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ATLANTA, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "The biggest scandal in America today is not page one news," observes Crown CEO Chuck Bentley in an insightful analysis at the Washington Post today. "Forty years to the week (May, 1973) of the Senate hearings of the Nixon administration's Watergate scandal, we have Benghazi Gate, IRS Gate and the Associated Press Gate all converging in the second term of President Obama," noted Bentley. "But in the midst of the present day drama with...
Survivors from Carson City IHOP, Newtown, and Tucson Shootings Unveil TV Ad Urging Nevada to Pass S.B. 221, Universal Background Check Legislation CARSON CITY, Nev., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Gun violence survivors, law enforcement representatives, and domestic violence prevention advocates today joined Senator Justin Jones on the steps of the Capitol building in Carson City in support of S.B. 221, the Nevada Senate bill that would help keep guns out of the hands of...
BELLEVUE, Wash., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Citing concerns about First Amendment erosion based on revelations about covert Justice Department probes of journalists, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms today called the government snooping "deplorable, if not despicable." "It is disturbing that James Rosen, who covers the State Department for Fox News was targeted," said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb, "but now published reports suggest that the DOJ,...
Supreme Court Should Strike Down DOMA; Ensure Equal Treatment for All Service Members and their Families WASHINGTON, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, May 22, in advance of Memorial Day, the Respect for Marriage Coalition will hold a conference call with Former Congressman, Army Captain and Iraq War Veteran Patrick Murphy, Outserve-SLDN Executive Director Allyson Robinson, American Military Partner Association Director of Family Affairs Ashley Broadway and...
NYC Residents Pay 102% more Than U.S. City Average - Federal Stats Show it's Time to Change the Game for NY Ratepayers, AARP Says NEW YORK, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Some things never change in New York, though when it comes to electric rates, most residents likely wish they would. New York City ConEd customers pay more than twice as much as the average American for electricity, according to an AARP review of new data. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has...
Survivors from Carson City IHOP, Newtown, and Tucson Shootings Will Unveil TV Ad Urging Nevada to Pass S.B. 221, Universal Background Check Legislation New Ad Features Gilles Rousseau, Daughter Was a Teacher Killed at Newtown: http://www.DemandAction.org/Nevada *** Media Advisory*** CARSON CITY, Nev., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Gun violence survivors, law enforcement representatives, and domestic violence prevention advocates will join Senator Justin Jones on Tuesday...
CHICAGO, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association crowned Steve Schneider, principle bartender at New York's Employees Only, the 2013 Star of the Bar. The winner of Star of the Bar-- a national cocktail competition conducted by the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, and International Wine, Spirits, and Beer Event (IWSB) and sponsored by American Harvest Organic Spirit--was selected in front of a live audience at last...
Republica will lead the development of a national advocacy movement to generate awareness for family literacy. MIAMI, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Republica, one of America's fastest-growing agencies, announced today that it has been selected agency of record by the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. Republica will develop a national bilingual campaign focused on creating an advocacy movement that raises awareness for family literacy. The campaign will tap into various...
"Hating Breitbart" Outsells New Documentaries from Ken Burns, Rihanna and Rolling Stones LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pixel and Verse Films issued the following: HATING BREITBART, a film that explores the life and impact of the late media guru Andrew Breitbart, opened on 15 screens across the U.S. posting strong numbers in key markets like Honolulu, New York City and San Diego, but the biggest story of the weekend was its bow on Amazon.com's new documentary chart as the...
Urges Millions of Listeners to See New Film LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by Pixel and Verse Films: On his nationally syndicated radio show today, Rush Limbaugh praised the just-released film Hating Breitbart and urged his millions of listeners to see it. "Andrew Breitbart was a really committed conservative warrior. He was leading the charge on the Internet. I cannot tell you how beloved Andrew Breitbart was," said Mr....
