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U.S. Department of Labor Announces $20 Million Competition for Demonstration Projects to Assist Dislocated Workers

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The U.S. Department of Labors Employment and Training Administration today announced a competition for approximately $20 million in funding to build the skills and employment options for workers either already or at risk of becoming dislocated. State workforce agencies will compete to design demonstration projects targeting these workers.

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RediStat Corporation Partners With ALERT FM for Disaster-Proof Emergency Communications 16 minutes ago
RediStat Corporation announced today a partnership with ALERT FM to provide emergency messaging services to its healthcare clients. In addition, RediStat is developing a ground-breaking video communications service in conjunction with Americas Emergency Network. The announcements were made by RediStat President, Michael Hemlepp, at the Florida Governors Hurricane Conference being held in Ft. Lauderdale.
New NAPHS Annual Survey Tracks Behavioral Treatment Trends 22 minutes ago
Behavioral healthcare systems are playing a major role in responding to the needs of the millions of Americans of all ages who experience psychiatric and substance use conditions each year, according to the latest annual survey from the National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems (NAPHS) released today.
Variable Ratio Rack and Pinion Steering Technology Wins 2008 BorgWarner Louis Schwitzer Award From SAE Indiana Section 23 minutes ago
Bishop Steering Technologys variable ratio rack and pinion steering, new to the 92nd Indianapolis 500 race, is the winner of the BorgWarner Louis Schwitzer Award presented by the Indiana Section of SAE International.
DCED Recruiting PA Companies for Oil and Gas Expo, Business Opportunities in Brazil 23 minutes ago
To expand international opportunities for Pennsylvania businesses, the Department of Community and Economic Development is recruiting companies to participate in the Rio Oil & Gas Expo and Conference 2008, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in September.
FedConcepts CEO Christian Sullivan Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2008 Award Finalist in Maryland 38 minutes ago
Acting Labor Secretary Supports Pittsburgh AmeriCorps Volunteer in National Video Contest; Encourages Public to View, Vote 51 minutes ago
Acting Labor & Industry Secretary Sandi Vito today expressed support and encouragement for PennSERVE: the Governors Office of Citizen Services Pittsburgh KEYS AmeriCorps member Jamie Walker, who is one of five finalists in the national AmeriCorps video contest.
Realtors(R) Generate Real Solutions for Families Facing Foreclosure 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
Stemming the rise of foreclosures is an important part of the National Association of Realtors(R) legislative agenda this week at NARs Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. But Realtors(R) arent just working in Washington to address the problem -- theyre also working with neighborhood organizations and agencies back in their communities to help families stay in their homes.
Booz Allen Hamilton to Separate Core Businesses 1 hour, 23 minutes ago
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. ("Booz Allen") today announced that it will separate its US government and global commercial businesses, selling a majority stake in the US government business to The Carlyle Group for $2.54 billion. This strategic realignment will enable Booz Allen's two businesses to refocus on their distinct end markets. Simultaneous with Carlyle's investment, Booz Allen's commercial business will form a stand-alone company, which will be owned and operated by the commercial officers. The transaction is expected to close in mid-late 2008, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
Military History Trail Offers New Way to Experience Memorial Day 1 hour, 23 minutes ago
Trail Connects 6 Sites of Military Significance in Pennsylvania
ATFA Co-chair Ambassador Soderberg Concludes Visit to Buenos Aires 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
Former UN Ambassador and American Task Force Argentina Co-chair Nancy Soderberg returned today from a three-day visit to Buenos Aires where she discussed with leading Argentines the importance of solving the bondholder issue.
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for May 16 2 hours, 23 minutes ago
Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:
WomenCount PAC Denounces NARAL Endorsement of Barack Obama 2 hours, 23 minutes ago
The newly formed WomenCount PAC strongly denounces the endorsement of Barack Obama by NARAL Pro-Choice America, joining mounting opposition to the move from Emily's List, a long list of woman Members of Congress, and other longtime supporters of NARAL.
America’s Second Harvest Showcases the Faces of Hunger Through A Powerful Weeklong Photo Essay to Raise Awareness of the Increasing Number of Famili 2 hours, 23 minutes ago
Weeklong Initiative Spotlights Americans at Risk of Hunger
National Safe Boating Week, 2008 2 hours, 53 minutes ago
The following is a transcript of remarks by President Bush regarding National Safe Boating Week, 2008.
Campaign for an Independent Chairman at ExxonMobil Continues to Build Major Momentum With Endorsement From Proxy Governance, Inc. 2 hours, 53 minutes ago
WomenCount Raises $170K in Two Days for HRC Ad 2 hours, 53 minutes ago
WomenCount, a newly formed political action committee, has received an unanticipated and overwhelming response to an appeal to help fund a full-page ad to run this week in support of Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
Salmon of the Americas: New York Times Story on Chilean Salmon Industry Erroneous, Unreliable Fri May 16, 7:00 AM ET
Paper issues Editors Note on Flawed Reporting
Conservative Icon, Phyllis Schlafly, Recognized with Honorary Degree from Washington University Fri May 16, 6:35 AM ET
Phyllis Schlafly, president and founder of the national pro-family organization Eagle Forum, will receive an honorary degree today from her alma mater, Washington University in St. Louis. Schlafly is best known as Americas most articulate and successful opponent of the radical feminist movement by leading the crusade against the Equal Rights Amendment from 1972 to 1982. She is the author of 20 books, including her 1964 best-selling publication, A Choice Not an Echo, and she has been widely credited for igniting the conservative movement that eventually led to Ronald Reagans landslide victory in 1980. Phyllis, a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Washington University, having received her B.A. in Political Science in 1944 and her J.D. in 1978, will receive a Doctorate of Humane Letters.
Member of Afghan Taliban Convicted in U.S. Court on Narco-Terrorism and Drug Charges Thu May 15, 9:40 PM ET
A member of an Afghan Taliban cell was convicted today by a jury in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on charges of narcotics distribution and narco-terrorism, Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division Alice S. Fisher announced. The conviction represents the first time a defendant has been convicted in U.S. federal court of narco-terrorism since the statute was enacted in March 2006.
Home Sales, Prices to Pick Up In Second Half of 2008, Says NAR Chief Economist Thu May 15, 8:25 PM ET
Home sales and prices throughout most of the country are poised for improvement in the second half of 2008, and the recovery will vary by market, Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors(R) said today during NARs Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. More than 9,000 Realtors(R) and guests are attending the conference that runs here through Saturday.
Senate Uses Iraq War Spending Bill to Advance Illegal Alien Amnesty and Cheap Labor for Employers, Charges FAIR Thu May 15, 8:07 PM ET
A supplemental appropriations bill intended to provide funding for the war effort in Iraq is being used to promote amnesty for illegal aliens and more low-wage guest workers for powerful business interests. The addition of two amendments to the Iraq War Supplemental Appropriations bill will mean that in order to provide emergency funding for our troops in Iraq, senators will be forced to approve an illegal alien amnesty and expand guest worker programs that harm American workers.
Shame in Court: Special Interest Groups ‘Win’ Case to Pull Kids with Special Needs, Foster Students Out of Better Schools; Outraged Parent Advocat Thu May 15, 7:58 PM ET
The Alliance for School Choice tonight strongly condemned todays decision by an Arizona appellate court to overturn Arizonas school choice programs for foster children and students with special needs. Unless the programs are upheld on appeal, hundreds of children will be physically removed from their schools.
RNC: Obama v. Advisor Thu May 15, 7:53 PM ET
Why Is Obama's Foreign Policy Advisor Attempting To Shift Her Candidate's Weak Position On Meeting With Hostile Foreign Leaders?
‘Judges and Attorneys in Interaction’ A Comparison of the Portuguese and American Legal Systems Thu May 15, 7:40 PM ET
The American Board of Trial Advocates held an open exchange of ideas and practices by comparing the Portuguese and American legal systems. Portuguese and American judges, justices and lawyers, Portuguese ministers and professors, as well as guests and members of the media participated in the event held at the Catholic University Law School on May 14.
Cleveland, Ohio, Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Racially Motivated Threats Thu May 15, 7:20 PM ET
David A. Tuason of Cleveland, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to eight counts of transmitting threatening communications, announced Grace Chung Becker, Acting Attorney General for the Justice Departments Civil Rights Division, William J. Edwards, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, and C. Frank Figliuzzi, Special Agent in Charge of the Cleveland Division of the FBI.
Former PurchasePro.com CEO Found Guilty on Securities Fraud Charges Thu May 15, 7:15 PM ET
Charles E. Johnson Jr., the former CEO and Chairman of PurchasePro.com Inc., a now-defunct, publicly traded company that was headquartered in Las Vegas, was found guilty today of conspiring to commit securities fraud, securities fraud, witness tampering and obstructing an official proceeding, announced the Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Department of Justice made the announcement today after U.S. District Judge Walter D. Kelley released his verdict in Johnsons bench trial which was completed in December 2007.
County Recorder in Ohio Pleads Guilty to Importation and Transportation of Obscene Matters Thu May 15, 7:12 PM ET
Patrick J. OMalley, the elected County Recorder of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to charges of importing and transporting obscene materials, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division, William J. Edwards, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, and C. Frank Figluizzi, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Cleveland Division announced today.
Governor Signs Into Law Lifesaving Legislation to Expand Use of Alcohol Ignition Interlocks Thu May 15, 7:10 PM ET
MADD Applauds Governor, Legislators for Making Colorados Roads Safer