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Ms. Dalyn Houser Named "Outstanding Georgia Citizen" by Georgia Secretary of State

 Ms. Dalyn Houser, Public Affairs Advisor at MS Global Partners, LLC Global Government Affairs, named "Outstanding Georgia Citizen" by Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp and awarded by State Senator Curt Thompson and State Rep. Pedro Marin Read More
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Good Day Pharmacy Officials Meet With Representative Jared Polis of Colorado District 2 to Gain Support on H.R. 4190

 On October 24, 2014, US Rep Jared Polis met with Good Day Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy chain in Northern CO, in support of H.R. 4190. The legislation will amend the Social Security Act to recognize pharmacists as providers under Medicare Part B. Read More
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Private Detective in Woodbridge VA Ignores The Law

 A private detective woodbridge helps with services relating to divorce and custody cases. A person can have a spouse followed by a private detective. Read More
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Colorado Brewers Guild Launches Hop the Vote Program

 Brewing competition between legislators to take place during Great American Beer Festival Read More
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Ukrainian-Canadian Twitter Storm Is Coming

 Ukrainian Canadian Community will hold its first ever national Twitter Storm in support of Motion to ban the Russian Standard Vodka from the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) stores. Cheri DiNovo, MPP from Parkdale-High Park. Read More
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Midwives, Ob-Gyns Support Bill to Address Maternity Care Provider Shortage to Provide Pregnant Women With Greater Access to Services

 ACNM and ACOG strongly support legislation introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives that addresses the maternity care provider shortage aand helps many pregnant women and their families. Read More
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Congressional National Eating Disorders Awareness Caucus Calls for Study on Eating Disorders

 Request Comes During 27th Annual National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Read More
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APPAM Debuts Online Paper Collection Resource

 The Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) is pleased to announce the creation of a new online research collection hosted on the Association's website, APPAM.org. Read More
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Gun Facts - Online, Mobile, Anti-Agitprop

 The top guide to debunking gun control myths is now in your pocket Read More
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Obamacare's Impact on Pain Management in Tennessee

 The Affordable Care Act, known to many as Obamacare began enrollment efforts this week. In recent months my patients have asked me what will happen to them under these new health care laws and legislation. Read More
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Leading US Midwifery Organization Applauds Legislation to Correct Affordable Care Act Inequity Affecting Midwives, Other Primary Health Care Providers

 American College of Nurse-Midwives Supports Legislation to Improve Medicaid Reimbursement Read More
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Sandoval Signs Bill Protecting Minors from Tanning Beds

 Nevada becomes fourth state to enact an under-18 tanning ban Read More
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San Francisco Needs To Open The Gate On Cell Phone Safety Say Renowned Medical And Public Health Experts In An Open Letter Undefined

 Letter Comes On the Eve of Permanent Injunction against "Right to Know" Ordinance on Cell Phone Radiation Read More
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Leading Informational Website For Seniors Publisher Urges FDA Extend Recognition Of 'Reciprocity' To Personal Importation

 Daniel Hines says FDA has opportunity to help offset high prescription drug prices with extension of reciprocal agreements with Tier One Countries to ensure American's access to safe, affordable medicines. Read More
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Missouri Supreme Court Weighing Consumer Credit Ballot Initiative

 The Missouri Supreme Court is weighing a ballot initiative that would affect Missourians' access to personal credit. Read More
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State Of New Jersey Reverses Certain Changes To Laws Governing State Treatment Of Unclaimed Property

 State Assemblymen and Assemblywomen have taken notice of businesses and consumers concern over New Jersey's 2010 abandoned and unclaimed property rules by passing a bill that reverses these rules for the State escheatment on travelers checks etc Read More
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Changes To Stamp Duty Rules To Cause Housing Market Shake-Up

 Chancellor George Osborne's 2012 budget is likely to have a discernible impact on the UK housing market thanks to new stamp duty rules. Read More
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Fearing Proof of Great Crimes, US Lawmakers Frantically Shred Constitution

 In light of recent desperate actions by our deeply corrupted Congress, it is vital to remember that Benjamin Franklin warned lawmakers who sacrifice our freedoms for an illusion of safety, that they deserve neither freedom nor safety themselves. Read More
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Immigration Voice Cheers Bipartisan Vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on HR 3012

 With the overwhelming bipartisan support and passage of HR 3012 - Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act in the House, Immigration Voice urges Senate to pass H.R. 3012 without delay Read More
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Mississippi Center for Justice's Paheadra Robinson Honored with Florence Kelley Consumer Leadership

 Award Recognizes Innovative Consumer Protection for Payday Lending in Mississippi Read More
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Expert Opposes Caps and Encourages Modernizing NC Consumer Finance Act

 Much of the debate over North Carolina HB 810, which already passed in the NC House vote on June 2nd, stems from the difficulty in understanding APR and how it actually works. Read More
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Environmental Health Trust Lauds San Francisco for Saving Right-to-Know on Cell Phone Radiation

 Approved legislation requiring businesses to provide safety information about cell phone radiation to people before they purchase their phones is a real victory for people all over the world Read More
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Hafa Short Sales - A Government Program That Works!

 Details the benefits of pursuing a HAFA short sale. HAFA, as a government program, has its requirements but, if qualified, this short sale option proves to be ideal for the seller time and time again. Read More
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On Eve of Independence Day, Environmental Health Trust Calls for the American "Right to Know" About Cell Phone Radiation

 Local legislators from coast to coast are taking the lead to ensure that in addition to the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, Americans also have the right to know about cell phone radiation. Read More
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HB 810 Helps Tight Economy and North Carolina Business and Consumers

 Who Supports HB 810? The need for a small change for the traditional consumer installment loan industry after a 28-year moratorium was acknowledged by the House Banking Committee. On May 26, a bipartisan vote of 15 to 6 approved HB 810, which allows Read More
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NC HB 810 Gains Approval to Keep Responsible Lending Available in North Carolina

 Activists grossly increased costs stated in North Carolina HB 810 and did everything possible to confuse the public and legislators to support their own interests. The arguments in favor of the NC HB 810 are compelling. Read More
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North Carolina Votes YES to HB810

 North Carolina Republican leaders have kept HB810 moving forward despite aggressive opposition from activists and distortions of facts on the part of the NC Justice Center-who have misstated loan costs, and disseminated false information. Read More
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Activists Inflate North Carolina Consumer Loan Costs Opposing NC HB810

 Activists have grossly overstated costs for North Carolina consumer loans in an attempt to oppose proposed North Carolina legislation in House Bill 810. Read More
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"Made in USA" AB 858 Passes Assembly and Moves on to Senate

 The California State Assembly took a giant step towards giving the words "Made in America" meaning for American consumers when it unanimously passed Assembly Bill 858, also known as the "Made in USA" bill. Read More
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CSPA Responds to Senator Lautenberg's Introduction of "Safe Chemicals Act of 2011"

 Senator Frank Lautenberg's (D-NJ) recently released his TSCA bill, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011. The Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) issued a statement in response. For more information visit www.cspa.org. Read More
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OneTree's VAT Refund Solution Achieves Two Accreditations By IBM.

 OneTree's VAT refund solution -the only commercially available pan-European solution for compliance with the EU Directive (2008/9/EC) for VAT refund- achieves two accreditations by IBM, 'Government Industry Framework' and 'Ready for DB2'. Read More
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"Jake Snakenberg Youth Concussion Act" Draws Attention to Comprehensive Concussion Management

 Colorado Senate Bill 40, sponsored by State Senator Nancy Spence, is named for Jake Snakenberg, a freshman football player that died in 2004 as a result of a concussion. Read More
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Amid Flood of Federal Rulemaking, Professionals Seek to Make Sense of Dodd-Frank

 Newly Enhanced Version of Dodd-Frank Tracker Organizes Data, Offers Timely Alerting as Federal Agencies Scramble to Implement Historic Law Read More
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Former Congressman J.C. Watts Joins The Domestic Energy Producers Alliance

 The Domestic Energy Producers Alliance (DEPA) Board of Directors announced today that former Congressman J.C. Watts is now part of a unique bipartisan alliance devoted to the survival of U.S. crude oil and natural gas exploration and production. Read More
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Virginia Lawmakers Consider Pioneering International Child Abduction Law

 Virginia lawmakers are debating a pioneering new law to prevent international child abduction and assist in the recovery of parentally kidnapped children. The bipartisan Bill is unique in that it provides for the seizure and forfeiture of assets of Read More
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Domestic Energy Producers Alliance Joins Compressed Natural Gas Conversion Debate ~ National Alliance Says Pickens/Reid Plan Will Force Consumers to Pay for Something They May Not Want ~

 The Domestic Energy Producers Alliance (DEPA, www.depausa.org ) supports the conversion of compressed natural gas (CNG), but believes it is wrong to force American consumers to pay for something that they may not want - especially in a recession. Read More
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US Debt Resolve, Provider of Debt Relief Services, Announces Compliance With TSR Put In Place By The FTC Months Before Due Date

 USDR, first to embrace the FTC TSR, announced that the company has received recommendation for recertification of ISO 9001:2008 family of standards. Read More
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Obama and congress finally fix crack cocaine law.

 MPLS,MN -Whatever Happened To Lady Justice? New Book By Vincent Carrher. Here is a excerpt from his new true-crime book; in a interview with former new york Police chief Tony Boza.. Read More
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Congress Joins Fight Against Distracted Driving

 Congress may soon pass legislation to support state efforts to combat distracted driving which is costing 6,000 lives and more than 500,000 injuries each year on our nation's highways. Read More
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Independent Oil Producer Leader Says Senate Vote Sends Signal To Political Opportunists

 A domestic oil producer coalition leader says a failed Senate vote on repeal of oil and natural gas tax provisions is evidence that a majority of senators don't intend to put U.S. energy consumers in harm's way to make political point post BP spi Read More
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Senior diversity, law and recruitment figureheads to discuss opportunities and challenges for businesses preparing for the New Equality Act in Marshall ACM 1 day seminar

 The Equality Act, which comes into play in October, is an opportunity for organisations of all sizes to refocus efforts and resources to achieve meaningful outcomes and deliver equal life chances for all men, women and children in the UK. Read More
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NJSBDC Network Questions Whether Governor Christie Really Knows About Decision To Eliminate Funding For Statewide Small Business Assistance Program

 Defunding will result in loss of federal dollars totaling $980,000 plus to assist New Jersey's small businesses. Read More
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Recent Changes to General Skilled Migration Visa Applications to Australia - The New Skilled Occupation List

 On 8 February 2010, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans announced the revocation of the Migration Occupations in Demand List with immediate effect. Read More
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The Handmade Toy Alliance Testified at House Subcommittee Hearing

 The Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) testified on April 29th at the House Energy and Commerce Sub-Committee hearing regarding the Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act (CPSEA). Read More
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The Handmade Toy Alliance to Testify at House Subcommittee Hearing

 The Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) will testify at this Thursday's Commerce Sub-Committee hearing regarding the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Read More
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Gun Facts now in Spanish

 Exporting gun owner rights to the rest of the hemisphere Read More
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New York Assembly Passes Bill Attacking Presumption of Innocence

 Dog owner group calls on elected Albany representatives to uphold state laws, challenges A3765 (Englebright) as direct violation of civil rights and misuse of public funds Read More
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Annual Women's Legislative Breakfast

 Join the White House Project for a continental breakfast, networking and a showcase of women's organizations. Legislative panelists are Senator Morgan Carroll, Representative Tom Massey, Senator Paula Sandoval and Representative Mark Waller. Read More
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Should the Taxable Status Date be Forward or Backward?

 Proper market data holds the key to produce an equitable assessment roll. The real estate market has become extremely volatile, making it increasingly difficult to produce a futuristic roll with the backward-bending market data. Read More
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"The Handmade Toy Alliance Urges the Senate to hold Hearings on the CPSIA"

 The Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA), along with thirty nine other trade associations, is calling on Senator Mark Pryor of Arkansas to hold an open hearing in the Senate Commerce Committee on the unintended consequences of the CPSIA. Read More
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Opposition Grows to Post-Grant Review Provisions in Proposed Patent Reform Act of 2009

 Opposition grows to the post-grant review provisions in the Patent Reform Act of 2009 before Congress. Opponents point out that two Obama Administration officials have ties to IBM and Microsoft. Read More
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Reuniting Bondholders with their matured unredeemed savings bonds

 The Unclaimed Savings Bond Act of 2009 bill will compel the Federal Government to put the bonds holder records in a digital format and all access to these records of the State Agencies which will then try to locate the owners Read More