward Fuel Economy Leadership
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Amazon Defense Coalition: Chevron Using Six Public Relations Firms to Discredit Indigenous Groups in $27.3 Billion Environmental Case in Ecuador
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The Jewish Federation Unveils Blueprint to End Hunger in Los Angeles
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Infinera ATN Gains RUS Listing for Deployment Under Federal Rural Telecom Program
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Three Denver Area Health Care Organizations Link Patient Electronic Health Records to Improve Care and Safety
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Photo: On November 4, 2008, a Generation Made a Difference! One Year Later, the Work Continues!
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NDRC Director Zhang Ping: AmCham-China is an Important Bridge
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Aegis Mobility to Participate in FCC Workshop on Technology Solutions to Distracted Driving
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In Memory of Patrick Swayze, Songwriter Encourages People to Throw Away Cigarettes - and She'll Give You Her New CD - Free!
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MultiVu Digital Center Feed: Senior State Department Official Says U.S. and EU are Necessary but Not Sufficient for Dealing With the Problems of Our Time.
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Democratic National Committee Chairman Issues Statement Praising the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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HEAL America Campaign to U.S. Attorney General: 'Cowardly' Average Americans Talk Race in Charleston
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Argentine Debt, Restructuring Increasingly Damaging, Study Says
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Inaugural Veterans Day National Multi-Media 24-Hour Broadcast Streamed Around the World
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Perot Museum of Nature & Science Breaks Ground on $185-Million Museum in Dallas
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ECOtality Reports Shareholder Update and Third Quarter Financial Results
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Medtronic (MDT) CEO Issues Statement Regarding U.S. Senate's Revised Medical Device Industry Fee Proposal
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Medtronic Chairman and CEO Bill Hawkins Provides Statement on U.S. Senate's Revised Medical Device Industry Fee Proposal
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Medtronic Chairman and CEO Bill Hawkins Comments on U.S. Senate's Revised Medical Device Industry Fee Proposal
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Statement by Medtronic Chairman and CEO Bill Hawkins Regarding U.S. Senate's Revised Medical Device Industry Fee Proposal
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SDG&E, Nissan Unveil Zero-Emission, All-Electric Vehicle in San Diego
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Gun Violence Prevention Organizations Call on President Obama to Use Executive Authority to Ban Import of Armor-Piercing Pistol Used in Fort Hood Attack
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Gutenberg Communications to Manage Media Relations for Event Featuring Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
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New Report Sheds Light on Growing Energy-Efficient Home Renovations, Forecasts Market Through 2013
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World Needs a New Kind of Leadership From U.S. in 21st Century
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Research and Markets: Pharmaceutical Market Access, Pricing, and Reimbursement News in the Second Quarter of 2009
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Financial Advisors Neutral on US Economy, Bearish on Obama Administration, According to Brinker Survey
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Algal Biomass Organization Delivers Briefing to Policymakers on Capitol Hill
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Video: PMI Introduces New Video to Help Distressed Homeowners
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OMRC Survey: 'Huge' Broadband Access Gap at Home Persists Among Low-Income Americans Receiving Federal Safelink Wireless Cell Phone Aid Under Lifeline
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Dick Armey to Testify in House on Failure of Obama's Stimulus
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In Twin Cities, Joe Mauer Would Be Favorite Guest at Thanksgiving Dinner Cooked by Rachael Ray
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Merriam-Webster Announces 'Admonish' As 2009 Word of the Year
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Senate Health Bill Would Significantly Curtail Flexible Spending Accounts
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ECOtality & eTec to Join 'LEAF' Unveiling in San Diego
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Few Attend Obama National Small Business Conference, According to the American Small Business League
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Afghanistan: Pessimism and Criticism of President Both Increase
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MultiVu Digital Center Feed- FPC Briefing with Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Robert Blake on Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's U.S. Visit and U.S. Foreign
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EDP Renewables Targets to Invest $4 Billion in American Wind Energy Generation Through 2012
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MultiVu Digital Center Feed: State Department Official Remarks on Relations with India on Issues of International Security, Nuclear Nonproliferation, and the World Economy Leading into the Indian Pri
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Bipartisan Policy Center and United Against Nuclear Iran to Hold Discussion on U.S. Iran Policy at 92nd Street Y
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Kaiser Permanente Selects Silver&Fit(R) Senior Fitness Program for More Than 50,000 KP Senior Advantage (HMO) Members in Oregon and Washington
