WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. John Boozman, R-Ark. (3rd CD), issued the following news release: Taxpayers can claim donations related to the earthquake in Haiti on their 2009 tax return. A new tax relief law allows taxpayers who contributed in 2010 to charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti to take a tax deduction for the contribution on their 2009 tax return instead of their 2010 return. Certain requirements apply: * Only cash contributions made to these charities after Jan. 11  more

LISBON, Portugal, Jan. 26 -- United Nations Development Programme issued the following news release: Over 50,000 spectators were on hand to watch the seventh Match Against Poverty in Lisbon, on Monday, in which the "Friends of Ronaldo and Zidane" tied with the "Benfica All Stars team" - three all. Sixty international football players hailing from teams across the world competed in the two star-studded teams. The VII Match Against Poverty was broadcasted live in more than 60 countries. All the  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Army Well-Being issued the following news release from the Army News Service: By Chris Osborn The U.S. Army's Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems has called upon its technological expertise to help to relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Haiti by setting up a disaster-information website, ensuring satellite communications reach damaged areas, and making contingency arrangements to deploy additional combat casualty-care units if called upon. "An  more

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following news release: By Army Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy As humanitarian relief operations continue in Haiti, the Army National Guard stands ready to provide personnel and equipment to support the mission, senior Army Guard officials said today. "We stand by ready, willing and able to assist as soon as they sort out what the requirements are and what they want the Army Guard to fil  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn. (6th CD), has issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann (MN-06) has joined 15 U.S. Senators and 34 House colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, and Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator Designate for the U.S. Agency for International Development to urge these three departments to develop a plan that directly ensures that all  more

MIAMI SHORES, Fla., Jan. 23 -- Barry University issued the following news release: In the days following Haiti's catastrophic earthquake last week, Danae Brierre, felt helpless. Brierre, a junior at Barry University, was one of hundreds of Haitian students at Barry who struggled with how to help their devastated home country and loved ones more than 700 miles away. A week later, those students found their answer. On Friday, Barry's Haitian students put their heads and hearts together and h  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee issued the following news release: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), joined by Senators Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) and George LeMieux (R-Fla.), today introduced the Emergency Aid to American Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake Act to provide repatriation support for U.S. citizens living in Haiti during the devastating earthquake on January 13.  more

WACO, Texas, Jan. 25 -- Baylor University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news release: Faculty and students of the Baylor University School of Music will present a concert to benefit the victims of the Haitian earthquake at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in Jones Concert Hall of the Glennis McCrary Music Building on the Baylor campus. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted by the Salvation Army. Members of the Baylor Symphony Orchestra  more

BOSTON, Jan. 25 -- Boston University issued the following news release: Jonathan Olshaker, MD, chief and chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), has received the Above and Beyond Award, presented by the Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Department. The award recognizes employers at the state and local level who have gone above and beyond the legal requirements for granting leave and providing   more

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 25 -- The Brooklyn Borough President issued the following news release: 2:30 P.M. TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL 209 JORALEMON STREET BETWEEN COURT AND ADAMS STREETS DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN On Tuesday, January 26, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and Deputy Borough President Yvonne Graham will join the Brooklyn Nursing Partnership for a presentation of a $2,500 donation to the Haiti earthquake relief effort.  more

LONDON, Jan. 25 - The government of United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence issued the following news release: Major Foreman has deployed to Haiti as part of the Canadian Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART). He is responsible for all logistic matters for the Canadian forces in response to contingency operations such as humanitarian operations and non-combatant evacuation operations. He is constantly on 12 hours' notice to move to deploy anywhere around the world. Referring to the   more

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md., Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following news release: By Elaine Wilson Defense Department officials must work quickly to surmount a stigma that's preventing servicemembers from seeking help for the signature wounds of today's wars, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today. "We are clearly just beginning to deal with the long-term effects of the signature injuries of these wars -- not ju  more

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., Jan. 25 -- Georgia College & State University issued the following news release: An upcoming global symposium at Georgia College will bring international scholars together to discuss human rights. The Third Annual Georgia College Global Citizenship International Symposium, "What can I do about human rights?" will be held Feb. 8 through 10 in the Arts & Sciences Auditorium. The three-day symposium is open to the public and is expected to draw 800-plus participants fro  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y. (6th CD), issued the following news release: At a press conference on Friday, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, in response to the earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, announced a series of initiatives to assist Haitians and Haitian Americans living in the Sixth Congressional District. "While we are witnessing the incredible resilience of the Haitian people," Congressman Meeks pointed out, "it is important that we do whatever we can to ass  more

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Jan. 25 -- The United Nations population Fund issued the following news release: Women continue to give birth amid the chaos and devastation left by the massive earthquake that hit Haiti on 12 January. Hungry and homeless, traumatized by the scale of death around them, they writhe in labour on the streets surrounded by friends and relatives singing prayers of hope. They give birth in cars and tents, on park benches and bare ground, under blazing sun with little water, m  more

CHICAGO, Jan. 24 -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America issued the following news release: The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is working through members of Congress seeking their help with the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Embassy in Haiti to recover the body of Benjamin Larson, a senior Wartburg Theological Seminary student presumed to have died in the Jan. 12 earthquake. ELCA leaders have contacted staff with U.S. Rep. James L. Oberstar and U.S. Sen. Amy K  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The office of Sen. Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., issued the following news release: United States Senators Mary Landrieu (D-La.), Kit Bond (R-Mo.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) will hold a press conference on Tuesday morning to demonstrate bipartisan support for short-term and long-term efforts to help Haitian orphans. The Senators will also re-emphasize the need for federal agencies to develop a c  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services issued the following news release: USCIS warns Haitians applying for temporary protected status to be aware of immigration scams. USCIS has a dedicated website providing guidance on its response to Haiti at www.uscis.gov/haitianearthquake. Representation You do not need to have an attorney or a representative to apply for temporary protected status. If you choose to have a represent  more

BALTIMORE, Jan. 24 -- The University of Maryland at Baltimore issued the following news release: Guesly Delva, MD, an infectious-disease fellow with the Institute of Human Virology (IHV) at the School of Medicine, has returned to his native Haiti to treat the injured. He is working with the institute's affiliate, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), at St. Francois de Sales, one of Haiti's oldest hospitals. WBAL-TV interviewed Delva at the hospital for this news story that is used with their permi  more

MANAMA, Bahrain, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the text of the following remarks: The losses that have been suffered in Haiti as a result of the earthquake on January 12 are nothing less than devastating. Aid workers in Haiti estimate that up to 1 million people - almost equivalent to the entire population of Bahrain - require immediate shelter and emergency relief supplies. Search and rescue efforts continue in an attempt to recover those trapped in rubble. The victims of the tragic ear  more

MACOMB, Ill., Jan. 25 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: A bottle of soda; a candy bar; a cup of coffee; a greeting card; and the list goes on. Items that we spend $1 - or more - of our "discretionary" income on each day. Instead of buying your usual cup of coffee tomorrow morning, how about donating that buck to Western Illinois University's "Give $1" campaign to help Haiti? "If everyone on the Western Illinois University campus each contributed $1 that adds  more

MACOMB, Ill., Jan. 25 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: A bottle of soda; a candy bar; a cup of coffee; a greeting card; and the list goes on. Items that we spend $1 - or more - of our "discretionary" income on each day. Instead of buying your usual cup of coffee tomorrow morning, how about donating that buck to Western Illinois University's "Give $1" campaign to help Haiti? "If everyone on the Western Illinois University campus each contributed $1 that adds  more

DENVER, Jan. 24 -- Gov. Bill Ritter, D-Colo., has issued the following news release: Gov. Bill Ritter welcomed 32 Haitian orphans to Colorado today, capping a 10-day effort to reunite children from earthquake-ravaged Port-au-Prince with their adoptive families here in Colorado. "Thanks to the patience, perseverance and determination of many people and organizations, today we were able to bring all of these children together with their new families," Gov. Ritter said at Denver International  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Jan. 25 -- Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news release: In the spirit of humanity, hand to hand helping Haiti, the Penn College Energy Conservation Subcomittee and Earth911 ask the campus community to consider these simple and effective ways to aid the recovery through recycling: 1. Donate your old laptop. In Haiti, there isn't a reliable power source and there are transportation issues. InterConnection.org, working with World Concern, will provide   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The office of Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today joined 33 other senators in urging the State Department and Department of Homeland Security to take additional steps to ensure the expedited adoption of Haitian orphans. In their letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, the bipartisan group of senators called for: Continued efforts to find and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following fact sheet: IDB in Haiti * The IDB is Haiti's largest multilateral donor, with a portfolio of more than 25 programs for a total of about $770 million as of the end of last year. * In 50 years of operations the IDB has approved almost $1.5 billion in concessional loans, grants and guarantees for Haiti. * Since 2007, IDB financing for Haiti has been exclusively in the form of grants, totaling $222 million t  more

KEYSER, W.Va., Jan. 25 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news release: The personal impact of the Haiti earthquake has motivated one Wesleyan student to action. Junior Jose Boursiquot of Beltsville, MD, has felt the agonizing pain of death of three family members, including two small children, in the earthquake-ravaged country. Over 50 of his family members live in Haiti, including his grandmother, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Three cousins perished in the quake, while all  more

BEREA, Ky., Jan. 24 -- Berea College issued the following news release: By Katherine VanEchaute Berea college students will be hosting a fundraising lunch for victims of the Haiti earthquake. The lunch will take place in the Union Church Fellowship Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will feature Haitian and international cuisine. Monetary donations will be collected. All proceeds will be donated to Partners in Health, a nonprofit providing health care to communities in poverty-  more

AUBURN, Ala., Jan. 25 -- Auburn University issued the following news release: The Lee County Red Cross and a group of Auburn University students have joined to raise money for Haiti with "A Meal to Heal for Haiti," on Monday, Feb. 1, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Auburn University Student Center ballroom. The home-cooked meals will be provided courtesy of Pannie-George's Kitchen. All proceeds will go to the American Red Cross' International Relief Fund in support of disasters like the recent ear  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release: People who give to charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti can claim these donations on the tax return they are completing this season, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Taxpayers who itemize deductions on their 2009 return qualify for this special tax relief provision, enacted Jan. 22. Only cash contributions made to these charities after Jan. 11, 2010,   more

ALMA, Mich., Jan. 25 -- Alma College issued the following press release: Alma College first-year student Jessica Alexandre was born and raised in Florida, but the recent tragedy in Haiti hit home -- her parents' home, to be exact. They emigrated from the country to the United States over 20 years ago. The majority of her family still lives in Haiti, where she frequently visits. In fact, before the earthquakes struck, she planned to visit again in June. Her plane ticket has since been canc  more

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 25 -- The Widener University School of Law issued the following news release: Upon hearing on Jan. 12 that his native country of Haiti had been ravaged by a 7.0-magnitude earthquake, Widener law student Noel Jonathas, Jr. endured two harrowing days of not knowing whether his older brother was alive or dead. His repeated attempts to reach family members in the island nation were largely fruitless, Jonathas said, because telephone lines were essentially shut down. Even  more

FREDONIA, N.Y., Jan. 25 -- The State University of New York at Fredonia issued the following news release: Haitian-born Dinecia Pierre-Louis, an Educational Development Program counselor and SUNY Fredonia graduate, is coordinating an all-campus relief effort, including a talent show, to assist victims of the earthquake that struck her homeland, leveling its state capital, Port-au-Prince, and killing more than 150,000 people. The SUNY Fredonia School of Music has also organized a concert t  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- United Nations Development Programme issued the following statement of Helen Clark: Let me also join others in thanking the Government of Canada for hosting this important Preparatory Conference. We appreciate the leadership demonstrated by the Government, as well as the active involvement and concern of so many here today in addressing the disaster Haiti has endured. I would like to acknowledge the special role played by many countries and institutions in the region, a r  more

BEAVER FALLS, Pa., Jan. 25 -- Geneva College issued the following news release: The Geneva College community continues to pray and gather support for the relief efforts in Haiti. For the past week, Geneva has been collecting donations for Haiti H2O, an organization that works directly with Haitian partners to provide holistic development. Collections are being received in various locations on campus and after this week's Chapel service in Metheny Fieldhouse. Checks should be made out to Ha  more

TOPEKA, Kan., Jan. 25 -- The Kansas Adjutant General issued the following news release: The 190th Air Refueling Wing received word today that the members of the Kansas Air National Guard's Civil Engineering Squadron currently deployed to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have received their official deployment mission to Haiti. The Kansas Air Guardsmen will be flown via military aircraft to the island of Haiti later today. The 190th Civil Engineering Squadron has been tasked with setting  more

PARIS, Jan. 25 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release: Latin American and Caribbean countries have not escaped the global financial crisis, but have weathered the storm more successfully than in past downturns, due to better macroeconomic management, more efficient structural policies, and a vigorous business sector. However, important challenges lie ahead for the region. These are some of the conclusions reached by the 500 policymakers, business leaders a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following news release: By Christen N. McCluney A newly established joint logistics hub at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in Cuba is helping save lives by making sure that food, water, supplies, equipment and personnel are delivered to bring relief to survivors of the disastrous Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti. "The Navy isn't doing anything it doesn't already know how to do," U.S. Navy Rear  more

CAMDEN, N.J., Jan. 25 -- The city of Camden issued the following news release: Mayor Dana L. Redd and Council President Francisco "Frank" Moran will present the American Red Cross with the City of Camden's Haiti Relief "Boot Drive" donation efforts tomorrow at 11:45 am in City Council Chambers. The three day community effort involved volunteers from the City's fire and police departments, Camden County Board of Freeholders Office of Hispanic Affairs, and various civic organizations who collec  more

ELON, N.C., Jan. 25 -- Elon University issued the following news release: A fundraising effort by the Elon University men's golf team and spearheaded by an MBA student debuts next month with "Eagles for Haiti," a pledge drive that asks sponsors to donate money toward recovery efforts in the battered Caribbean nation for every eagle scored this season by male golfers in the Southern Conference. Organized by MBA candidate and current golfer Jayson Judy, all proceeds will benefit the American  more

ALLIANCE, Ohio, Jan. 24 -- Mount Union College issued the following news release: By Callie Livengood "Hugs for Haiti," a fundraising effort established by the Fellowship for Christian Athletes and other Mount Union student organizations, raised $8,500 this weekend to help the earthquake victims in Haiti. The project, co-sponsored by radio stations WDJQ Q92 FM and AM 1310 WDPN, was held on Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24. Throughout the weekend, Mount Union students, faculty  more

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md., Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following news release: By Elaine Wilson The Defense Department's Military Health System has never played a clearer or more important role in the security of the nation, the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs said today. "I'm very, very proud of the great strides we all have made to date," Ellen P. Embrey told an audience of more than 3,000 military and   more

TULSA, Okla., Jan. 25 -- Oral Roberts University issued the following news release: Oral Roberts University challenged its students Friday to help the relief efforts in Haiti.Oral Roberts University challenged its students Friday to help the relief efforts in Haiti. The school's president told students it was their one chance to text during chapel - if they texted to the Red Cross's drive.  more

WEST LINN, Ore., Jan. 25 -- The city of West Linn issued the following news release: Former Portland Trailblazer Brian Grant will match all admission fees and donations collected at Friday's 789 JAM, up to $10,000, with proceeds going to American Red Cross Haiti relief. Cash or checks made payable to American Red Cross will be accepted at the dance, which will be held Friday January 22, 2009 from 7:30-10pm at Willamette Christian Church, 3153 S. Brandywine Dr., West Linn. The 789 JAM is a   more

QUINCY, Ill., Jan. 25 -- Quincy University issued the following news release: In the wake of the devastating earthquake that impacted Haiti, Quincy University is doing its part by raising funds to assist in the disaster relief efforts. One way that people can donate is through the QU Haiti Connection. The organization is made up of QU students who are dedicated to working on projects in Haiti. Currently, the QU Haiti Connection is sponsoring a coffee fundraiser. They are selling 12 oz. bag  more

LONDON, United Kingdom, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the text of the following speech: As Delivered by Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn, III, London, United Kingdom, Monday, January 25, 2010 Thank you Gisela. Good afternoon, Members of Parliament and distinguished guests. Being here in the House of Commons today holds special meaning for me. I got my start in Washington as an aide to the late Senator Ted Kennedy. Senator Kennedy is among the finest   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following statement by Ms. Caroline Atkinson, Director, External Relations Department: As others have described, and as we have all seen in graphic images on television, the earthquake that hit on January 12th has totally devastated the country of Haiti, virtually obliterating the city of Port au Prince and resulting in a massive loss of life. This is the latest in a long history of disasters―natural and man-made― that have  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: A team funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) is returning to Haiti this week to investigate the cause of the January 12, magnitude 7 earthquake there. The geologists will collect crucial data to assess whether the quake could trigger another major event to the east or west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital. Eric Calais, a Purdue University geophysicist leading the team, said that most af  more

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Jan. 25 -- The Scottish government issued the following news release: Minister for Culture and External Affairs Fiona Hyslop visits Brussels to take forward Scotland's international agenda and liaise with Europe on development work in Malawi. During her visit, the Minister will promote Scotland's international work and learn more from the European Commission and the Flemish Government about their policies on international development and their common interest in suppo  more

WILMINGTON, N.C., Jan. 25 -- The University of North Carolina-Wilmington issued the following news release: The UNCW Center for Leadership Education & Service and the Center for Teaching Excellence are hosting an informative panel discussion on understanding Haiti and giving back from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Weds., Jan. 27 in the Masonboro Island Room (FSC 2011). The Center for Leadership Education & Service has also compiled a list of resources for Haitian earthquake relief, which is available  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The office of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand urged Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to press the InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB) for a debt moratorium for Haiti. Currently, Haiti faces approximately $429 million of external debt to the IDB, as well as other debt obligations to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and bilateral debt to Venezuela and Taiwan totaling almost $900 million. While th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee issued the following news release: The Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR) has released the first of three reports on police training contracts in Iraq. The January 25 report, entitled, "Long-Standing Weaknesses in Department of State's (DoS) Oversight of DynCorp Contract for Support the Iraqi Police Training Program," focuses on DoS administration of the $2.5 billi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The office of Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Pat Roberts joined Senator Sam Brownback and a bipartisan group of 34 U.S. Senators, led by Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), to urge the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security to take additional steps to ensure the safety and expedited adoptions of Haitian orphans. In a letter to Secretary of State Clinton and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, the Senators said  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of the daily press briefing: INDEX: SECRETARY Secretary Met with Italian Foreign Minister / Italy a Key Partner and Ally / Secretary in Montreal for Formulating Long-Term Assistance to Haiti / US Extends Condolences to Families Who Lost Loved Ones After the Ethiopian Airlines Crash off Beirut / Special Envoy Mitchell Returning to the US LEBANON USS Rampage Redeployed to Lebanese Waters to Assist Re  more

BROOKFIELD, Wis., Jan. 25 -- The National Funeral Directors Association issued the following news release: A Joint Statement From: National Funeral Directors Association; National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association; Cremation Association of North America; Casket and Funeral Supply Association of America; Monument Builders of North America The members of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association (NFD&MA), the Crema  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- United Nations Development Programme issued the following news release: The top United Nations envoy to Haiti, which was devastated by a massive earthquake nearly two weeks ago, today proposed a new way to coordinate relief efforts in the Caribbean nation to ensure that aid reaches those who need it. Edmond Mulet, the Secretary-General's acting Special Representative, unveiled that plan at a "Friends of Haiti" meeting in Montreal today which drew senior UN officials an  more

CHICAGO, Jan. 25 -- The North American Retail Hardware Association issued the following industry headlines from Hardware Retailing Magazine: True Value Company is committed to helping those affected by the earthquake and will partner with its retailers to support the relief effort. Through February 19, 2010, True Value will contribute a dollar-for-dollar match to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund for every contribution one True Value retailer makes to an organization pr  more

ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 25 -- Albany Law School issued the following news release: When Dale Thuillez '72 saw an email call for private pilots to help deliver goods to isolated areas of Haiti, he answered. For three days last week Thulliez made a roundtrip each day to Jacmel, where he landed at a small airport that lacked any traffic control. Calling the scene chaotic, Thuillez unloaded supplies, then zipped back four hours to Ft. Lauderdale where he reloaded supplies to prepare for the next  more

BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 25 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following news release: University at Buffalo medical students are "passing the hat" and organizing events to raise funds for Haiti in the aftermath of the massive earthquake on Jan. 11 and the 5.9 magnitude aftershock that followed on Jan. 20. Over three days, the medical school club Hands Across Borders and the UB chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) raised nearly $600 from first- and second-year classes  more

NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 25 -- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey issued the following news release: In response to the urgent need to provide aid to the people of Haiti, a nation devastated by a series of earthquakes earlier this month, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) students are collecting funds and supplies for various relief efforts. UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School The UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) Student Council has already donated $1  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following news release: by Katherine Lewis, Special Correspondent The U.S. government has facilitated recapitalization of Fonkoze, the largest microfinance institution in Haiti, in a mission that required close cooperation of the U.S. military, the United Nations and multiple U.S. government agencies. In the wake of the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, Fonkoze was the only bank able to stay open for customers making   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following news release: By Christen N. McCluney Sailors aboard the USS Carl Vinson are playing a pivotal role in providing medical services and humanitarian support during Operation Unified Response in Haiti, the ship's commander said yesterday. "The people that come on here have broken bones and wounds. You just can't imagine it unless you are here looking at it the number of people i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following news release: By Christen N. McCluney The Norfolk-based guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy is supporting relief efforts in the air, at sea and ashore for victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. U.S. Navy Capt. Jeffrey T. Griffin, Normandy's commanding officer, and U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Michael Hansen, officer-in-charge of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Light 46, Det  more

MADISON, Wis., Jan. 25 -- The Wisconsin Education Association Council issued the following news release: Let's all share what our schools and classrooms are doing to respond to the Haiti tragedy. Participating in this conversation not only gives your students some good publicity and feedback for their hard work, but it also gives other teachers great ideas for what they might do in their school. Read more and comment (http://www.weac.org/multimedia/blogs/editors_blog/10-01-25/What_is_your_  more

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news release: A team of more than 30 U.S. Air Force medical personnel, including 13 from the 59th Medical Wing, travelled to Haiti early Jan. 24 to provide medical support to earthquake victims. "I feel very honored that we can take the military medical training that we have received and apply it to the needs of the injured citizens of Haiti," said Col. (Dr.) Mary Pelszynsk  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The office of Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., issued the following newsletter: WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES A year ago President Obama was sworn into office because he campaigned on the word of "change." The President also promised to work across party lines to solve our nation's problems. He has failed on both fronts. The President right out of the gate forced through a so-called economic stimulus bill on a partisan vote. In the bill he promised that the unemployment   more