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Fecteau: "Cicilline and I Did Not Debate"
Statement from Congressman David Cicilline’s Democratic congressional opponent Matt Fecteau: "Referencing August 20th’s Providence Journal article 'Candidates in 1st Congressional District air views in debate at Laurelmead,' despite the headline and content of the article,... - August 23, 2014 - Matt Fecteau for Congress
Voto Latino Statement on Police Shooting of Michael Brown
This tragedy reminds us of the need for our communities to make their voices heard. - August 22, 2014 - Voto Latino
Fecteau: "I Wholeheartedly Condemn the Execution of James Foley."
Statement from Congressman David Cicilline’s Democratic congressional opponent Matt Fecteau: “I wholeheartedly condemn the execution of James Foley. This disgusting, deplorable act must not go unpunished. The US should do everything reasonable to bring the people who committed this... - August 22, 2014 - Matt Fecteau for Congress
Colin Fletcher Announces the Release of His First Book Examining the Issue of Race, "I Am Not African American"
Colin is proud to offer his debut work which represents his personal journey towards understanding his own identity, "I am not African American" is already available on Amazon.com and Kindle and will be hitting bookstores everywhere very soon. "I am not African American" is an... - August 15, 2014 - I am not African American
Chelten Benefits Group Announces Major Medical Carrier Offerings
General Agent now offers High Deductible Health Plans with Supplemental GAP plans through Michigan Brokers. - August 15, 2014 - Chelten Benefits Group
Headway Workforce Solutions Announces a New Partnership with Ipsos and the 2014 – 2016 Report the Vote Program
A new three year program; technology driven recruitment for election agents for all 50 States and every U.S. County for upcoming midterm elections. - August 09, 2014 - Headway Workforce Solutions
Fecteau: Time to Debate Congressman Cicilline
Statement from Congressman Cicilline’s Democratic Congressional Opponent Matt Fecteau: “Debates should begin immediately. We need to ensure voters make an informed decision on September 9th 2014. “My staff and I will work around Congressman Cicilline’s schedule to... - July 26, 2014 - Matt Fecteau for Congress
"Underwater Dreams" and Voto Latino Team Up to Promote the VL Innovators Challenge in Collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation, MSNBC and AMC Theaters
The Competition Re-Grants up to $500,000 for Community Tech Projects. - July 24, 2014 - Voto Latino
Rentricity NSF Certified Technology Ready for Clean Energy Markets
New product offering will provide safer water quality standard equipment that recovers wasted energy in pressurized water pipes. - July 22, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
Fecteau Lampoons Congressman Cicilline’s Inaction on Border Security
Fecteau is exceptionally concerned with the surge of undocumented immigrants. Congress needs to act in a responsible and sincere way. - July 21, 2014 - Matt Fecteau for Congress
Fecteau Slams Congress’ Response to the VA Crisis
Statement from Representative Cicilline’s Democratic Congressional opponent Matt Fecteau: “On June 11th 2014, a bipartisan proposal known as the Veterans Affairs Act was passed 93 to 3 in the US Senate. This was a rare victory for the American people, and our veterans. Everyone... - July 21, 2014 - Matt Fecteau for Congress
Jennifer McGrath is the First Huntington Beach Candidate to Qualify for the November Ballot
The Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney announces that Jennifer McGrath officially became a candidate for City Attorney of Huntington Beach, California. Ms. McGrath successfully filed nomination papers with Huntington Beach City Clerk Joan L. Flynn qualifying Ms. McGrath to be... - July 21, 2014 - Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney
Innovative New Web Service Helps Political Candidates Engage Voters on Key Issues via Social Networks
Sujjester helps candidates and constituents connect and communicate across geographical boundaries. A combination of "suggestion" and "topic injection," Sujjester offers a new approach for voters to send their "sujjestions" and "inject" topics of discussion to one or more candidates simultaneously. Candidates can respond, analyze, tweet their responses and elevate social ambassadors to reach voters across social networks. - July 17, 2014 - Sujjester.com
Opponent Turns Campaign Manager in District 7 U.S. House Republican Primary
With a contested primary in Congressman John Mica's district heating up, Candidate Don Oehlrich gains ground in straw polls. Now, Oehlrich has hired one of his former opponents, to manage the campaign. Zechariah Blanchard, the new campaign manager, considers himself a Liberty minded Statesman, and Oehlrich calls himself a Tea Party Statesman. - July 11, 2014 - Oehlrich for Congress Committee
Tennessee Republican Assembly (TRA) 2014 Nominating and Endorsing Convention: Candidate Recommendations
Saturday June 14, 2014, Nashville Tennessee. The Tennessee Republican Assembly (TRA) held its nominating and endorsing convention for the 2014 Tennessee State House and Senate Races. - July 03, 2014 - Tennessee Republican Assembly (TRA)
Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer, Comments on Immigration Reform Developments
With the Congress unable to pass Immigration Reform Bill, President pleads to take control and make changes to the current immigration system. - July 02, 2014 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
A Lay Person's Guide to the Hobby Lobby Decision
Today, Saltbox Consulting published A Lay Person's Guide to the Hobby Lobby Decision. The guide is designed to help non-lawyers understand the Hobby Lobby decision, which the Supreme Court released on June 30, 2014. It explains in plain English what the issues were, how the Court decided them and... - July 02, 2014 - Saltbox Consulting
Naija Dailies Brings Innovation to News Aggregation in Nigeria
Naija Dailies is changing the way Nigerians read news on the Internet. Rather than visit numerous news or blog websites to read news, Naija Dailies brings the top news together in one place. The stories are organized for faster and easy reading. - July 02, 2014 - Naija Dailies
Fecteau is Deeply Concerned with the Introduction of Military Advisers Into Iraq
Statement from Congressman Cicilline’s Democratic Congressional Opponent Matt Fecteau: “Unlike my democratic congressional opponent, David Cicilline, I am an Iraq war veteran and gravely alarmed my opponent does not understand, or appreciate the costs associated with war. "With... - June 20, 2014 - Matt Fecteau for Congress
Bill Wohlsifer is One of Two Candidates Qualified for Attorney General Race
Bill Wohlsifer is one of the two candidates already qualified for the Attorney General race this November. - June 20, 2014 - Wohlsifer for Attorney General
Texas Bar Webcast - Drugs Minus Two: New Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Proposed new federal sentencing guidelines in drug cases will be the subject of the next Texas Bar CLE webcast to be held on Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. The event will be co-hosted by Houston trial attorney Grant Scheiner and El Paso criminal defense attorney Cori... - June 18, 2014 - Scheiner Law Group P.C.
23rd CAUSE Leadership Academy Press Kickoff Luncheon: Cultivating the Next Generation of Civic Leaders and Diversifying Representation
Join uthem at the Leadership Academy Media Kickoff Luncheon, June 20th for an opportunity to interview this cohort of emerging civic leaders about the pressing issues of their generation and what drives them to public service. - June 17, 2014 - CAUSE Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment
Each One, Tell One Receives a Pink-and-White Polka Dot Mini-Cooper to Help with Dense-Breast Tissue Awareness
The official Dangerous Boobs Tour vehicle hit the road last week at MINI of Reno, where the “Dangerous Boobs Tour” unveiled its latest tool, a Mini Countryman. Sandy Raffealli, owner of Bill Pearce Motors of Reno, graciously donated the Mini Countryman, which is wrapped in pink with... - June 12, 2014 - SonoCine, Inc
Washington DC Eagle Scout to Speak at Champions of Character Dinner June 18th
Eagle Scout Justice Boston, of Troop 1869, in Washington, D.C. will speak at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th. The dinner will honor five distinguished community and business leaders of the Washington, D.C. area, including Dr. Jorge Ribas, Susan Au Allen, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Angela Franco and Michael Melton. Boy Scout Troop 1869 is chartered to Campbell A.M.E. Church in Washington, D.C. - June 12, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Wohlsifer for Attorney General Campaign Excited About New Treasurer
Bill Wohlsifer, LPF candidate for Attorney General in Florida, is excited to announce the addition of Lynn House to the campaign team as treasurer. - June 12, 2014 - Wohlsifer for Attorney General
Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY) to be Honored with "Good Scout" Award 2014
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Senator Mike Enzi, (R-WY) as the 2014 “Good Scout” at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014. This award is to recognize Senator Enzi for his outstanding service in supporting Scouting... - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Historian Manuel Rosa Claims Haitian Shipwreck is Not Columbus’s Santa Maria
New claims that the shipwreck found off the Northern coast of Haiti is Columbus’s famous Santa Maria flagship are allegedly not accurate according to the documentation. - June 08, 2014 - Association Cristovao Colon
Wolsifer Wonders Which Polls Are Right
Bill Wohlsifer (LPF), Candidate for Attorney General in Florida, calls into question the validity of third party polling companies due to discrepancies between their results and those done from blind internal polling. - June 07, 2014 - Wohlsifer for Attorney General
Wohlsifer Outlines Plan to Save Florida's Water Systems
Bill Wohlsifer explains his plan to help Florida industry and raise money to save the Florida water systems. - May 31, 2014 - Wohlsifer for Attorney General
New Book Offers a "Seasoned" View of Left-Right Politics
The authors of Political Pictionary both praise and skewer leading figures in politics and the news media. Two first-time writers have pooled their talents to publish a lighthearted look at American politics and its environment. Titled "Political Pictionary," the book is available in... - May 15, 2014 - Denise Kugler & Tobi Solomon
Fecteau Rips Congressman Cicilline’s “Faces of the Unemployed” Program
Statement from Congressman Cicilline’s Democratic Congressional Opponent Matt Fecteau: “I am utterly speechless. My opponent’s ‘Faces of the Unemployed’ is evidence of his ineffectiveness and just how out of touch he is in Congress. Instead of finding quality, good... - April 30, 2014 - Matt Fecteau for Congress
Libertarian Endorses David Pennington
Libertarian Allen Buckley, the Libertarian Party of Georgia's U.S. Senate candidate in 2004 and 2008, and its lieutenant governor candidate in 2006, has endorsed David Pennington in the governor's race in Georgia. - April 29, 2014 - Allen Buckley LLC
Libertarian Endorses Art Gardner
Libertarian Allen Buckley, a fiscal conservative and the Libertarian Party of Georgia's U.S. Senate candidate in 2004 and 2008, has endorsed Art Gardner in the Republican U.S. Senate primary in Georgia. - April 28, 2014 - Allen Buckley LLC
Obama Has Legal Duty to Provide Clemency for Drug Offenders Says Federal Clemency Advocacy Center
Federal criminal justice reform advocates support the Obama administration clemency review plans but say that much more is needed. Advocates say that the President has a legal and moral duty to commute the sentences of tens of thousands of people in prison for mandatory minimum sentences. - April 23, 2014 - Federal Clemency Advocacy Center
Special Invitation: the Iranian American Community of Arizona is Pleased to Present Mayor Rudy Giuliani at Their Symposium on the Threat of a Nuclear Iran
Invitation for upcoming event at the end of the week. - April 22, 2014 - Iranian American Community of Arizona
Wealth DNA Radio Show Discusses MyRA’s and GRA’s vs IRA’s and 401(k) plans with Teresa Ghilarducci, PhD on April 28, 2014 at 9:00 AM PDT
The Wealth DNA radio show will have Teresa Ghilarducci, PhD as the featured guest on April 28, 2014 at 9:00 AM PDT (12 noon EDT). The show will focus on MyRA's and GRA's vs. IRA's and 401(k) plans. - April 21, 2014 - Wealth DNA radio
Ukraine Crisis and Asylum Seekers
Law Office of Alena Shautsova, a New York Immigration law firm located in Brooklyn , provides the full spectrum of immigration services including consultations regarding immigration benefits for citizens of troubled territories. - April 17, 2014 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
BSP Get Net-Savvy for Upcoming Lok Sabha Elections-2014
Social networking is an innovative tool that is being used by the political parties for Lok Sabha Elections-2014. Parties and their respective candidates in the country are increasingly using Web tools to campaign and raise awareness among voters. Bahujan Samaj Party is using internet as a very useful platform for political communication especially with the youth. BSP has taken the services of TruGod India Pvt Ltd. as an online partner to communicate with the volunteers and supporters. - April 09, 2014 - TruGod India Pvt. Ltd.
CADVA Honoring U.S. Ambassador to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana - D. Brent Hardt
U.S based Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness organization (CADVA) will be recognizing US Ambassador, D. Brent Hardt for his engagement on Women’s Issues and his dedication on focusing on Combating Domestic Violence in Guyana. Ambassador Hardt was sworn in as Ambassador to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on August 18th, 2011 and will be completing his 3 year tour of duty in July. Ceremony is on April 10, 2014 at the Pegasus Hotel, Georgetown, Guyana. - April 07, 2014 - Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness
Congress Lowers the Voting Age to 14 in a New Book for Young Adults
A teenage girl joins a presidential campaign in this fantasy-adventure through the bizarre world of American politics. - April 07, 2014 - Lambert Hill
Straw Poll: Strong VA 10th District Conservative Candidate Support
In a Manassas Tea Party straw poll believed to be the first to survey voter opinion for the Virginia 10th Congressional District race to replace retiring U. S. Representative Frank Wolf, strongly conservative candidates Delegate Bob Marshall and Stephen Hollingshead captured nearly three quarters of the vote in a field of six Republicans and one Democrat. Surprisingly favored candidate Barbara Comstock was near the bottom along with several other candidates who collected 8% or less. - April 05, 2014 - Manassas Tea Party
Matt Fecteau for Congress: Campaign Kickoff
On Sunday, April 6th 2014 at 4:00 PM, Congressional Candidate Matt Fecteau will be holding his campaign kickoff at the Genesis-Pawtucket Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 70 Gill Ave, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. There will be a small band, some snacks, and Matt will give a short speech at... - April 02, 2014 - Matt Fecteau for Congress
D.C.'s Historic First Libertarian Primary Tuesday
There are 4 political party primaries in Washington, D.C. Tuesday - Democrats, Republicans, Statehood Greens, and for the first time Libertarians. Libertarians have 7 candidates on the ballot in 7 races, mayor, Congress, Shadow Senator, Shadow Rep, City Council at Large, Ward 3 city council, Ward 6 city council, and a write in candidate for City Council chair. DC allows same day registration for those not registered. Others may ask for special ballots to vote in the primary of their choice. - April 01, 2014 - D.C. Libertarian Party
Stop Common Core Colorado - National Day of Protest Against Common Core
Stop Common Core Colorado - National Day of Protest Against Common Core Saturday, 4/5/14 - 12PM to 3PM. Colorado State Capitol - West Steps. It will be a patriotic day. The group has Governor candidates, senators, representatives, elected officials and citizens who will speak out against Common Core. MC - Ken Clark from Grass Roots Radio. Everyone encouraged to join and take a stand! - March 31, 2014 - Stop Common Core Colorado
U.S. Academics, Experts Urge Obama to Press Saudi Officials on Egypt Repression
U.S. Thinkers, Experts Urge Obama to Press Saudi Officials on Egypt Repression; Noam Chomsky and others call on President to keep his promise to support democracy and human rights - March 29, 2014 - Emad Shahin
Matt Fecteau for Congress
Matt Fecteau of Pawtucket, Rhode Island is seeking the democratic nomination for the 1st district of Rhode Island. - March 25, 2014 - Matt Fecteau for Congress
Civic Leader Robert Renteria Challenges Schools and Politicians to Revisit "Best Practices"
eMediaCampaigns! author offers alternative for Chicago's K-12 Best Practices. - March 25, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
Soraya Diase Coffelt Urges Prompt Payment to Retirees of Improper GERS Withholdings
Gubernatorial candidate Soraya Diase Coffelt today announced support for the prompt payment of contributions that were improperly withheld from retroactive salary payments to government retirees in 2010. Eight percent or what the Government Employees Retirement System (GERS) estimates totals $1.5... - March 23, 2014 - Committee To Elect Soraya Diase Coffelt Governor
Come and be a Part of Major Change with BSP, Gautam Budh Nagar
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) or Majority People's Party is one of the ideal candidatures, amongst different candidatures for the election of Lok Sabha. The BSP Noida regard its ideology as a movement for ending exploitation of the weaker sections and suppression of the deprived through social and economic change in keeping with the above stated chief aim, and its political activity and participation in governance as an instrument of furthering such a movement and bringing in such a change. - March 21, 2014 - BSP, Gautam Budh Nagar
Forbes: iVote Brings Revolution to Voting in New Democracies
Forbes interview with the founders of Macedonian company iVote. - March 20, 2014 - iVote