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Leahy Hits U.S. Refusal to Join Landmine Treaty

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) is sharply critical of the Obama Administration's decision, announced Tuesday by the State Department, to decline to join the international treaty to ban anti-personnel landmines, a weapon that kills or maims thousands of civilians each year.

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Paying Tribute to Boxer Francisco 'Paco' Rodriguez Tue Nov 24, 8:11 PM ET
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 24 - PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Friday, November 20, junior featherweight boxer Francisco "Paco" Rodriguez received a fatal blow to the head during a title bout in Philadelphia. He was rushed to Hahnemann Hospital, and after all efforts to save his life were conducted, he was declared brain dead on Sunday.
Alliance for Digital Equality Appoints Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at Northwestern University to Board of Advisors Tue Nov 24, 7:24 PM ET
ATLANTA, Nov. 24 - ATLANTA, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Alliance for Digital Equality (ADE) today announced the appointment of Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto, Ph. D., to its Board of Advisors. Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto serves as Assistant Professor of Political Science at Northwestern University and a Faculty Fellow at Northwestern's Institute for Policy Research.
Fraternal Order of Police Provides Food and Hope for Families in Port Jervis this Thanksgiving Tue Nov 24, 7:12 PM ET
PORT JERVIS, N.Y., Nov. 24 - Easter Seals New York and the New York State Fraternal Order of Police distributed turkeys, canned food and clothes to local families in Port Jervis, New York
Campaign Deplores Gov. Paterson's Penny Wise/Pound Foolish Decision to Cut Funding for New York State's Nationally Acclaimed Tobacco Preventio Tue Nov 24, 6:59 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids:
Six Individuals Sentenced for Multi-Million Dollar E-mail Stock Fraud Scheme Tue Nov 24, 6:28 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Six individuals were sentenced today in federal court in Detroit for their roles in a wide-ranging international stock fraud scheme involving the illegal use of bulk commercial e-mails, or "spamming," announced Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division Lanny A. Breuer and U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Terrence Berg. The defendants were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Marianne O. Battani.
FDA Seeks Permanent Injunction Against Sharkco Seafood International Inc. Tue Nov 24, 6:20 PM ET
SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 24 - Sharkco's History of Violations Prompts FDA to Seek Court Action
IPRO Earns Third Consecutive Quality Management Certification Tue Nov 24, 6:08 PM ET
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Nov. 24 - LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- IPRO has achieved its third consecutive ISO certification, an international quality management standard focused on fulfilling customer requirements, enhancing customer satisfaction and continually improving business performance. Certification to ISO 9001:2008 by SGS International Certification Services means IPRO's Quality Management System (QMS) has passed a rigorous external audit encompassing operations at its offices in Lake Success and Albany, New York as well as at its affiliate Logiqual, LLC. The three-year certification follows two previous certifications by SGS.
JPMA Responds to Frequently Asked Questions Regarding 'Drop Side' Cribs Tue Nov 24, 5:32 PM ET
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Nov. 24 - MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To alleviate confusion that is in the media regarding the recently announced recall of certain drop side cribs, the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), the not-for-profit trade association that promotes infant safety and the development of recognized ASTM International product safety standards, provides answers to some frequently asked questions by parents and caregivers.
Governor Edward G. Rendell's Public Schedule for Nov. 25, 2009 Tue Nov 24, 5:32 PM ET
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CAIR: Both Thanksgiving and Eid al-Adha Focus on Family, Sharing Tue Nov 24, 5:05 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today distributed an editorial, titled "Both Thanksgiving and Eid al-Adha Focus on Family, Sharing," commenting on the fact that Thanksgiving and the end of the Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca, are taking place at the same time this year.
Pennsylvania Receives Nearly $19 million Recovery Act Funds to Expand Early Head Start Programs Tue Nov 24, 4:57 PM ET
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 24 - Nearly 1,600 more children will receive services
Governor Rendell Urges USDA, Congress to Act Quickly on Behalf of Pennsylvania Dairy Producers Tue Nov 24, 4:55 PM ET
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 24 - Requests USDA Release $290 Million in Funds, Make $60 Million in Cheese Purchases; Asks Congress to Consider Risk Management Subsidy for Producers
Baylor Sammons Cancer Center Joins One of Nation's Largest Cancer Clinical Trials Groups Tue Nov 24, 4:51 PM ET
DALLAS, Nov. 24 - DALLAS, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center has become a full member of one of the largest cancer clinical trials cooperative groups in the United States. Funded by research grants from the National Cancer Institute, Southwest Oncology Group conducts clinical trials to prevent and treat cancer in adults, and to improve the quality of life for cancer survivors.
FDA Consumer Health Information: Food Safety Tips for Healthy Holidays Tue Nov 24, 4:50 PM ET
SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 24 - SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Parties, family dinners, and other gatherings where food is served are all part of the holiday cheer. But the merriment can change to misery if food makes you or others ill.
Four Indicted for Conspiring to Support Hizballah; Six Others Charged With Related Crimes Tue Nov 24, 4:28 PM ET
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 24 - PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- David S. Kris, Assistant Attorney General for National Security, Department of Justice, and U.S. Attorney Michael L. Levy, together with Janice K. Fedarcyk, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (Philadelphia), John P. Kelleghan, Special Agent in Charge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Philadelphia), Don Fort, Special Agent in Charge of the Internal Revenue Service (Philadelphia), and Colonel Rick Fuentes, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police today announced the indictment of 10 individuals charged with, among other things, conspiring to export weapons from Philadelphia to the Port of Latakia, Syria.
Watchdog Group: Chrysler's Fire Sale Funded On the Backs of Cash-Strapped Taxpayers Tue Nov 24, 4:22 PM ET
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 24 - ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This week, Chrysler Group LLC announced a series of incentive programs designed to improve the struggling auto company's lagging sales figures. NTU Vice President for Policy and Communications Pete Sepp offered the following statement about the program:
Julian Lennon and James Scott Cook Raise Awareness and Funds for Lupus Research Tue Nov 24, 4:17 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 - Proceeds from the song, "LUCY," will be donated to the Lupus Foundation of America and the St. Thomas Lupus Trust
Perfect for Thanksgiving! A Holiday Festival of Trains Pulls Into the Nixon Presidential Library Tue Nov 24, 4:16 PM ET
YORBA LINDA, Calif., Nov. 24 - YORBA LINDA, Calif., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is kicking off the season with a spectacular Holiday Festival of Trains featuring a huge LEGO train city and a multilevel "Mountain of Trains" showcasing classic model and miniature toy trains. This magical special exhibition is open now through Jan. 10.
Former Senator Pete Domenici to Deliver Speech on Future of Global Nuclear Energy Tue Nov 24, 4:09 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) and the United States Energy Association will host a presentation featuring former Senator Pete Domenici, now a Senior Fellow at the BPC, on a 21st century framework for global nuclear power. The event will be held at 11:00AM on December 1, 2009, in the First Amendment Lounge of the National Press Club.
TPRF: Food for People Wins $25,000 Award in America's Giving Challenge Tue Nov 24, 4:06 PM ET
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 24 - 30-day Online Contest Encouraged Participants to Leverage Social Networks to Raise Money for Nonprofit Causes
/C O R R E C T I O N -- American Dental Association/ Tue Nov 24, 4:02 PM ET
CHICAGO, Nov. 24 - In the news release, ADA Launches Community Dental Health Coordinator Pilot Program at Temple University, issued 24-Nov-2009 by American Dental Association over PR Newswire, we are advised by the organization that the ninth paragraph, second sentence, should read "Salish Kootenai College in Montana" rather than "in Wyoming" as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:
Peak Oil Reality: Industry Experts Offer Growing Drumbeat of Supply Warnings Tue Nov 24, 3:55 PM ET
DENVER, Nov. 24 - Newly-released videotaped remarks reinforce statements by senior petroleum industry officials about looming world oil supply constraints
ATA Announces National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Video Contest Winner Tue Nov 24, 3:49 PM ET
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 24 - ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2009 recently concluded with great events taking place across the nation. The big finale also saw the NTDAW video contest come to a close. ATA is proud to announce that NATSO won the inaugural National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Video contest.
Tri Tax Launches Turn-Key Business Opportunity That Makes Franchise Ownership Easier Than Ever Tue Nov 24, 3:35 PM ET
SAN PEDRO, Calif., Nov. 24 - 'Business in a Box' gives franchisees all the tools they need to be successful from the start
U.S. Department of Labor certifies California auto workers as eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance Tue Nov 24, 3:34 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that workers from New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI) in Fremont, Calif., are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA).
Thousands of Working Poor, Homeless to Enjoy Hosea Feed the Hungry's 40th Anniversary Thanksgiving Festival of Services Nov. 26 Tue Nov 24, 3:33 PM ET
ATLANTA, Nov. 24 - Up to 30,000 people will benefit from home-cooked Thanksgiving meal, medical clinic, clothing center, barber and beautician services and more
NASA TV to Broadcast Space Station Crew Soyuz Landing Events Tue Nov 24, 3:17 PM ET
HOUSTON, Nov. 24 - HOUSTON, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA Television will air the events surrounding the landing of three International Space Station crew members who will return to Earth Dec. 1. The space travelers have lived and worked aboard the space station for the past six months. NASA TV coverage will include the broadcast of farewells aboard the orbiting laboratory, hatch closure and undocking on Nov. 30, and the deorbit burn and landing on Dec. 1.
White House, USDA, National Service Agency Launch Targeted Initiative to Address Hunger Tue Nov 24, 3:15 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 - United We Serve: Feed A Neighbor Initiative Mobilizes, Equips Americans to Help End Hunger