Read Top Government > Government Headlines and Articles from http://governmentprnews.com en-us http://governmentprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/global-health-progress-epitomizes-clinton-gates-call-for-efficiency-savings-in-regards-to-hivaids-prevention-treatments-services-163353.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT GHP's highlights importance of collaborative partnerships and securing resources, such as access to drugs. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/7/county-assessor-is-collected-in-the-ranks-of-stanford-whos-who-162961.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Dorothy J. Fowler has been accepted among the ranks of premier professionals with Stanford Who's Who as a result of her extraordinary effort in local government. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/additional-state-regulations-address-significance-of-fluorescent-lighting-recycling-157041.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Many states address health and safety issues of fluorescent lamp disposal with their own regulations. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/symbols-and-individuation-in-global-politics-the-case-of-barack-obama-a-global-internet-seminar-viewable-live-from-any-computer-globally-friday-september-10-2010-11-am-to-5-pm-eastern-us-163324.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Join The Asheville Jung Center in this 5 hour live seminar from Zurich and California where 3 world leading Jungian analysts, Murray Stein, Bernard Sartorius and Thomas Singer, will explore these profoundly important questions. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/permissible-exposure-limits-may-expose-consumers-to-unsafe-levels-of-mercury-vapor-157038.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Mercury vapor concentrations could exceed occupational exposure levels when working with broken bulbs. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/roberts-law-group-pllc-adds-more-criminal-law-experience-with-new-associate-jesse-scharff-161043.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Roberts Law Group, PLLC, has added more criminal law experience to its legal team with the addition of associate Jesse Scharff. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/saving-your-home-from-foreclosure-the-hamp-program-162453.htm Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The federal government's Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) is still available for delinquent and at-risk borrowers who are looking to avoid foreclosure. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/global-health-progress-releases-new-report-that-features-innovative-solutions-to-improve-access-to-healthcare-in-india-162460.htm Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Report highlights collaboration between Indian communities, biopharmaceutical companies and other international partners. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/rewriting-miranda-eroding-the-right-to-remain-silent-162236.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Through heavy exposure in print and visual media, the vast majority of Americans are well aware of their "right to remain silent" upon arrest. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/city-of-saint-john-and-isl-launch-new-city-site-raising-the-bar-for-municipal-websites-161982.htm Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The City of Saint John, New Brunswick has a new website. Building on public feedback and a desire to improve customer service, through an RFP process, Common Council selected ISL Web Marketing and Development to lead the creation of its new web asset. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/tracker-corp-introduces-new-selfauditing-tools-in-tracker-i9-compliance-software-162018.htm Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Tracker Corp announced its latest tools for organizations who wish to conduct easy self-audits of their compliance with form Form I-9 and E-Verify regulations. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/mercury-compounds-may-emit-dangerous-levels-of-mercury-157036.htm Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Electrochemical measurements and certain types of medicine use mercury compounds, requiring the need for safe packaging to contain mercury vapor. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/schillings-announces-stelios-win-in-ryanair-libel-battle-161639.htm Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Schillings has announced that Sir Stelios Haji-loannou has won his libel battle against Ryanair. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/established-local-attorneys-found-new-firm-161785.htm Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Two local attorneys with over 60 years of combined legal experience have founded a new law firm dedicated to serving business and individual legal clients. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/roberts-attending-acclaimed-trial-lawyers-college-in-july-2010-161041.htm Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Raleigh Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick Roberts, founder of Roberts Law Group, PLLC, will be attending the famed Trial Lawyers College, an intensive training program developed by Gerry Spence. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/july-23-25-us-peace-conference-to-plan-actions-against-escalating-war-in-afghanistan-161559.htm Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A diverse coalition of organizations opposed to the U.S. wars and occupations in Afghanistan and Iraq will sponsor a national conference the weekend of July 23-25, 2010 in Albany, New York with the central demand being "Bring the Troops Home Now!" http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/exposure-to-mercury-in-fluorescent-lamps-and-compact-fluorescent-lamps-157033.htm Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Mercury exposure comes from inhaling elevated airborne levels of mercury vapor emitted from fluorescent lamps. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/schwarzenegger-endorses-chelseas-law-161326.htm Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT On April 20, 2010, Governor Schwarzenegger endorsed California Assembly Bill 1844, named "Chelsea's Law," designed to strengthen criminal penalties for sexual offenders. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/gov-charlie-crist-and-mr-paul-chehade-president-of-solidary-foundation-discuss-today-in-a-brief-encounter-the-bp-oil-spill-solutions-161160.htm Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Mr. Paul Chehade presented today to Gov. Charlie Crist a solution to this tragedy by making available new technologically advanced equipment from Italy that will effectively clean the sand and sea of the Gulf of Mexico. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/orlando-personal-injury-attorney-melvin-wright-receives-three-major-accolades-from-his-peers-in-the-legal-community-161031.htm Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Colling, Gilbert, Wright and Carter is proud to announce that Orlando personal injury attorney Melvin Wright has recently received three major honors from his peers in the legal community. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/evans-consoles-is-proud-to-introduce-its-line-of-247-intensive-use-echairs-161135.htm Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Evans Consoles is a leading control room solutions provider who has just released its new line of 24/7 intensive use E-Chairs. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/megans-law-helpline-expands-into-north-carolina-160933.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Megan's Law Helpline and the Sex Offender Registration Tips (SORT) allows community members to report potential sex offender violations. It has recently expanded into North Carolina. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/a-new-sexting-bill-in-the-ohio-legislature-160934.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT New Ohio legislation is aimed at reducing the harmful effects of teen sexting. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/origins-of-the-phrase-mad-as-a-hatter-157028.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Mercury has been taken out of many manufacturing processes and products but can still pose a threat in some working environments. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/lumineering-inc-to-manufacture-led-panels-from-recycled-fluorescent-lens-160889.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Commercial building retrofits to payback in two years; city of Belleville agrees to pilot deployment and on-site manufacturing in Ontario, Canada. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/chip-flowers-treasurer-candidate-releases-first-delaware-economic-index-161206.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Chip Flowers released his first 'Delaware Economic Index.' He is running as a Democratic candidate for Delaware State Treasurer and, if elected, Chip Flowers plans on releasing an updated economic index once a month. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/mercury-waste-regulations-protecting-people-the-environment-and-companies-best-interests-157027.htm Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Improper disposal of mercury-containing products may result in severe financial penalties, criminal prosecution and long-term liability for companies. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/boston-mayor-threatens-filenes-developers-with-eminent-domain-power-160293.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The mayor of Boston may decide to use eminent domain to solve the problem of a stalled major downtown development. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/an-immigration-lawyer-negotiator-comments-on-sb-1070-the-enemy-within-160489.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT An Immigration Lawyer and Negotiator Comments on SB 1070 - The Enemy Within http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/gay-couples-cant-marry-in-texas-but-can-they-divorce-there-160432.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Texas courts are grappling with complex legal issues in two same-sex divorce cases. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/consequences-of-being-a-convicted-sexual-offender-160433.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The general public's opinion about sex offenders living in residential neighborhoods is negative, to say the least. Read more about the difficulties they face after being released from prison. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/dna-testing-and-the-presumption-of-innocence-in-north-carolina-160436.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT In response to new federal funding, the North Carolina Attorney General wants new laws to require all felony arrestees to provide DNA samples. Such a law has significant constitutional concerns. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/florida-bill-seeks-to-further-limit-sex-offender-proximity-to-children-160434.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed a recent bill that targeted criminals convicted of sex-related crimes. Learn more about who the new law affects. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/north-carolina-sbi-lab-under-review-what-does-it-mean-for-prisoners-160435.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT With mounting concerns about North Carolina SBI Lab's results, Attorney General Roy Cooper ordered an external review of the state crime lab in 2010. Some prisoners want to have their cases reviewed. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/the-kristen-renee-foundation-continues-to-fight-for-frederick-md-for-answers-from-the-epa-and-fort-deterick-just-days-before-the-scheduled-town-hall-meeting-and-bbq-160243.htm Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT "Fighting for Frederick; Our City, Our Health", the local campaign set out to fight for city residents, continues to fight for answers from the EPA and Fort Detrick just days before the scheduled Town Hall Meeting and BBQ. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/pennsylvania-supreme-court-rejects-child-porn-sentencing-enhancements-160104.htm Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Pennsylvania's Supreme Court decides that a first-time child pornography conviction is not subject to second-offense punishments even if multiple counts are involved. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/leading-california-immigration-attorney-goes-on-record-against-arizona-immigration-senate-bill-1070-160346.htm Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Riverside County based immigration defense attorney Carlos Batara takes on immigration policies in his blog as an ardent advocate for immigrants' rights. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/possible-government-regulations-may-allow-onsite-treatment-of-mercury-wastes-157024.htm Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT On-site treatment options of mercury wastes will provide a solution to eliminate pollution and save costs. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/legalization-of-marijuana-a-civil-rights-issue-ca-naacp-chief-says-yes-160187.htm Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Some say the legalization of marijuana in the U.S. would help curb the horrific drug-cartel violence just over the border in Mexico. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/prymarke-llc-and-technically-speaking-inc-sign-development-agreement-159914.htm Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Firms to work together throughout Latin America from Costa Rica http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/7/alfonso-m-pollard-named-to-exclusive-membership-organization-159813.htm Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Alfonso M. Pollard's tenacity contributes to his success as the Director of Politics and Human Rights for the Communications Workers of America http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/7/peg-gant-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who--159860.htm Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Peg Gant received the Fort Pierce Business and Professional Woman of the Year Award in 1979 http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/cyanide-poisoning-treatment-coalition-awarded-394000-department-of-homeland-security-grant-to-protect-firefighters-from-hydrogen-cyanide-in-modern-day-fire-smoke-159058.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Training program includes appropriate air management practice for firefighters, the correction of myths and misunderstandings about fire smoke, and instruction about new antidotal treatment therapies for smoke inhalation victims. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/emitted-mercury-vapor-from-fluorescent-lamps-threatens-occupational-health-and-safety-157020.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Safe recycling and disposal of fluorescent lamps is critical to contain hazardous mercury waste. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/prime-minister-salam-fayyad-confirmed-discussions-with-israeli-minister-ehud-barak-159818.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/prime-ministers-office-press-statement-159820.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/florida-wrongful-death-actions-who-can-recover-damages-159267.htm Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Florida Statute section 768.21 spells out the rights of recovery for those who lose a loved one because of another's negligence. The wrongful death statute attempts to compensate those left behind. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/ronnie-lee-gardner-executed-by-firing-squad-in-utah-159290.htm Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Utah murderer Ronnie Lee Gardner was recently executed by firing squad. Some advocates urge that the death penalty should be abolished because it is costly, ineffective and prone to error. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/chip-flowers-ready-to-serve-delawares-middle-class-with-his-flowers-framework-plan-159347.htm Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Chip Flowers, a Democratic candidate for Delaware State Treasurer, outlines his plan to help middle-class Delawareans with the Flowers Framework for Restoring Prosperity. Chip Flowers' plan has 18 specific points to serve Delaware. http://governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2010/07/healthcare-reform-perspective-from-indiana-physicians-159037.htm Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Alexander Stemer, MD, President and CEO of Medical Specialists Centers of Indiana, comments on healthcare reform legislation and what it will mean for physicians and patients in Indiana and across the country.