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Executive Order Will In No Way Prevent Federal Funding of Elective Abortion (Popularity:  )
http://www.frc.org
Family Research Council President Tony Perkins released the following statement in response to reports that President Obama may issue an executive order regarding government funding of elective abortions in the Senate health care bill (H.R. 3590):"Those few pro-life Democrats that would place the fate of the unborn in the hands of the President, will be placing their own political fate in those same hands secured only by a promise that ...
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States Strengthen Seat Belt and Texting Laws (Popularity: )
http://www.ghsa.org
GHSA applauds Georgia, Kansas and Vermont for enacting new laws to improve highway safety in their states. Kansas and Georgia strengthened their seat belt and distracted driving laws, while all three states have banned texting for all drivers.Yesterday, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue signed a bill that removed a pickup truck exemption in that state's seat belt law. Now, all Georgians must 'Click It or Ticket.' State estimates indicate at least ...
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Ricky Martin Foundation/Habitat for Humanity Haiti Recovery Fund Created Following Visit to Port-au-Prince This Week by Ricky Martin and Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International (Popularity: )
http://www.habitat.org
The Ricky Martin Foundation/Habitat for Humanity Haiti Recovery Fund was created this week after Martin visited the earthquake-devastated country with Habitat for Humanity International's CEO Jonathan Reckford.Contributions to the fund will help Habitat for Humanity build and repair housing for as many families as possible who were affected by this disaster.Donations are now needed. How you can donate:TEXTPlease text 'RMFHAITI' to 25383 to make a $10 donation to the RMF/HFH ...
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America's Ten Most Endangered Rivers to be Announced June 2 (Popularity: )
http://www.americanrivers.org
American Rivers, the nation's leading river conservation organization, will release "America's Most Endangered Rivers: 2010 Edition" on June 2. The annual report spotlights the ten most imperiled rivers in the country. This year, as part of the 25th anniversary of the report, American Rivers will also highlight endangered river success stories where our publicity and advocacy has led to important victories.Rivers in Alabama, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, New York, North ...
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UNICEF Appeals for $47.3 Million for Disaster Relief in Pakistan (Popularity: )
http://www.unicefusa.org
UNICEF has appealed for $47.3 million to fund its relief operation for the millions hit by flooding in Pakistan, including an estimated 1.4 million children. Pakistan is facing the worst flooding in more than 80 years. Heavy monsoon rains have affected close to 4 million people across the country."UNICEF is ramping up its relief operation for the millions of people affected by the flooding in Pakistan. Many of those are ...
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ESFI Warns of Holiday Decorating Hazards (Popularity: )
http://electrical-safety.org
During the holidays, many people put themselves at increased risk to fire and electrocution. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) urges you to follow these important safety tips when decorating for the season. Each year holiday decorations and Christmas trees account for almost 2,000 fires and cause more than $41 million in property damage. The simple truth: many of these fires could be prevented. Almost a quarter of all Christmas ...
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New Standard Certifies Pillows as 'Asthma Friendly' (Popularity: )
http://www.asthmafriendly.com
A new certification standard has been launched this holiday season to help people with asthma and allergies find pillows that are more suitable for them. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) reports that pillows and other bedding can be home to millions of dust mites and other allergens that cause asthma symptoms. Now, AAFA has launched the asthma friendly(R) Certification Program in the U.S. to help consumers identify ...
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Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine to Offer Full Tuition Scholarships for All Students (Popularity: )
http://www.clevelandclinic.org
Cleveland Clinic announced today that the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University is providing all its students with full tuition scholarships, beginning with this July's incoming class. Approaching its fifth year in existence, the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine is dedicated to the training of physician scientists who are capable of furthering medical research and bringing the most advanced medical treatment to the patient ...
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New Study Reveals Radiation Treatment Less Likely for African American Women Fighting Breast Cancer (Popularity: )
http://www.sistersnetworkinc.org
According to a new study, African American women with breast cancer who have a lumpectomy are less likely to receive radiation treatment compared to white women-the standard for early stage breast cancer. Radiation therapy reduces both the chance of recurrence and improves the chance of survival. The study by the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center researchers is the largest of its kind and will be among the many ...
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United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Receives $25,050.00 Gift from Stater Bros. (Popularity: )
To help spread gifts and smiles to children, the Stater Bros. "Family" of Employees has proudly presented a $25,050.00 check to representatives from the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. A representative from the United States Marine Corps Inspector & Instructor Staff, Riverside, California attended the check presentation ceremony at the Stater Bros. Corporate Offices on Wednesday, December 16th.For the fifth year in a row, Stater Bros. ...
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