WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Timothy H. Bishop, D-N.Y. (1st CD), issued the following news release: Governor David A. Paterson today announced that New York State universities, medical facilities, businesses and research institutions have been awarded 1,164 research grants worth more than $600 million through competitive stimulus funds available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The federal agencies providing these funds include the National Institutes of Health (NIH)  more

WORCESTER, Mass., Sept. 18 -- The University of Massachusetts Medical School issued the following statement from Chancellor Michael F. Collins: Good morning. Let me add my welcome to everyone who joins us this morning to celebrate all that is great about our university, as we embark upon a new academic year. First, I want to express my appreciation to President Wilson and to the trustees of the University for affording me the privilege of leading this campus of the university at a most exc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The American Farmland Trust issued the following news release: According to new statistics released by American Farmland Trust's Farmland Information Center, local farmland protection efforts slowed in 2008, likely due to record high land values. The statistics were generated from a nationwide survey of 77 independent "purchase of agricultural conservation easement" (PACE) programs in 19 states. PACE programs pay farmers and ranchers to permanently protect their land w  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news release: Kristen Joy Watts' story and slideshow featuring the work of a photographer who chronicled life in a Bucharest children's oncology ward made The New York Times' Lens blog. Writing for the Times' Local blog, Mike Reicher examined whether federal stimulus funds will be used to jump-start a development in Downtown Brooklyn. Maria Clark sat on the other side of the camera  more

ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 22 -- The Minnesota Attorney General issued the following news release: Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson today filed three lawsuits against separate companies that promised consumers they would lower the interest rates on their credit cards in exchange for payments of up to $1,995 but then failed to provide the promised services. Swanson warned the public to be on guard against fly-by-night companies seeking high payments from consumers in exchange for supposed f  more

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 22 -- The Washington Office of the Navajo Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The new Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Larry Echo Hawk visited several projects on the Navajo Nation that were completed, maintained, or constructed with federal funds. The site visits demonstrated the efforts by the Navajo Nation to exercise its self-determination goals in continuing the judicial process, educa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. John A. Boehner, R-Ohio (8th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today released the following statement after Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore), Rep. Brian Baird (D-Ore) and Rep. John Culberson (R-Texas) began gathering signatures for a discharge petition to force the House Democratic Leadership to give Members - and the American people - at least 72 hours to review legislation before it is brought to the House floor for a vote  more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 23 -- Broward County has issued the following news release: The Broward County Board of County Commissioners passed the 2010 budget without raising property taxes on Tuesday, September 22. The $3.3 billion budget decreased by $314 million compared to the 2009 budget. This represents an 8.7 percent decrease from the current year's budget. The non-voted countywide millage rate in Broward County remains at 4.8889. Owners of homestead property purchased within the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. David L. Camp, R-Mich. (4th CD), issued the following news release: Ways and Means Ranking Member Dave Camp, (R-MI) today issued the following statement after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced it would terminate its relationship with ACORN: "It is clear ACORN was using taxpayer funds to encourage others to engage in cheating the tax code. It was the ultimate insult to Americans who pay their taxes and expect their money to be used wisely. The IRS mad  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. David L. Camp, R-Mich. (4th CD), issued the following news release: The House yesterday voted to help American families by extending unemployment benefits 13 weeks in states like Michigan that have more than 8.5 percent unemployment. "With our state's unemployment the highest in America, at 15.2 percent, our residents need all the help they can get right now. And this vote underlines the urgency of focusing on programs that will bring desperately-needed jobs ba  more

CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 23 -- Rep. John Boccieri, D-Ohio (16th CD), issued the following news release: Canton Mayor William Healy and U.S. Representative John Boccieri (D-Alliance) today announced more than $800,000 in stimulus recovery funds are coming to Canton to pay for an energy efficiency project that will reduce the city's energy use and support the preservation of local jobs. "In these tough economic times, we must find ways reduce the amount of money wasted on utility bills as a resul  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Lois Capps, D-Calif. (23rd CD), issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Lois Capps voted to help jump start the local economy and aid over one million jobless Americans -- including thousands in California -- by extending unemployment insurance benefits to those hit hardest by the recession. The Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548 ) will provide immediate assistance, extending relief to the estimated 68,713 workers in California who wo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla. (11th CD), has issued the following news release: Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement regarding the House's passage of legislation to provide extended unemployment benefits in at least 27 states, including Florida: "Extending unemployment benefits to families who have suffered job loss will help keep them afloat while the economy begins to recover. Studies have shown that families who receive such a lifeline are like  more

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 23 -- The city of Harrisburg issued the following news release: Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that 20 Harrisburg Police officers have been dispatched to Pittsburgh to assist that city's police department with security for the G-20 Summit. The G-20 Task Force departed Harrisburg this morning and returns Saturday. The G-20 Summit is a global gathering of the finance ministers and some of the heads of state of the largest nations and countries with rapidly evolv  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Ed Perlmutter, R-Colo. (7th CD), issued the following news release: Delegation warns of sharp federal rescissions to CDOT Members of Colorado's Congressional delegation today sent a letter to the leaders of the House Transportation Committee, as well as to House Leadership, pushing for urgent consideration of legislation to avoid potentially devastating rescissions to state transportation funds. Colorado's federal lawmakers are urging House leaders to suppor  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Steve Rothman, D-N.J. (9th CD), issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Steve Rothman (D - NJ) voted to extend unemployment benefits for an additional 13 weeks to those workers still seeking work in a very tough job market. H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009, will continue to provide relief in the form of unemployment benefits to the millions of unemployed workers across the country, as they struggle to find work. The Act passed the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND) stood in the way of increased government accountability and transparency during the health care debate when he joined his Democrat colleagues in rejecting a Republican amendment in the Senate Finance Committee. Sponsored by U.S. Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY), the amendment would have required that Americans have at least 72 hours to review the bill's e  more

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Sept. 23 -- The city of Fort Collins issued the following news release: Beginning the week of September 28th sections of Shields St. between Harmony and Trilby will be under construction. Due to lane shifts and lane closures along Shields St., travelers should expect delays and plan alternative routes. Intersection crossings and turning movements along the route will also be impacted. Detours will be posted. Crews will move through the two-mile section of road removing  more

SALEM, Ore., Sept. 23 -- The Oregon Attorney General issued the following news release: Attorney General John Kroger announced that a former fugitive was arraigned today in Coos County Circuit Court on child pornography charges. "We will do everything in our power to keep kids safe from sex predators," Attorney General Kroger said. Last month, a grand jury handed down a 40-count child pornography indictment against John Calvin Hudson III. A warrant was later issued for his arrest. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The American Association of Port Authorities issued the following news release: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced the release of $150 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds for port security, stating that the stimulus grants "will enhance the resiliency of our critical infrastructure and improve our emergency response capabilities by supporting risk-based initiatives integral to our national security." A  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. John D. Dingell, D-Mich. (15th CD), issued the following news release: 25,534 out of work Michigan residents could be just eight days from losing their unemployment insurance. By the end of the year, the number could jump to 62,753. That's just part of the reason Congressman John D. Dingell (D-MI15) co-sponsored H.R. 3548, the "Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009." The Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009 will provide immediate assistance, extending r  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich. (8th CD), issued the following news release: As the House Energy and Commerce Committee meets today to reopen markup of the Democrat health care reform plan to create a government-run health care system in America, Republican Members of the Committee are introducing an amendment that offers the Democrats an opportunity to make good on some of the Presidential promises from the speech given at the joint session of Congress earlier this month.   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following remarks by Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn: Thank you very much. I am the Managing Director of the IMF and I am going to talk to you this morning about peace. Some people might find that strange. But it is my abiding belief that peace and economic stability are intimately entwined. If you lose one, you are likely to lose the other. Peace is a necessary precondition for trade, sustained economic growth, and pro  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in August suggests that economic activity has picked up following its severe downturn. Conditions in financial markets have improved further, and activity in the housing sector has increased. Household spending seems to be stabilizing, but remains constrained by ongoing job losses, sluggish income growth, lower housing wealth, and tight credit. Busine  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass. (4th CD), issued the following news release: The Obama administration today announced that more economic recovery ("stimulus") funds have been designated for Southeastern Massachusetts. Fall River and New Bedford will receive $1,232,852 and $1,228,020 respectively to fight homelessness. The funds are to be used to help provide short and medium-term rental assistance to help prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless. New Be  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass. (4th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Barney Frank today praised the decision by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to award grant money to the New Bedford Housing Authority to help make two of its facilities more energy efficient. The award specifically designates $1,501,037 for Bay Village, and $986,406 for the Westlawn Housing Complex in New Bedford. "These funds work in three ways," said Congress  more

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 23 -- Greenpeace International issued the following news release: Greenpeace activists are in the process of rappelling off one of Pittsburgh's iconic bridges with a massive banner displaying their message to G20 leaders gathering for tomorrow's summit: "Danger. Climate Destruction Ahead. Reduce CO2 Emissions Now". The banner, nearly 24 x 9 meters (80 x 30-feet) in size, takes the form of stylized "road sign" and warns of the political manoeuvring and delay that have put   more

SANTA FE, N.M., Sept. 23 -- Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., issued the following news release: Governor Bill Richardson today announced $10 million in federal stimulus funds for the development of photovoltaic (PV) or solar electric systems in public schools statewide., Education Secretary Veronica C. Garcia, Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Secretary Joanna Prukop and former Governor Toney Anaya joined Governor Richardson for the announcement at Gonzales Elementary School in Santa Fe.   more

HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 23 -- Gov. M. Jodi Rell, R-Conn., issued the following news release: Governor M. Jodi Rell announced today that all Connecticut cities and towns have received federal stimulus funding to improve their special education programs. "These funds address critical special education needs in our schools and also will help put money back into local economies by hiring staff and purchasing new equipment," Governor Rell said. "Municipalities and school districts are operating   more

ADA, Okla., Sept. 22 -- East Central University issued the following news release: The Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center at East Central University will be dedicated at 4 p.m. Friday [SEPT. 25] in a ceremony in the center's Ataloa Theatre. Participating will be ECU President John Hargrave, Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, Regent Connie Reilly of the Regional University System of Oklahoma, architect Patrick Bumpas of Rees and Associates Inc., Bud Magnum of Shiloh Enterprises Inc. and   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Gary Peters, D-Mich. (9th CD), issued the following news release: Legislation Will Extend Unemployment Benefits for 13 Weeks in High Unemployment States The U.S. House of Representatives today approved legislation that will prevent over 62,000 jobless Michigan residents (and over one million nationwide) from finding themselves in a dire financial predicament as they continue to search for work. H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, wou  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 23 -- Gov. Chet Culver, D-Iowa, has issued the following news release: Governor Chet Culver announced today that affordable housing projects throughout the state have been awarded a total of more than $46 million to create or preserve nearly 500 units of affordable housing. The awards were made through the Culver/Judge I-JOBS initiative and the federal American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The Iowa Finance Authority administers the programs. "The housing awar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Eric I. Cantor, R-Va. (7th CD), issued the following news release: House Republican Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) today appeared on Bill Bennett's "Morning in America" radio program, for a discussion on foreign policy, health care, and other issues. Highlights below: On Health Care: "The Baucus bill has been met with over 500 amendments, and people around Washington are asking, 'who's for the Baucus Bill other then Senator Baucus?' ...We hear a lot of discussio  more

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 23 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: The University of South Florida's nationally-leading researchers will put their ingenuity on display during ResearchOne, a week-long celebration of cutting-edge science, Oct. 5-9. USF researchers have much to celebrate given the university's new record in total research awards of $380.4 million for 2008-2009. The Chronicle of Higher Education's Almanac of Higher Education reports that USF as the fas  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The office of Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) announced today that South Dakota will receive $1,771,675 from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The CDBG program funds housing and economic development projects. "The additional stimulus funds for CDBG will create economic opportunities and help families in South Dakota," Johnson said  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy, D-Ohio (15th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy voted in favor of a bipartisan effort to provide financial relief to central Ohioans whose unemployment benefits are projected to run out by the end of September. The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 would provide up to 13 weeks of extended unemployment benefits to citizens in Ohio to help them with their everyday expenses during these tough economic times  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Ron Klein, D-Fla. (22nd CD), has issued the following news release: Congressman Ron Klein (FL-22) today called on House leaders to take urgent action to prevent reductions in benefits for seniors and other Social Security recipients. Because seniors are not scheduled to receive a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for the upcoming fiscal year and Medicare Part B premiums continue to rise, certain Social Security beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Part B, as well as   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Ron Klein, D-Fla. (22nd CD), has issued the following news release: Congressman Ron Klein (FL-22) today joined a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House in support of an emergency extension of unemployment benefits for out-of-work individuals in the states hit hardest by the recession, including Florida. The legislation, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, (H.R. 3548) provides up to 13 weeks of additional unemployment benefits in states with a total  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Suzanne Kosmas, D-Fla. (24th CD), issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) voted in favor of the Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009, which will provide immediate assistance by extending relief for workers who are in danger of losing their benefits, including 27,359 Florida workers who would otherwise exhaust their unemployment benefits by the end of September, and 114,508 more Floridians whose benefits would run out by the   more

BINGHAMTON, N.Y., Sept. 18 -- The city of Binghamton issued the following news release: The project is the first the City has undertaken with funds from the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), which Congress passed earlier this year. Binghamton's many ARRA projects total more than $4 million, and include streets improvements, blight removal, new construction, and more. "By tapping Recovery funds to upgrade key portions of our infrastructure, we're continuing to improve resident sa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Michael E. McMahon, D-N.Y.(13th CD), issued the following news release: Yesterday, Rep. Michael E. McMahon voted to stimulate the local economy and provide stability to American families by extending unemployment insurance benefits to those hit hardest by the recession. The Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009 will provide immediate assistance, extending relief to the estimated 314,000 workers who would otherwise exhaust their unemployment benefits by the end of   more

BROOKSVILLE, Fla., Sept. 23 -- Hernando County issued the following news release: The Hernando County Metropolitan Planning Organization will conduct public hearings on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, beginning at 9:00 a.m., in the John Law Ayers County Commission Chambers, 20 N. Main Street, Room 160, Brooksville, Florida. The following public hearing items are scheduled on the agenda: Adoption of FY 2010 - 2019 Transit Development Plan (TDP) Major Update; Adoption of FY 2010/11-2014/15 Transpo  more

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 22 -- Frost and Sullivan issued the following news release: There has been a dip in the volume sales of passenger and light commercial vehicles, compared to the sales levels in 2007, due to a weakened economy and a consequent drop in the consumer confidence index. This situation is not likely to ease in the near future due the high interest rates offered by financing institutions, the credit crunch, and the perception that automobiles are long-lasting goods. New analysis  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind. (6th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Mike Pence issued the following statement after Congressman Greg Walden (R-OR), Congressman John Culberson (R-TX) and Congressman Brian Baird (D-WA) began circulating a petition (http://clerk.house.gov/111/lrc/pd/petitions/Dis6.htm) that would require the Democrat leadership in Congress to give Members of Congress and the American public 72 hours to review legislation before it is vot  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Nick Joe Rahall, D-W.Va. (3rd CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (W.Va.-03) voted in favor of H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009, which passed the House of Representatives late Tuesday evening by a vote of 331-83. The bill will provide immediate assistance by extending relief to the estimated 3,756 West Virginians who would otherwise exhaust their unemployment benefits by the end of the year. Without this legislatio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Joe Baca, D-Calif. (43rd CD), issued the following news release: Last night, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) joined a majority in the House of Representatives in support of legislation extending unemployment benefits by up to 13 weeks for those workers hit hardest by the recession. H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009, provides immediate assistance, extending relief to the estimated 314,000 workers who will exhaust their unemployment benefits by th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill. (14th CD), issued the following news release: Stands with 14th District Families Seeking Work Today, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) voted to extend unemployment insurance benefits for those hardest hit by the recession, helping families and providing a boost for the local economy in the district. The legislation passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 331-83. "By extending unemployment benefits, individuals and families will have the suppor  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo. (6th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Sam Graves signed on to legislation that prevents federal funding from going to the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now or ACORN. Last week, the House adopted an amendment to stop all federal dollars from going to ACORN, however that amendment is contained within a bill pertaining to the federal government's takeover of the student loan industry. "It's obvious that  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Timothy V. Johnson, R-Ill. (15th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Timothy V. Johnson issued the following statement after voting in support of extending unemployment benefits another 13 weeks in hard-hit states, including Illinois. "People across all sectors of our economy are feeling the effects of this recession. The promise of 3.5 million jobs as a result of the so-called stimulus looks like a pipe dream. "Unemployment rates in the 15th C  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Loretta Sanchez, D-Calif. (47th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) today applauded Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano for awarding nearly $15.3 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to strengthen the security and provide further protections to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Sanchez also serves as Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Committee and Chair of the Border, Maritime, and Glo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Loretta Sanchez, D-Calif. (47th CD), issued the following news release: Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) today voted to extend much-needed unemployment benefits to millions of jobless Americans as they continue to search for work. The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act will provide up to thirteen additional weeks of unemployment benefits to workers in high unemployment states who are about to run out of benefits. In California alone, over 2.2 million p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn. (2nd CD), has issued the following news release: Today, Representative Courtney announced that the New London based Cross Sound Ferry will receive $254,089 in federal stimulus funds, allocated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), which Courtney supported. The funding awarded to Cross Sound will be used for three distinct, but interrelated projects aimed at improving security for the ferry system and its passengers. Represe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Mark Schauer, D-Mich. (7th CD), issued the following news release: Last night, Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) voted to stimulate the local economy and provide stability to Michigan families by extending unemployment insurance benefits to those hit hardest by the recession. The bipartisan Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009 (HR 3548) will provide immediate assistance, extending relief to the estimated 25,534 Michigan workers who would otherwise exhaust their une  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The office of Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that the Department of Homeland Security will send the New York City area nearly $60 million in funding to beef up transit security. The announcement comes a day after DHS issued a terror alert for mass transit systems in New York City and across the country. Schumer said the economic stimulus package included $150 million in total to help m  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The office of Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today called on the Public Service Commission (PSC) to reject Energy East's request to raise gas and electric rates on nearly 1.5 million New York ratepayers. Schumer said that before the PSC even considers a rate hike, it should determine if the money Iberdrola set aside, in part to ward off premature rate hikes, as part of its purchase of Energy East has   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo. (4th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Ike Skelton (D-MO) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has approved H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, to extend unemployment benefits for 13 weeks to states with unemployment rates at or above 8.5 percent. Missouri's unemployment was 9.5 percent in August 2009. "Extending unemployment benefits is one of the most cost-effective ways to stimulat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of the daily press briefing: INDEX: STATEMENT U.S. calls on all Honduran parties to remain calm and avoid actions that promote violence U.S. Stresses need for dialogue and encourages parties to sign the San Jose Accords U.S. appreciates the de facto authority's promise to respect the Vienna Convention HONDURAS U.S. is in contact with our Embassy in Tegucigalpa and discussing types of assista  more

EAST LANSING, Mich., Sept. 21 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: A Michigan State University researcher is using a federal stimulus grant of more than $460,000 to better understand how humans comprehend speech, work that could have far-reaching implications in the treatment of a number of maladies that include dyslexia and autism. The focus of the research of Laura Dilley, an assistant professor of communicative sciences and disorders in the College of Communic  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The office of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has issued the following news release: Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) gave an update on their work to promote an Ohio manufacturing strategy that will create new jobs and bring new economic development to the state. They were joined by Ohio Department of Development Director Lisa Patt-McDaniel and Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut. "What's good for Ohio manufacturing is good for  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Edolphus Towns, D-N.Y. (10th CD), issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Edolphus "Ed" Towns (NY-10) voted to stimulate the local economy and provide stability to American families by extending unemployment insurance benefits to those hit hardest by the recession. The Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548), which passed the House today by a vote of 331 to 83, will extend immediate relief to the estimated 314,000 workers who would otherwise exhau  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore. (2nd CD), issued the following news release: Reps. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) and Brian Baird (D-Wash.) today launched a bipartisan effort today to mandate that all legislation before the House of Representatives be made public for at least 72 hours before receiving a vote on the House floor. Reps. John Culberson (R-Texas) and Walt Minnick (D-Idaho) are also helping lead the effort. Earlier this year, members, the public, and press were given 12 h  more