PRWeb Government Legislative http://www.emediawire.com Latest news releases from PRWEB.COM for Government Legislative en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.emediawire.com/images_v4/prw_logo.jpg www.emediawire.com 163 51 prweb@dataovation.com prweb@dataovation.com Congress Resumes Health Care Talks After Independence Day Break http://www.emediawire.com/releases/family_health_insurance/health_care/prweb2606624.htm Congress members are expected to resume debates the Monday following the Fourth of July break. To keep citizens aware of the dilemmas and decisions to be made in regards to family health insurance rates, FamilyHealthInsurance.net is compiling the latest information. (PRWEB Jul 5, 2009)

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]]> Health Care Reform Details Emerge with 'Play or Pay' Requirements, Leaving Some Wondering about Small Business Owner Insurance http://www.emediawire.com/releases/small_business/health_care/prweb2602674.htm As the health care reform details emerge, more entrepreneurs are wondering about health insurance for small groups and business insurance premiums. Now, they are getting some answers and are turning to websites such as the Small Business Health Insurance Network to find coverage. (PRWEB Jul 3, 2009)

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]]> Drivers with Small Children Buckle Up with Tighter Laws for the Fourth of July Holiday http://www.emediawire.com/releases/CarWizard/automobile_insurance/prweb2606594.htm A new Minnesota state law was passed to better ensure the safety of children in cars by issuing stricter standards with booster seats. To keep drivers abreast of the latest news, CarWizard.com has compiled a list of items drivers with small children should be aware of when buckling up. (PRWEB Jul 3, 2009)

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]]> NACA and Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (Oh-11) Announce Same Day Solution for Homeowners with Unaffordable Mortgage http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2603764.htm Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America brings "Save the Dream Tour" to Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, July 17-20, 2009 (PRWEB Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> U.S. Lags Behind G8 Nations in Growing Clean Energy Economy, Reducing Emissions http://www.emediawire.com/releases/World_Wildlife_Fund/G8_Climate_Scorecard/prweb2600094.htm G8 Climate Scorecard Shows U.S. Has Much Catching Up To Do, says WWF (PRWEB Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> Delaware Legislature Passes Recycling Program For Plastic Bags, State Joins California, New York In Growing Recycling Trend http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2603964.htm The state of Delaware this week joined a growing national trend by passing legislation that expands consumer access to recycling plastic bags statewide. The law requires large retailers and chain stores that offer plastic shopping bags to provide collection bins for recycling, thus expanding plastic bag recycling opportunities for shoppers across the state. The Progressive Bag Affiliates of the American Chemistry Council, who represent the nation's largest manufacturers and recyclers of plastic bags, applauded the decision. (PRWEB Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> BrassCraft 100% Compliant Plumbing Products are Now Available for 2010 Legislation http://www.emediawire.com/releases/BrassCraft/Plumbing/prweb2600324.htm As a leader in developing innovative plumbing solutions, BrassCraft is proud to announce a full range of compliant products in response to new laws enacted in California and Vermont. (PRWEB Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> Santa Barbara County Raises Bar For Online Open Government Standards http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Legistar_InSite/Santa_Barbara_County/prweb2594474.htm The County of Santa Barbara has launched a revamped online legislative research center, making it even easier for citizens, press and elected officials to see the county's agendas, minutes and agenda item details. The new site, powered by Legistar InSite, also provides the indexing of meeting video with specific agenda items for instant access to video on an item of interest. (PRWEB Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> ThePowerOnline.org Launches Online LGBT Civil Rights Movement http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2592984.htm On the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots at the historic Stonewall Inn, The Power launches a national petition drive and online movement to expand the 1964 Civil Rights Act to include LGBT Americans, presenting Congressman Jerrold Nadler with signatures gathered during Pride Month from all 50 states and 36 countries; Congressman Nadler backs expanding federal civil rights laws to protect LGBT Americans. (PRWEB Jun 30, 2009)

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]]> Bill Introduced to Provide Citizenship Rights to Internationally Adopted Children of American Families http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2583454.htm The Foreign Adopted Children Equality (FACE) Act simplifies the acquisition of citizenship for internationally adopted children and removes these children of American citizens from the immigration process. (PRWEB Jun 29, 2009)

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]]> Bill Introduced to Address Global Lack of Parents for Epidemic Numbers of Children http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2579634.htm The Families for Orphans Act (FFOA) will place a new emphasis on the need to improve US policy for supporting healthy development of children globally. AIDS, war and poverty are causing an explosion in the number of children worldwide who are growing up without parents in orphanages and long term foster care. Spearheaded by Representatives Diane Watson (D-CA) and John Boozman (R-AR), The Families for Orphans Act will empower the US government to proactively address a global gap in the most basic of human rights - a permanent family for every child. (PRWEB Jun 29, 2009)

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]]> Presenting Midwest ENERGY Association's Legal, Regulatory & Government Affairs Roundtable http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2579394.htm Announcing the Legal, Regulatory & Government Affairs Roundtable on October 14-16, 2009 in Las Vegas, NV. "This is always one of the best conferences with a strong lineup of speakers and great networking opportunities," says Timothy Tessier, manager, regional gov't. affairs for MidAmerican Energy Company and chair of Midwest ENERGY Association's (MEA) Legal, Regulatory & Government Committee. (PRWEB Jun 29, 2009)

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]]> Eltman, Eltman & Cooper's Judgment Enforcement Segment Maximizes Collections http://www.emediawire.com/releases/eltman/cooper/prweb2582264.htm Firm's Experienced Collectors, Including Many Former NYPD Officers, Get Results (PRWEB Jun 28, 2009)

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]]> DEA Responds to Large Number of Calls regarding Michael Jackson's Death http://www.emediawire.com/releases/DEA/prescription_drug_abuse/prweb2582694.htm DEA.gov issues updated information on prescription drug abuse (PRWEB Jun 27, 2009)

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]]> Extending Health Coverage for Young Adults Could Save the Government Billions http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Healthcare/Reform/prweb2580144.htm In these tough economic times, the only thing more difficult for young adults than getting a job is finding one that offers health insurance. SHOUTAmerica, a non-profit focused on engaging young Americans in healthcare reform, feels they have a solution to increase access to healthcare for young adults while potentially saving the government billions of dollars. SHOUTAmerica proposes to cover over two million young Americans by redefining dependent status to a national standard of age 26, regardless of student or employment status. With universal coverage on the horizon, allowing young adults to stay on their family plans could save the government between $6 to $10 billion in subsidies annually. (PRWEB Jun 26, 2009)

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]]> NCGA Commends Chairman Peterson for Amendment to Climate Change Bill http://www.emediawire.com/releases/NCGA/Climate_Change_Bill/prweb2579154.htm The National Corn Growers Association today commended House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson for his efforts on behalf of the nation's corn growers throughout the negotiations on pending climate change legislation, H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act. (PRWEB Jun 26, 2009)

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]]> Industry Leaders Will Gather to Discuss the Future of the "Hydrogen Economy" in Washington DC http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Hydrogen/Production/prweb2578274.htm Over 120 producers, developers and users expected to attend conference Wed. September 30-Friday, October 2, 2009. (PRWEB Jun 26, 2009)

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]]> Government Agencies Use Kleimann Process to Create Effective Consumer Centered Disclosures http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2576524.htm Kleimann Communication Group, an international leader in bringing clear communication to organizations, released the Executive Summary of the firm's report "Consumer Testing of the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and HUD-1 Forms." The report outlines the innovative, consumer-centered process Kleimann used with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create disclosures that are both accurate and usable. (PRWEB Jun 26, 2009)

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]]> NRPA Swings Into Park and Recreation Month http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Park/Month/prweb2573044.htm The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is celebrating National Park and Recreation Month this July - and they want all Americans to join in. Recreation facilities and parks across the country kick-off summer programs, promote outdoor physical activities, and pull together community volunteers to make their outdoor space a better place for all. (PRWEB Jun 25, 2009)

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]]> UK Tax Rise Could Increase Immigration to Singapore http://www.emediawire.com/releases/singapore/company/prweb2558544.htm The 25% tax rise proposed for upper income UK tax payers will result in a tax rate differential of 36% between Singapore and UK thereby creating enormous incentive for UK residents to consider immigration to Singapore. (PRWEB Jun 25, 2009)

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]]> Good News About Open Adoption Records http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2568804.htm Open adoption records may be coming to a place near you. OmniTrace, The People Search Experts, announced the opening of Colorado adoption records and pending legislation for open California adoption records and New York adoption records. (PRWEB Jun 25, 2009)

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]]> Tamils for Obama: President Must Appoint A Special Envoy To Deal With Situation In Sri Lanka http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2567414.htm Tamils for Obama: The conflict in Sri Lanka had roots dating back at least to 1948, when Ceylon became independent. The causes that led to the long civil war (government-inspired race riots, stripping Tamils of political rights, uprooting Tamils and repopulating the vacated villages with Singhalese, etc.) have not been addressed. Although the fighting is over for the time being, it is certain to resume if the causes are not addressed. This deserves a special envoy with cabinet rank who can asses the problem and push a solution. (PRWEB Jun 25, 2009)

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]]> National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) Applauds President for Emphasizing Prevention in White House Town Hall Meeting http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2580074.htm The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) applauds President Obama for discussing the important health and cost benefits associated with incorporating prevention into the health care system at his White House town hall meeting on Wednesday evening. (PRWEB Jun 25, 2009)

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]]> Contact Center Compliance Launches New Legal Telemarketing Online Resource "The Compliance Guide" http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Contact_Center/Compliance/prweb2574214.htm Contact Center Compliance (DNC.com) is pleased to announce the launch of the new and most complete Online Compliance Resource ever created. (PRWEB Jun 24, 2009)

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]]> Orion Mobility Releases White Paper on the H.R. 2110 - All States -- Personal Income Tax: U.S. House Bill Would Limit Taxation of Mobile Workers' Income - Affects All Corporate Employees on Temporary Assignments http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2562744.htm Relocation Tax Expert David S. Oltman, CRP has authored a white paper to educate relocationtax and accounting professionals on the implications of the H.R. 2110 - All States - Personal Income Tax: U.S. House Bill Would Limit Taxation of Mobile Workers' Income. (PRWEB Jun 24, 2009)

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]]> Jonesboro Launches New Online Open Government Research Center http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2553624.htm The Jonesboro City Council has publicly launched a new online open government research center. (PRWEB Jun 23, 2009)

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]]> Magnalight.com Offers Class 1 Flashing LED Beacon Hazard Light With 28 Simulated Flash Patterns at 360 Degrees http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2560434.htm Larson Electronics' Magnalight.com announced an addition to its ever expanding range of flashing strobing LED beacons, ranging from explosion proof strobe lights for hazardous locations to small battery powered, magnetically mounted flashing hazard lights. (PRWEB Jun 23, 2009)

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]]> Despite Billions in Federal Funding, Study Shows NY Far Behind in Fostering New High-Tech Businesses from University Research http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2537994.htm NY scores well in the amount of federally funded research awarded to its universities, but falls short of other states in providing the seed capital necessary to turn emerging startups into revenue generating companies. (PRWEB Jun 23, 2009)

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]]> Food and Drug Serialization: A Solution for A Safe and Secure Supply Chain That Protects Consumers and Improves Business http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2560024.htm The food and pharmaceutical supply chain faces challenges from stock safety, counterfeiting, diversion & theft, chargebacks and returns that require the linking of item-level serialization with track and trace capabilities. (PRWEB Jun 23, 2009)

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]]> Zogby/O’Leary Report Poll: American Voters Do Not Want Guantanamo Bay Detainees Relocated to Their State http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Guantanamo_Bay/Poll/prweb2560354.htm President Obama’s mission to close the U.S. detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is becoming a lonelier fight by the day. (PRWEB Jun 23, 2009)

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