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Campaign to Draft Andrew McCabe for Congress Launches Today
A former Obama Administration official announced today the launch of a campaign to draft Andrew McCabe for the Democratic Party nomination for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, the seat currently held by GOP Representative Barbara Comstock. - January 03, 2018 - Draft Andrew McCabe for Congress Committee
AMCD Urges Support for Iranian Anti-Government Demonstrators
The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy (AMCD) applauds the proud Iranian people’s peaceful protests over the actions of the few non-elected, self-appointed Iranian regime officials. They encourage the Trump administration to extend active support to the large and growing secular element... - December 30, 2017 - The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy
Councilwoman Katrina Foley Wants Changes to the Laws That Prohibit Regulating Sober-Living Homes
Costa Mesa City Council member Katrina Foley travels to Washington DC with other Orange County elected officials to ask for rehab home reforms. Senator Feinstein agreed to help. - December 28, 2017 - Katrina Foley
DG3 Locksmithing Announces New Product Release: Reversible Lockkill
The company says this new product is an improvement over the original Lockkill design because it is completely reversible and does not destroy the lock. - December 22, 2017 - DG3 Locksmithing
South African Government Served with Secession Notice by The Afrikaner Society
The president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma was served with a notice of intent to Secede by the sheriff of Pretoria on Friday December 15th 2017 by the Afrikaner Society. - December 21, 2017 - The Afrikaner Society
Isaac Joined in the Celebration Launch of the First Large Vessel Under the National Shipbuilding Strategy
Isaac Operations was pleased to join Seaspan Shipyards on December 8, along with the Government of Canada, and the Canadian Coast Guard to celebrate the launch of the first large vessel to be designed and built under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). Isaac played a role in the program to help make Canadian Shipbuilding a world player. - December 13, 2017 - Isaac Operations
The World Council of Cedars Revolution Calls on State Department to Reject Issa as US Ambassador from Lebanon
The World Council of Cedars Revolution (WCCR) is calling for Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to reject Gaby Issa as the Lebanese ambassador to the US. Issa was put forward by Michel Aoun, the current President of Lebanon. Aoun’s Free Patriotic Movement is allied with the Iranian terrorist... - December 06, 2017 - World Council for the Cedars Revolution
Kidney Care Partners Lends Support for the Nomination of Alex M. Azar II for U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services
Kidney Care Partners (KCP), the nation’s largest kidney coalition comprised of physician groups, providers, patient advocacy groups, manufacturers and researchers, today praised President Trump for his nomination of Alex Azar for Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human... - November 14, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
VeriPic Announces the Orion Collection of Police Body Worn Cameras
VeriPic announces the availability of the Orion Police Body Worn Cameras(TM). The Orion Body Worn Cameras are a collection of Body Worn Cameras that have features covering those customers that need simple to use budget cameras to those with demanding requirements that require the full range of features. All Orion Body Worn Cameras are 100% compatible with the VeriPic Digital Evidence Management(R) system for both Cloud and Local Server video evidence storage. - November 08, 2017 - VeriPic, Inc.
Ops Tech Alliance, LLC Awarded GSA Schedule 70 Contract
Ops Tech Alliance, LLC (OTA) announced that the company was successfully awarded a prime GSA Schedule 70 Contract. - November 04, 2017 - Ops Tech Alliance, LLC
Menorah Park Selects Stratus Interoperable (SI) as Its Data Management and Analytics Partner
Stratus Interoperable, Inc., an innovator in data integration and advanced analytics solutions, has signed a three year agreement, to deliver its StratusLink™ data management and advanced analytics platform, to Menorah Park, a nationally recognized Long-term Post-acute Care Provider. - October 31, 2017 - Stratus Interoperable
Jocelyn L. Doyle Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jocelyn L. Doyle of Boonsboro, Maryland has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 17 years in the field of government healthcare. About Jocelyn L. Doyle Ms. Doyle is a Certified... - October 31, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Military Family Celebrates 1st Anniversary as Franchisee of Major Organizers (R)
Military spouse/veteran couple Melanie and Bill Woods focus on bringing order and reducing stress to central Ohio, one household at a time. - October 25, 2017 - Major Organizers (R)
New Online Platform Enables Citizens to Review and Grade Local Governments in Real-Time
At CityGrader, Members Can Post Grades and Reviews for City Employees, Municipalities and Counties - October 24, 2017 - CityGrader
Working KnowledgeCSP Receives FY18 Option Year Exercises on Multiple Contracts from the US Department of Transportation
Working KnowledgeCSP LLC, a CVE verified service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) with specialty expertise in federal acquisition management support and services, announced today that the US Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST), Office of the... - October 13, 2017 - Working Knowledge CSP
Zenius Corporation Addresses Impact of the Trump Administration on Federal Grants Management
Federal agencies need to consider the implications of the decrease in government grants in the Trump administration. - October 09, 2017 - Zenius Corporation
OPS Tech Alliance Awarded Prime Contract Supporting Department of Defense
Ops Tech Alliance, LLC (OTA) announced that the company was successfully awarded a prime contract providing professional services to support the Department of Defense (DoD). - October 02, 2017 - Ops Tech Alliance, LLC
Sprout Health Group Introduces First Responder Support Program in Sacramento
Healthcare management company, Sprout Health Group, (www.sprouthealthgroup.com) has recently introduced a new critical stress response program designed for first responders at their Cedar Point Recovery facility in Sacramento, CA. The group owns and operates drug and alcohol rehab centers, as well... - September 28, 2017 - Sprout Health Group
Rare Equestrian Ranch VIP Retreat Designed by Manhattan Project Lead Physicist Hits Real Estate Market in LA Area
Very private, secluded and majestic Equestrian Ranch property. Not on MLS. "Spring Valley Ranch" is a hidden valley of 240 acres adjacent to 100,000 acres of Los Padres national forest preserve. This is an Eco Lux, completely self sufficient property scouted for it's location, abundance of water and meticulously designed by the lead physicist on the Manhattan Project. There is nothing like it and is ideal for nature enthusiasts, celebrities and VIP's wanting ultimate privacy and protection. - September 18, 2017 - Sotheby's International Realty
National Bar Association Statement on Acquittal of Former St. Louis Police Officer for Murder of Anthony Lamar Smith
"Anthony Lamar Smith has been denied justice in death, as he was in life," says National Bar Association (NBA) President Juan R. Thomas. - September 18, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
The International Public Safety Association’s Board of Directors Reappoints Its Treasurer, Captain J. Scott Quirarte with Ventura County Fire Department, to Another Term
The International Public Safety Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit is pleased to announce its Board of Directors reappointed its Treasurer, Captain J. Scott Quirarte with Ventura County Fire Department, to another term. Quirarte was originally appointed to the position of Treasurer in 2015. - September 08, 2017 - International Public Safety Association
Joann Payne, President Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joann Payne of Fairfax, Virginia has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 32 years in the field of government relations. About Joann Payne, President Joann Payne has spent the... - September 07, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
National Bar Association Denounces DACA Reversal; Calls on Congress to Fill Trump’s Intellectual and Ethical Void
“When the authors of the United States Constitution sought to outline a vision, and lay the foundation for our democracy, children were not excluded from the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness. We cannot turn our backs on innocent children to aid in fulfilling a campaign promise, nor can we permit the misaligned values and self-serving agendas of this Administration to undermine the character and integrity of our nation." -- NBA President Juan R. Thomas - September 06, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
National Bar Association Organizing Members to Support Hurricane Harvey Recovery Efforts Legal Experts Offer Guidance in the Face of Devastation
“We must call upon our lawmakers to heed the clarion call to action and make sure that they honor their duty to ensure that we have a federal budget that includes funding for FEMA as well as National Flood Insurance Programs. The NBA implores Congress to not play political games with the lives of those who have lost so much in life and property.” - NBA President Juan R. Thomas - September 03, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
Major General Harry W. Brooks Jr., Dies at Age 89 Indiana's First African-American General and Sixth in the Nation
Family announcement of the death of Major General Harry W. Brooks, Jr., USA (Ret), arrangements and biographical information on General Brooks. - August 31, 2017 - Major General Harry W. Brooks Jr.
Dennis K Burke, Inc. Heads to Houston for FEMA Emergency Response
On behalf of FEMA, early Monday morning Dennis K Burke mobilized several tankers to head out to Fort Hood military base outside of Houston, Texas, to help with the area’s emergency management needs in the wake of unprecedented disaster from Hurricane Harvey. Dennis K Burke Inc. has worked... - August 30, 2017 - Dennis K Burke Inc.
SleepSafe Drivers® Sounds the Alarm on the Neglect of Trucker and Rail Operator’s Health and Public Safety
The withdrawal of the Proposed Rulemaking on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) does transportation industry a huge disservice. Executives from SleepSafe Drivers, one of the nation’s leaders in Fatigue Management Programs (FMPs) for the transportation industry and other high-risk related jobs,... - August 25, 2017 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Family Court Frustration Leads to Billboard in New Orleans
An anonymous mother pays for billboard in New Orleans in an effort to educate Family Court judges on Cluster B personality disorders such as narcissistic personality disorder. - August 24, 2017 - One Mom's Battle
IRCameras Supplies Infrared Camera on Airborne Eclipse Lab
IRCameras designed and made device used on NCAR High Altitude Observatory. - August 24, 2017 - IRCameras
New Book by Susan Eustis Questions: "Did Fraud Elect Donald Trump? Addressing the Vote Count in a Few Key Counties"
"Did Fraud Elect Donald Trump? Addressing the Vote Count in a Few Key Counties" has been published by Lexington Publishing. - August 23, 2017 - Lexington Publishing
Rick Bowers Interview Availability
Media interview on white supremacist threat. - August 23, 2017 - Rick Bowers
Roy E. Smoker Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Roy E. Smoker of Huntington Beach, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 46 years in the field of defense. About Roy E. Smoker Dr. Smoker is the CAED... - August 23, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
National Bar Association President Announces Affiliate Chapters to Provide Pro Bono Legal Services
In response to Trump retracting denunciation of white supremacist responsibility for Charlottesville tragedy, members of the National Bar Association (NBA) will not remain silent in the face of the clear and present danger presented by an apparent sympathizer of the white nationalist movement in the White House. - August 16, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
National Bar Association Statement as Trump Evolves on White Supremacy and Hate – Two Days Later
NBA President, Juan Thomas states, "Trump's evolution in his anti-white supremacy position leaves reasonable doubt as to the truth of his conviction." - August 15, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
III% United Patriots of Virginia Condemns Political Violence
III% United Patriots of Virginia condemns political violence that happened at the Unite The Right Rally. - August 15, 2017 - 3UPVA
National Bar Association (NBA) Alarmed by the Sheer Depravity of the Actions of White Supremacists
The National Bar Association today issued the following statement about the tragic events which occurred in Charlottesville, VA. - August 14, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
Juan R. Thomas Sworn in as 75th President of National Bar Association
Reigniting a commitment to civil rights and social justice in these precarious times at the center of new leader’s platform - August 12, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
North Korea Peace Initiative is Focus of Boston Global Forum at World Reconciliation Day Symposium 8:30-Noon, Sept. 9, Harvard University
Soft power authority Joseph Nye and Gov. Michael Dukakis will address scholars, business leaders and diplomats on the nuclear missile crisis posed by North Korea at the annual World Reconciliation Day Symposium, 8:30 AM to Noon, September 9th, Loeb House, Harvard University, 17 Quincy Street, Cambridge, Mass. - August 03, 2017 - The Boston Global Forum
As Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire Belches 1,000-foot Fountain of Lava, PDC Helps with New Tools to Reduce Risk
Guatemala’s July eruption of the Volcano of Fire marks its sixth major eruption of 2017, during which time PDC and national agencies finalize new tools to help make better decisions faster. - July 26, 2017 - PDC Global
Pelzer for Congress Holds Announcement Rally
Pelzer: This is not the start of a political career--it’s the end of business as usual. - July 24, 2017 - Pelzer For Congress
Families Advocating for Campus Equality Agrees that Sexual Assault Procedures Need Revision; Victim Protections Not Threatened by Reform Efforts
Families Advocating for Campus Equality (FACE) commends the New York Times for publishing an Op Ed last Friday by respected journalist Cathy Young disputing the false narrative that FACE and Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos seek to weaken protections under Title IX for victims of... - July 24, 2017 - Families Advocating for Campus Equality
LightGuard Systems® Continues Lighting the Way for Enhanced Crosswalk Safety with Newest Model of Smart Crosswalk™ Automatic Pedestrian Detection Bollard
The crosswalk safety and traffic calming device tech leader makes improvements to its automatic pedestrian-activated infrared bollard system with new NightGuide™ and customizable branded logo light embellishment. - July 21, 2017 - LightGuard Systems, Inc.
TRI-COR Industries (TCI) Awarded GSA 8(a) STARS II GWAC
TRI-COR Industries, Inc. (TCI), a leading provider of enterprise information technology solutions, announces that it has been awarded a GSA 8(a) STARS II Government Wide Acquisition (GWAC), with a $10B program ceiling, with a five-year base period and one five-year option; through its Joint... - July 19, 2017 - TRI-COR Industries
30-Year-Old EPA Wetlands Case Takes Favorable Turn for Aggrieved Pennsylvania Farmer
The Kogan Law Group, P.C. Reports How a Federal Court’s Reopening of a 1990 EPA-Farmer Wetlands Case for New Discovery and the Filing of $8 Million of Administrative Claims Against the Government May Facilitate the Resolution of a Very Costly Legal Dispute. - July 12, 2017 - The Kogan Law Group, P.C.
Joann Payne, President Recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joann Payne of Fairfax, Virginia has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 32 years in the field of government relations. About Joann Payne, President Joann Payne has spent the last three... - July 07, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Larry G. Floren, LTC (R) USA, Multi Functional Logistician Honored as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Larry G. Floren of Colorado Springs, Colorado has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 30 years in the fields of aerospace and defense. About Larry G. Floren, LTC (R) USA,... - June 30, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
DynaGrace Enterprises Awarded 8(a) STARS II Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC)
DynaGrace Enterprises, Inc. (8a, WOSB, SDB), a trusted partner with the Federal Government, has been awarded the 8(a) STARS II Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). The 8(a) STARS II GWAC is a competitive multiple award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) set-aside contract... - June 20, 2017 - DynaGrace Enterprises
Berkeley Press Releases New Book, "The Armenian Lobby & U.S. Foreign Policy," by Raoul Lowery Contreras
The first of its kind to be published in the United States, this book offers a meticulous assessment of the Armenian lobby’s inner workings, as well as its achievements and failures. These observations will add to the growing amount of literature on the impact of ethnic lobbies in American politics. - June 07, 2017 - Berkeley Press
MediConnect to Take Part in Military Hiring Fair at 2017 Pittsburgh Expo with the Pittsburgh Pirates
MediConnect is honored to take part in the 2017 Pittsburgh Expo with the Pittsburgh Pirates, a military hiring fair that is part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative. The event is set to take place on Friday, June 16th from 9:30am-2pm at PNC Park in... - June 07, 2017 - MediConnect
ShipTrack® Demonstrates Secure Chain of Custody Logistics at CANSEC 2017
ShipTrack®, a product of PiiComm Inc., is an innovative logistics platform that enables organizations to securely gain complete visibility and control of any shipment’s movement worldwide. ShipTrack is proud to announce its sponsorship and participation in CANSEC 2017, Canada’s... - May 30, 2017 - PiiComm Inc.