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WASHINGTON, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO)TUESDAY, JUNE 18: PATENTLY PRECOCIOUSProfile America —Tuesday, June 18th.  Most little boys at the age of 6 are content to play with …

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Vice President Joe Biden will address the nation's mayors on Friday, June 21st in Las Vegas at the 81st Annual Meeting of The United States Conference of Mayors.  Almost 200 mayors will gather in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay hotel for the four-day session led by Conference …

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- We are pleased to invite you to a conversation with Ramon Guillermo Aveledo, Executive Secretary of the Democratic Unity Platform, the so called Mesa de la Unidad Democratica (MUD, for its acronym in Spanish) – the Venezuelan umbrella organization that supported candidate …

CHICAGO, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA):The ISRA is cautioning Illinois home rule jurisdictions to think twice before enacting any bans on the ownership of rifles, pistols, shotguns or firearm-related accessories.  This warning comes …

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- At today's G8 Summit in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland, leaders of the European Union and the United States launched negotiations for a sweeping EU-U.S. trade and investment pact. The first round of talks will take place in Washington, D.C., in July. The Transatlantic Trade …

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) today launched a funding initiative designed to grow a national community of patients, clinicians, researchers, and other healthcare stakeholders who will advance patient-centered outcomes research. ...

BELLEVUE, Wash., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is applauding Texas Gov. Rick Perry for signing a repeal of the Lone Star State's ban on so-called "switchblade" knives, thanks largely to efforts by Knife Rights, a group CCRKBA has supported from its inception."While …

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Exide Technologies has won a temporary reprieve that prevents the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) from enforcing its shutdown of the company's Vernon plant. That means the lead battery recycler can restart its operations, threatening Californians …

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), a Senior Member on the House Appropriations Committee has introduced legislation, the American Growth & Tax Reform Act of 2013, which directs the Treasury Department to issue a legislative proposal to Congress concerning the viability …

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise in the U.S., recently reaching their highest level in 50 years. The disease can be serious or even fatal to newborns who have not yet received vaccinations.Effective vaccines against pertussis have …

OLD MILL CREEK, Ill., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tempel Farms has announced its 2013 schedule featuring the internationally-recognized Lipizzan Stallions. The venue has added more shows, new segments and foals to its programs.(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130617/DC33500)Matinee and Evening Performances …

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett recently announced the following nominations and confirmations:NominationsBoard of Governors of the State System of Higher EducationMarie A. Conley, Harrisburg (reappointment)Christopher H. Franklin, Paoli     Jonathan B. Mack, Indiana (reappointment)David …

CHICAGO, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Feeding America, the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity, urges everyone to call their Members of Congress on Tuesday, June 18, to oppose harmful cuts to the nation's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamps).This week, the …

LAS VEGAS, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, in Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, No. 12-71, the Supreme Court held that the Arizona requirement for prospective voters to show proof of citizenship before using a registration form to vote in a federal election was unconstitutional. The National Voter …

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by International Dairy Foods Association:The 31st Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party is eagerly anticipated by members of Congress, their families and staffs, and other special guests. The Hill's "coolest" summertime tradition will dish …

BALTIMORE, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- What is it like to be named one of the Top 100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare? Well, it's quite an honor. Just ask Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital (MWPH). The 102-bed Baltimore hospital was recently ranked among the best of the best by Becker's Hospital Review, a …

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Office of Justice Programs' National Institute of Justice (NIJ) today released, A Review of Gun Safety Technologies. The report is an assessment and market survey of existing and emerging gun safety technologies of interest to law enforcement, criminal justice communities …

NEW YORK, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., America's trusted source for identifying Top Doctors, has selected New York's Sports Medicine specialist Dr.Lewis Maharam for inclusion in its highly selective list of Regional Top Doctors this year.(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130617/DC33189)Castle …

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As businesses up and down the East Coast work to get back on their feet in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, SCORE is kicking off National Small Business Week by launching a new set of free resources specifically tailored to aid in the recovery efforts while offering free, …

WALTHAM, Mass., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Partners HealthCare at Home (PHH) announced the appointment of Rod Carnifax as its new president who will serve as its senior advisor on strategy, planning, and the integration of opportunities that will grow PHH's business and reputation throughout Massachusetts.  …

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One, two, three strikes; you're outdoors.The Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Harrisburg Senators are teaming to give fans of hunting and baseball a special night at the ballpark on Friday, June 21.Outdoors Night at Metro Bank Park provides discounted ticket …

ATLANTA, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration adds Carroll, Cass, Calhoun, Greene, Lawrence, McDonough, Monroe, Morgan, Peoria, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby, Tazewell and Will Counties for disaster assistance and reminds eligible Private Non-Profit Organizations (PNPs) to submit their …

FREDERICK, Md., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Patients' Choice has announced that Dr. David Kossoff was one of a select few physicians honored with the prestigious 2012 Compassionate Doctor Certification.(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130617/DC33221)Each year, nearly 100 million patients across the …