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August 28, 2009
August 28, 2009Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement ahead of the fourth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which is tomorrow, August 29, 2009. Full release.
Dr. Will Sawyer, a Family Medicine physician in Cincinnati, Ohio, is VERY concerned that the American public is NOT getting adequate information on how to PREVENT local severe outbreaks of the Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)! Sawyer's advice includes, crucially, "Do NOT Touch the 'T Zone'" comprised of eyes, nose and mouth, to prevent contamination (inoculation) of mucus membranes, which are the portal of entry into the respiratory and gastro-intestinal system for this and many other viruses. Health Canada in Ontario, Canada, talks about this key strategy for prevention of Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu), so why don't we here in the US? School administrators and nurses are focused on how to check students' temperatures to decide who goes home, but should devote much more thought to the critical elements necessary to PREVENT the spread of infectious diseases their schools. Full release.
Vice President Biden and Energy Secretary Chu announced this week the winners in the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Clean Cities program intended to prompt development of cleaner alternative transportation fuels to reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil and lower carbon emissions. In response to the announcement, The American Clean Skies Foundation (ACSF), a nonprofit organization focused on energy and environmental education, especially as it relates to natural gas, has issued the following statement after noting a significant portion of the funding will be allotted to natural gas infrastructure projects. Full release.
The American Revolution of 2010 unveiled its web site two days ago, providing the Nation with a viable means to dramatically change the US Congress. With the current uproar over Congress' handling of health care proposals, their timing could not be better. Their unique strategy has a real potential to lure literally millions of Americans who are frustrated with the career politicians currently occupying the halls of Congress to join their revolt. Full release.
AJC has condemned the World Council of Churches Secretary General, the Rev. Samuel Kobia, for his declaration that Israel's "occupation" of Palestinian territories is "a sin against God." Full release.
- Rev. Larry Snyder, president of Catholic Charities USA, whose agencies provided substantial assistance to Katrina victims and continue to do so presently, issued the following statement today on the 4th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Full release.
WhoWhatWhy.com reports exclusively today on the background of Hassan Nemazee, the top Hillary Clinton fundraiser who was arrested this week and charged with forging loan documents in order to borrow $74 million from Citibank. He could face up to 30 years in prison. Full release.