Category Archives: Election Center

The National Center for Healthy Housing Praises Introduction of Bill to Create Council on Improving Housing Conditions

The National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) hails the introduction of S.1617, the Healthy Housing Council Act of 2011 on Friday. U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Mike Johanns (R-NE) introduced the legislation, which would create the first Council on … Continue reading

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Obama Says US Recovering From Economic “Heart Attack”; Charitable Organization Makes Moves to Keep Philanthropy Alive

Vincent Everett, CEO of Works of Life International Ministries–a non-profit charitable organization in operation for over a decade–is revitalizing the organization’s pledge to keep philanthropy alive and thriving amid a slow and grueling economic recovery. At the core of supporting … Continue reading

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Proposed Airline Taxes Will Eliminate Jobs, Force Higher Fares and Reduce Service

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today called on members of Congress to reject President Obama’s plan to impose $3.5 billion annually in new taxes on airlines and their passengers … Continue reading

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Rick Perry Ahead of Mitt Romney for Republican Nomination

The Republicans are continuing their marathon to the finish line that is the first caucus with debates and straw polls. And, as might be expected in such a marathon, the leaders will change as the race moves towards that line. … Continue reading

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Congressman Fattah Pledges STEM Education Support at White House Visit

Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), invited to the White House today for the launch of an initiative to retain women in scientific research careers, pledged to work with the Administration in its focus on STEM education – science, technology, engineering and … Continue reading

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Closing U.S. Arctic Ocean Science Gaps

The Pew Environment Group and Ocean Conservancy released a white paper today recommending concrete steps the Obama administration should take to address science gaps and inform conservation and development decisions in America’s Arctic Ocean. The white paper is the work … Continue reading

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