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WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross continues to increase its relief operation to provide food, shelter, supplies and comfort to more and more people affected by Superstorm Sandy.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090108/RedCrossLOGO )"Every day we're sending more and more …

ATLANTA, Nov. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by U.S. Small Business Administration:WHAT:      The U.S. Small Business Administration announces the opening of a Business Recovery Center in Brooklyn, NY.  This Center will provide one-on-one help to business owners seeking disaster assistance …

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Family Research Council (FRC) and the Heritage Foundation's "Your Money, Your Values, Your Vote" Values Bus will be in Ohio TODAY at the Living Word Church. Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, will be preaching, and Genevieve Wood, vice president at …

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --  Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO)SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDSProfile America — Sunday, November 4th.  You can be sure some people got up early this …

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a stunning admission, billionaire George Joseph stated that his company, Mercury Insurance, does not offer its own customers the "persistence discount" that Proposition 33 promises people would receive by "shopping their discount" around if the initiative is …

Facebook and Text Messages Seen As Most Effective GOTV RemindersWASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Generation Opportunity today released data specifically on Independent voters from their comprehensive Ohio-specific survey of young adults ages 18-29. The poll found that 72 percent of Independent Millennials …

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Support is surging for Proposition 33 as voters learn more about how the ballot measure rewards responsible drivers and provides them with lower auto insurance rates. "California voters get it – Prop 33 empowers responsible drivers and lowers their auto rates," …

ATLANTA, Nov. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today the opening of a Business Recovery Center in Brooklyn, NY.  This Center will provide one-on-one help to business owners seeking disaster assistance for losses caused by Hurricane Sandy that began on Oct. 27.(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110909/DC65875LOGO …

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Direct Relief has increased its financial commitment of cash to $1 million from its original $250,000 after receiving financial contributions totaling more than $500,000 for Hurricane Sandy over the past 48 hours. The organization's $25 million in medical inventories …

WASHINGTON , Nov. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross relief operation for Hurricane Sandy continues to grow each day, with more than 4,000 disaster workers providing shelter, food and relief supplies, particularly in hard-hit New Jersey and New York.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090108/RedCrossLOGO)"Our …

- Needs of children will be priority in World Vision's immediate response and long-term recovery assistance- Text donation campaign: Text "GIVEUSA" to 777444 to make a $10 donation to World Vision's disaster responseNEW YORK, Nov 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ ---- With this weekend's New York City marathon now canceled …

HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Environmental Protection announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given authorization to grant two kinds of temporary fuel waivers due to fuel shortages from Hurricane Sandy.DEP requested on Friday that EPA waive the federal …

University ParkDrivers and Monitors Join Wave of Workers Voting TeamstersWASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The men and women who transport schoolchildren for Illinois Central School Bus in University Park, Ill., have voted, 50-35, in favor of Teamster representation. The 97 new members of Teamsters Local …

Start the Claims Filing Process as Soon as Possible, Says the I.I.I.NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As business owners on the East Coast begin the claims filing process, following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, a reminder from the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) that standard business insurance …

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) union has joined allies from more than 50 other groups to fight back against the corporate influence in elections and against laws and official actions designed to suppress the vote. Under the banner "Money Out, Voters In," the organizations …

IFAW, Animal Rescue League of Boston collaborate to conduct water and land search-and-rescue to help animals affected by storm; reunite pet owners with animalsNEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), at the request of the Ocean County Health …

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Leading college student newspaper editorials urge a NO vote on Proposition 33, a measure that threatens graduates with massive auto insurance rate surcharges:The Daily Guardian, UC San Diego: "Proposition 33 is another way for insurance companies to squeeze more …

LEESBURG, Va., Nov. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the November 6 General Election just around the corner, the launch of Electorate.Me ensures that voters will be able to shape the conversations about issues in their communities even after the polls close on Tuesday.  Electorate.Me is the new online platform which …

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO)SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3: CASH REGISTERSProfile America — Saturday, November 3rd.  A sound that was familiar to many generations of Americans …

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- At the request of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), the parties have agreed to continue negotiations under our auspices. Due to the sensitivity of this high profile dispute and consistent with the Agency's longstanding practice, we will not disclose …

SAN DIEGO and DEL MAR, Calif., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the National Bipolar Foundation (NBF). NBF was founded by F. Marc Kullman in 2005. After being diagnosed in 1997 with Bipolar Disorder, he was determined to become a spokesperson …

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Leading consumer groups today revealed a long list of documented deceptions by the No on 37 Campaign, including blatantly misrepresenting the positions of leading science, professional, academic organizations and government agencies. They also explained that an agent …

HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Corbett today issued an executive order extending the deadlines to apply for and return absentee ballots for emergency personnel called out to protect public safety and restore electricity in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.The governor's executive order allows …