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One Year Later: Fleming Will Not Quit the Fight for D.C. Statehood
Confirms plan to run in the upcoming Primary Election in April 2012. - September 16, 2011 - Fleming for DC Shadow Rep '12
Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC and the Leadership Institute Partner to Strengthen Local Grassroots Efforts
The Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC is partnering with the Leadership Institute to offer Campaign Management training to strengthen the effectiveness of local grass roots efforts. The campaign management training is scheduled for October 1st and 2nd from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The two days of training costs $50 per attendee and will be held at the Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC offices In The Woodlands, Texas. http://www.leadershipinstitute.org/training/School.cfm?SchoolID=19166 - September 14, 2011 - Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC
A Rose Among Thorns: a Tribute to Rosa Parks Starring Ella Joyce Comes to Washington, DC - Sept 21-24, 2011
Actress Ella Joyce, remembered for her co-starring role of Eleanor on TV's "Roc"; Jasmine on "My Wife & Kids; and Detective Waller in the classic ladies’ action film “Set If Off”, captures the famous moment in the life of Rosa Parks, affectionately called "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement", in her highly acclaimed, one-woman play A Rose Among Thorns: a Tribute to Rosa Parks. The show comes to Washington, DC, after headlining Stage Aurora's 4th Annual Black Arts Festival in July. - August 31, 2011 - Ms. Thing Productions, Inc.
JETprotect Corporation Provides ActiveSentry™ VFR™ Wide Area Security for Libyan Petroleum Assets
JETprotect, an innovator in the field of high tech surveillance equipment and analytics, announced today the application of their newest product – ActiveSentry™ Virtual Fence Radar™ for Libyan Petroleum Assets. - August 31, 2011 - JETprotect
Florida State Representative William Snyder Receives Florida Sheriffs Association Legislative Leadership Award Honoring His Role in Protecting the Citizens of Florida
Florida Lawmaker and former career law enforcement officer Representative William Snyder receives prestigious award confirming his commitment to work to protect Florida Citizens. - August 31, 2011 - Representative William D. Snyder, FL 82
Launch of Congressional Dysfunction Blog
The blog is a forum for discussion about Congress. The underlying principle is that neither party is doing the job for We the People because they are both more interested in maintaining power than in solving national problems. The first posting - The Founding Father’s Worst Nightmare, Part I addresses the debt “super committee.” Come join the conversation at http://congressionaldysfunction.wordpress.com/ - August 31, 2011 - Congressional Dysfunction
Heroes Breakfast Benefit Operation Stand Down, Inc.
Operations Stand Down, non-profit agency serving honorable discharged veterans in Middle Tennessee will be holding their first major fundraiser Oct. 31st at the Lowe's Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville TN. Proceeds from the event are used to support OSDN efforts. - August 23, 2011 - Operation Stand Down, Inc Nashville
Any Controversy Over "Bushwacked (Bewildered, Beat-Up Bad and Broke) Song is "Misguided and Unfair," Says Its Composer and Producer
Ever since the August 1 launch of the "Bushwacked (Bewildered, Beat-up Bad and Broke) album, featuring a lead single of the same name, C.R. Ecker, composer and producer of the song, and album, has met resistance among those who feel the single and music video represent an attack on President George W. Bush, just based on the title without hearing it. Rather, he says, "I wrote and recorded the song in 1991 as an 'anthem of American angst' during the recession then, a song more timely now." - August 23, 2011 - Charles R. Ecker
Northern VA Black Chamber to Hold 3rd Annual Candidates’ Night, 9/21 Local Event Connects Candidates and Black Community
A unique community civic engagement event, the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce’s nonpartisan Candidates' Night 2011 will welcome 150 members of the Black Community to meet candidates and their elected representatives. In addition, government agencies that serve businesses have been invited to present and share resources and information. - August 20, 2011 - Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce
Man Who Threatened the Lives of Florida State Representative William Snyder and His Family Over Immigration Bill Efforts, Jailed Again for a Separate Act of Violence
A Massachusetts man convicted of threatening the lives of a Florida State Representative and his family is arrested just two months into his probation charged with threatening a woman in the parking lot of a shopping center. Now, he's back in Florida facing prison time. - August 04, 2011 - Representative William D. Snyder, FL 82
Raleigh Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Mcfarlane Unveils New Website
Mayoral Candidate Launches New Online Resource. - August 03, 2011 - Nancy McFarlane
Communications Strategist Matt Oczkowski Joins Advocacy Group, Inc.
Seasoned communications strategist brings online and offline expertise, campaign-style approach. - August 03, 2011 - Advocacy Group, Inc.
Watergate: Newly Released White House Files on Watergate Published
PaperlessArchives.com has published a document packet containing selected David Gergen White House files related to Watergate and the resignation of President Richard Nixon. - July 29, 2011 - BACM Research
PolitiPick Announces Pre-Launch Beta
New website matches voters to candidates. - July 29, 2011 - PolitiPick.com
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Sells Kalorama Residence of the Late Senator Edward M. Kennedy
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty (TTR/SIR) announced today that it has sold the Kalorama home of the late Senator and Mrs. Edward M. Kennedy. TTR/SIR brokers Jean and Tim Hanan sold the former Kennedy Estate, listed for $6,995,000. The gracious Federal-style home of the late Senator and... - July 23, 2011 - TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Advocacy Group, Inc. Opens Ohio Office
New field location offers clients on-the-ground access to the electorally valuable Midwest. - July 22, 2011 - Advocacy Group, Inc.
Raleigh City Councilor Nancy McFarlane Launches “Nancy’s Neighborhood Tour”
Mayoral Candidate to Knock on Doors in 50 Raleigh Neighborhoods in 12 Weeks - July 16, 2011 - Nancy McFarlane
President Preckwinkle Creates Bond Team with Focus on Local, Minority Firms
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle submitted the County’s Master Bond Ordinance yesterday as the government takes steps to restructure its debt and establish itself on a more sound financial footing. The ordinance was introduced and referred to the Finance... - July 14, 2011 - Cook County Government
New Regulatory Model Proposed by the Ohio Medical Cannabis Act of 2012
The Ohio Medical Cannabis Act of 2012 is being prepared as a statewide initiative for the November 6, 2012 General Election. The press release highlights the importance of this proposed Amendment to the state constitution, and its benefits to the sick and dying. - July 05, 2011 - Ohio Medical Cannabis Act 2012
420petition.com and NORML Launch “Give Pot a Chance” Video Campaign
Marijuana advocacy groups announce video response campaign in support of the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011 - July 03, 2011 - Medical Cannabis Network
Democracy Gets a New Voice on Independence Day
Poliwics.com was created to support America's founding principles that government should be "of the people, by the people, and for the people." Poliwics.com is here to help raise the voice of the individual voter and to take political discourse out of the dominant realm of the politically elite and put it back into the hands of our nation's citizens. - June 30, 2011 - Poliwics
Mosaic Technology Unites Business Community in NH
Mosaic Technology, a leading expert in virtualization and data storage technology, today announced that they will be hosting an invitation only industry roundtable discussion featuring Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, at their headquarters in Salem, NH, in association with the... - June 25, 2011 - Mosaic Technology
AB 1148, the California DISCLOSE ACT of 2012, Sponsored by California Clean Money Campaign, Endorsed by California Church IMPACT
California Church IMPACT, an organization representing 21 denominations with 1.5 million members within the mainline and progressive Protestant communities of faith, has endorsed AB 1148, the California DISCLOSE Act of 2012, saying that "The overwhelming power of money to mislead voters is a profound moral issue." - June 24, 2011 - California Clean Money Campaign
Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC Endorses Peggy Hausman for Township Position 6
The Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC endorses Peggy Hausman for re-election to Position 6 on The Woodlands Township Board of Directors. - May 03, 2011 - Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC
News Site Blottr.com Hosts Pre-Referendum AV Poll with Entrants Including the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg
As user generated news continues to gain ever increasing authority in political circles, the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has entered his views on the Alternative Vote pre-referendum poll on www.blottr.com, and put forward his position for readers. - April 09, 2011 - Blottr.com
Remember to Vote in Morton Grove’s Election on April 5th
Now that early voting has officially ended, the Morton Grove Action Party wishes to remind all Morton Grove residents who have not yet cast their ballots to vote this Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Polling places are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Residents can locate their polling places by visiting the... - April 03, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Herman Cain to Speak at Woodlands Area Tax Day Tea Party Hosted by the Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC
The Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC is hosting a Tax Day Tea Party on Saturday, April 16, 2011, at 6:00 p.m., at the Woodforest Stadium in the Woodlands, Texas. The theme for the event is “Restore America,” and will include speakers and musical entertainment. As one of the headlining... - April 01, 2011 - Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC
Morton Grove Election Update -- Action Party "Open House" Event a Success
Irish eyes were smilin' at the Morton Grove Action Party's St. Patrick's Day Open House Event. There was a full house at the Action Party's Election Campaign Office (5836 Dempster) on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2011. Residents came out to meet Trustee candidates Shel Marcus, John C. Thill, and... - March 24, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
CMAP Planning Grant Awarded to Morton Grove
Morton Grove Village Trustees and Action Party Candidates Shel Marcus, John C. Thill, and Maria S. Toth are pleased to announce that Morton Grove has received a grant worth $50,000 for long-term planning in the Village’s industrial areas. Morton Grove’s Industrial Areas Plan Initiative... - March 24, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Brown Swan Publishers Launches with The Middle East Revolutions: a Framework for Analysis
Brown Swan Publishers is taking on the important political topics of the day with an emphasis on getting analysis out while events are still happening, which is why it has turned to kindle for its first release. The Middle East Revolutions, written by a political scientist, includes quotes and commentary as recent as March 16. - March 20, 2011 - Brown Swan Publishers
Krysztoforski Confirms He’ll Seek House Seat
Joseph T. Krysztoforski confirmed what his supporters anticipated, he will to take advantage of the inroads made in 2010 and seek the republican nomination for House of Representatives for Maryland's 6th Congressional District. The Constitutional Republican made his formal announcement on Tuesday,... - March 17, 2011 - JTK for Congress
Morton Grove Action Party to Host Election Headquarters Open House
The Morton Grove Action Party invites residents to an “Open House” on Thursday, March 17 at its election headquarters, 5836 W. Dempster, Morton Grove. The Open House will take place from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Stop in to say hello and meet the candidates... - March 10, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Egyptian Actor Ayman Samman Composes a Song Dedicated to the Egyptian Revolution
After a successful career as an indie rock singer and a theatre actor in Egypt and Chicago, Ayman Samman is now a working actor in TV and film in Hollywood. He graduated from Helwan University as an Egyptologist and guided tourists throughout the Middle East. His natural storytelling skills and his... - March 09, 2011 - The ADD Channel
Early Voting for Morton Grove Municipal Election Starts on March 14
The Morton Grove Action Party issues a friendly reminder to all Morton Grove residents that “Early Voting” for the upcoming Municipal Election will begin on Monday, March 14, 2011. Early voting will run through March 31. Residents may vote early at Village Hall, 6101 Capulina Avenue,... - March 08, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Morton Grove Action Party Hosts Mardi Gras “Meet the Candidates” Event
Due to the overwhelming response of a “Meet the Candidates” event sponsored by the Morton Grove Action Party that took place on January 30, a second evening has been set aside for residents to have some fun, meet the candidates, and talk about the future of Morton Grove. Many attendees... - March 06, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Political Unrest in the Middle East Causes Oil Prices to Rise Dramatically in the Latest News of Energy Digital
In an interview with Energy Digital, an insider of the Middle East explains the tension that is causing oil prices to rise, while leaving countries to re-think their offshore positions. Oil controversies have made constant news beginning in the early 1900s. Having most of the world’s... - March 01, 2011 - WDM Group
9/11 Flipbook Unifies Diverse Personal Experiences and Creates Controversy
Artist Scott Blake aims to perpetuate a continuing dialogue about the 9/11 experience with one controversial project. - February 25, 2011 - Barcode Art
Morton Grove Action Party Announces Election Headquarters Hours of Operation
The Morton Grove Action Party encourages residents in the Village to visit its election headquarters, located at 5836 W. Dempster, Morton Grove. Stop in to say hello and meet the candidates running for the April 5, 2011 municipal election; pick up some detailed information on issues affecting the... - February 23, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Morton Grove Election Topics -- Village Accomplishments Under Action Party Leadership
Since 2009, the Village Board, under the leadership of the Action Party, has continued to move the Village of Morton Grove forward. - February 23, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Grassroots Advocacy in 140 Characters or Less: Study on Corporate Use of Twitter for Advocacy Released
The results from a new research study conducted by 720 Strategies’ social media specialist and Senior Account Director, Lauren Tanner DiPaola, on how Fortune 500 companies are using the social media platform Twitter for advocacy and communications, will be released in a webinar discussion on... - February 19, 2011 - SevenTwenty Strategies
Morton Grove Election Update -- Action Party “Meeting the Candidates” Event a Success
The Morton Grove Action Party held a successful “Meet the Candidates” afternoon on Sunday, January 30, 2011, at Giordano’s of Morton Grove. Residents came out to meet the three candidates on the Action Party’s slate for the upcoming April 2011 municipal election, Shel Marcus, John C. Thill, and Maria S. Toth. - February 18, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Austrian Ambassador Thomas Mayr-Harting to Speak at Adelphi University on March 2
Adelphi University is pleased to welcome Permanent Representative of Austria to the United Nations and Ambassador Thomas Mayr-Harting as he speaks on “An Austrian Perspective from the Security Council: Human Rights and Rule of Law.” - February 12, 2011 - Adelphi University
Shola Lynch Discusses Filmmaking and Politics on March 7 at Adelphi University
Award-winning filmmaker, writer, and producer Shola Lynch presents a lecture on politics, history, and documentaries as part of Adelphi University’s Black History Month celebrations. - February 06, 2011 - Adelphi University
SIIA Secures Sponsors for LRRA Legislation
SIIA today announced that it has confirmed lead sponsors for federal legislation intended to modernize the Liability Risk Retention Act (LRRA). Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) will introduce the bill in the U.S. Senate while Rep. John Campbell (R-CA) has committed to take the lead in the House of... - January 28, 2011 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
Silverstein Earns Two New Endorsements and Releases an Updated List of Endorsements in Her Bid for 50th Ward Alderman
Debra Silverstein, candidate for alderman in the 50th Ward, receives endorsements of the Fraternal Order of Police and Citizen Action/Illinois. - January 27, 2011 - Debra Silverstein for Chicago's 50th Ward Alderman
ISPU Fellows Outline Strategy to Improve US Image to Policy Makers
Scholars Mehmet Celebi and Azeem Ibrahim offer insight on how to increase understanding between the US and Muslim-majority countries. - January 20, 2011 - Institute for Social Policy and Understanding
Mike Lee Resigns from Mazuma Capital Board of Directors to Take His Senate Seat in 2011
Mazuma Capital announced the resignation of newly elected Senator Mike Lee. Senator Lee, who served on the Mazuma Capital Board of Directors, is the youngest elected member of the U.S. Senate and the first new senator Utah has had in 18 years. Lee made national headlines when he defeated then... - January 20, 2011 - Mazuma Capital
Noted Author Beverly Eakman Launches Sixth Book "A Common Sense Platform for the 21st Century"
Known as Education’s Whistleblower for over two decades, award-winning, best-selling author Beverly Eakman’s latest book - "A Common Sense Platform for the 21st Century" - lays out an agenda representing views common to all constitutionally minded Americans who are sick and tired of party politics as usual. A discussion and book-signing will be held at Northgate Books in Northgate Mall, Durham, NC, January 23, 2011, from 2-4 p.m. - January 19, 2011 - Beverly Eakman - Author, Columnist, Key Note Speaker
New Release Tells Compelling Story of Bosnian Refugees in Germany; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by William S. Walker
More than two million people were forced from their homes by the 1992-95 war in Bosnia, the most violent chapter in the breakup of the former Yugoslavia. Germany provided sanctuary for nearly 350,000 Bosnians. German and Bosnian Voices in a Time of Crisis tells the story of what happened to them during the war years and afterwards. The author, a journalist who has reported from the Balkan region for two decades, interviewed hundreds of people to tell this story. - January 07, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
Analysis: Medicaid Inefficiencies Cost Ohio Taxpayers Nearly $900 Million per Year
Governor Kasich must change government culture to succeed, expert says. An analysis by the former Performance Measures Manager for the Ohio Department of Aging has uncovered between $800-$900 million dollars in unnecessary annual Medicaid spending by the state of Ohio. The analysis, conducted by... - January 06, 2011 - Measurement Resources Company