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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 951 announced its endorsement of Jim Anaich (D-49th District) for the 27th State Senate District.  The seat is vacant due to former Senator John Gleason being elected Genesee County Clerk.  The special …

MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A surprise Double Draw was held for the Pennsylvania Lottery's mid-day BIG 4 game on Sunday, Feb. 10. A total of 466 winners received $137,900 for the two draws.The mid-day BIG 4 winning numbers were: 5-5-2-3. The mid-day BIG 4 Double Draw winning numbers were: 5-9-6-3.Double …

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to Speak in Support of Sea Shepherdat Press Conference Monday, February 11 in Washington, D.C.**UPDATING - ADDITIONAL SPEAKER, ROOM & TIME CHANGE** WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Legal counsel for the global marine conservation organization, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, …

Sad he will resign but grateful for his eight years of selfless leadershipReached out to religiously threatened in Middle East, poor in Africa, world's youthHighlighted value of human lifeWASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic …

Former Members Outline a New Report from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and Announce Congressional Fiscal Leadership CouncilWASHINGTON, Feb. ...

CDIA Says Consumers Should Take Advantage of Free Credit ReportsWASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its latest study on credit reports today and reconfirmed the findings of several recent studies that conclude that credit reports are highly accurate and play a …

ATLANTA, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible private non-profit (PNP) organizations in Pennsylvania of the March 11 deadline to submit disaster loan applications for damages caused by Hurricane Sandy.  Examples of eligible non-critical PNP organizations include, …

You hit the nail on the head with the Tucson Memorial Speech. It was genuine, heartfelt, and spoke what a nation in mourning needed to hear. Now we need specifics about growing the economy and creating more jobs.NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- World City America Inc. President Stephanie Gallagher sent …

However, findings show differing views on mobile device etiquettebased on age and technology ownership, with Millennials most tolerantLOS ANGELES, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New findings about behavior involving mobile devices confirm what frustrated parents, supervisors, and teachers already believed: many …

--Agreement to Run CT's In Person Assistance Programs to Reach the Underserved--HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange and the Office of the Healthcare Advocate have agreed to a partnership to administer Connecticut's Navigator and In Person Assistance Programs …

WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects approximately two million American children, and this condition has grown to become the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder of childhood. The cause of ADHD is generally acknowledged to be multifactorial, …

New offering provides a simple and transparent way for manufactures to comply with USDA-FSIS requirements for HACCP validationLAS VEGAS, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- UL (Underwriters Laboratories Inc.), a world leader in advancing safety, today announced a new food safety process validation service, which provides …

Consumers Should Check Their Credit Reports for Free Using AnnualCreditReport.comWASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A Federal Trade Commission study of the U.S. credit reporting industry found that five percent of consumers had errors on one of their three major credit reports that could lead to them paying …

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CompTIA, the non-profit association for the information technology (IT) industry, today announced the formation of a new industry group centered on the growing convergence of telecom and IT.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130107/DC38135LOGO)The CompTIA …

Leading Experts Discuss the 3/11 Tragedy and How to Spread Emergency Management Best Practices in JapanWASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following release is being issued by the S&R; Foundation: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121203/DC21943LOGO)WHAT: Two years after the tragic earthquake …

New competition seeks to award grants to innovators who are transforming the livelihoods of informal workersNEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Rockefeller Foundation announced a new competition in search of solutions that will improve livelihoods for poor or vulnerable workers in the world's informal …

DOE SunShot Rooftop Solar Challenge Recognition CeremonyWednesday, February 13 at 9:30 a.m.Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Avenue (corner Morewood) in PittsburghPITTSBURGH, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Leaders from 24 local municipalities in Allegheny and Beaver County will be honored for their achievements …

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) announced today that it has received FDA approval to conduct a clinical trial of TDI-132 (aka: fingolimod, Gilenya™) in ALS. Fingolimod is currently being marketed by Novartis AG as Gilenya™ as a treatment for some …

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In these remaining days of his papacy, our thoughts and prayers are with Pope Benedict XVI, who has worked so hard in leading the Church, and has always been such a good friend to the Knights of Columbus. We wish him all the best in his retirement. In addition, …

DETROIT, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is released by the Michigan Boating Industries Association:What:  Hundreds of boats up to 47 feet in length on Michigan roads as they head to Cobo Center for the 55th annual Detroit boat Show.Who:  More than 100 exhibitors from all over the state will be bringing …

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 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 11: AMERICA'S FIRST HOSPITALProfile America — Monday, February 11th.  Among his many achievements, Benjamin Franklin …

LEESBURG, Va., Feb. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Oklahoma Legislature will be voting shortly on two pieces of legislation that, if approved, could lead to an American-Dream-Preserving U.S. Balanced Budget Amendment without risking a "Runaway Convention."  Representative Banz will be asking OK state legislators …

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Truck Dealers (ATD) announced today the winners of the 2013 ATD Commercial Truck of the Year, an award recognizing the top truck entries in the heavy- and medium-duty categories.The Kenworth T680 76-inch Sleeper with PACCAR MX Engine was selected for the …