WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- People for the American Way issued the following news release: Reverend Timothy McDonald, Chairman of African American Ministers In Action (AAMIA), a program of People For the American Way, today applauded President Obama for proposing a robust investment in American infrastructure that would create thousands of new jobs. "Americans of all backgrounds are suffering in this recession," said Reverend McDonald, "and we want our elected representatives to do what they ca  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service has issued the following news release: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today recognized the efforts of more than 20 USDA employees who served as civilian agricultural experts in Afghanistan and Iraq. The agricultural experts were part of the Obama Administration's commitment to provide civilian assistance abroad to help promote long-term economic development. "It is an honor for me to recognize these  more

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8 -- The American Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: A federal appeals court today dismissed a case against Boeing subsidiary Jeppesen DataPlan, Inc. for its role in the Bush administration's extraordinary rendition program. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Northern California filed the lawsuit in May 2007 on behalf of five men who were kidnapped by the CIA, forcibly disappeared to U.S.-run prisons overseas and tortured. The Bush ad  more

LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 8 -- California State University Long Beach issued the following news release: Nationally syndicated columnist and author Arianna Huffington will be this year's featured speaker at the fourth annual Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) Distinguished Speakers Series on Thursday, Oct. 21, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the campus' Carpenter Performing Arts Center. Huffington will speak on "Politics and the New Media", discussing how the internet is shifting power to citizens and  more

WARREN, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- The office of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has issued the following news release: Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today celebrated the first Chevrolet Cruze "off the line" at General Motors' Lordstown complex. In February, GM announced that it would add a third shift of workers to build the Cruze, adding 1,200 new jobs as a result. "The auto industry has had some tough times in recent years, but today's launch is a testament to the staying power of the American-made autom  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. John A. Boehner, R-Ohio (8th CD), issued the following news release: ***Click HERE (http://gopleader.gov/News/House%20Republicans%20are%20proposing%20that%20both%20parties%20work%20together%20in%20September%20and%20take%20the%20following%20actions%20to%20promote%20job%20creation%20and%20ease%20economic%20uncertainty:%20%201.%20Cut%20non-security%20discretionary%20spending%20to%20FY%202008%20levels.%20%202.%20Freeze%20all%20current%20tax%20rates%20for%20two%20years.  more

DENVER, Sept. 8 -- The office of Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colo., issued the following news release: Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today released the following statement on President Obama's recently announced economic stimulus proposals. "I will not support additional spending in a second stimulus package. Any new transportation initiatives can be funded through the Recovery Act, which still contains unused funds. Public-private partnerships that improve our infrastructure a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Bipartisan Policy Center issued the following news release: The Bipartisan Policy Center and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will co-host a day-long symposium on Tuesday, September 14 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the U.S. Clean Air Act (CAA). EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson will give the key note address. Many leading figures in the creation and shaping of the CAA will speak, including former Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker (R-TN), Congress  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. John A. Boehner, R-Ohio (8th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today proposed a two-point plan for immediate, bipartisan action to get people working again. Appearing on ABC's Good Morning America, Boehner said that President Obama's recent economic proposals fall well short of what is needed to address the two main problems hampering job creation: excessive government spending and the uncertainty Washington Democrats  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. John A. Boehner, R-Ohio (8th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) issued the following statement in response to President Obama's economic speech in Cleveland: "If the president is serious about finally focusing on jobs, a good start would be taking the advice of his recently departed budget director and freezing all tax rates, coupled with cutting federal spending to where it was before all the bailouts, government t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The White House issued the following blog by Jen Psaki, Deputy Communications Director: It is disturbing but unfortunately not surprising that an entire political party would rally together to hold tax relief for middle class families hostage as leverage to push through tax cuts for the very richest Americans -- people who don't need them and haven't even asked for them. But that is apparently exactly what Republican Minority Leader John Boehner is trying to do. Even  more

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 8 -- Gov. Phil Bredesen, D-Tenn., issued the following news release: Governor Phil Bredesen has asked President Obama to declare 10 Tennessee counties federal disaster areas following the floods of Aug. 16, 2010. The counties include: Clay, Cocke, Hardin, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith and Wayne. This request for public assistance will provide reimbursements to local governments in the affected counties for repairing and rebuilding public infrastruc  more

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 8 -- The Tennessee Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Governor Phil Bredesen has asked President Obama to declare 10 Tennessee counties federal disaster areas following the floods of Aug. 16, 2010. The counties include: Clay, Cocke, Hardin, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith and Wayne. This request for public assistance will provide reimbursements to local governments in the affected counties for repairing and rebuilding publi  more

CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- Rep. John Boccieri, D-Ohio (16th CD), issued the following news release: On the heels of President Obama's remarks in Parma, OH, Congressman Boccieri (D-Alliance) issued the following statement: "I applaud the President for pushing an initiative we need so badly in our part of Ohio. I am proud to see the President embrace a bipartisan idea I earlier introduced to create American jobs by making our research and tax credits permanent for American manufactures. As the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Business Roundtable issued the following news release: "While we support tax incentives to accelerate business investment and expand, simplify and make permanent the tax credit for research, we do not support raising taxes on U.S. companies to offset the cost of these new economic proposals. The new taxes would negate the intended effects of these new policies. "In the current economic environment, companies are acting cautiously in response to uncertainty trigge  more

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 8 -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, R-Calif., issued the following news release: California Recovery Task Force Director Rick Rice today issued the following statement after the United States Department of Energy awarded $50 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds to recipients across California to boost industrial carbon capture and storage research and development: "California continues to be a leader in the development of clean techn  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. David L. Camp, R-Mich. (4th CD), issued the following news release: Ways and Means Ranking Member Dave Camp (R-MI) today issued the following statement in full support of a call by GOP Leader John Boehner (R-OH) on ABC's "Good Morning America" to cut government spending to 2008 levels and freeze current tax rates for the next two years - preventing the job-killing $3.8 trillion tax hike that is set to kick-in on January 1, 2011. "Leader Boehner is absolutely rig  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The office of Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Del., issued the following news release: Legislation introduced in June by U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-DE), Russ Feingold (D-WI), and John McCain (R-AZ), which gives the president authority similar to a line-item veto to go after wasteful spending, is gaining momentum in the Senate. The Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act would enable any president to single out earmarks or other non-entitlement spending in legislation that arrives on his  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued the following news release: Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander M. Levin (D-MI) issued the following statement in response to the President's speech today in Cleveland, Ohio: "The President's speech was right on the mark in its focus on the middle class, the need to end tax breaks that ship jobs overseas and invest instead in jobs in the U.S. especially in areas like advance battery and alternative energy. The message t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: R. Bruce Josten, executive vice president for Government Affairs, issued the following statement on President Obama's proposed tax and spend plan: "The best way to get this economy growing fast enough to create jobs and drive the unemployment rate down is to ensure that taxes do not increase for consumers and businesses. Leaving income in the hands of consumers is the best way to encourage spending and l  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Human Rights First issued the following news release: Today, Secretary Hilary Clinton is scheduled to make a major foreign policy address setting out the Obama Administration's vision for U.S. global leadership in the 21st century. In anticipation of her remarks, Human Rights First is calling on Secretary Clinton to make clear America's commitment to human rights. To date, the administration has consistently stressed its commitment to promoting human rights abroad an  more

LONE TREE, Colo., Sept. 8 -- Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Colo. (6th CD), issued the following news release: Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Aurora) released the following statement today in support of the economic plan proposed by House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH): "It is clear to everyone but the Democrats in Washington that their big government tax and spend economic policies have failed. It is time for Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, and President Obama to admit what every American already knows and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Dennis A. Cardoza, D-Calif. (18th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Cardoza announced today that Merced, Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties will receive approximately $19 million in federal funds to help communities address foreclosed property. The funding was made available through language Congressman Cardoza was able to have inserted in the recently-passed Wall Street Reform Act. The language provided $1 billion through the Neighborhood S  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Laura Richardson, D-Calif. (37th CD), issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Laura Richardson released the following statement in support of President Obama's proposal to spend $50 billion to replace and upgrade the nation's aged roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure and to encourage the President and Congress to support and pass a national freight policy. "This announcement by President Obama is great news for our communities,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif. (5th CD), issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) announced that the Sacramento area will receive $8.2 million in Federal funding to help support and stabilize our local housing market. Funding will be used to purchase and redevelop foreclosed and abandoned homes. The funding was made available by the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) as part of the third round of grant funding  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. David L. Camp, R-Mich. (4th CD), issued the following column: Today's Wall Street Journal reports that health insurance companies plan to increase health insurance premiums by up to 20 percent next year in part to comply with new federal mandates resulting from the Democrats' health overhaul. Two of the largest insurance companies, BlueCross BlueShield and Aetna, plan to increase their monthly rates by up to 9 percent because of ObamaCare. The report focuses on pre  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. John D. Dingell, D-Mich. (15th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman John D. Dingell (D-MI15) commended President Obama's new initiative to promote small business growth, and further economic recovery, which he announced today in Cleveland, Ohio. "President Obama's announcement today about tax measures to bolster our Nation's small businesses and improve infrastructure development are common-sense policies that will help put more Americans back to   more

CHICAGO, Sept. 8 -- The office of Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today applauded President Obama's naming of John Goss to be Chairman of the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee as an important step towards increasing coordination between local, state, and federal agencies tasked with keeping the invasive species from entering Lake Michigan. Durbin wrote to the Administration earlier this year calling for the appointment o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The office of Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today stressed the need for President Barack Obama's proposal for a six-year plan to rehabilitate the nation's transportation infrastructure and vowed to work toward its approval in Congress. The President's plan calls for an initial $50 billion investment to help build and maintain 4,000 miles of rail, rebuild 150,000 miles of roads, and rehabilitate or reconst  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association issued the following news release: William G. Sutton, CAE, President of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, released the following statement regarding a series of tax proposals announced today by President Obama: "ELFA enthusiastically supports the use of capital formation tax incentives that focus on the need to invest in plants and equipment as a key component of economic growth and competitiveness. The Admin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The office of Sen. Russell Feingold, D-Wis., issued the following news release: Legislation introduced in June by U.S. Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI), Tom Carper (D-DE), and John McCain (R-AZ), which gives the president authority similar to a line-item veto to go after wasteful spending, is gaining momentum in the Senate. The Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act would enable any president to single out earmarks or other non-entitlement spending in legislation that arrives on   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The city of Washington, D.C., issued the following news release: Today, the Fenty Administration announced a massive, new modernization plan to completely replace an old and badly outdated "legacy" computer and telephone Unemployment Insurance (UI) system with a new state-of-the-art system to better serve unemployed residents faster and more accurately. This effort is part of year-long reform to improve the unemployment program. Only a handful of states have underta  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services issued the following news release: Today, the Fenty Administration announced a massive, new modernization plan to completely replace an old and badly outdated "legacy" computer and telephone Unemployment Insurance (UI) system with a new state-of-the-art system to better serve unemployed residents faster and more accurately. This effort is part of a year-long reform to improve the unemployment program. Only a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The White House issued the following blog by Shaun Donovan, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: We all understand the impact the foreclosure crisis has had on homeowners. But the crisis has hurt communities, too. Foreclosed and vacant homes have a debilitating effect on neighborhoods and often lead to blight, neighborhood decay and reduced property values. That's why the Administration is announcing today another $1 billion to help communities struggling with  more

SLIDELL, La., Sept. 8 -- The White House issued the following news release: As children across the country begin a new school year, First Lady Michelle Obama kicked off the next phase of Let's Move! - her initiative to solve the problem of childhood obesity in a generation - focusing today on improving children's nutrition and physical fitness. Her remarks highlighted strategies to help schools provide healthier foods in school lunchrooms and vending machines, and engage students in a regul  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The White House's Office of the First Lady issued the following news release: First Lady Michelle Obama and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced today that the First Lady's Let's Move! Campaign and NFL PLAY 60 are teaming to fight childhood obesity. The announcement brings together two leading youth health and wellness initiatives. The announcement was made today at Woldenberg Park in New Orleans during the NFL PLAY 60 Youth Football Festival, part of the NFL's  more

FREDONIA, N.Y., Sept. 8 -- The State University of New York at Fredonia issued the following news release: It's amazing how a singular event can touch so many lives. That's the realization guitarist James Piorkowski, a professor at SUNY Fredonia, came to as he went through the process of his latest composition, Toward the Light (Flight 3407), which commemorates the victims of the Clarence, N.Y., plane crash in February 2009. Piorkowski will be on hand Friday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. in Rosch Re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division issued the following news release: A former agent of a financial products and services company pleaded guilty today for his participation in fraud conspiracies related to contracts for the investment of municipal bond proceeds and other municipal finance contracts, the Department of Justice announced. According to plea proceedings today in U.S. District Court in New York City, Adrian Scott-Jones, a resident of Morri  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The office of Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., issued the following news release: Today, Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) praised the Council on Environmental Quality's appointment of John Goss as the Asian Carp Director, who will oversee the government's efforts to prevent Asian carp from damaging the ecosystem of the Great Lakes. Experts have warned that the invasive fish pose a danger because of their enormous size, the huge amount of food they consume, and their rapid rate of rep  more

LANSING, Mich., Sept. 8 -- Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, D-Mich., issued the following news release: Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued the following statement on the appointment of John Goss by President Barack Obama as the administration's new Asian Carp Director: "We have to do everything possible to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. As the new Asian Carp Director, John Goss clearly understands this mandate, and he will ensure that all federal agencies understand it as well.   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Ted Strickland, D-Ohio, has issued the following news release: Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today released the following statement on President Barack Obama's plan to cut taxes for businesses conducting research and development. "The president's proposal to cut business taxes to spur job creation will greatly support our plans already underway to grow Ohio's economy from the ground up," Strickland said. "Whether jobs and economic opportunity is available to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Wally Herger, R-Calif. (2nd CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Wally Herger (R-CA) issued the following statement in strong support of the two-point plan to strengthen the economy outlined today by House Republican Leader John Boehner. The plan consists of saving nearly $100 billion in taxpayer money this year alone by returning non-security discretionary spending to pre-stimulus (2008) levels, and blocking looming tax increases by freezing tax rat  more

WEST WINDSOR, N.J., Sept. 8 -- Rep. Rush Holt, D-N.J. (12th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (NJ-12) today sent letters to Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Sandy Levin, Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means, urging them to bring to the floor legislation to expand and make permanent the R&D Tax Credit. Previously, Holt has called for making the R&D tax credit permanent and he introduced legislation to expand the credit as instrument of innovation and job crea  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., issued the following news release: House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer released the following statement today after President Obama delivered a speech on the economy in Cleveland, Ohio: "Today the President spoke about Democrats' efforts to continue creating jobs and growing the economy. His speech was a sharp contrast to the one given by Minority Leader Boehner in the same city not too long ago. Where the President offer  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Human Rights First issued the following news release: Following Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's foreign policy speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, Human Rights First's Elisa Massimino issued the following statement: "In her remarks today, Secretary Clinton rightly rejected the false choice between human rights and national security, and she reaffirmed her belief that America's record on promoting human rights should be judged not on rhetoric, but on resu  more

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 8 -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued the following statement by AEM President, Dennis Slater: America's equipment manufacturing industry applauds the President for recognizing the vital importance of infrastructure investment to the long-term strength and competitiveness of our country. What America needs - and what voters want - is the Administration and Congress to work in partnership right now to finally pass a transportation reauthorization bill that wil  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Independent Petroleum Association of America issued the following news release: As the economy continues to struggle, and thousands of Americans continue to lose their jobs, President Barack Obama unveiled a new infrastructure spending proposal this week, which may be financed by billions of dollars in new, job-killing tax hikes on America's independent oil and natural gas producers, who on average employ only 12 workers, but provide 82 percent of American natural g  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Information Technology Industry Council issued the following news release: Dean Garfield, president and CEO of the Information Technology Industry Council released the following statement in response to reports that President Obama will call for a permanent extension of the R&D tax credit: "The federal R&D tax credit isn't a Democratic or Republican issue, but rather an essential ingredient in our nation's prospects for sustained economic growth. We commend Presi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Paul E. Kanjorski, D-Pa. (11th CD), issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (PA-11), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises, spoke to members of the Greater Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Pittston, and Scranton Chambers of Commerce about the benefits for small businesses of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Congressman Kanjorski w  more

SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J., Sept. 8 -- Rep. Leonard Lance, R-N.J. (7th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) today held a news conference in Scotch Plains to call onPresident Obama to scrap his $50 billion stimulus spending bill and instead focus on providing economic certainty to America's small businesses through reduced federal spending and a renewal of the expiring Bush tax cuts for all taxpayers. President Obama announced a series of proposals this week to  more

COLUMBIA, Mo., Sept. 8 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed listing the Ozark hellbender as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. The Ozark hellbender is a rare salamander only found in rivers and streams in northern Arkansas and southern Missouri. This salamander is strictly aquatic and can grow to nearly two feet long. The Fish and Wildlife Service determined in 2001 that the Ozark he  more

MONTPELIER, Vt., Sept. 8 -- The office of Sen. Patrick S. Leahy, D-Vt., issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy and members of Vermont's business community praised President Barack Obama's call Wednesday to renew, expand, simplify and make permanent the federal research and development tax credit. Leahy said the credit, which allows businesses to write off portions of their revenues spent on research, would help Vermont businesses put people back to work. "This is a se  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The office of Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman, I-D-Conn., issued the following news release: Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (ID-CT) issued the following statement today in response to the new sanctions announced by the Republic of Korea (ROK) against the Government of Iran. "I applaud the Government of the Republic of Korea for the principled set of sanctions it announced today in response to Iran's continued violation of its international nonproliferation obligations. I know  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Rep. Daniel Lipinski, D-Ill. (3rd CD), issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-03) issued the following statement regarding President Obama's proposal for additional investment in America's transportation infrastructure: "Having consistently fought to increase investment in critical infrastructure projects that create jobs, I am pleased that the President now agrees that new transportation infrastructure legislation is urgently needed t  more

LIVERMORE, Calif., Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news release: Two consortia - one led one led by the West Virginia University that includes as a partner Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and one led by the University of Michigan - will receive a total of $25 million during the next five years under the U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center (CERC). The project will facilitate joint research and development of c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Connie Mack, R-Fla. (14th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Connie Mack (FL-14), the Ranking Republican of the House Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, today urged the Obama Administration and other world leaders to encourage all nations to uphold sanctions against Iran, as the nation continues to sidestep inspections and aggressively pursue a nuclear program. Mack said: "Iran continues to avoid basic inspections and stockpile enriched   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Connie Mack, R-Fla. (14th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Connie Mack (FL-14) today blasted the Obama Administration for continuing to push more government spending on an unwilling public. In Cleveland this afternoon, President Obama stressed the need for a second, $50 billion stimulus plan - a plan that will ultimately do little to create new jobs or stimulate our economy. Mack said: "Once again, this Administration continues to ignore th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: As a part of its "Manufacturing Means Jobs!" campaign, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) today launched a multi-state, multi-million-dollar advertising campaign opposing costly energy taxes. This campaign comes days after the Obama Administration's announcement of a $50 billion infrastructure proposal that White House officials say could be offset by new taxes on the energy sector  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO John Engler issued a statement today following President Obama's remarks on the economy: "Allowing taxes to increase in this economic environment will destroy jobs, business expansion and economic growth. According to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) data, 73 percent of manufacturers in this country pay income taxes at the indiv  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The House Select Committee on Energy Independence & Global Warming issued the following news release: Following the release of an internal investigative report by BP on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill from the company's Macondo well, Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), chair of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee and Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, issued the following statement: "Just as the environmental damage did not end with the capping  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The office of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., issued the following news release: Legislation introduced in June by U.S. Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI), Tom Carper (D-DE), and John McCain (R-AZ), which gives the president authority similar to a line-item veto to go after wasteful spending, is gaining momentum in the Senate. The Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act would enable any president to single out earmarks or other non-entitlement spending in legislation that arrives on his   more

STATEN ISLAND, .N.Y., Sept. 8 -- Rep. Michael E. McMahon, D-N.Y.(13th CD), issued the following news release: At a press conference at Ground Zero with representatives of labor, police, firefighters and first responders, James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act supporters stated that the House of Representatives will vote on the bill the week of September 20th. Congressman McMahon is a lead co-sponsor of the legislation along with Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Representative Je  more

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 8 -- Rep. Candice S. Miller, R-Mich. (10th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Congresswoman Candice Miller (MI-10) today released the following statement in reaction to President Obama's appointment of John Goss as the Administration's Asian carp Czar: "Many of us here in Michigan and throughout the Great Lakes states have been pushing for urgent action to stop the Asian carp from entering the lakes. It is more apparent that time is running short t  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 8 -- University of Minnesota issued the following news release: With comprehensive health reform signed into law by President Obama a little less than six months ago, a high-ranking delegation of health care experts from Minnesota and Washington, D.C. will meet in Berlin, Sept. 14-20, for a seminar on health care policy that compares the U.S. and German systems. This is the second consecutive year that the University of Minnesota's Center for German and European Studies   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Sept. 8 -- The Missouri Republican Party issued the following news release: The Missouri Republican Party launched a new web video and website--www.QuestionsforCarnahan.com--that allows Missourians to demand answers from Robin Carnahan about why she supports the reckless Obama agenda. "Over past 18 months, Missourians have come to realize that Robin Carnahan would rubberstamp nearly every major component of Barack Obama's radical agenda--but she has refused to explain   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Harry Mitchell, D-Ariz. (5th CD) has issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Harry E. Mitchell today released the following statement regarding the economic plan President Obama laid out today in Cleveland, Ohio. "I strongly believe that this is the wrong time to let key tax cuts expire. We need to encourage investment, not discourage it by letting these cuts expire," said Mitchell. "Extending these cuts would bring some much needed certainty and predicta  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The office of Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) hosted a meeting with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Washington state farmers and growers so that he could hear first-hand about the devastating effects Mexican tariffs are having on the state's agriculture industry. Murray has been pushing the Obama administration hard to solve this problem, and in the meeting she expressed her frustrati  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The National Association of Federal Credit Unions issued the following news release: In response to President Obama's economic address in Cleveland today, in which he proposed numerous spending and business tax breaks to boost the nation's economy, job creation and small business lending, NAFCU President Fred Becker issued the following statement. "We applaud the president's efforts to reinvigorate our nation's economy and help small business. Yet, we must insist tha  more

CARSON CITY, Nev., Sept. 8 -- The Nevada Republican Party issued the following news release: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: "I've never believed that government has all the answers to our problems. I've never believed that government's role is to create jobs or prosperity. I believe it's the drive and ingenuity of our entrepreneurs or small businesses, the skill and dedication of our workers, that has made us the wealthiest nation on Earth." (President Barack Obama, Remarks of President Barack Obama  more

CARSON CITY, Nev., Sept. 8 -- The Nevada Republican Party issued the following news release: FOX NEWS: "We are getting quite a stern warning today from U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. She was giving a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations this morning when she made a very strong statement about how our growing debt is now threatening our national security. This was in the Q & A session that followed her main remarks. And some say it was a very different message from the main rem  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: With just 55 days until Election Day, the Wall Street Journal reports today that, contrary to U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer's (D-CA) claims that it would "make affordable health care a reality for America's families," the Democrats' massive health care overhaul will slam Americans with higher health care costs. Health insurers say they plan to raise premiums for some Americans as a direct re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded an additional $1 billion in funding to all states along with a number of counties and local communities struggling to reverse the effects of the foreclosure crisis. The grants announced today represent a third round of funding through HUD's Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) and will provide targeted emerg  more

SCRANTON, Pa., Sept. 8 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news release: The Honorable Lynnae M. Ruttledge, commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Education, heads the list of keynote speakers at The University of Scranton's ninth annual Northeastern U.S. Conference on disAbility on Oct. 6, which will review and celebrate the accomplishments of the ADA after 20 years. Appointed by P  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The White House issued the following blog by Katelyn Sabochik: Today, President Obama will speak in Cleveland, Ohio about his vision for the future of the American economy and about specific ways to move our economy forward. Earlier today, Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer previewed the President's remarks and laid out the three additional steps the President is proposing to help grow the economy and help businesses spur hiring. You can watch the speech live on W  more

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 8 -- The Pennsylvania Republican Party issued the following news release: Republican Party of Pennsylvania Chairman Rob Gleason released the following statement regarding Democrat National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine's visit to Philadelphia. "Today, Tim Kaine will try to explain away the numerous ways that the Democratic Party has failed Pennsylvanians," Gleason said. "Tim Kaine can make speeches until he's blue in the face, but it won't change the fact that his Par  more

TROY, Mich., Sept. 8 -- Rep. Gary Peters, D-Mich. (9th CD), issued the following news release: After reviewing economic proposals released by the White House this week, Representative Gary Peters announced opposition to the President's plan for $50 billion in new transportation spending but called for action on proposed tax cuts to spur business investment, research, and development. In addition, Representative Peters reissued his call for all of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts to be extended.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- President Barack Obama has determined that it would be in the nation's best interests to continue for one year certain authorities against Cuba instituted under the Trading With the Enemy Act of 1917. Presidential Determination No. 2010-13, signed on Sept. 2, would extend Cuban travel and commerce restrictions until Sept. 14, 2011. Amnesty International said this to the president last month regarding the Cuban trading embargo: "The embargo limits Cuba's capacity to impo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The White House issued the following blog by Jesse Lee: This afternoon the President was in Cleveland, Ohio, the city where House Republican Leader Boehner recently put forth his party's priorities for the economy. In his remarks, the President laid out a stark contrast between policies that help the economy work for the middle class, and the policies that allowed special interests to run amok -- and to run our economy into a ditch. He spoke about the need to strengthen  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The White House issued the following news release: On Monday, September 13, President Obama will continue a tradition started by President George W. Bush by honoring championship teams and student athletes from across the NCAA with a reception at the White House. The President will welcome student athletes from dozens of schools and various sports to congratulate them on their accomplishments in the classroom as well as on and off the playing field. In association wit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga. (6th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Tom Price (R-GA) issued the following statement to correct the record after President Obama delivered a speech full of inaccuracies in Cleveland, OH today. Government vs. the Private Sector "President Obama claims to believe in the private sector, but his entire agenda has been based on the idea that Washington knows best. From stimulus boondoggles, to taxpayer bailouts, to a government ta  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga. (6th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Tom Price (R-GA) issued the following statement in strong support of the bipartisan two-point plan to address the economy and spending outlined by House Republican Leader John Boehner earlier today. The RSC has been at the forefront of efforts to roll back next year's spending to 2008 levels, save families and businesses from the looming 2011 tax hike, and prevent a Lame Duck Congress from ov  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The White House issued the following news release: National Economic Council Director Lawrence H. Summers and Deputy National Security Advisor Thomas E. Donilon held productive, detailed, and wide ranging discussions with Chinese officials during their visit to Beijing September 5-8. This visit advanced the goal of strengthening the U.S.-China relationship. Dr. Summers and Mr. Donilon had the pleasure of meeting with President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao, Vice Premi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The White House issued the following blog by Dan Pfeiffer, White House Communications Director: Today, the President will speaking in the Cleveland, Ohio about his vision for the future of the American economy and about specific ways to move our economy forward. A few weeks ago, Republican House Minority Leader John Boehner visited Cleveland to offer his party's answer to our economic challenges. There were no new ideas, just the same philosophy we tried for the las  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The White House's Office of the First Lady issued the following remarks: MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thanks, everyone. Good morning! Well, let's start by thanking Mr. Malik -- (applause) -- for just being so awesome. (Laughter.) Well done. We're very proud of you. We're proud of all the students here. I can't tell you just how thrilled I am to be here with all of you today at Brock Elementary School. We are kicking off this new school year and we are   more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas (6th CD), issued the following news release: Rep. Joe Barton (R-Ennis/Arlington), Ranking Republican on the Energy and Commerce Committee, today issued the following statement supporting GOP Leader John Boehner's (R-OH) plan to boost the economy and job market by cutting government spending to 2008 levels and freezing the current tax rates for the next two years. "I applaud Leader Boehner's plan because he is right - action can't wait.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif. (14th CD), issued the following news release: Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Palo Alto), Co-Chair of the House High Tech Caucus, released the following statement about President Obama's call for Congress to extend and expand the Research and Development Tax Credit: "The private sector has always been America's engine for job creation and the best public policy provides the tools to help the engine run strong. The R&D tax credit is one of the most   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Republican National Committee issued the following news release: The Republican National Committee (RNC) announced a new web video today highlighting how unpopular President Obama and his failed policies have become with the electorate and even some Democrats concerned about their job prospects this fall. The video, entitled "Party of No," can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaBJXvWA1MM. "PARTY OF NO" WEB VIDEO SCRIPT TIME: 00:32 OBAMA: If I  more

MOSCOW, Sept. 8 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: For the second time in two weeks, a justice of the peace for Tverskoi District Court of Moscow has sentenced Lev Ponomarev, a leading Russian human rights defender, to four days of administrative detention for his involvement in a peaceful assembly. On September 7, 2010, the court found Ponomarev, 69, guilty of "disobeying police orders." Ponomarev's detention prevented him from attending a scheduled meeting on Septem  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The American Association for the Advancement of Science issued the following news release: Greg Ip, the influential U.S. economics editor for The Economist, told AAAS S&T Policy Fellows that America's prospects for a quick economic recovery remain poor, yet his 50-year outlook is positive because of the promise of science-based innovation. "I remain a long-term optimist because of folks like you guys, always coming up with good ideas to make us richer," Ip, author of  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following news release: With schools back in session, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood urges parents and students to be safety conscious and consider greener alternatives for getting to and from school, such as riding the school bus, walking or biking. "If it's an option, leave your car, van or SUV parked at home and let your kids ride the school bus, their bike or wa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The office of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that $3,200,000 in funds have been awarded to the Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop clean energy fuel technology. This project, selected through a competitive process, augments efforts already in place to make Ohio a leader in the production and commercialization of clean energy technology.   more

PARMA, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- The office of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today joined President Obama in Parma as the president called for a permanent extension of the research and development tax credit as part of a major address on the economy made before Cleveland-area families, students, and faculty at Cuyahoga County Community College. Last summer, Brown called on the Obama Administration to make permanent this critical tax c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas (32nd CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX-32) today delivered the following remarks on jobs and the economy at the Rotary Club of Dallas luncheon, held at the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas. U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions Remarks to the Rotary Club of Dallas As Prepared for Delivery September 8, 2010 Thank you for the opportunity to be here today and to talk with you about the most pressing i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa. (9th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Bill Shuster, the ranking Republican on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's Subcommittee on Railroads, released the following statement on President Obama's proposed $50 billion transportation and infrastructure stimulus plan: "President Obama's latest tax and spend "stimulus" proposal is little more than an election season gimmick. There is no question we need to  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates issued the following news release: The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) today welcomed President Barack Obama's proposal to Congress to increase and permanently extend the research and development (R&D) tax credits for US businesses. The extension, estimated at $100 billion over 10 years, will assist with job growth within the chemical manufacturing sector. "SOCMA welcomes the Administration  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of the daily press briefing: INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton's Swearing-in of Dan Smith, Ambassador to Greece Secretary Clinton will Host an Iftar this Evening / Generation Change Event Secretary Clinton Tomorrow to Deliver Major Speech on American Global Leadership in the 21st Century Guatemalan Disaster / Ambassador McFarland Exercised his Disaster Declaration Authority / U.S. Reprogrammed  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of the daily press briefing: MR. CROWLEY: Good afternoon and welcome to the Department of State. You heard during the Secretary's Q&A at the Council on Foreign Relations this morning that we continue to do everything that we can to promote full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement within Sudan. And after giving her remarks at the Council this morning, the Secretary has just completed phone calls  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following statement by Ambassador Susan E. Rice: Thank you. As we gather here today to renew our commitment to the 2006 UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, we all recognize that no single country can address this global threat alone. The recent brutal attacks in Kampala, Uganda which killed dozens of innocent people from nine different countries who were watching the World Cup finals were a stark reminder of this fact.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following statement by Ambassador Susan E. Rice: On International Literacy Day, I am proud to serve in an Administration that is restoring the United States' leadership in education and rewarding excellence in classrooms across the country. As we recognize the unparalleled power of education to change the lives of individuals around the world, let us not forget how vital it is to the aspirations of our nation. More an  more

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 7 -- The office of the Philadelphia Mayor issued the following news release: Mayor Michael A. Nutter has issued the following statement regarding President Obama's announcement today in Milwaukee, WI: "It is on Labor Day that we celebrate the enormous contributions made by the American workforce, too many of whom are struggling through these tough economic times. "Governments at the local and national level are making every effort to create jobs. For example through   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The White House issued the following blog by Luis Miranda: Today, an op-ed from President Obama is running in major Spanish-language newspapers across the country. The op-ed discusses the benefits of the Affordable Care Act for Latinos and announces the release of a new Spanish-language version of HealthCare.gov - www.CuidadoDeSalud.gov. The op-ed is running in ImpreMedia's print publications (including La Opinion in Los Angeles and El Diario La Prensa in New York) a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Third Way has issued the following statement by Third Way President Jon Cowan: We applaud President Obama's announcement of new initiatives to recharge the recovery by helping American businesses to innovate, invest, and compete. This pro-growth, pro-business plan will give the private sector new tools to drive a strong economy and create new jobs. With $1.8 trillion in private capital sitting on the sidelines, this plan moves in the right direction by giving compan  more

BOSTON, Mass., Sept. 8 -- The University of Massachusetts at Boston issued the following news release: The University of Massachusetts Boston will host TIAA-CREF President and CEO Roger W. Ferguson Jr., a former vice chair of the Federal Reserve, as guest speaker at this year's Fall Convocation on September 13-- the official kick-off to the 2010-2011 academic year. Ferguson, a member of President Obama's economic transition team, will address how people and institutions can find solutions  more

DENVER, Sept. 8 -- The office of Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colo., issued the following news release: Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, U.S. Senators for Colorado, welcomed news today that the new, $800 million VA Medical Center at the medical campus in Aurora is moving forward with the Department of Veterans Affairs selection of a contractor for the project. "Today's news is a big milestone for the veterans' community in Colorado. For years, I've fought alongside our veterans for a freestandi  more

RICHLAND, Wash., Sept. 8 -- Washington State University-Tri-Cities issued the following news release: The Associated Students of Washington State University Tri-Cities is raising awareness about child soldiers in Northern Uganda at a special event Sept. 21. Invisible Children, a media-based non-profit dedicated to ending Africa's longest-running war, will be screening the film "GO" at 7 p.m. Sept. 21 in the Battelle Auditorium, 902 Battelle Blvd., Richland. Invisible Children exists to   more

HONOLULU, Sept. 8 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: More than 200 representatives from business, community, labor, and government will join national and local education leaders Friday at 9 a.m. at the Hilton Hawaiian Village's Tapa Ballroom for a daylong summit presented by the University of Hawai'i to discuss national higher education trends and to promote partnerships and a broader community dialogue on the importance of higher education to Hawai'i's future.   more

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service has issued the following news release: USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Deputy Administrator for Special Nutrition Programs Audrey Rowe today visited California to highlight the Obama Administration's priorities for improving school meals and the health of children across the nation and encouraged San Francisco public schools to participate in the HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC). USDA created  more

BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 7 -- The Washington Republican Party issued the following news release: As the weather cools down and campaigning heats up, it's clear that our economy remains in big trouble. A full 18 months after Patty Murray and the Democrats passed a bloated, ineffective $787 billion 'stimulus' package ($1.2 trillion with interest), unemployment remains unacceptably high (hovering around 9% in our state, and more like 16% if you include underemployed and discouraged workers). R  more

MADISON, Wis., Sept. 8 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news release: Despite 18-year incumbent and D.C. insider Russ Feingold's promise to the contrary, the government-run health care experiment is going to force insurance companies to increase their premiums. During a floor speech in 2010, Feingold asserted the $2.5 trillion government health care takeover would provide "premium savings of $1540 to $2200 for a family in Wisconsin. This is real savings, Mr. Presiden  more

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 8 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news release: On 26 Sept. 1960, 70 million people tuned in to watch Vice President Richard Nixon and Senator John Kennedy of Massachusetts in the first-ever televised presidential debate. It was the first of four televised debates between Kennedy and Nixon, and these live debates would forever change how presidential candidates conducted their campaigns. Two University of Pittsburgh communication professors are available  more