FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Two former Army officers and current members of the Northern Virginia law firm of Jordan Patrick and Cooley LLP, urge the public to contact members of Congress and demand reform of the Army, Coast Guard, and Navy boards for correction of military records. Those two are Howard […]
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NEWS: Road Safe America’s President Addresses America’s Mayors Regarding Commercial Truck Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Road Safe America President and Co-Founder Steve Owings on Thursday urged leaders of the nation’s cities to energize their efforts to have the U.S. Department of Transportation expedite a rule requiring the country’s heaviest commercial tractor-trailers to set their speed governors (limiters) at 65 MPH or slower. […]
NEWS: Bereaved families receive special Holiday gift as President Obama enacts legislation to combat sudden death in children
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The SUDC Foundation celebrates the legislation signed into law today by President Obama which is deeply personal to all those who have lost a child to Stillbirth, Sudden Infant Death or Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC). ‘This is the best Christmas gift ever,’ said Laura Crandall […]
NEWS: Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment Questionnaire replaces universal TB testing requirement for school employees, volunteers and contractors
OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The California Tuberculosis Controllers Association (CTCA) announces, effective Jan. 1, 2015, Pre-K and K-12 public, private and parochial school employees, volunteers (with frequent and prolonged student contact) and contractors are required to get a tuberculosis (TB) test only when TB risk factors are identified.
NEWS: Families Overjoyed as the U.S. House of Representatives passes the Sudden Unexpected Death Data Enhancement and Awareness Act (S.2746/H.R.669)
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ‘After six years in Congress, I am overwhelmed with the bill’s passage,’ said Laura Crandall, SUDC Foundation President and mother of Maria who died inexplicably at the age of 15 months. ‘This legislation marks the first time our federal government even recognizes the existence of sudden unexplained […]
NEWS: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Awards iFOS $3 Million Contract
COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iFOS today announced it has received award notification to provide Administrative, Budget and Program Support Services for anti-violence programs at the United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). The contract is a firm fixed price contract with a five-year performance period.
NEWS: Seventy-two Cats Dead and Alleged Animal Abuser Unable to be Prosecuted Due to Humane Officer Breach of Duty
PITTSBURGH, Pa., Aug. 29, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neighbors and concerned citizens are appalled that an Allegheny County Humane Officer who was called to investigate the abuse and abandonment of over 70 cats, removed two cats and sent the rest to die, according to Frankie’s Friends Cat Rescue.
NEWS: Entrepreneurship in Missouri ignites: Youth prepare for Missouri State Fair Entrepreneurship Competition
MARSHALL, Mo., July 24, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — We all can say that youth entrepreneurship is an amazing topic of conversation. However, sometimes that conversation isn’t loud enough to be heard. In the state of Missouri, every August, there is a state-wide business competition where youth and adults compete in categories of their own for […]
NEWS: New Election Guide Provides a Blueprint for Improving State Recount Laws
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Feb. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the United States enters the critical mid-year election season with close outcomes all but guaranteed, Citizens for Election Integrity Minnesota (CEIMN) announces a new and concise resource, ‘Recount Principles and Best Practices,’ available for free.
NEWS: Food Philippines at the San Francisco 2014 Winter Fancy Food Show
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry, through the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), and the Philippine Trade and Investment Centers (PTICs) in Silicon Valley and Los Angeles, is gearing up for the upcoming Philippine participation at the 2014 Winter Fancy Food Show […]
NEWS: Workforce Investment Board recruiting 503 youth for training and employment assistance program
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., July 22, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board announced today that it is accepting applications for its youth training and employment assistance program. The program has 503 openings for youth ages 17 to 21.
NEWS: Workforce Investment Board Provides On-The-Job Training to Promote Local Business Growth
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., June 10, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Corporate Advocate, once a construction and real estate accounting firm, faced a challenging economy and shrinking business prospects. In 2008, its owners decided to reinvent The Corporate Advocate to a business processing outsourcing company. Chief Operating Officer Ray Blom relied on the County of San […]
NEWS: Cooperative purchasing speeds up public sector projects, North American Roofing Expands National Presence
ASHEVILLE, N.C., April 11, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Meeting strict compliance standards and competitive bidding requirements, North American Roofing strengthens its national position as one of the largest commercial roofing companies in the U.S. with the award to participate in the National Joint Powers Alliance(R) (NJPA), through their premier construction program with ezIQC(R), which helps […]
NEWS: Solar Developers Join Ranks to Form Grid Supply Solar Trade Association
MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, N.J., March 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Following an organizational meeting on March 26, 2013, the leading grid supply solar developers in New Jersey announced the formation of the New Jersey Solar Grid Supply Association (NJSGSA) at the Millstone Twp offices of James Spano, a veteran solar developer at Spano Partners.
NEWS: CPA Legislator Cuts Red Tape on Small Business in Texas
PLANO, Texas, March 14, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE — The Texas Association of CPAs (TACPA), supports effort to reduce burdensome regulations in Texas. State Representative Phil Stephenson, CPA, recently filed two bills affecting CPAs and small businesses in Texas. The first bill, H.B. 1756, exempts from the state’s mandatory peer review program, CPAs who only prepare […]
Rape Crisis Services of The Women’s Center stands in support of Melisa Vistain
CARBONDALE, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Jury selection for the criminal trial of Melisa Vistain, of Jackson County, Ill., is set to begin March 12, 2013. Vistain faces felony charges for falsely reporting sexual assault. Rape Crisis Services of The Women’s Center stands in support of Vistain. She insists on her innocence of these charges.
Patton Sales Corporation Expands in California
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Patton Sales Corporation, a steel service center and manufacturer based in Ontario, has expanded its business, the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board announced today. Two years ago, Patton Sales Corp. was in danger of laying off employees.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Receive Transparency International-USA’s Integrity Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — On March 22, Secretary Clinton will receive Transparency International-USA’s Integrity Award. Transparency International-USA (TI-USA) is an international leader in anti-corruption advocacy in government, business, and development assistance.
U.S. Department of State and American Voices Announce 2012- 2013 American Music Abroad Participants
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the non-profit organization American Voices, is pleased to announce the ensembles selected for the 2012-2013 season of American Music Abroad.
US State Dept.: Serbia Granted European Union Candidate Status
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State: The March 1 announcement by the European Council that Serbia has been granted European Union candidate country status is an important step forward for Serbia’s future. I want to congratulate the leadership and the people of Serbia for their hard work, commitment and determination toward […]
United States and Montenegro Sign Open Skies Air Transport Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Today the United States and Montenegro signed the U.S.-Montenegro ‘Open Skies’ Air Transport Agreement, liberalizing our bilateral aviation relationship.
U.S. Department of State Honors Tanbir ul Islam Siddiqui of Bangladesh as State Alumni Member of the Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The U.S. Department of State selected Tanbir ul Islam Siddiqui, a Bangladeshi alumnus of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), as March’s State Alumni Member of the Month.
US State Dept.: On the Violence along the Sudan-South Sudan Border
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The United States is alarmed over reports of aerial bombardments by the Sudan Armed Forces inside South Sudan. Such incidents are unacceptable and threaten to escalate tensions between the two states.
Acting Under Secretary of State Rose E. Gottemoeller and Assistant Secretary Thomas M. Countryman Travel to Brazil
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Acting Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose E. Gottemoeller and Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation Thomas M. Countryman will travel to Brazil from March 4-5 to meet with senior Brazilian Government officials for bilateral discussions on nonproliferation and disarmament […]
Third Annual, 2012 MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition Announced
MARSHALL, Mo. /CitizenWire/ — The Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship announced the launch of its third MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition. The competition encourages new and aspiring businesses through a competitive, educational and technical assistance business development process with winners receiving grants to help grow their business.
Intelligent Fiscal Optimal Solutions earns Multi-Year Contract to Provide Professional Support Services for U.S. Department of Agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — iFOS), LLC announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Agency has awarded a multi-year contract to provide application development, maintenance and support for the agency national financial systems.
California laid-off census workers can apply for on the job training grant through June 30, 2012
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board announced that a $1.5 million Workforce Investment Act, Multi-Sector Partnership National Emergency Grant has been expanded to include laid-off census workers. This grant has nearly 200 spaces available to fill by the close of June 30, 2012. Census workers who were laid off […]
Youth training innovators: California’s San Bernardino County Youth Training Program to Be Used as Best Practice for Industry
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The U.S. Department of Labor Employment Training Administration selected the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board Summer Youth Employment Program to participate in a study of youth training innovators. Findings of this study will be used to inform workforce investment boards nationwide of best practices.
U.S. Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Announces Dates for 2012 Industry Advisory Panel Meetings
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The Industry Advisory Panel (IAP) will hold its 2012 meetings on Tuesday, April 17 and Tuesday, October 30 in the Loy Henderson Conference Room of the U.S. Department of State, located at 2201 C Street, N.W. (entrance on 23rd Street) Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings […]
Gingrich Foundation’s Charity of the Month for Feb. 2012 is The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The Gingrich Foundation has recognized the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association as its February 2012 Charity of the Month. The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association cares for one of our country's most important historic sites – the home and estate of our first president, George Washington. Founded in 1853 by Ann Pamela Cunningham, […]
New York officer denied retirement benefits by Nassau County Sheriff’s Department
MANORVILLE, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Officer James Greco, a 17-year veteran of the Nassau County Department of Corrections, has been denied his retirement status by the Sheriff of Nassau County. Officer Greco was charged with Workers Compensation fraud which resulted in his wrongful termination, as per a ruling by the arbitrator hearing his case. Despite winning […]
Joint Statement on Whaling and Safety at Sea from the Governments of Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United States
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The Governments of Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United States jointly condemn any actions that imperil human life in the Southern Ocean. We are deeply concerned that confrontations in the Southern Ocean will eventually lead to injury or loss of life among protestors, many of whom are nationals of […]
Launch of Internet Freedom Coalition at ‘Freedom Online’ Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — At the Freedom Online conference hosted by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs December 8-9, fourteen countries endorsed a declaration pledging concrete actions in support of Internet freedom. The launch of this coalition is a groundbreaking step in undertaking joint action for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms online.
United States and Greece Finalize Agreement to Protect the Archaeological and Byzantine Heritage of Greece through the 15th Century A.D.
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — With an exchange of diplomatic notes on November 21, 2011, the agreement to protect Greece’s cultural heritage, which Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and then Minister of Foreign Affairs Stavros Lambrinidis signed on July 17, 2011, entered into force.
United States Helps Croatia Improve Arms Stockpile Security and Destroy Excess MANPADS
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The United States is investing $1 million in support of Croatia as it safely disposes of its remaining inventory of 71 out-of-date man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) and improves the physical security and stockpile management of its arms and munitions depots.
Joint Statement on the U.S. – EU Energy Council Ministerial
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Following is the text of a U.S.-EU Joint Statement: On November 28, 2011, the U.S.-EU Energy Council met in Washington DC to review progress achieved on strategic energy issues, cooperation on energy policies, and research collaboration on sustainable and clean energy technologies as mandated by the Energy Council in 2009.
Montebello, California’s $2.5 million Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes Close
MONTEBELLO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Montebello's $2.5 million Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) closed today – marking a milestone towards the City's ability to continue improving its operations. Approved by City Council in late August, TRANs raised $2.5 million in short term borrowing from private investors to meet near-term cash flow demands rather than resorting […]
Secretary Clinton Names Ellen DeGeneres as Special Envoy for Global AIDS Awareness
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — During a major address on November 8, 2011 on HIV/AIDS at the National Institutes of Health, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced that Ellen DeGeneres has been named as a Special Envoy for Global AIDS Awareness.
California Steel’s Craft Development Program gets boost from San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has been an instrumental partner in helping local manufacturers such as California Steel Industries, Inc. (CSI) successfully graduate 34 electricians and 17 mechanics from its craft development program. The in-house program provides on-the-job training and mentoring for employees to become "A" […]
City of Montebello, Calif., is on an ‘Improved Path’ Kosmont Management Report states
MONTEBELLO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The City of Montebello announces an improved path. As Americans, we are all in this together. Our country has gone through the worst recession since the tumultuous years of the Great Depression. Thousands of cities across the nation are in financial turmoil. Economic analysis shows continued stagnation over these next few […]