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ScottMadden chairs and sponsors the first annual Power Generation Summit

CENSA hosts second installment of its Leadership Series: General (Ret.) Barry McCaffrey presents “Leadership of Complex Organizations” in partnership with Georgetown University’s Public Policy Institute.

Veteran educator and mathematician Richard Forringer takes a logical and rational approach to solving our nation's most pressing issues in his new book, "Common Sense Solutions to Real Problems" released today by Signalman Publishing.

NAWBO California, a federation of nine chapters of the National Association of Women Business Owners, today announced its 2011-12 Board of Directors.

Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated political science, public and social policy book from Aberdeen, MD, author Emilia Smalko.

Transaction Publishers will now distribute titles from the Center for Urban Policy Research (CUPR) of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University.

NAWBO Greater Raleigh presented Adrienne K. Lumpkin, president of Alternate Access, a leading provider of VoIP phone systems and related communication solutions, with the 2010-2011 Public Policy Advocate award.

IAS announced the release of a report on the Iraqi oil industry in the IAS Energy Memo series. Detailed and up-to-date charts and maps of oil concessions provide invaluable data not available elsewhere.

Delaware City Police Chief, Russ Martin, recently addressed the city council over concerns of their personal safety arising out of recent events such as the Jan. 8 shooting in Tucson, Arizona.

Over the past few decades, hedge funds have played a growing role in causing or aggravating blowups in the capital markets as well as banking systems. This guidebook exposes the reality behind the illusion of profits in the hedge fund game.

Paul Webster Brings Congressional and State Experience to Vice President Role

IAS Group today announced a new service to trade associations and ad hoc coalitions. Called IAS Virtual Advocacy℠, the service is intended to enable smaller business entities to participate effectively in the policy-making process in Washington.

The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) announces its second annual scholarship to the 2011 Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI). The online application process is open through December 20, 2010.

Timothy J. Plunkett, an attorney in the New York office of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA), has been appointed to a Merit Selection Panel of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

A new edition of Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity, the book that has become the standard manual for alcohol policy interventions at the local, national and international levels, will be launched on 28 July at the Royal College of Physicians, London.

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Maryscott "Scotty" Greenwood to Senior Managing Director of the Public Policy and International practices.

Written by leading experts in their fields, Public Administration in East Asia: Mainland China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan examines the inner workings of governments in East Asia, public administration and public policy processes.

Linking collaboration theory to effective practice, this book offers essential advice that fosters shared understanding, creative answers, and transformation results through strategic collaborative action.

In line with the principles of Total Quality Management and the PMBOK® (Project Management Body of Knowledge), David S. Kassel establishes a framework those in the public sector can follow to ensure the success of their public projects and programs.

McKenna Long & Aldridge is pleased to announce that Bill VanDeWeghe has joined the firm as a Senior Strategic Advisor and Independent Consultant in the San Diego office.

The book examines the growth and use of information technology within government organizations. Articles contributed by experts in the field, it includes 21st century public information systems, modern IT needs, and the development of e-governments.

The Coalition for Urban Revitalization and the Connecticut Property Owners Alliance are hosting a round table discussion on urban housing Tuesday morning January 12th at the Greater Waterbury Board of Realtor's office, 161 North Main Street at 10AM

Ana Oliveira, the President and CEO of The New York Women’s Foundation® was honored by The Drum Major Institute (DMI), for her significant contributions in fostering economic justice for women and families in New York City.

Biz Coach Terry Corbell – a longtime free-market advocate – takes a surprising stance on a proposal by the Federal Reserve and he adds two caveats.

In China's Long March to Freedom (Transaction, 2009) by Kate Zhou provides insight on the liberalization of China.

Economic, political liberties are surprising No. 1 topic for visitors at new business-coaching Web site: The Biz Coach

Community Planning Organization Honors Local Collaborative Projects and Events

Dr. Tiffany Brown officially announces her mayoral candidacy. As a mayor of Atlanta, Dr. Brown would ensure that City’s focus is always upon better quality services to the customer - Atlanta citizens.

NAAFA adds expert in airline passenger rights and public policy to their distinguished board of advisors.

Doctors on Strike for Freedom in Medicine today issued an "Inalienable Rights Infringement Statement" on the health care bills now brewing in Washington, finding 10 violations of the individual rights recognized in The Declaration of Independence.

Doctors on Strike for Freedom in Medicine today applauded the Florida State legislators who proposed an amendment to the State Constitution that would thwart Washington’s plans to impose socialized medicine.

Doctors on Strike for Freedom in Medicine urges the Blue Dog Coalition to oppose HR3200 because this bill is an immoral, unconstitutional violation of the right of doctors and patients to make private, personal, and independent healthcare decisions.

During a time when our nation is facing some of the most critical events in decades, NewsBlarg.com launches to help empower the American people with a voice to make a difference as well as have maximum impact on public policy.

New, Regular Feature Provides Analytic Summaries of Key Stories of the Week Related to Economics and Public Policy

This panel discussion will explore the current state of affairs for minority-owned and women-owned businesses in New Jersey, the public policy challenges these firms face in contracting with state, county, and local government agencies.

Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies has launched its second online master’s degree, providing students the opportunity to experience distance learning from Northwestern.

The Lion Rock Institute is pleased to announce the delay of the competition law. A focus on the broader need to develop competition policy that involves reform of government and legislation instead needs to be addressed.

A "rethinking" of the income gap is long overdue! The income gap is linked to a variety of economic problems confronting the nation and used a rhetorical device for stirring up social concern and advancing political agendas.

It is time the people recognized that the Bill of Rights also requires Responsibility to work to protect those rights. The author identifies the People's Agenda for Change that must be addressed by presidential candidates.

A public forum in Washington, DC with election technology experts to discussed proposed changes to federal standards for voting technology. Will voting technology standards be set by Congress or through an administrative process?

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