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HARRISBURG, Pa., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today issued Executive Order EO2012-11, which requires the Department of Environmental Protection to immediately begin assessing how best to make timely permitting decisions.The order establishes a Permit Guarantee Program, in which DEP will …

LUNGevity Foundation awards grants to five outstanding young lung cancer researchers for innovative research into early detection and targeted therapeuticsWASHINGTON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- LUNGevity Foundation announced that it has awarded $500,000 in Career Development Awards for Translational Research …

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is proud to announce the grand opening of a new regional office in Dallas, TX. This office, the first of its kind for the organization, is located in the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau (DCVB), which serves …

Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute participates in national glioblastoma clinical trialCHICAGO, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Researchers at Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute (NBTI) are seeking to understand if a vaccine made from a patient's own blood cells may slow the growth of a type of brain tumor. The …

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In recognition and appreciation of Dr. Elly Katabira's dedication to fighting HIV/AIDS and his steadfast partnership, Accordia Global Health Foundation will host a Salute to a Transformer, a special celebration in honor of Dr. Katabira.Dr. Elly Katabira is a pioneer in …

Annual 'Cones for Kids' Fundraiser Supports Easter Seals Camp Friendly'sCHICAGO, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Friendly's Ice Cream, LLC announced that its company-wide 'Cones for Kids' campaign raised $461,919 for Easter Seals Camp Friendly's, funding life-changing camp opportunities for children with …

NEW YORK, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today members of New Yorkers for Beverage Choices joined business leaders, City Council Members and concerned New Yorkers at the Board of Health's public hearing to again voice our opposition to the proposed beverage ban.  The coalition hand-delivered more than 6,100 hard-copy …

ATLANTA, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New collaborative studies being presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at the XIX International AIDS Conference confirm early treatment of HIV patients results in better outcomes, suggest use of viral load testing to detect treatment failure, and …

Fourth Annual, Nine-Day Celebration of Beer Returns Oct. 5-13DENVER, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More beer is brewed in Denver than any other city, so it is only natural that The Mile High City honors its brewing tradition with a nine-day celebration of all things beer. More than 150 beer-centric events are …

Board Agrees to Seek Member Approval for Brand Refresh,Raises Audit Rates 3 PercentARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In an effort to enhance media industry education, the ABC board of directors has agreed to a new program for U.S. national advertiser members.Under the new membership program, …

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The states of Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina and Texas will receive grants totaling $3 million to develop strategies aimed at helping returning Army veterans find employment more quickly through the public workforce system, Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis announced …

CHICAGO, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Several Chicago-based companies are collectively donating $45,000 worth of web design; video production services; SEO; social media; digital marketing and public relations consulting via an initiative called Chicago Cause.   The initiative began three years ago as a philanthropic …

Mars Petcare US Pledges $200,000 to Support Red Star™ Rescue ServicesFirst Deployment Helps Animal Victims of Colorado WildfiresWASHINGTON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When disaster strikes, a longtime champion of America's beloved cats and dogs is ensuring that help will be on the way. Mars Petcare US, makers …

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After using her cellphone to notify 911 that burglars were at her house, 13-year-old Alexis Stannis of Pompano Beach, Florida remained calm and protected her 10-year-old brother until the police arrived. In recognition of her brave actions, Stannis was honored with a …

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Wireless Foundation and CTIA-The Wireless Association® honored Clarence Williams of Gardner, Kansas with a VITA™ Wireless Samaritan Award at the 18th Annual Achievement Awards dinner July 23. After witnessing a car accident, Williams used his cellphone to give detailed …

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2012  /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- David Murphy's ingenuity, resourcefulness and a cellphone helped him save a life as a tornado ripped through Harrisburg, Illinois on Leap Day 2012. Murphy was honored for his lifesaving efforts with a VITA™ Wireless Samaritan Award at the 18th Annual Achievement Awards …

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cambridge College is pleased to announce that Dr. Elwood L. Robinson has assumed his duties as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. Robinson will oversee Cambridge College's academic deans and faculties, including the undergraduate and graduate programs, …

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Chris O'Neill of Lake Oswego, Oregon was honored with a VITA™ Wireless Samaritan Award by The Wireless Foundation and CTIA-The Wireless Association® for using his cellphone to summon help and save a 4-year-old boy who was in a perilous situation. O'Neill received the …

US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton addresses genocide prevention symposiumWASHINGTON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new poll commissioned by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum finds that 67 years after the Holocaust, Americans believe genocide is still very possible, yet preventable, and …

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- WHO/ WHAT: True the Vote will co-host a panel with The Heritage Foundation titled, "Ensuring Election Integrity: The Need for Election Reform" on Thurs., July 26, 2012. Speakers will include: Founder and President of True the Vote, Catherine Engelbrecht, former U.S. Congressman …

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Allison Motto of Austin, Texas was honored by The Wireless Foundation and CTIA-The Wireless Association® with a VITA™ Wireless Samaritan Award at the 18th Annual Achievement Awards dinner July 23. While watching TV, Motto's husband suffered cardiac arrest. She dialed …

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In recognition for creating a virtual campus safety app to help students travel safely at night, University of Maryland at College Park computer science professor Dr. Ashok Agrawala was honored by The Wireless Foundation and CTIA-The Wireless Association® with a VITA™ …

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- David Beckley, Jr. and Tyler Creswell, both 13 years old, were honored by The Wireless Foundation and CTIA-The Wireless Association® with a VITA™ Wireless Samaritan Award at the 18th Annual Achievement Awards dinner July 23 for helping to save a couple from a burning …