On October 16, more than a million people across the United States and at military installations worldwide will participate in street fairs, open houses, fun runs, science and math competitions and more to celebrate the ninth annual Lights On Afterschool, the only nationwide rally for afterschool programs. Read more…
BUCHAREST, Romania - Romania's Supreme Court upheld 15-year prison sentences against two retired army generals convicted for their role in killing demonstrators while trying to suppress the 1989 anti-communist revolution that toppled dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Read more…
Young hunters ages 12 to 16 from throughout Pennsylvania are reminded all entries for the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Hunter Education Youth Essay Contest must be postmarked no later than Oct. 31. Read more…
Representatives from the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) will be on-site at Hofstra University during the final Presidential debate to promote the importance of coal-based electricity to the overall energy, environmental and economic security of the United States. Read more…
National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) President and CEO Alex Waldrop and Thoroughbred racing industry leaders outlined a series of industry-wide safety and integrity reforms at a press conference in New York today. The NTRA also announced the creation of a new Safety and Integrity Alliance, comprised of the largest tracks and horsemen's groups in the U.S. and Canada, which will be responsible for implementing the reforms. The Honorable Tommy G. Thompson, former four-term Governor of Wisconsin and Secretary of Health and Human Services, will serve as independent counsel for the new NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance. Governor Thompson will conduct an ongoing review and provide an annual independent and public assessment to the Alliance. Read more…
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Tells Parents How They Can Build Safety Into Halloween this Year Read more…
Mark Your Calendars! Event Moves to June in 2009 Read more…
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Joe Wehrle, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Crime Bureau, is pleased to announce the appointment of James K. Schweitzer as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for NICB. Read more…
$2.3 Billion to be Financed by Multilateral Agencies Read more…
As CBS News' Bob Schieffer prepares to moderate Wednesday night's final presidential candidate debate, AUL Action President Dr. Charmaine Yoest released the following letter. Read more…
Homeownership Preservation Foundation President Affirms 888-995-HOPE(TM) is the Only official Homeowner's HOPE(TM) Hotline Read more…
Kraft, Nestle & Others Making More By Giving Consumers Less Read more…
Religion's role in international peacebuilding efforts and the intersections of the military and religion are the topics of two, free webinars hosted this month by Religion Newswriters. Read more…
New Publication Offers Practical Tips, Strategies, and Resources Read more…
New program provides international community with global building blocks for better health care; Mexico to be first project demonstrator Read more…
Federal Agencies Changed Rules to Usurp States' Rights, Help Corporations Escape Accountability for Dangerous Products Read more…
Retired Brigadier General David (Dave) McGinnis delivered the following statement regarding Veterans for America's recent report: "The Alaska Army National Guard: A 'Tremendous Shortfall.'" Read more…
Southwestern Pennsylvania homeowners caught in the mortgage foreclosure crisis can get free help on Oct. 17 and 18, Secretary of Banking Steve Kaplan said today. Read more…
Rural Telcos Can Now Deliver All HBO and Cinemax(R) Linear Feeds and On-Demand Services Read more…
The United Steelworkers (USW) will host a presentation by Freddy Caicedo, an acknowledged human rights expert from Colombia on Thursday, October 16. Caicedo will speak at a luncheon in the USW Headquarters at Five Gateway Center beginning at 11:45 AM. The public is invited, but reservations are required as seating is limited. Read more…
Recognizing the societal implications of legislative and judicial efforts to redefine marriage, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has joined efforts with the Knights of Columbus to develop a national plan of action in defense of marriage. Read more…
The Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has appointed the Fifth District representative to the Federal Advisory Council. Read more…