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“Johnson County for Obama” to have Kickoff Meeting
“Johnson County for Obama” to have Kickoff Meeting, Iowa City Mayor, Ross Wilburn Says "Count Me In!" - February 23, 2007 - Johnson County for Obama
Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons Recognizes April 25th as Parental Alienation Awareness Day
Nevada has joined Maine and Iowa in statewide recognition of April 25th as Parental Alienation Awareness Day. - January 25, 2007 - Parental Alienation Awareness Organization
The Humanistic Party Announces its Nomination for the 2008 Presidency
This young African American South Bronx native is setting a tone that will heat up the campaign trail. Make your appointment to interview him while the door is still opened. - January 15, 2007 - Washington Victory Team/Humanistic Party
Ninety Organizations Call on Congress to Save $1 Billion in Proposed Global AIDS Funding
Funding increase is critical to turning the tide against deadly pandemic, groups warn. - January 12, 2007 - World Vision US
Book Deal: “The Progress of Man” by Dr. Thomas Moore. Email Alphar Publishing for Advance Copy.
"Dr. Moore recognizes himself in the persona of Dubya, and so is drawn to exploring the character, as a surrogate for modern manhood… A fun book: A presidential family is psycho-analysed, apocryphal for the environment and future politicians." Publisher's Review. - December 22, 2006 - Alphar Publishing
Conservative Party Seek U8 Advice; Students Criticise Gap Year Industry
Representatives from the Conservative Party are taking students seriously in global policy initiatives on the less developed world. For the first time, Right Honourable Peter Lilley and other notable honoraries sought advice from a student body. The U8, which links students in 26... - December 22, 2006 - U8
Comedic “Political Action Pak” Claims Role in Rumsfeld's Resignation, Gives Co-creator Overwhelming Rush of Power
Humor got outfitted for a kamikaze combat mission with the release of “The Rumsfeld Diaries Political Action Pak.” Its goal? Give Americans the information and tools they need in as entertaining a way as possible so the tides of public opinion make their final shift, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld gets his “Political Liability” walking papers once and for all. And on November 8th, 2006, it worked - Rumsfeld resigned. - November 10, 2006 - Epiphanies, Inc.
A New Movement Unfolds: Congratulations Democrats Now Do Your Job .com
Now that the Democrats have subpoena power, it is time for Congress to do its job. The only way we can avoid the pains of the past, is to examine why it occurred, so as never to let it happen again. Republicans, Democrats, Greens, Libertarians, and everyone should bookmark... - November 09, 2006 - CongratulationsDemocratsNOWdoYourJob.com
Expert Analysis Meets Vigorous Debate
Most debate and political commentary websites seem to have an agenda or are plainly slanted. These sites make it nearly impossible to debate the most important issues such as U.S. policy in the Middle East and the morality of stem cell research. So what would happen if you were to put leading... - October 23, 2006 - Paineless Solutions Business Consulting
Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy to Speak at Fortune 52 Event at Maxwell and Dunne’s Steakhouse
Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy is scheduled to speak at this Monday’s event (October 16th) of the Long Island Press Fortune 52 being held at Maxwell and Dunne’s Steakhouse in Plainview. Congresswoman McCarthy is scheduled to speak at approximately 6:45pm. The event is scheduled to... - October 15, 2006 - Maxwell and Dunne's Steakhouse
“Cures” Author to Spearhead New Lobby in Health
Rayna Gangi, author of “Forget The Cures, Find The Cause,” believes alternative therapists and practitioners can form a National group as large as the AMA. “The American Medical Association along with pharmaceutical and insurance companies wields too much power and control the... - October 15, 2006 - Earthwalk-USA
Anarchists Launch Major Media Offensive
A tiny think tank has set out on a project to provide ongoing news commentary in order to promote their set of views, known as market anarchism. - October 12, 2006 - Center for a Stateless Society
Town of Riverhead, N.Y., Being Sued for $180 Million Due to Alleged Discrimination and Breach of Contract
On October 10, 2006 the $180 Million Dollar Federal Trial of Mark Houraney and North East Holdings, LLC vs. Town of Riverhead, former Supervisor, Robert Kozakiewicz and Town Attorney, Dawn Thomas individually will begin. Set to take place at the Federal Court House in Central Islip, N.Y. the trial is expected to last about two weeks. - October 06, 2006 - Calverton Executive Aviation, Assoc.
Sex Therapist Runs for California Governor
Dr. Don Etkes is running for California governor to lower the high divorce rate, reduce child abuse and neglect and legalize gay marriage. He is using eBay as an innovative campaign funding source by selling his sex therapy services. He wants to help heal the dysfunctional family that California politics has become. - October 06, 2006 - "Dr. Don" Etkes, Ph.D.
James E. Lyons, Co-head of Skadden's West Coast Litigation Department Will Speak at GKC’s Teleconference on “ERISA & The Pension Reform Act of 2006”
The Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that James E. Lyons, co-head of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP West Coast litigation department will speak at the upcoming teleconference on “ERISA & Analyzing The... - September 26, 2006 - The Knowledge Group
Dan Seagondollar Runs for Town Council in Apple Valley, California
Dan Seagondollar is running for Town Council in Apple Valley, California, in the November 2006 election. His major concerns include quality growth, road improvements, law enforcement and access to health care for the elderly. - September 26, 2006 - Dan for Town Council
MISF Media Launches Human Rights-War on Terror News Update
Biweekly news roundup reviews the war on terror's impact on human rights. - August 30, 2006 - May I Speak Freely Media
Bushwhackers Keep Whackin the Bush
St. Augustine based songwriter/guitarist Rick Levy has spent six years listening to President George W. Bush...He finally snapped and wrote a song...then he wrote more songs! - August 23, 2006 - Rick Levy Management
District of Columbia Mayoral Candidate Dennis Moore Outlines Major "Out-of-the-Box" Educational Excellence Initiative - Critics Say He's Way Outside DC's Usual Candidates
Dennis Moore, the Republican D.C. mayoral candidate released his "Comprehensive Plan for Educational Excellence" to overhaul Washington's deteriorating school system. Critics say his plan strikingly distinguishes him from the Democratic mayoral front-runners, especially his GOP competitor David Kranich. Moore says his "out-of-the-box" Excellent Schools Plan (ESP) is what D.C. parents are demanding to bring "genuine educational empowerment" to all District students. The plan is as follows: - August 22, 2006 - Moore For People Mayoral Committee
Are You Ready to Debate Fed Policy? New Jersey Teen Launches FedChatter.com to Debate Fed Policy
FedChatter.com is a place where people from all over the country can come and debate Federal Reserve policy. The site includes a forum feature where participants can engage in lively discussion with others. - July 30, 2006 - Fedchatter.com
Close Race Has Fresh Face: Phil Maymin Achieves Petition Goal to Run Against Shays, Farrell for Congress
One of the nation’s most closely followed Congressional races may finally have a fresh face. In Connecticut’s Fourth District, Libertarian Phil Maymin, 31, announced that his campaign has likely raised enough signatures to appear on the November 7 ballot. His opponents are the incumbent... - July 27, 2006 - Maymin for Congress
Virtual Luncheon for Political Candidates Launched in Las Vegas
Using the massive communication power of the Internet, the Las Vegas Internet Chamber of Commerce (LVICC) is leading the nation by presenting the first "Virtual Luncheon" for all candidates to provide information, website links, and interviews to citizens 24 hours a day - 7 days a week. - July 03, 2006 - LVICC
Campaign Launched to Purchase Constitution for President Bush
The Massachusetts-based satire website crystalair.com, a division of Crystal Air Productions, has launched an aggressive campaign to purchase a replacement copy of the U.S. Constitution for President George W. Bush. - June 27, 2006 - Crystal Air Productions
Angelina Lazar - Elected Newest Capitol Hill Club Member
Angelina Lazar, Chairman & CEO of Charismatic Exchange, Inc. was newly elected to the Capitol Hill Club. Consulted Congress (Quotes from Congressmen) at this year's NRCC Tax Summit and Energy Meeting on issues concerning energy and the national economy. Change of address for Charismatic Headquarters. - June 01, 2006 - Charismatic Exchange, Inc.
Earth’s Population to Drop by 80 Percent, Says Top U.K. Scientist
Many view Dr. Lovelock as the father figure of the contemporary environmental movement. StockInterview talked with Lovelock about his latest book, today’s environmental movement, nuclear energy and uranium mining. - May 25, 2006 - StockInterview.com
Election Year Controversy Looms Between State and Metamora
Can a four-legged horse employed by the state of Indiana hold the office of Mayor in the town where the horse is employed? Some think not, others don't mind, in the honorary Mayor fundraising program in a small tourist town in southeast Indiana. - April 28, 2006 - Metamora Economic Development Corporation
A New Direction for America
Mr. Lanakila Washington will announce his candidacy for President of the United States. - April 05, 2006 - Washington Victory Team/Humanistic Party