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Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, President of The U.S. Conference of Mayors, Issues Statement on Senate Passage of Housing Bill

Sat Jul 26, 5:53 PM ET

"As President of The U.S. Conference of Mayors, and on behalf of the American people and America's cities, we commend the Senate, specifically Senators Harry Reid and Christopher Dodd, for their courage and action today in the passage of this most urgent and landmark housing bill. We also commend House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for standing with us, and we urge President Bush to sign this act immediately.

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Housing Stimulus Package to Stabilize Neighborhoods, Attract New Capital to Communities: LISC Sat Jul 26, 1:24 PM ET
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 will help stabilize disinvested neighborhoods, offer relief to families stung by the foreclosure crisis and attract new capital to affordable housing developments that address the needs of low-income renters and homeowners, according to Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the national nonprofit force behind comprehensive community development. LISC has raised nearly $9 billion to help revitalize distressed communities across the country.
Apartment Industry Commends Congress For Learning From Past Mistakes and Passing a Balanced Housing Package Sat Jul 26, 11:37 AM ET
The National Multi Housing Council (NMHC)/National Apartment Association (NAA) joint legislative program issued the following statement by NMHC/NAA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Jim Arbury concerning the housing stimulus bill that passed Congress and is expected to be signed into law by President Bush.
Radio Address by President Bush to the Nation Sat Jul 26, 10:06 AM ET
The following is a transcript of the radio address by President Bush to the Nation:
National Fair Housing Commission to Focus on Gulf Coast Housing Crisis in the Wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Fri Jul 25, 9:04 PM ET
On Thursday, July 31, 2008, Gordan Quan, former Houston Mayor Pro Tem and Chair of the Housing Committee for the City of Houston, and Okianer Christian Dark, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law, Howard University School of Law, will lead the second leg of a five-city investigation on the state of fair housing in America, with a focus on the post-Katrina and Rita housing crisis in the Gulf Coast. Local and regional housing experts and advocates, as well as victims of housing discrimination are expected to testify at the hearing.
Why Non-White Communities Could Be Hit The Hardest By Climate Change Fri Jul 25, 8:03 PM ET
Lobbyist Pleads Guilty to Destroying Evidence in Public Corruption Investigation Fri Jul 25, 8:02 PM ET
A partner in a Pennsylvania-based lobbying firm pleaded guilty today to destruction of evidence, Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Friedrich of the Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Jeffrey A. Taylor for the District of Columbia, Assistant Director of the FBIs Washington Field Office Joseph Persichini Jr., and Special Agent in Charge C. Andre Martin of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation announced.
Traceback Is Not the Problem in Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak Fri Jul 25, 7:42 PM ET
On June 7, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a consumer alert directing the nation to stop consuming certain types of tomatoes. To this date, the federal agency has not announced an end to the investigation or the source of the contamination. On June 27, the agency admitted that tomatoes may not have been responsible for the outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul and said instead they were keeping an open mind about other commodities being responsible for the outbreak. Spokespersons for the FDA and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have cited difficulty tracing product consumed by those who became ill back through the supply chain, and a number of consumer groups have used these statements to dust off their calls for the federal government to require an electronic traceback system.
AUDIO OF CONFERENCE CALL: National Disability Rights Leaders Dubious Over John McCain's Possible Switch on Community Choice Act, Says DNC Fri Jul 25, 7:29 PM ET
The following is being issued by the Democratic National Committee:
Event Innovation Announces InForum(TM), 'The World’s First Attendee Relationship Management System,' This Weekend, July 25-28, at IAAM, in Anaheim, Fri Jul 25, 7:28 PM ET
New Product Provides Entertainment Venues with Real-Time Attendee Data to Facilitate Attendee Relationships and Improve Communication with Customers
U.S. Emergency Assistance to Horn of Africa Over $797M to Date Fri Jul 25, 7:01 PM ET
The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of State, has provided more than $797 million in assistance to date to help people affected by the complex emergency in the Horn of Africa in fiscal year 2008.
USIBC Hopeful That India Will Assume 'Leadership Mantle' in Doha Outcome July 25, 2008 Fri Jul 25, 6:47 PM ET
The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) remains optimistic that trade negotiators will achieve a breakthrough in this week's World Trade Organization (WTO) Doha Round Ministerial in Geneva. USIBC member-companies strongly believe that if exemplary leadership is provided by India, the U.S., the EU, and Brazil, then securing an ambitious agreement will be possible. USIBC has called upon negotiators to step to the plate to successfully conclude the Doha Round at this critical juncture.
Plays for the Presidency: Strategy Firm Deconstructs Obama’s Berlin Speech Fri Jul 25, 6:45 PM ET
Analysts Find a Total of Ten Specific Influence Strategies Used 64 Times by Obama to Rally Crowd of 200,000
Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Transporting Child Pornography Fri Jul 25, 5:58 PM ET
Charles Robert Gorby, 34, of Terre Haute, Ind., pleaded guilty today in Terre Haute to one count of transporting child pornography, Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Friedrich of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Timothy M. Morrison of the Southern District of Indiana announced.
Don Young Betrays Taxpayers Fri Jul 25, 5:57 PM ET
2007 Hero of the Taxpayer Award winner votes for tax hike in 2008
The Department of Justice Commemorates the 18th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Fri Jul 25, 5:30 PM ET
The following was issued today by the U.S. Department of Justice:
PA Governor Rendell Announces Appointments Fri Jul 25, 5:12 PM ET
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that he has made the following appointments:
Corporate Donors Support American Red Cross Response to Hurricane Dolly Fri Jul 25, 5:09 PM ET
Annual Disaster Giving Program Members Give Generously as Red Cross Requests Additional Donations
Patient Safety is a Team Effort Fri Jul 25, 4:56 PM ET
Continuing its efforts to educate, inform and empower the people of Chicago, SAVE THE PATIENT, a not-for-profit patient-focused organization, is hosting its 25-minute live call-in show, Community Health, on Chicago Access Network (CAN-TV) on Monday, July 28, at 6:00 PM on Channel 21.
Chester County Kennel Pleads Guilty to Dog Law and Cruelty Violations, Surrenders Dogs Fri Jul 25, 4:54 PM ET
The owner of Limestone Kennel in Cochranville, Chester County, pleaded guilty today to eight counts of animal cruelty and two violations of the Dog Law. John Blanks kennel license has been permanently revoked and he surrendered nearly 75 dogs to the Pennsylvania SPCA.
Rendell, Bloomberg, Schwarzenegger Urge Parties to Adopt Pro-Infrastructure Platforms Fri Jul 25, 4:48 PM ET
Mayors of Minneapolis, Saint Paul Join Coalition on Second of Two-Day Infrastructure Tour
Health Partners Chooses Healthation’s AboveHealth Provider Portal Fri Jul 25, 4:38 PM ET
SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center Opens in Rock Island County, Illinois Fri Jul 25, 4:28 PM ET
The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today the opening of a Disaster Loan Outreach Center at the Milan Municipal Building in Rock Island County on Monday, July 28 at 9 a.m. The location of the Center will make it convenient for disaster victims affected by the severe storms and flooding of June 1, 2008 and continuing, to apply for disaster loan assistance.
Air Quality Action Day Forecast Saturday for Four Pennsylvania Regions Fri Jul 25, 4:09 PM ET
Residents, Businesses Encouraged to Reduce Air Pollution
ASTRO Survivor Circle Award Application Deadline August 1 Fri Jul 25, 4:03 PM ET
Winner to Receive Cash Prize of $1,000, Be Recognized at International Meeting
Date Announced for Yoga Day USA 2009 Fri Jul 25, 3:58 PM ET
Nationwide celebration of yoga to take place on January 24, 2009
Frontiers of Freedom Urges Secretary Rice and Ambassadors Danilovich and Minton to Defend Free Enterprise in Mongolia Fri Jul 25, 3:53 PM ET
Recently, Frontiers of Freedom urged Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO John Danilovich and U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia Mark Minton to encourage the Mongolian government to support democracy, rule of law, and free markets.
Justice Department Reaches Agreement to Remove Barriers on Brown Mackie College Campuses Fri Jul 25, 3:52 PM ET
The Department of Justice announced today a settlement agreement with the Education Management Corporation (EDMC) under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). EDMC is a for-profit business that provides education and training and is one of the largest providers of private post-secondary education (primarily career-focused education) in North America. The agreement covers 19 Brown Mackie campuses, which are operated by EDMC and located in Ohio, Kentucky, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Georgia, Florida, Indiana, Arizona and Oklahoma. Under the agreement, EDMC will make these campuses more accessible to individuals with disabilities by removing architectural barriers.
American Association for Homecare Favors Tougher Approach to Fighting Fraud and Opposes Delay in Medicare Accreditation Deadline for Durable Medical E Fri Jul 25, 3:35 PM ET
The American Association for Homecare opposes the decision by the agency that oversees Medicare to cancel the accreditation deadline for durable medical equipment providers in the 70 metropolitan areas throughout the U.S. designated for Round Two of the Medicare competitive bidding program.