USA

Engel: Restructure U.S. overseas information program

  WASHINGTON, DC (Press Release)—Representative Eliot L. Engel, the leading Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on Wednesday, April 30, made the following remarks regarding H.R. 4490, the United States International Communications Reform Act: “Unfortunately, our efforts to disseminate objective news to societies that lack a free media are not as effective as they […]

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International, USA

Senator Richard Blumenthal moves against sexual assaults on college campuses and in the U.S. military

  WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – In a letter to Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Chairwoman Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) and Ranking Member Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) – joined by U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) –on Wednesday, April

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Franken backs Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act

  WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)– U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minnesota.), a member of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, has put his support behind a bipartisan package of legislation to enhance hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreational opportunities iacross the country. On Tuesday, April 29, Sen. Franken cosponsored the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act, which combines several measures to help

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Sports & Competitions, USA

El Al sets 31 regular North America – Israel flights

NEW YORK (Press Release) — Taking effect on Wednesday April 30, EL AL Israel Airlines has a new 2014 spring, summer and fall flight schedule featuring 31 nonstop flights with convenient departure times between North America and Israel. A total of 22 weekly nonstop flights from New York (JFK/Newark) will be offered, plus an increase of

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Middle East, Travel and Food, USA

Bill requiring early vision testing for students advances

SACRAMENTO (Press Release)– To improve literacy rates among children, the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday, April 30,  supported a measure by California Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg to improve vision-screening at elementary schools on a bipartisan vote of 6 – 0, with the roll still open for additional votes from three committee members. Senate Bill 1172 will ensure

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Represent women in drug trials — 15 Senators

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–In advance of Mother’s Day, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and a group of bipartisan women senators today urged the Obama administration to stand up for women’s health to make sure medical treatments are safe and effective for women. In a letter to the Food and Drug Administration, the senators urged that more

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Davis, Ryan offer bill to help social learning in schools

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Reps. Susan Davis (D-California) and Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) introduced legislation in the House to help schools include social and emotional learning (SEL).  The Supporting Emotional Learning (SEL) Act (H.R. 4509) would support teacher training in SEL to help young people better handle societal issues thus boosting their academic potential.  Students

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

State Department study says Al Qaeda weakening

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–On April 30, 2014, the State Department submitted Country Reports on Terrorism 2013 to the U.S. Congress as required by law. This report, available on www.state.gov/j/ct, provides the Department of State’s annual assessment of trends and events in international terrorism that occurred from January 1 to December 31, 2013. It includes a

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International, USA

AJC honors Merck Vaccine president Julie Gerberding; also salutes Chelsea Clinton, Linda Mills

NEW YORK (Press Release) — The American Jewish Committee (AJC) honored Dr. Julie L Gerberding, president of Merck Vaccines, with the global advocacy organization’s Women’s Global Leadership Award. The award was presented Wednesday, April 30,  at the AJC Women’s Leadership Spring Luncheon, held at The Pierre Hotel in New York City. “Dr. Gerberding is a true

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Petition seeks curbs on anti- Israel activities on campuses

SACRAMENTO (Press Release)– AMCHA Initiative on Tuesday, April 29, delivered a petition signed by 1,118 California residents from more than 200 cities and towns to Senator Carol Liu and Assemblymember Das Williams , chairs of the Senate and Assembly education committees.  The petition asks the legislators to help stop University of California (UC) and California

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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA