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International Speaker Gil Peretz Reveals: Corporate Leaders Can Learn from Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama and Use the "P.R.E.S.I.D.E.N.T. Formula"
International speaker and best-selling business author Gil Peretz reveals nine principles politicians use to influence others. - January 24, 2012 - Gil Peretz International
Unite or Die Again! in Freedom, CA
"America has reached a critical stage in it’s evolution...or devolution as most would agree." "Every label reads made in China, or India, Guatemala, etc. Once thriving, economically sound industrial cities are going bankrupt and closing down. An educated, and fully experienced... - January 18, 2012 - Unite or Die Again
Author, Keith D. Martin Releases New Book on Liberalism and Public Policy Just in Time for the 2012 Elections
Author, Keith D. Martin is pleased to announce the promotion of his book, A Liberal Mandate. Just in time for election year, this book aims to get people thinking about the past, present and future of the United States. - January 13, 2012 - Author, Keith D. Martin
DMG Productions to Feature Excelerate on Upcoming Episode of Business Update
Forging an International Defense Community - January 06, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
Americans Can Now Share Their Thoughts Directly with the President, Congress, and the Press – Thanks to a Free, Nonpartisan, Service
Free nonpartisan polling service lets anyone logon and share their thoughts directly with the President, Congress and Press. - January 05, 2012 - Shout2Power
Republican Executive Committee Member Calls for Resignations of All Politicians, Including GOP, That Voted to Approve S. 1867, the National Defense Authorization Act
Jeffrey Bales, a Member-at-Large of the Pima County GOP Executive Committee in Senator John McCain’s district (Tucson, Arizona), says: “Our duty as United States citizens is to take a stand for our Constitutional rights. That duty takes precedent over any political activities. We must... - December 10, 2011 - Jeff Bales
New Biography of New Jersey Political Boss Reaches #1 on Amazon
A new biography of famed Jersey City mayor and political boss Frank Hague has reached the #1 spot on Amazon.com in the category Hot New Releases in United States Biographies. Frank Hague served as the mayor of Jersey City for much of the early twentieth century. - December 09, 2011 - Leonard Vernon
Health Care Reform- Dr. Kipp Van Camp, a Practicing Physician, and His View of What is Ailing Us (and the US)
Maybe you haven’t noticed yet, but the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that the Democratic Congress passed in 2010 is already impacting your health care. Dr. Kipp A. Van Camp, a triple boarded Interverntional Radiologist with 25 years experience in the medical field, gives a physician's view of how health care reform will impact the average American in "Misdiagnosis: A practicing physicians case study in health care reform." - December 08, 2011 - Dr. Kipp A. Van Camp
OnlyMeWorld.com: A Social Network That Promises Social Media Privacy
OnlyMeWorld.com promises that they are a different type of social network: no data mining; no web tracking; and no facial recognition. - December 07, 2011 - OnlyMeWorld.com
Congresswoman Limkaichong Runs for "Freedom," Corruption-Free Philippines
Along with more than 2,000 runners, Rep. Jocelyn S. Limkaichong of Negros Oriental, central Philippines joined a "fun" run organized to celebrate country's freedom martyr Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino's birthday, his ideals of freedom and a corruption-free society. She ran and finished three kilometers. - December 03, 2011 - Office of Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong
New Book Chronicles Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague
The name Frank Hague and Jersey City are inseparable, making it almost impossible to discuss one without at least mentioning the other. Frank Hague served as the mayor of Jersey City for much of the early twentieth century. While some believed him a thief, others viewed him as a modern-day Robin Hood. He could put food on your table or triple your taxes, give you a job or end your career. He could make you a federal judge, a congressman or even a United States senator. - December 02, 2011 - Leonard Vernon
Tea Party Patriots and Conservatives Protest Senator John McCain's National Defense Authorization Act in His Home Turf, Tucson, Arizona
Conservatives protest the newly passed National Defense Authorization Act which allows for any US citizen to be held by U.S. military forces for an indefinite period of time with no Constitutional due process. - December 02, 2011 - Jeff Bales
Representative William Snyder Plans to Further Legislation Regarding Military Funerals and Services
Working to put an end military funeral Protests, Representative William Snyder (FL 82) says it is his mission to make sure that those who put it all on the line for our country receive the utmost respect for their sacrifice. - November 19, 2011 - Representative William D. Snyder, FL 82
Manchester Chamber & Devine Millimet to Host Governor Mitt Romney - Third in a Series of Candidate Forums to Take Place November 18th
The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and the Devine Millimet law firm will host Governor Mitt Romney on Friday, November 18th from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the law office of Devine Millimet at 111 Amherst Street in Manchester. Attendance is open to members of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. - November 17, 2011 - Devine Millimet
Coastal Democratic Club Meeting and Forum on Hydro Fracking and the Effects on the Environment Program
The Coastal Democratic Club(formerly The Greater Township of Ocean Democratic Club) serving Ocean, Allenhurst, Interlaken Loch Arbour and Tinton Falls is presenting a seminar on the topic of Hydro Fracking. The program will be presented after a short business meeting at 7:30 PM on Thursday,... - November 16, 2011 - Coastal Monmouth Democratic Club
Introducing NewsParticipation.com, the Voice of the Citizen
Exclusive Video Footage of Occupy Boston on NewsParticipation.com The footage is made up of interviews with occupiers telling their personal reasons for joining the protests and a Close-up view of... - November 09, 2011 - NewsParticipation.com
LadyBroadway Martina Sykes Lends Her Voice to Occupy Wall Street
UF graduate LadyBroadway Martina Sykes and friends joins Occupy Wall Street movement. - October 31, 2011 - Lady Broadway
BanAmnestyNow.com Calls on 1,000,000th American to Sign Pledge Against Amnesty for Illegal Aliens
Since their founding, BanAmnestyNow.com ("BAN") has worked hard to raise awareness of the dangers of granting amnesty to illegal aliens criminally residing in the United States. BAN's petition is closing in on their 1,000,000th signature, and they call on Americans to join this effort. - October 28, 2011 - Conservatives Lead & Ban Amnesty Now
“I’ll Take That Job - That Johnny Paycheck Shoved"
Brenda Brown Entertainment/Pure Heart Records proudly present Country Music newcomer Clay Dustin with the release of his lead single "I'll Take That Job-That Johnny Paycheck Shoved" off his sophomore project. - October 27, 2011 - Brenda Brown Entertainment, LLC
BanAmnestyNow.Com Calls for Presidential Candidates to Clarify Positions on Illegal Immigration
America's fastest growing conservative, grassroots anti-illegal immigration organization today called for presidential candidates of all parties to clarify their position on illegal immigration. - October 27, 2011 - Conservatives Lead & Ban Amnesty Now
Stefani Carter Campaign Hits 7000th House Milestone
The State Representative Stefani Carter campaign has passed its 7,000th door threshold in its aggressive grassroots push for the 2012 Republican nomination in re-election. “Although my last campaign was the most expensive in the Texas House, traditional door-to-door campaigning was one of... - October 27, 2011 - Stefani Carter Campaign
TEDxSF Debuts TEDxSF Salons-an Intimate Gathering to Encourage Deeper Understanding
Premiere Bay Area TEDx organization debuts its newest platform, TEDxSF Salons. Appropriate for today with #OccupyWallStreet et al, the first Salon looks at issues with today’s government institutions, "Design Your Own Government: Organizing the Body Politic." - October 20, 2011 - TEDxSF
President 2012: Patriot or Puppet for Billionaires
A political guide that breaks down the top desired qualities for America’s future leaders that places blame and responsibility squarely where it belongs and then offers a plan to correct the mistakes. - October 19, 2011 - Anti-Aging Clinic Assoc., Inc.
Conservative Republican John S. Carroll Announces U.S. Senate Run
On September 21st, 2011, John Carroll announced this run for the U.S. Senate from Hawaii as a Republican. Carroll was elected 5 times to the Hawaii State Legislature, had an extensive military career as a jet fighter pilot, an airline captain with Hawaiian Airlines and now practices law in Honolulu. - October 05, 2011 - John S. Carroll
Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC Hosts a Wine & Cheese Reception to Celebrate the Organization’s Growth Into a New Office
The Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC is hosting an Open House and Wine & Cheese Reception to celebrate the political action committee’s growth leading to the opening of a new office in The Woodlands. The PAC’s growth continues to fuel the organization’s successes in electing more... - September 21, 2011 - Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC
One Year Later: Fleming Will Not Quit the Fight for D.C. Statehood
Confirms plan to run in the upcoming Primary Election in April 2012. - September 16, 2011 - Fleming for DC Shadow Rep '12
Human Endeavour to Co-Host All Candidates Debate in Vaughan
Human Endeavour, along with Vaughan Citizen, is organizing a debate on September 20th which will be attended by all provincial candidates from Vaughan - September 16, 2011 - Human Endeavour
Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC and the Leadership Institute Partner to Strengthen Local Grassroots Efforts
The Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC is partnering with the Leadership Institute to offer Campaign Management training to strengthen the effectiveness of local grass roots efforts. The campaign management training is scheduled for October 1st and 2nd from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The two days of training costs $50 per attendee and will be held at the Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC offices In The Woodlands, Texas. http://www.leadershipinstitute.org/training/School.cfm?SchoolID=19166 - September 14, 2011 - Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC
A Rose Among Thorns: a Tribute to Rosa Parks Starring Ella Joyce Comes to Washington, DC - Sept 21-24, 2011
Actress Ella Joyce, remembered for her co-starring role of Eleanor on TV's "Roc"; Jasmine on "My Wife & Kids; and Detective Waller in the classic ladies’ action film “Set If Off”, captures the famous moment in the life of Rosa Parks, affectionately called "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement", in her highly acclaimed, one-woman play A Rose Among Thorns: a Tribute to Rosa Parks. The show comes to Washington, DC, after headlining Stage Aurora's 4th Annual Black Arts Festival in July. - August 31, 2011 - Ms. Thing Productions, Inc.
JETprotect Corporation Provides ActiveSentry™ VFR™ Wide Area Security for Libyan Petroleum Assets
JETprotect, an innovator in the field of high tech surveillance equipment and analytics, announced today the application of their newest product – ActiveSentry™ Virtual Fence Radar™ for Libyan Petroleum Assets. - August 31, 2011 - JETprotect
Florida State Representative William Snyder Receives Florida Sheriffs Association Legislative Leadership Award Honoring His Role in Protecting the Citizens of Florida
Florida Lawmaker and former career law enforcement officer Representative William Snyder receives prestigious award confirming his commitment to work to protect Florida Citizens. - August 31, 2011 - Representative William D. Snyder, FL 82
Launch of Congressional Dysfunction Blog
The blog is a forum for discussion about Congress. The underlying principle is that neither party is doing the job for We the People because they are both more interested in maintaining power than in solving national problems. The first posting - The Founding Father’s Worst Nightmare, Part I addresses the debt “super committee.” Come join the conversation at http://congressionaldysfunction.wordpress.com/ - August 31, 2011 - Congressional Dysfunction
Heroes Breakfast Benefit Operation Stand Down, Inc.
Operations Stand Down, non-profit agency serving honorable discharged veterans in Middle Tennessee will be holding their first major fundraiser Oct. 31st at the Lowe's Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville TN. Proceeds from the event are used to support OSDN efforts. - August 23, 2011 - Operation Stand Down, Inc Nashville
Any Controversy Over "Bushwacked (Bewildered, Beat-Up Bad and Broke) Song is "Misguided and Unfair," Says Its Composer and Producer
Ever since the August 1 launch of the "Bushwacked (Bewildered, Beat-up Bad and Broke) album, featuring a lead single of the same name, C.R. Ecker, composer and producer of the song, and album, has met resistance among those who feel the single and music video represent an attack on President George W. Bush, just based on the title without hearing it. Rather, he says, "I wrote and recorded the song in 1991 as an 'anthem of American angst' during the recession then, a song more timely now." - August 23, 2011 - Charles R. Ecker
Northern VA Black Chamber to Hold 3rd Annual Candidates’ Night, 9/21 Local Event Connects Candidates and Black Community
A unique community civic engagement event, the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce’s nonpartisan Candidates' Night 2011 will welcome 150 members of the Black Community to meet candidates and their elected representatives. In addition, government agencies that serve businesses have been invited to present and share resources and information. - August 20, 2011 - Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce
Man Who Threatened the Lives of Florida State Representative William Snyder and His Family Over Immigration Bill Efforts, Jailed Again for a Separate Act of Violence
A Massachusetts man convicted of threatening the lives of a Florida State Representative and his family is arrested just two months into his probation charged with threatening a woman in the parking lot of a shopping center. Now, he's back in Florida facing prison time. - August 04, 2011 - Representative William D. Snyder, FL 82
Communications Strategist Matt Oczkowski Joins Advocacy Group, Inc.
Seasoned communications strategist brings online and offline expertise, campaign-style approach. - August 03, 2011 - Advocacy Group, Inc.
Raleigh Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Mcfarlane Unveils New Website
Mayoral Candidate Launches New Online Resource. - August 03, 2011 - Nancy McFarlane
Watergate: Newly Released White House Files on Watergate Published
PaperlessArchives.com has published a document packet containing selected David Gergen White House files related to Watergate and the resignation of President Richard Nixon. - July 29, 2011 - BACM Research
PolitiPick Announces Pre-Launch Beta
New website matches voters to candidates. - July 29, 2011 - PolitiPick.com
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Sells Kalorama Residence of the Late Senator Edward M. Kennedy
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty (TTR/SIR) announced today that it has sold the Kalorama home of the late Senator and Mrs. Edward M. Kennedy. TTR/SIR brokers Jean and Tim Hanan sold the former Kennedy Estate, listed for $6,995,000. The gracious Federal-style home of the late Senator and... - July 23, 2011 - TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Advocacy Group, Inc. Opens Ohio Office
New field location offers clients on-the-ground access to the electorally valuable Midwest. - July 22, 2011 - Advocacy Group, Inc.
Raleigh City Councilor Nancy McFarlane Launches “Nancy’s Neighborhood Tour”
Mayoral Candidate to Knock on Doors in 50 Raleigh Neighborhoods in 12 Weeks - July 16, 2011 - Nancy McFarlane
President Preckwinkle Creates Bond Team with Focus on Local, Minority Firms
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle submitted the County’s Master Bond Ordinance yesterday as the government takes steps to restructure its debt and establish itself on a more sound financial footing. The ordinance was introduced and referred to the Finance... - July 14, 2011 - Cook County Government
New Regulatory Model Proposed by the Ohio Medical Cannabis Act of 2012
The Ohio Medical Cannabis Act of 2012 is being prepared as a statewide initiative for the November 6, 2012 General Election. The press release highlights the importance of this proposed Amendment to the state constitution, and its benefits to the sick and dying. - July 05, 2011 - Ohio Medical Cannabis Act 2012
420petition.com and NORML Launch “Give Pot a Chance” Video Campaign
Marijuana advocacy groups announce video response campaign in support of the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011 - July 03, 2011 - Medical Cannabis Network
Democracy Gets a New Voice on Independence Day
Poliwics.com was created to support America's founding principles that government should be "of the people, by the people, and for the people." Poliwics.com is here to help raise the voice of the individual voter and to take political discourse out of the dominant realm of the politically elite and put it back into the hands of our nation's citizens. - June 30, 2011 - Poliwics
Mosaic Technology Unites Business Community in NH
Mosaic Technology, a leading expert in virtualization and data storage technology, today announced that they will be hosting an invitation only industry roundtable discussion featuring Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, at their headquarters in Salem, NH, in association with the... - June 25, 2011 - Mosaic Technology
AB 1148, the California DISCLOSE ACT of 2012, Sponsored by California Clean Money Campaign, Endorsed by California Church IMPACT
California Church IMPACT, an organization representing 21 denominations with 1.5 million members within the mainline and progressive Protestant communities of faith, has endorsed AB 1148, the California DISCLOSE Act of 2012, saying that "The overwhelming power of money to mislead voters is a profound moral issue." - June 24, 2011 - California Clean Money Campaign
Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC Endorses Peggy Hausman for Township Position 6
The Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC endorses Peggy Hausman for re-election to Position 6 on The Woodlands Township Board of Directors. - May 03, 2011 - Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC