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Photo & Interview Opportunities Available CHARLESTON, S.C., April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The democratic process is under attack as we approach the 2012 Elections. Restrictions are being designed or implemented nationwide to suppress voter turnout. The United Steelworkers (USW) is appalled by these tactics and looks to foster open discussions about efforts to suppress and restrict voting rights for many Americans. (Logo -...
James E. Clyburn Research Center marks new era in biomedical research CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Federal, state and local dignitaries ushered in a new chapter in South Carolina's growing biomedical research effort with the dedication of a laboratory complex designed to speed up cures and treatments for major diseases. The complex, housing 78 labs and other facilities, signifies a break from the traditional research approach by combining scientists from...
Republicans Showed A Violent Clip in Caucus to Stoke Confrontation with Democrats and President Over Debt Ceiling as Nation's Economy Hangs in the Balance Clip from "The Town": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGxYjJ5bcv0 The press conference can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXfLbW08Opc WASHINGTON, July 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn held a press conference today to express...
ATLANTA, March 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Chapter of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) will welcome the Honorable U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (D), representing the Sixth District of South Carolina, as the keynote speaker at the organization's first annual James K. Davis Scholarship Dinner. "We are so honored and pleased to have a national thought-leader of Congressman Clyburn's stature to address the members and constituents of AABE," says Eric Arnold,...
Keynote Speakers, Presenters and Panelists at the Fourth Annual Conference on Health Disparities See the Affordable Healthcare Act and Private Investment Partnerships as First Steps to Ending Health Disparities Philadelphia, PA (Vocus) November 15, 2010 Focusing on the disparities in the quality of health care across demographic groups, the Fourth Annual National Conference on Health Disparities brought together White House officials and national and local healthcare executives to...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after the House passed H.R. 4785, the Rural Energy Savings Program Act. The bill passed by a vote of 240 to 172. This legislation includes both the Rural Star and Home Star programs, and marks another step forward for Democrats' "Make It In America" manufacturing agenda. The bill will provide loans to American families and farmers to renovate their homes and farms, make them more...
FLORENCE, S.C., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- K&S Communications debuts a new locally produced newsmagazine, "Southern Stories with Kathy Andrews." The show will air on Saturday, August 21 at 8:00pm, and be rebroadcast on Sunday mornings at 6:00am. The program will feature travel pieces, human interest stories and investigative segments. The premiere episode will report on the loss of land among African-Americans in Charleston and on Hilton Head and will include interviews with US...
DETROIT, March 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Reverend Dr. Wendell Anthony: Two thousand ten marks the 55th occasion in which the Detroit Branch NAACP, the nation's largest branch, will hold its Annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner. The theme this year for this historic event is "Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, and National Health Care: A Matter of Justice, Privilege, or Right." The City of Detroit and the State of Michigan have one of the worst rates of unemployment in...
WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Whip James E. Clyburn held a photo opportunity this afternoon with representatives from the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH) following their meeting in the Capitol. Below are the Speaker's opening remarks: "Good afternoon. I am proud to be here with the National Association of Public Hospitals as we stand ready to pass health care for all Americans. I want, not only am I...
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The news conference involving the leadership of the three Black Methodist Churches, which had been scheduled for Tuesday, February 9th, at the National Press Club, has been postponed because of the snow storm that has crippled Washington. The nation's three largest Black Methodist Church denominations had planned to pay tribute to Black History Month by announcing the formation of a historic coalition and plans to hold a major strategy summit in Columbia,...
