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Former Representative Bono Mack to Serve as Honorary Chairperson  WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Feb. 7, 2013, a new organization - Rally2Recovery.org - will hold a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC from 9:30-10:30 AM to launch an unprecedented campaign for people suffering …

'MoMA Selects: POV' Features 22 Films, Including First POV Broadcast, 'American Tongues,' and World Premiere of 'Homegoings,' Plus Filmmaker Conversations and a Musical PerformanceNEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) will celebrate 25 years of PBS' award-winning documentary series …

Deadline is March 8, 2013WARREN, Mich., Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Does your organization have a focus on inspiring sustainability? Is your company taking the lead on Green initiatives? The Best and Brightest Sustainable Companies™ is a way for your organization to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments.The …

Grant from Department of Justice to Support Evidence-Based Mentoring Services to At-Risk YouthALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), among the nation's leaders in poverty reduction and disaster response, announced the launch of its National Mentoring Program today, enabled …

Assoc. Says NY Consumers Should Be Protected from Automatically Footing the Bill from Storm CostsStatement by Beth Finkel, State Director for AARP in New York StateNEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hurricane Sandy has come and gone, but New York utility companies are only just beginning to figure out how …

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International Institute of Global Resilience (IIGR), a think tank dedicated to improving the readiness of the emergency management community through research and education, today announced a partnership with the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), …

The beginning of tax season has been delayed by changes enacted by Congress earlier this yearWASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When it comes to tax season, every year is a little different. Laws change, some benefits kick in while others end, and natural disasters can have an impact on your tax return.The …

LONGMONT, Colo., Feb.  4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance is actively being formed following a successful introductory webinar about the effort that was held on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, and which attracted nearly 200 interested parties from across the U.S.First Nations Development …

New report from the Hudson Institute examines the business impact of restaurants serving more lower-calorie foods and beveragesWASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Thursday, February 7, Hudson Institute will release a new report examining efforts by major restaurant chains to sell lower-calorie foods and …

CHICAGO, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, is worried that millions of low-income families are choosing between heat and hunger this winter season. The Energy Information Administration, which tracks and analyzes energy data, has projected1 …

ATLANTA, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration reminds homeowners, renters, businesses and non-profit organizations of the deadline to submit disaster loan applications for damages due to Hurricane Sandy.  The deadline to apply for physical damage is March 4, 2013.(Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110909/DC65875LOGO)Low-interest …

ATLANTA, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding businesses in Massachusetts that working capital loans are still available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private non-profit organizations affected …

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Family Research Council (FRC) and 41 allied organizations ran an ad today in USA Today urging the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to stay true to their timeless values and not surrender to financial or political pressures by corporate elites on the issue of homosexuality. …

Kim and Mark Reuss to Chair Karmanos Cancer Institute's 31st Annual Dinner April 20DETROIT, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The General Motors Foundation donated $400,000 for the second straight year to support cancer research at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. This generous gift, which will help recruit …

Global Initiative Showcases Global Cruise Industry's Commitment to Supporting Economic Development, Community Partnerships and Environmental StewardshipWASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today announced the launch of 'Cruise Forward,' a new industry-wide communications …

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --  A University of Virginia Darden School of Business study finds that American CEOs are worth their paychecks.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100916/DC66431LOGO)The number of zeros in paychecks of American CEOs often comes under fire. Many believe that …

Year-end global sales lag slightly behind 2011 but outperform industry forecastWASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that worldwide semiconductor sales for 2012 reached $291.6 …

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash., Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The T2 Mood Tracker, a Department of Defense smart phone application developed for monitoring emotional health, now has the ability to send information to home computers and health care providers.(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130122/DC45273LOGO-b)Developers …

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO)MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4: ROSA PARKSProfile America — Monday, February 4th.  Adding poignancy to Black History Month today marks the centennial …

NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Just days after National Rifle Association President Wayne LaPierre testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee that the Washington gun lobby no longer supports background checks for all gun sales, Mayors Against Illegal Guns will air a thirty second ad during the Super …

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO)SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3: FEDERAL INCOME TAXProfile America — Sunday, February 3rd.  It may be hard to credit but there used to be a time …

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This Sunday, MissRepresentation.org is organizing concerned citizens nationwide to use the hashtag #NotBuyingIt on Twitter to call out sexist Super Bowl commercials in real-time. The non-profit plans to reach 1 million plus people with this conversation around the representation …

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa., Feb. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley was in attendance as thousands of fans watched as Phil made his highly anticipated weather prognostication, commemorating 127 years of Pennsylvania's unique Groundhog Day tradition.Pennsylvania's world-famous groundhog, Punxsutawney …