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PR Web: Government Legislative

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PR Web (The Free Wire Service) Government Legislative News

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Same Sex Marriage in California

The history of same sex marriage in California (PRWeb Oct 14, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/same-sex_marriage/Proposition_8/prweb1456844.htm

Path to Economic Recovery Must Address Key Broadband Challenges for Consumers

New Connected Nation Report Released During "Digital Pathways" Summit Adds Consumer Voice to National Broadband Planning (PRWeb Oct 14, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Connected_Nation/report/prweb1471664.htm

National Arbitration Forum: Cybersquatters Infringed Anheuser-Busch and Patrick Dempsey Trademarks, We The People LLC Denied Domain Name Rights

Businesses and individuals choose National Arbitration Forum to resolve domain name disputes (PRWeb Oct 14, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1456744.htm

Seyfarth Shaw Announces Formation of Strategic Economic Response Team : Attorneys Specializing in Securities Law, Litigation, Structured & Real Estate Finance, Executive Compensation and Other Practices Provide Multi-Disciplinary Response to Economic Conditions

Seyfarth Shaw LLP, one of America’s leading full-service law firms, today announced that it has formed a Strategic Economic Response Team (SERT) to assist clients in responding to regulatory and business challenges posed by the current economic conditions. The multi-disciplinary team consists of attorneys throughout the country who bring a wide range of practice proficiencies and insights to help businesses weather the rapidly changing economic climate. (PRWeb Oct 14, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/seyfarth_shaw/executive_compensation/prweb1471724.htm

Citi Awards $50,000 to Las Vegas Nonprofit Counseling Organization for Foreclosure Prevention Programs : Grants to Neighborhood Housing Services of Southern Nevada Support Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Services

Citi’s Office of Homeownership Preservation today announced it has awarded the Neighborhood Housing Services of Southern Nevada $50,000 to support foreclosure prevention counseling services. (PRWeb Oct 13, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/foreclosure_prevention/neighborhood_housing/prweb1469374.htm

House Passes Landmark Arthritis Legislation

The Arthritis Foundation applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act (H.R. 1283), the first comprehensive, bipartisan arthritis legislation in more than 30 years. If passed by the U.S. Senate and signed into law, the bill will expand and strengthen public health initiatives proven to combat the burden of arthritis, and improve access to pediatric rheumatologists to address the country's severe shortage of these critical health professionals. Arthritis is the nation's most common cause of disability that impacts one in five (46 million) Americans and 300,000 children. (PRWeb Oct 13, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1464974.htm

As Congress Launches HOPE for Homeowners, Deerfield Beach and Freedom Debt Management Get Aggressive About Saving Their Community

Freedom Debt Management and the City of Deerfield Beach unite to address the current housing crisis and what steps they're taking to protect their communities. (PRWeb Oct 12, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1457004.htm

Post-Election Audits Can Restore Voter Confidence in Election Results, Says American Statistical Association

In light of the results of a Washington Post-ABC poll released this week, the American Statistical Association (ASA) has reiterated its position that post-election audits can play a critical role in restoring confidence in election results. An article about the poll in the Post stated that only about a third of Ohio voters had confidence that votes in their state would be counted accurately. ASA says post-election audits could verify election results and assure the public that vote counts are correct, and that statisticians can play a significant role in the audit process. (PRWeb Oct 10, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1444814.htm

Custom Learning Systems to Unveil Robust HCAHPS-Management Technology at Healthcare Service Excellence Conference

Leading Conference on Patient Satisfaction Showcases New Technologies, Processes, and Management Strategies to Maximize HCAHPS Performance (PRWeb Oct 9, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/HCAHPS/Value-Based_Purchasing/prweb1447574.htm

Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Groundbreaking Legislation at Nelson Nameplate Implementing Green Chemistry Program

Last week California State Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law two bills that make up the country's most comprehensive program regulating the use of chemicals that have been linked to potentially deadly effects on human health. Los Angeles manufacturer Nelson Nameplate Company was the site of the historic bill signing; on the heels of the company's own internal efforts to reduce the number of toxic chemicals the company uses to create metal nameplates and membrane switches. (PRWeb Oct 9, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/membrane-switches/rapid-prototyping/prweb1441494.htm

GOP Maverick, Carl Mumpower, Runs Unique Congressional Campaign Against Democrat, Heath Shuler

The congressional campaign of a GOP candidate has captured national attention for his distinctive challenge to NC-11th Dist. incumbent Democrat, Heath Shuler (campaign caught the attention of Monday Night Football's huge audience). This high-energy contest between a principle driven conservative psychologist, Carl Mumpower and a football player is a classic David and Goliath struggle with about as many twists and turns as the original. (PRWeb Oct 9, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1446114.htm

HealthMedia Applauds Mental Health Parity Bill

With the passage of Mental Health Parity legislation, health plans and self-insured employers will be required to offer the same level of coverage for mental health as they provide for physical health. HealthMedia is advising health plans and self-insured employers to respond to the mandate by implementing safe, cost-effective, scalable, confidential options for treatment -- given a critical shortage of clinicians. (PRWeb Oct 8, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1443444.htm

Survey Shows Majority Favor Drop in Drinking Age

An over-whelming majority surveyed say they favor a drop in the legal drinking age, according to a new opinion poll conducted by Headline Press. (PRWeb Oct 8, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1435594.htm

Accomplished Minnesota DUI/DWI Attorney Authors New Premier DUI/DWI Handbook

West Publishing, a division of Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, has published the 2008-2009 Minnesota DWI Handbook, Volume 31 of the Minnesota Practice Series. The Minnesota DWI Handbook provides a comprehensive reference manual that guides the user through one of the most complex areas of criminal law practice. The Minnesota DWI Handbook provides a thorough analysis of all applicable legislation, appellate cases, and administrative rules. Coverage includes implied consent proceedings, vehicle forfeiture, license plate impoundment, commercial vehicles, and vehicular homicide. The Handbook also includes practice-oriented insights, an in-depth explanation of testing methods used by law enforcement officials, and extensive trial preparation materials. (PRWeb Oct 7, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1433644.htm

Americans for Clean Energy Applauds Renewal of Solar and Wind Energy Tax Credits

Grassroots organization links public's voice to Congress using Facebook. (PRWeb Oct 6, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1431084.htm

Petition to U.S. Government for Airfare Transparency Issued by Lessno.com

American Travelers Sign On to End Misleading Airfare Advertising. (PRWeb Oct 6, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1422994.htm

Small Business Owners Divided on Wall Street Bailout Plan

A SurePayroll survey of small business owners finds a 50-50 split on whether the bailout is good or bad (PRWeb Oct 4, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1424614.htm

Internet Expert Explains Why Google Yahoo Ad Deal is Anti Competitive - Deal Would Make Yahoo Dependent on Google Financially and Operationally

Scott Cleland, Internet expert, feels Yahoo is unlikely to competitively bite the Google hand that feeds it. He discusses this and more issues around the Google -Yahoo ad partnership in his latest white paper titled "Googleopoly III." (PRWeb Oct 3, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Cleland-Google-Yahoo/102008/prweb1407344.htm

L-A-B Accreditation Meets Requirements of the Toy Safety Testing as Defined in the 'Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008'

Laboratory Accreditation Bureau, L-A-B, an ILAC signatory, offers ISO 17025 Accreditation for Test Labs seeking registration with the CSPC for Toy Testing. (PRWeb Oct 3, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1414464.htm

Nossaman Gains Public Policy and Litigation Expertise : Peter Van Hartesveldt Joins the Firm in DC, Amber Grayhorse in LA

Peter Van Hartesveldt joins Nossaman in Washington, DC as a Partner and as part of the firm’s recently expanded public policy law. He comes to the firm directly from the House Ethics Committee where he served as Acting Deputy Chief Counsel, Director of Advice and Education. Litigator Amber Grayhorse joins Nossaman as an Associate in Los Angeles from another large firm. Expansion of Nossaman’s public policy law practice occurred as part of the July 1st merger with Washington, DC firm O’Connor & Hannan which doubled the size of the group. (PRWeb Oct 3, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/van_hartesveldt/peter_van/prweb1424134.htm

ISO27001 Experts Can Help Companies Meet Stringent Californian Information Security Legislation with Comprehensive Toolkit

IT Governance, the world's leading specialist publisher of books and tools for ISO27001/27002 implementation, have adapted their best-selling information security toolkit so that it will work specifically for the California SB-1386 compliance regulation. (PRWeb Oct 3, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1413344.htm

Creating a New Reality: Cracking One Billion Passwords per Second

ElcomSoft Co. Ltd. announces the release of a new version of Elcomsoft Distributed Password Recovery, a high-end password recovery solution to recover a variety of system and document passwords. The new release reaches the recovery speed of one billion passwords per second by employing several NVIDIA video accelerators. Elcomsoft Distributed Password Recovery can recover a variety of system passwords such as NTLM and startup passwords, crack MD5 hashes, unlock password-protected documents created by Microsoft Office 97-2007, PDF files created by Adobe Acrobat, as well as PGP and UNIX and Oracle user passwords. With the newest GPU acceleration upgrade of Elcomsoft Distributed Password Recovery the passwords will be recovered up to 25 times faster than by using CPU-only mode. (PRWeb Oct 2, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/gpu/acceleration/prweb1405714.htm

BoycottBigMedia.com Announces Website Launch Offering Examples of Political Bias in the Media

BoycottBigMedia.com announces the launch of their website. Educating others regarding political bias in the media, they also offer free columns and helpful tips for dealing with media bias. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/MediaBiasEssays/PoliticalBiasExamples/prweb1406484.htm

TechnoCom Now Assures Location Performance for Networks with More than 140 Million Wireless Subscribers

TechnoCom's LocationAssurance Manager® is a proven industry leader in wireless location providing quality solutions and services that enable network optimization. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1407714.htm

National Association of Chronic Disease Directors Supports Legislation to Combat Obesity

The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) has endorsed the Healthy Activity for Lifelong Energy (HALE) Act recently introduced by Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-Georgia), aimed at combating America's obesity epidemic, particularly among young men and women considering military service. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1409214.htm

Immigrant Groups Receive $1.8 Million to Create Media About Community Health

Eight diverse immigrant-led collaborations across the United States each are receiving $225,000 over three years to create locally-focused media and outreach campaigns that speak directly to immigrants'health concerns at the community level. (PRWeb Sep 30, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/immigrant/community_health/prweb1404884.htm

Protestor Takes to Virtual Streets, Launches Online Petition, Blog

Eminent Domain Activist Finds Protest Planning in the 21st Century is a Whole New Battle (PRWeb Sep 29, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/eminent_domain/online_petition/prweb1390514.htm

Small Business Owner Testifies Before Congress

Patricia Owen, owner of FACES DaySpa, testifies on Capital Hill before the House Energy and Commerce's Health Sub-Committee regarding America's need for health reform (PRWeb Sep 29, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Small_Business_Owners/Health_Reform/prweb1391724.htm

CosmoCom Offers Instant Solution for FTC Compliance to Telemarketers

New Telemarketing Sales Rule is No Problem for CosmoCall Universe Customers. (PRWeb Sep 29, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ftc-tsr/cosmocom/prweb1391734.htm

Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel Receives Wall of Fame Distinction from Alma Mater, Brown College and Speaks at Commencement

Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE) and Brown College alumnus will speak to Brown College students, faculty and staff. (PRWeb Sep 29, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Brown_College/Senator_Chuck_Hagel/prweb1392564.htm

Senate Blocks Military Voting Protection Act - Count US In, Inc. Counters With Letter Writing Campaign

Count US In, a non-profit, nonpartisan organization formed to help our active and deployed military vote in the upcoming election has undertaken a grass-roots letter writing campaign to our Congress Members and Representatives on the heels of the block of Senator John Cornyn's (TX-R) bill to help remedy the disenfranchised military voter. Count US In's letter campaign demands to know WHY this important bill was blocked when it had the support of over 24 Senators of both parties and the Rules and Armed Services Committee. (PRWeb Sep 26, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1381304.htm

Women Organize a Grass-Roots Call to Action in an Effort to Educate the Nation on Palin's Politics by Urging Participation in a National Conversation

Via a website launched today, a group of women from across the country are urging other women and men to learn more about the Republican Vice Presidential candidate's experience, record and stance on the most critical issues facing our nation and in particular those affecting women. The website compiles articles from respected news outlets that provide information and insight on Palin in an easy to access format organized by topic. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1383534.htm

EquityBuild Announces Plan For Time Expiring "GO Zone" Tax Incentives

Turnkey operation makes it easy for investors to take advantage of increased depreciation of rental property in hurricane relief area (PRWeb Sep 25, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1381954.htm

Seyfarth Shaw Partner Camille A. Olson, Senate Witness for ADA Amendments Act, Comments on President's Signing of Bill into Law

Seyfarth Shaw LLP, one of America’s leading full-service law firms, today released the following statement from Camille A. Olson, a Senate and House witness who provided testimony on the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADA Amendments Act) and Chair of the national law firm’s Complex Discrimination Litigation Practice Group: (PRWeb Sep 25, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/amendments_act/ada_amendments/prweb1387124.htm

Autism, Learning Disabilities and ADHD Experts Convene at the Help Group Summit

Two-day seminar for professionals and parents to present cutting edge information in research and best practices. (PRWeb Sep 24, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/autism_ADHD/learning_disabilities/prweb1378604.htm

Landmark Fish Habitat Bill Introduced in U.S. Senate

Legislation offers grassroots, tangible solutions to restore our nation's waterways (PRWeb Sep 24, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Fish_Habitat/Conservation/prweb1383004.htm

Tax Refund and Rebate Money Waiting to be Claimed: Allsup Urges People with Disabilities to File 2007 Tax Returns by Oct. 15

Even those who don't pay taxes can still benefit from tax rebate, EITC and other credits and deductions, plus lower Medicare costs by filing, according to Allsup. (PRWeb Sep 24, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1375944.htm

NRA "Hunter" Ad Truth Check

The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Cites Falsehoods Similar to Past Attacks on Senator McCain (PRWeb Sep 23, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1376974.htm

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