SALEM, Ore., Aug. 24 -- The Oregon Attorney General issued the following news release: Oregon Attorney General John Kroger today announced two new appointments to the Department of Justice. Paul Garrahan will act as Special Counsel to the Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources and Jennifer Gardiner will serve as a narcotics prosecutor with the Department's Criminal Justice Division. "The hiring of Paul and Jennifer reinforces our commitment to making Oregon a safer and   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Leonard L. Boswell, D-Iowa (3rd CD), issued the following column: This week marks the 90th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote and participate in our nation's electoral process. On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment became U.S. law and our country's electorate nearly doubled. Over the course of these last 90 years, several other laws have passed to bring about gender equality in nearly every sector of American life, but as your Congressman I understand   more

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 24 -- Hillsborough County issued the following news release: Hillsborough County Commissioners are seeking residents to serve on several County citizen advisory boards and councils. Residents interested in seeking appointment must be registered voters in Hillsborough County. These are voluntary positions, and members serve without compensation. The deadline for applying is Friday, Sept.17. Appointments will be scheduled for a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners in O  more

BOSTON, Aug. 24 -- Northeastern University issued the following news release: When communications giant Verizon wanted to figure out the most effective ways to maximize the impact of a K-12 education website it has developed, it knew whom to turn to: Northeastern University. Thinkfinity.org--created by the Verizon Foundation--brings the resources of the Smithsonian Institute, the Literacy Network, ArtsEdge and other educational organizations to teachers, parents and students, giving them f  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Florida Democratic Party today launched a new web video slamming Congressional Candidate and Tallahassee Politician David Rivera on his alleged history of domestic violence and reckless behavior. The video entitled "David Rivera - You Say It Wasn't You?," highlights the fact that Rivera has come under fire for his alleged history of domestic violence, running a delivery truck off the road to prevent   more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., Aug. 24 -- Pasco-Hernando Community College issued the following news release: Pasco Hernando Community College, along with the Salvation Army Domestic Violence Shelter of West Pasco, is presenting Friends for Families, an event designed to raise awareness of domestic abuse as well as raise funds for its victims. The event will be held on Saturday, September 11, at PHCC's West Campus in New Port Richey from noon - 6 p.m., rain or shine. Friends for Families will pres  more

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 24 -- The Florida Department of Children & Families issued the following news release: Mr. Mayor, Legislators, Judges, Members of Law Enforcement, Advocates, Guardians, Community Partners, Parents and , , , most importantly . . . my fellow kids. Recognize: Darryl Daniels; Mayor Crotty; Sgt. Major James Ransom; Youth Challenge Color Guard; Agency Heads; Legislators; Christine Pappas (Singer). We have accomplished a lot together, Now, I am not yet ready to decla  more

NAPA, Calif., Aug. 24 -- Napa County issued the following news release: At its regular meeting today, the Napa County Board of Supervisors awarded more than half a million dollars in Tobacco Master Settlement grant funds to 11 local non-profit organizations that serve community health needs. "I want to say how grateful I am that the County puts this money back into the community for these amazing services," said Tracy Lamb of Napa Emergency Women's Services, which received $40,000 for case  more