http://news.prlog.org/tag/congress/congress - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12138093-andrew-walter-for-congress-2014.htmlMedia Contact: Alesha Nicole Corey (602)616-5121 alesha@andrewwalter2014.com http://www.andrewwalter2014.com Former ASU and NFL Quarterback Andrew Walter Announces Run for Congress The Comeback Arizona Needs TEMPE, AZ – May 15, 2013 – Former ASU and... http://www.prlog.org/12134728-gabriela-saucedo-mercer-us-congressional-campaign-kickoff-on-may-18th.htmlGabriela Saucedo Mercer's campaign will kick off on May 18th at the Four Points by Sheraton's Tucson Airport location. The event will take place from noon to 1:30PM. The keynote speaker will be nationally syndicated radio talk show host Jerry Doyle. http://www.prlog.org/12136453-gabriela-saucedo-mercer-announces-candidacy-for-congress.htmlBusinesswoman-Mother-Wife asks district to boycott career politicians http://www.prlog.org/12136586-progressive-democrats-to-visit-over-200-congressional-offices.htmlProgressive Democrats of America and partners will continue the “Educate Congress” campaign at 50 Congressional Offices on Capitol Hill and 180 District offices plus follow-up calls. Over 150 letters were delivered to offices in March and April. http://www.prlog.org/12128736-government-leaders-original-profile-of-rep-buck-mckeon.htmlExecutiveGov published a number of important news stories and biographies in the past week concerning the U.S. federal government. This release will look at one of the original government executive profiles unveiled by the website. Rep. http://www.prlog.org/12124801-adyton-systems-to-attend-the-innovation-days-2013-and-an-it-security-congress.htmlAdyton Systems, the German vendor of next-generation firewalls, presents its know-how with expert lectures at several upcoming events focusing on the German IT security sector. http://www.prlog.org/12120572-alipac-plans-to-defeat-illegal-immigration-amnesty-bill-again.htmlAmericans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) is planning to defeat the 844 page immigration reform Amnesty bill (S.744) that was filed by the "Gang of Eight" in the US Senate today. http://www.prlog.org/12113672-women-in-politics-conference-dc-engages-women-in-politics-at-every-level.htmlOn the heels of their Women in Politics Conference Miami in February, the Political Institute for Women is now set to host their first Women in Politics Conference DC. The two day conference will take place in Washington, DC on September 26th and 27th. http://www.prlog.org/12109662-mumbai-hr-summit-2013-on-role-of-hr-in-building-business-leadership.htmlInstitute of HRD, will be hosting the Mumbai HR Summit 2013, on May 24-25,2012 at Holiday Inn Mumbai,... http://www.prlog.org/12108092-sciformix-drived-agenda-on-achieving-drug-safety-excellence-at-world-drug-safety-congress.html26th March 2013 – Sciformix Corporation, a world leading Scientific Process Organization (SPO), has announced its premium sponsorship of the 5th annual World Drug Safety Congress, taking place from April 24 - 25, 2013 at the Revere Hotel Boston Common,... http://www.prlog.org/12104569-baltimore-to-dc-bus-tour-for-prosperity-not-austerity.htmlBus Tour to Launch Saturday Morning, March 23rd • Concerned People undertake Baltimore to DC Bus Tour for Prosperity Not Austerity • Marylanders and Leaders will Tour through the State, Meet the Tour, and Rally in D.C. http://www.prlog.org/12103518-planetiq-presents-congress-with-solution-to-americas-unprecedented-loss-of-weather-data.htmlPlanetIQ President and Chief Executive Officer Anne Hale Miglarese urged Congress to exercise its oversight of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to address systemic failures reported by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).. http://www.prlog.org/12102828-court-reporters-gather-on-capitol-hill-to-urge-congress-to-support-the-local-courthouse-safety-act.htmlThe National Court Reporters Association, the country’s leading organization representing stenographic court reporters, broadcast captioners, and Communication Access Realtime Translation, or CART providers, today announced that its state affiliate... http://www.prlog.org/12101755-marc-victor-will-not-be-running-for-congress.htmlIt is with great disappointment and much thought that I write to tell you I have decided not to run for U.S. Congress in 2014.  I spent a lot of time this past weekend discussing it with my wife Traci and my close friends and advisors. http://www.prlog.org/12099239-political-influencers-invited-to-beta-testing-of-new-bipartisan-network.htmlTransparency. Consensus. Change. With these three words, the San Diego based social network BiPolitico hopes to change the approach of online grassroots engagement. http://www.prlog.org/12095984-icc-jerusalem-will-be-hosting-the-60th-anniversary-conference-of-the-israel-heart-society.htmlThe 60th anniversary conference of the Israel Heart Society in association with the Israel Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery will be held at the ICC Jerusalem. http://www.prlog.org/12090210-epa-accused-of-violating-the-clean-water-act-costing-bp-and-the-gulf-states-billions.htmlOSE II a safe, non-toxic, effective oil spill clean up product that removes oil from the environment permanently converting it to CO2 & water. OSE II has cleaned 23,000 spills globally since 1989. " EPA needs to meet its charter," says Steven Pedigo. http://www.prlog.org/12089342-national-court-reporting-and-captioning-week-recognized-by-congress.htmlCongressman Ron Kind joins nationwide effort to showcase professionals, career opportunities in stenographic court reporting and captioning http://www.prlog.org/12082877-does-congress-still-agree-with-lincoln.html2-minute Lincoln film highlights America's current commitment to freeing the slaves. http://www.prlog.org/12079279-showcare-event-solutions-signs-3-year-contract-extensions-with-mds-and-ags.htmlShowcare Event Solutions Inc. is pleased to announce that it has recently signed 3-year contract extensions with two of its medical association clients, the Movement Disorder Society and the American Geriatrics Society. http://www.prlog.org/12068106-thats-crazy-sci-fi-stuff-congressman-exclaims-but-will-take-look-at-time-travel-report.htmlMarshall Barnes has released the introduction to his time travel report to a number of insiders with U.S. Congress connections, and the first reaction is exactly as Marshall expected. http://www.prlog.org/12069234-catholic-relief-services-lauds-senate-immigration-principles-urges-attention-to-root-causes-of-mi.htmlComprehensive immigration reform must address the social and economic forces that cause people to migrate. http://www.prlog.org/12067989-policy-promises-and-iluc-implications-facing-the-global-biofuels-industry.htmlJoin the Sustainability, Policy and ILUC Conference at the World Biofuels Markets Congress and Exhibition http://www.prlog.org/12066208-frederick-douglass-legacy-finally-honored-by-congress.htmlOn February 4th, 2013, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton will host a Black History Month D.C. Community Celebration to honor the life of Frederick Douglass. http://www.prlog.org/12063684-6-ways-to-reclaim-power-from-the-federal-government.htmlThe result of the hotly contested 2012 election seems to have left the country as divided as ever on how to fix the government. http://www.prlog.org/12063461-obamas-presidential-impact-on-long-term-care-insurance.htmlAs President Obama begins his second term in office a leading long term care insurance expert speculates on the industry's next four years. http://www.prlog.org/12059810-new-artist-brandon-apollo-releases-single-cold-storm-for-hurricane-sandy-relief-efforts.htmlApollo wrote “Cold Storm” as he watched Hurricane Sandy blow debris past his 31st story window in New York City and decided to donate 100% of its proceeds to charity http://www.prlog.org/12050477-marshall-barnes-readies-time-travel-report-for-congress-as-fiscal-cliff-looms.htmlAs all eyes on the Hill are focused on what will happen with Congress and the Fiscal Cliff, no one would guess that a special report is being prepared for select members that would deal with time travel. But it is and they will get it, soon. http://www.prlog.org/12040401-two-guys-grilling-receives-special-congressional-recognition.htmlThe United States House of Representatives has officially recognized catering and special events coordinator, Two Guys Grilling of Dana Point, CA for their “Outstanding dedication and invaluable service to the community”. http://www.prlog.org/12038035-bipartisan-congressional-letter-demands-end-to-religious-persecution-in-pakistan.htmlDemand an end to escalating persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan, a coalition of members of the House urged in a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton this week. The letter, signed by 15 members of Congress, was spearheaded by HAF. http://www.prlog.org/12034785-flying-scarfs-goes-to-washington.htmlFlying Scarfs, (a non-profit organization which empowers Afghan women), plans to attend the 113th Congressional Inauguration on January 3rd to present a handmade artisan scarf to fellow combat veteran and newly elected Representative, Tulsi Gabbard. http://www.prlog.org/12028093-the-3rd-annual-wind-power-romania-conference-returns-in-january-2013.htmlThe board-level Romanian wind energy event where deals are done http://www.prlog.org/12023570-mark-meadows-11th-district-new-congressman-chooses-kenny-west-former-candidate-for-chief-of-staff.htmlThrough Much Time, Prayer and Consideration, Congressman Mark Meadows Has Chosen Former Candidate For Congress Kenny West For Mark's Chief Of Staff! http://www.prlog.org/12018215-hindu-americans-fete-first-hindu-in-congress-as-tulsi-gabbard-prevails-in-hawaii.htmlHindu Americans celebrated a historic day as Tulsi Gabbard overwhelmingly prevailed to claim a congressional seat in the 2nd Congressional District of Hawaii. A Democrat, Gabbard will enter the House as the first Hindu-American legislator. http://www.prlog.org/12009230-jefferson-parish-democratic-executive-committee-jpdec-announces-endorsement-of-mr-vinny-mendoza.htmlJefferson Parish Democratic Executive Committee (JPDEC) Announces Endorsement of Mr. Vinny Mendoza for Louisiana Congressional House District 1 http://www.prlog.org/12008249-jefferson-parish-democratic-executive-comm-announces-endorsement-of-congressman-cedric-richmond.htmlJefferson Parish Democratic Executive Committee (JPDEC) Announces Endorsement of Congressman Cedric Richmond for Re-election to Louisiana Congressional House District 2 http://www.prlog.org/12005578-anti-infectives-knowledge-network-launched-on-epgonline.htmlEPG Online (www.epgonline.org) is pleased to announce the launch of the Anti-infectives Knowledge Network containing news and resources from the Pasteur Symposium, ISICEM and ECCMID. http://www.prlog.org/12003239-politics-prison-political-incarceration-the-joint.htmlBehind the walls lie many truths that never make the evening news,the newspapers nor do politicians care to acknowledge. Political Incarceration proves those you love are suffering in an emotional and physical pain so horrific society refuses to care http://www.prlog.org/11986921-the-new-new-internet-releases-stories-on-govcon-technology-and-cyber-war.htmlA story about a new International Space Station radio and Mike Rogers comments on U.S. cyber capabilities were published this week on www.thenewnewinternet.com http://www.prlog.org/11985713-new-jersey-congressman-jon-runyan-becomes-41st-co-sponsor-of-proposed-tourette-syndrome-legislation.htmlBill H.R. 3760 was introduced by fellow New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires in December 2011, and 8 Garden State Congressmen have joined him in signing on http://www.prlog.org/11980145-michigan-black-chamber-of-commerce-and-ford-honor-congressman-john-conyers-for-50-years-of-service.html• Ford returns as the presenting sponsor of the Michigan Congressional Black Caucus Reception and Motown Live Afterglow, during the 2012 Annual Legislative Conference. • Event includes a special tribute to the United States Armed Forces http://www.prlog.org/11980121-michigan-black-chamber-of-commerce-and-ford-partner-to-honor-congressman-john-conyers.htmlMichigan Black Chamber of Commerce and Ford Partner to Honor Congressman John Conyers for 50 Years of Advocacy in Social Justice • Grammy-nominated R&B singer Eric Benet and celebrity deejay Biz Markie are among the event’s highlights. http://www.prlog.org/11951798-activist-calling-on-congress-for-history-re-write-planning-to-attend-texas-africa-summit-this-year.htmlEntrepreneur and Civil Activist De'Von Bankett of Houston, TX is petitioning the U.S. Congress to mandate a rewrite of American history as it pertains to "African Descent" people. His first major stop to gain support is the 2012 Texas-Africa Summit. http://www.prlog.org/11974388-essays-for-the-99-the-collection-class-warfare-free-book-giveaway-offer-at-goodreadscom.htmlAt the party conventions, the American people were promised more of the same failed "leadership" they have endured for the past 50 years. The question is: Who is talking about real hope, not "faux hope?" John David's "Essays" are the answer. http://www.prlog.org/11950086-former-new-mexico-governor-gary-johnson-endorses-jim-fulner.htmlGary Johnson says, “I will present a balanced budget to Congress in 2013. The only way it will pass is if we fill Congress with principled people like Jim Fulner. Be Libertarian with me just this once – Vote for Jim Fulner.” http://www.prlog.org/11946370-nj-congressman-chris-smith-becomes-40th-co-sponsor-of-hr-3760-tourette-syndrome-legislation.htmlBill H.R. 3760 was introduced by fellow New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires in December, and 7 of the Garden State’s 13 Congressmen have joined him in signing on http://www.prlog.org/11942717-pharma-m2r-minds-2012-from-maintenance-to-reliability.htmlHolistic and sophisticated approaches & solutions 5th & 6th November 2012 / MARITIM PROARTE HOTEL BERLIN / Germany http://www.prlog.org/11940611-tax-alert-alliantgroup-applauds-recent-congressional-efforts-to-expand-and-continue-the-rd-credit.htmlThe U.S. Congress continues to show its support of the Research & Development Credit by introducing two new major legislative initiatives. http://www.prlog.org/11938284-scottmadden-as-panel-facilitator-at-2012-iync-conference.htmlScottMadden, Inc. is pleased to support the North American – Young Generation in Nuclear at the International Youth in Nuclear Congress: Strategic Planning for the Future. http://www.prlog.org/11931742-bob-crowder-receives-regional-newspapers-endorsement-for-us-congress-over-allen-west.htmlBob Crowder, running for the new U.S. Congressional seat for District 18 against Allen West in the Aug. 14 primary, received the endorsement of the Scripps Treasure Coast Newspaper’s editorial board.