Elections/Campaigns Newswire
1 - Brandman University Announces Details of Fall Republican Gubernatorial Debate
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Brandman University, a separate, fully accredited university within the Chapman University System focusing on working students, announced it will televise the GOP gubernatorial debate live on both KOCE-TV, one of the most watched PBS stations in...
2 - Americans Want Obama Administration to Focus on Economic Recovery before Health Care Reform
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - When one thinks of the economy, there are different permutations of it. Are Americans thinking of the U.S. economy? Probably, but there is also the European economy and the Asian economy to consider as well and how confident are Americans in the...
3 - Ron Paul Talks “End The Fed” on Daily Show
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Congressman Ron Paul will be making a return appearance on The Daily Show Tuesday, September 29 to talk about his latest book, End The Fed, which challenges the constitutionality of the Federal Reserve. The Congressman’s latest release recently...
4 - Port Authority PBA Endorses Governor Jon Corzine for Re-Election
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Gus Danese, President of the Port Authority Police Benevolent Association (PBA), announced today the PBA’s endorsement of Governor Jon Corzine for re-election. “I have nearly 1,500 police officers who are on the frontline fighting crime...
5 - Poll Shows Patrick Leading Gubernatorial Opponents, Despite Negative Ratings
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Voters giving Gov. Deval Patrick negative marks (45 percent) have overtaken those viewing him favorably (42 percent), yet in head-to-head matchups with declared gubernatorial candidates, he comes out on top, according to a poll released today by Suffolk...
6 - Rand Paul Money Bomb Raises $100,000 by Noon
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Dr. Rand Paul, a candidate for United States Senate in Kentucky, is seeing tremendous online fundraising success today as a Money Bomb has brought in over $100,000 before noon. A Money Bomb, the vernacular term coined for a one-day online...
7 - Seattle Mayor ‘Wants to Be Two-Time Loser,’ Says SAF
BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - The Second Amendment Foundation today renewed its pledge to sue Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels if he pushes through a proposed rule that would ban legally-carried firearms in city Parks and Recreations Department facilities. The proposed rule change...
8 - TruthPAC: Issue 3 Ad Complaint “A Frivolous Smokescreen”
COLUMBUS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Ohio’s anti-casino campaign today dismissed the complaint filed by out-of-state casino developers with the Ohio Election Commission as a "smokescreen” and accused proponents of serving up exaggerated job numbers. “Issue 3 developers promise...
9 - Aborn Defeat in Manhattan Repudiates Gun Prohibition Agenda, Says CCRKBA
BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Yesterday’s primary defeat of career anti-gunner Richard Aborn in his race to become Manhattan’s District Attorney shows that even residents of a city with some of the strictest gun laws in the nation reject the gun control philosophy espoused...
10 - Californians Would Vote to Authorize and Call Constitutional Convention, New Statewide Poll of 1000 Voters Finds
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Californians appear ready to support two measures to call a limited citizen’s Constitutional Convention to reform the state’s failed governance system, according to a poll conducted by EMC Research for Repair California. After explaining...
11 - WWE®’s Linda McMahon Resigns to Run for U.S. Senate
STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Linda McMahon has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer after announcing her candidacy for the United States Senate, representing the state of Connecticut. Vince McMahon assumes the duties...
12 - New York City Latino Voter Forums Reveal Poor Quality Candidate Outreach
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - A report released today by the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund shows significant disappointment among Latino voters of the quality and amount of candidate outreach to the Latino community in the...
13 - California Solar Bill AB 560 Stalls, Putting Green Jobs, Electric Bill Savings at Risk
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - The 2009 California Legislative Session ended on Friday without passing AB 560 (Skinner), a bill that would have allowed solar customers to continue benefiting from a program called ‘net energy metering.’ Net metering is a simple billing...
14 - The James Irvine Foundation Appoints Joseph M. Pon as Vice President for Programs
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - The James Irvine Foundation today announced the appointment of Joseph M. Pon as vice president for programs. Pon will join Irvine from Applied Materials Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT), a Fortune 500 technology company in Silicon Valley, where he is vice...
15 - Smartmatic and NEC Argentina Join Forces in a Strategic Alliance to Support Bolivian Voters
LA PAZ, Bolivia-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - NEC Argentina, a subsidiary of giant Japanese IT multinational NEC Corporation, announced it has selected Smartmatic as strategic partner to develop a biometric registration system for the Bolivian National Electoral Court (known as the...
16 - Congress’ Approval Rating at Lowest Point for Year
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - As the fall season begins, the focus moves away from town hall meetings and what is going on around the country back to how people in Washington are dealing with issues, especially health care reform. Unfortunately, many in Washington are not...
17 - Virginia’s Gubernatorial Candidates Bob McDonnell and Creigh Deeds to Speak to the Potomac Officers Club
The Potomac Officers Club: WHAT: (Member-only Event) Bob McDonnell, former Virginia Attorney General, and Creigh Deeds, State Senator from Bristol, Virginia, will speak at a monthly luncheon hosted by The Potomac Officers Club (POC), the region’s leading business organization exclusively for...
18 - Majority of Americans Still Have Confidence in White House to Fix Economic Crisis
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - While President Obama’s rating on the economy continues to decline, Americans still have confidence in the White House and trust the Administration to do what is right for the American economy. But, this level of trust and confidence is on a...
19 - Americans Give President Obama Negative Ratings on Handling of 12 Issues
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - As President Obama’s overall job approval remains just barely positive, when presented with a list of twelve issues he is currently facing, the American public believes that the job he is doing on all 12 of them is negative. The one that is closest...
20 - Gun Owners Helped Oust Seattle Mayor, Send Message, Says CCRKBA
BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-August 21, 2009 - Seattle gun owners can take much credit for the ouster of anti-gun Mayor Greg Nickels in this week’s primary election, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said this morning following what amounted to a concession speech at...
21 - Universal Display Awarded U.S. Department of Energy Contract to Demonstrate Thin, Highly Efficient OLED Lighting
EWING, N.J.-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ: PANL), an innovator behind today’s and tomorrow’s displays and lighting through its UniversalPHOLED™ phosphorescent OLED technology and materials, today announced that the company has been awarded a $1.65...
22 - Brandman University Announces Fall Republican Gubernatorial Debate
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - Brandman University, a separate, fully accredited university within the Chapman University System focusing on working students, announced that two of California’s leading Republican gubernatorial candidates, Tom Campbell and Steve Poizner, have...
23 - Assemblyman Chuck DeVore Comments on Carly Fiorina’s Pending Run for the U.S. Senate: “Democrats will attack Fiorina’s weaknesses from the start.”
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - Assemblyman Chuck DeVore (R-Irvine), the only announced Republican candidate for California’s 2010 U.S. Senate race against Barbara Boxer, today commented on news that Carly Fiorina, the ousted former head of Hewlett-Packard, had formally...
24 - Virginia Realtors® Endorse Bolling, Shannon Following McDonnell Announcement
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-August 18, 2009 - The Virginia Association of REALTORS®, through its Virginia Realtors® Political Action Committee (RPAC), has endorsed Bill Bolling for lieutenant governor, and Steve Shannon for attorney general. Earlier today it announced its support for Bob...
25 - CREW Files Complaint with Office of Special Counsel against Former New Jersey US Attorney Chris Christie
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - Today, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) asked the Office of the Special Counsel (“OSC”) to investigate whether former United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey Chris Christie violated the Hatch Act by...
26 - Ron Paul to Hold Major Event in Galveston Saturday
LAKE JACKSON, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2009 - Congressman Ron Paul will host a barbecue to kick off his congressional re-election campaign this Saturday at the San Luis Conference Center on Galveston Island. The event has attracted over 2,000 RSVP’s. The barbecue will kick-off at 4:30 pm...
27 - Amazon Defense Coalition: Chevron Using Deep Pockets to Manufacture “Proof” in $27 Billion Environmental Trial
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - Chevron is using its deep pockets to hire three public relations firms to strengthen a misinformation campaign to evade a $27.3 billion judgment against the company in Ecuador for creating the worst oil-related contamination on earth in the Amazon...
28 - The More People Think They Know about Obama’s Health Care Reform Proposals the More They Oppose Them
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - In late January only 17% of the public claimed to know much about President Obama’s health care reform proposals. By late July, just before the president’s press conference on July 22nd, that number had more than doubled, to 36%, while fully...
29 - MOPH Supports Advance Appropriations for Veteran’s Health Care
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 15, 2009 - The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) is proud to support bipartisan legislation introduced this week by Senate Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI) and House Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Congressman Bob Filner (D-CA) that will...
30 - California Assemblyman Chuck DeVore Resigns Leadership Post Due to $14 Billion Tax Increase Deal
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 15, 2009 - California State Assemblyman Chuck DeVore resigned today as Chief Republican Whip due to his opposition to a massive tax increase deal brokered by Republican legislative leaders. DeVore said, “The St. Valentine’s Day deal to raise taxes on...
31 - Revlon Reports 2008 Results
Improved Profitability and Margins; Generated Positive Free Cash Flow and Net Income Reduced Debt by $110 Million Grew Revlon Brand Color Cosmetics Net Sales by 9% Continues Strong Pipeline of Innovative New Products Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) today announced results for the three months and year...
32 - Speaker Panel Changes at Free Public Relations Webinar Geared to PR Professionals and Journalists
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - “From the News Cycle to the Spin Cycle,” a free Business Wire webinar geared to public relations professionals and journalists who may find themselves gravitating to the PR profession, will take place Thursday, February 19, with a slight change in...
33 - Uninterrupted Obama Inauguration Coverage Demonstrates Network Electronics / VPG’s Video Transport Leadership
OXNARD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - In anticipation of tens of millions of people watching the inauguration of Barack Obama on their TV sets and home computers, a major U.S. telecom service provider selected the Ventura video transport platform from Network Electronics / VPG. The...
34 - InFocus Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results
WILSONVILLE, Ore.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - InFocus® Corporation (NASDAQ:INFS) today announced its fourth quarter and full year 2008 financial results. For the fourth quarter, the Company reported revenues of $51.4 million and a net loss of $13.1 million, or $0.32 per share, compared to...
35 - Positive Rating of SEC Plunges 42 Points
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - In 2007, The Harris Poll® found that fully 71% of the public who understood what the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) did rated the job it was doing positively (i.e., excellent or pretty good). A new Harris Poll finds that only 29% of...
36 - Republican Meg Whitman, Former eBay President and CEO, Announces Formation of 2010 Gubernatorial Campaign Exploratory Committee
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Republican Meg Whitman, former President and CEO of eBay, today announced the formation of an Exploratory Committee to seek the nomination for Governor in 2010. Former California Governor Pete Wilson will serve as Campaign Chairman joining...
37 - San Antonio Physician Examines 2010 Senator Position
SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Dr. Alma Aguado (D), a physician in San Antonio announced this week she has her eye on a U.S. Senate seat for 2010. With Republican Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson's campaign for governor underway, Aguado stated her intentions of running for Texas...
38 - Two in Five Americans Anticipate Obama Will Do a Good Job in Iraq, Afghanistan
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Many U.S. adults are cautiously optimistic about Obama’s handling of Iraq and Afghanistan even though they remain skeptical of the situation in those countries. This compares to the strong majorities who in Bush’s final days as president gave...
39 - Chuck DeVore’s United States Senate Campaign Wins a “Shorty Award” for Best Political Use of Twitter
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - California State Assemblyman Chuck DeVore’s campaign for United States Senate announced today that the campaign won a “Shorty Award” for the best producer of political content on Twitter in 2008. Twitter is a social networking and...
40 - Datacard Group Awarded Contract to Automate Voter Check-in for the Commonwealth of Virginia
MINNETONKA, Minn.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization solutions, announced it won a four-year state-wide contract to help the Commonwealth of Virginia improve the efficiency, security and auditability of voter check-in using the...
41 - Judy Belk Announces Candidacy for Alabama Senate District 22 Seat
MOBILE, Ala.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Businesswoman and former president of Mobile County school board Judy Belk announced Wednesday that she will seek the Republican nomination for the vacant Senate District 22 seat. Belk, owner of Belk Development Company, is currently involved in...
42 - BBC World News America/The Harris Poll®
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - The first BBC World News America/The Harris Poll of American public opinion addresses five topics related to the new Obama administration – public priorities among all the issues facing the president, climate change, Iraq, Afghanistan and...
43 - Transpartisan Alliance Forms Sunshine Cabinet
DENVER-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - In nine days, on the evening of Lincoln’s Bicentennial, February 12 at 7pm MST the Transpartisan Alliance will present an interim national Sunshine Cabinet to serve as the voice of over 110 million Americans seeking to Reunite America while ensuring that...
44 - Telemundo Launches 2010 Census Campaign, “Hazte Contar!”
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Telemundo, a leading producer of innovative and high-quality content for Hispanics in the U.S. and around the world, announced today the launch of ”Hazte Contar!” (Be Counted!), a national initiative designed to increase awareness of the 2010 Census among...
45 - Expectations for Economy and Jobs Fell to Lowest Point in January
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - The Harris Poll® conducted just before President Obama was inaugurated found that public expectations for the economy, the job market and personal finances had fallen to new lows. Only 11% of all adults reported that their household’s financial...
46 - Martinique Salutes President Obama, Naming Street in His Honor
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - The French Caribbean island of Martinique has commemorated Barack Obama’s historic ascension to the presidency of the United States by naming a street in his honor. The newly dubbed Rue Obama extends from the heart of the picturesque city of Le...
47 - David F. Gordon, Former Director of Policy Planning at the US State Department, Joins Eurasia Group as Head of Research and Director, Global Macro Analysis
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Eurasia Group is proud to announce that David F. Gordon, former director of policy planning at the US State Department and vice chairman of the US National Intelligence Council, has joined the firm as head of research and director of global macro analysis...
48 - Sparton Corporation to Continue Trading On NYSE
JACKSON, Mich.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Sparton Corporation (NYSE: SPA) today announced it has been notified by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) that it is now in compliance with the revised temporary market capitalization listing standard criteria of the NYSE and, as a result, will...
49 - The Art of Obama: UPTOWN Magazine February/March Special Collectors Issue Features the Images that Shaped the Energy of an Election
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - The February/March 2009 issue of UPTOWN Magazine (on newsstands February 10th) features “The Art of Obama,” a cover story about the growing popularity of artists motivated by Barack Obama’s historic Presidential campaign. Uptown has created three...
50 - Obama For America’s General Counsel, Robert Bauer, Announced as InsideCounsel 2009 SuperConference Keynote
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - InsideCounsel magazine, the leading monthly business publication for general counsel and in-house counsel executives, announced today that Robert Bauer, General Counsel for Obama for America and Partner at Perkins Coie, will deliver the opening keynote...
51 - Foster Wheeler Shareholders Approve Proposal to Change Place of Incorporation
HAMILTON, Bermuda-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Foster Wheeler Ltd. (Nasdaq: FWLT) announced that at a special meeting of common shareholders held today, the company received the necessary shareholder approval to complete its previously announced redomestication to change the place of...
52 - Only One-Third of Americans Support Sending More Troops to Afghanistan Finds Inaugural BBC WORLD NEWS AMERICA /The HARRIS POLL®
ROCHESTER, N.Y. & WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - The findings of the first-ever BBC World News America /The Harris Poll® show that just one-third of Americans support sending more troops to Afghanistan and just over one-quarter believe fewer troops should be committed. The...
53 - Grassroots Impact on RNC Chairman’s Race
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele, candidate for RNC Chairman, unveiled his blueprint for grassroots success, today, “Forging Republican Strength through Grassroots.” The plan builds upon Steele’s track record of capitalizing on the success of...
54 - 2008 Presidential Election Results Obtained Smoothly in Ohio Due to IT Testing Done at Platform Lab, America’s Only Non-profit IT Test and Training Facility
MERRIMACK, N.H.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Neotys, a leader in easy-to-use, cost effective stress and load testing tools for web applications, today announced that its NeoLoad web stress testing software was used to stress test Ohio’s Election Night Reporting web application at Platform...
55 - 2-to-1 Majority of Americans Favor Obama Meeting with Iranian Leaders, but only 1-in-3 Favor Sending More U.S. Troops to Afghanistan
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - Most Americans feel very positively about President Obama, but that does not mean they support everything he says he plans to do. A new Financial Times/Harris Poll finds that they support his positions on some foreign policy issues but not on...
56 - Bruce Herschensohn Named Honorary Chairman of “DeVore for California” Campaign
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - California State Assemblyman Chuck DeVore today announced Bruce Herschensohn, the 1992 GOP nominee for U.S. Senate, has agreed to join his U.S. Senate campaign as Honorary Chairman. Mr. Herschensohn said, “I’ve known Chuck DeVore for 20...
57 - Racially Diverse Jews at Inauguration
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - The Institute for Jewish & Community Research (IJCR) recognizes a number of racially diverse Jews attending President Barack Obama's historic inauguration. Among them are Lacey Schwartz, a bi-racial Jew with a white mother and biological African...
58 - 41 Student Groups Demonstrate on Barack Obama’s Inauguration Day
ARLINGTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Tomorrow, Barack Obama’s Inauguration Day, students on college campuses nationwide will declare, “One day of Obama is enough. It’s time for change.” 41 chapters of the group Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) have confirmed their participation...
59 - Dubbed the “DC-24”, Kids from One of Chicago’s Toughest Neighborhoods Punch Their Tickets to History to Witness Inauguration and DC Sites
McCormick Foundation: WHAT: Exemplary citizenship, good grades, and an essay were the ticket to history for twenty-four 5th and 6th graders from Lawndale - one of Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods. Because of their hard work, they’re off to the nation’s capitol to witness the Presidential...
60 - Michael Stipe, Rosario Dawson, Heather Graham Host Inaugural Event, Presented by MoveOn.org, SEIU, OBEY Giant, and Acclaimed Artist Shepard Fairey
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Michael Stipe and the Manifest Hope: DC art gallery will co-host a special, invitation-only party in celebration of the inauguration of Barack Obama. The party, presented by MoveOn.org, SEIU, OBEY Giant, and Shepard Fairey, is also co-hosted by...
61 - World-Renowned Presidential Photographers Team Up with All Americans to Produce Official Obama Inaugural Photo Book Project
Epicenter Communications, an official licensee of the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC), today announced details of the official inaugural photography book project, which will commemorate President-elect Barack Obama's upcoming inauguration. The project will include images from some of the...
62 - George Bush Exits With Final Flush; ClarkMade Presents Art Exhibit
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - President George W. Bush’s eight years in office has been immortalized in an irreverent collection of urinal sculptures. As President Bush undergoes his final days as President this weekend, a series of six politically charged pieces evoking the...
63 - Citi Calls on More than 100,000 Employees Across the Country to Answer President-elect Obama’s Request for a National Day Service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Citi called on more than 100,000 employees and their families across the country to answer President-elect Obama’s request to join him in a national day of service on January 19th, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Citi volunteers will participate in hundreds...
64 - The New York Times Announces Special Inauguration Coverage
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - The New York Times announced today special inauguration coverage to appear in The Times, The New York Times Magazine and on NYTimes.com. The Times’s high-quality journalism and photography, and new multimedia features on NYTimes.com, will provide readers...
65 - Forty Bar And Legal Organizations Argue That Proposition 8 Would Violate California Constitution’s Guarantee Of Equal Protection In Amicus Brief Filed With California Supreme Court
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - The Bar Association of San Francisco, Los Angeles County Bar Association and 38 other bar and legal organizations (“amici”) in California and across America filed an amicus brief in the Marriage Cases before the California Supreme Court, announced...
66 - Obama and Korea’s Future to Be Addressed by Distinguished Korean Politician The Korea Society Presents: New Models for the U.S.-Republic of Korea Partnership in the Obama Administration
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - A distinguished member of the Republic of Korea’s National Assembly, Song Young-Gil, will speak at The Korea Society on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 12:00 PM. Song will suggest ways in which the United States and Korea can use their longstanding...
67 - Fathead® Celebrates with the World during Historical Inauguration
LIVONIA, Mich.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Fathead®, the leading brand in sports and entertainment graphic products, connects people with their passions and in this case the President-Elect Barack Obama’s Fathead, which is enjoying its second run as a Fathead top-seller as the first run...
68 - Public Agenda: Voters Had Positive Experience in 2008 Election, and Intend to Remain Active in Communities, Post- Election Survey Finds
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Despite problems at the polls in 2000 and 2004, and fears that they would reoccur in the last election, the vast majority of Americans said they had a positive voting experience in 2008. Even more strikingly, citizens expressed strong enthusiasm about...
69 - Stevie Wonder Contributes New Song to ‘THE OBAMA SOUNDTRACK’ Compilation CD
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - An American legend, Universal Motown’s STEVIE WONDER, will contribute a brand-new song, “All About the Love Again,” to a new compilation, issued to coincide with Inauguration Day, THE OBAMA SOUNDTRACK. The compilation CD is released on Tuesday...
70 - The Washington Post Announces Commemorative Editions for the 2009 Presidential Inauguration
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - The Washington Post will offer special, commemorative editions of The Washington Post Magazine and the January 20th and 21st newspapers, and today announces it will publish a retrospective hardcover book featuring Washington Post photography. The...
71 - ICPR Study: Illinois Residents See Broad Corruption in State Government and Seek Action for Change
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - A majority of Illinoisans (58%) believe Governor Rod Blagojevich’s alleged corrupt behavior is common among public officials in Illinois, and an even larger percentage believes a series of reforms, including limits on campaign contributions, would make...
72 - SnapMylife a Destination to See Grassroots ‘Snapshot’ View of Presidential Inauguration Events on January 20
NEEDHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - SnapMyLife, the leading mobile photo-sharing site, today announced that many of its 600,000 members will be snapping photos from their mobile phones at locations around Washington, DC and the world during the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama...
73 - Wind Power Front and Center for Presidential Inauguration on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Mariah Power (www.mariahpower.com) and Southwest Windpower (www.windenergy.com), leading manufacturers of successful wind appliances, both have units installed at the United States Botanic Garden, currently contributing to Washington, D.C.’s power...
74 - Three in Five Adults Give President-Elect Obama Positive Marks for Transition Handling
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - As Barack Obama’s readies his inauguration speech for next week, three in five adults (60%) give the job he has done so far in choosing his Cabinet and preparing to be president positive ratings. However, three in ten Americans (29%), and almost...
75 - Online Tickets to Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball Surge: Russell Simmons, LL Cool J, T.I., Young Jeezy, Bow Wow and MC Lyte Co-Host Black Tie Charity Gala
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Russell Simmons, Valeisha Butterfield, Dr. Benjamin Chavis and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN), the world's largest coalition of hip-hop artists and entertainment industry executives, announced today that Bow Wow and MC Lyte have agreed to join...
76 - The Harris Poll® “FlashBack” Finds Racial Discrimination Still Seen as Widespread
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - In 1969, and again in 1972, the Harris Poll measured the number of adult Americans who believed that blacks were discriminated against in different ways. A new Harris Poll “FlashBack” has repeated the same questions almost 40 years later and...
77 - Public Strategies, Inc. and POLITICO Launch Public Trust Monitor; Quarterly Poll Measures Confidence in Government and Business
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Public Strategies, Inc., (also known as PSI) and POLITICO today unveil a new quarterly survey that will establish an important ongoing public benchmark of the voting public’s trust in private and public-sector institutions. The PSI-POLITICO Public...
78 - Sprint Is Prepared to Provide Critical Communications During the Historic 2009 Presidential Inauguration
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - With one week to go to what is expected to be a historic 2009 Presidential Inauguration, Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) is well prepared to help ensure customers and public safety officials in Washington, D.C. can communicate using Sprint devices and...
79 - President-Elect Obama Toast of Midwest Business
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - According to one Cincinnati-based small business, President-elect Barack Obama is already helping the U.S. economy. MarbleCoasters.com is reporting very brisk sales of its set of tumbled Italian marble coasters bearing images of President-elect Obama...
80 - The Washington Post’s Web site Announces Live Video Coverage of the Presidential Inauguration
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - The Washington Post’s Web site, an award-winning news and information source, will produce live video coverage of President-elect Barack Obama’s Inaugural events on January 20th anchored by The Post’s Chris Cillizza, David Maraniss and Dana Priest...
81 - Contextware Releases Web Version of CDC’s Public Health Emergency Response Guide for State, Local, and Tribal Public Health Officials
ANNANDALE, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Contextware, Inc., provider of software solutions that improve organization performance and productivity, today announced the release of an all web version of the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Emergency Response Guide. Originally released by...
82 - MEDIA ALERT: Each State to Receive Report Card Grading Progress in Passing Model Traffic Safety Laws
-(Business Wire)-January 9, 2009 - Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety: WHAT: As state legislatures kick off their 2009 sessions, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety will hold a NEWS CONFERENCE to unveil its “2009 ROADMAP TO STATE HIGHWAY SAFETY LAWS” report grading each state and...
83 - Lobbying Activity Registration and Disclosure Statement Filing Added to South Carolina’s Public Disclosure and Accountability Reporting System at http://www.SC.gov
COLUMBIA, S.C.-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Lobbyists and Lobbyist’s Principals in South Carolina can now register their 2009 lobbying relationships electronically. Beginning with the June 30, 2009 disclosure report, Lobbyists and Lobbyist’s Principals will be able to file their...
84 - As Governor David A. Paterson Delivers State of the State Address, National Grid Applauds New York’s Commitment to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
ALBANY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - National Grid applauds and supports Gov. David A. Paterson’s commitment to have New York meet 45 percent of its electricity needs through energy efficiency and clean renewable energy by 2015, and the other energy initiatives outlined in his State of...
85 - Silver Diner’s Red, White & Blueplate Menu Celebrates the Inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama at Silver Diner
ROCKVILLE, Md.-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - Silver Diner has announced a new commemorative Red, White & Blueplate menu in honor of Barack Obama’s inauguration. The special offerings are available for a limited time only and feature a wide range of patriotic -themed selections, such as the...
86 - Obama Picks Leon Panetta, Santa Clara University Alum, as CIA Director
SANTA CLARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - President-elect Barack Obama has selected Santa Clara University alumnus, professor and former congressman Leon Panetta to take over the Central Intelligence Agency, according to Democratic officials. If confirmed by the Senate, Panetta would...
87 - Measurement of Emotion in 2008 Predicted Rise of Barack Obama and Fall of Economy
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Barack Obama made history in 2008. SenseUSTM surveys developed by AdSAM® Research and Consulting were able to predict the continuing success of the campaign as well as the size of the victory, based strictly on Emotional Response. The economy...
88 - Servant Forge Humanitarian Inaugural Ball Honors President Obama
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Servant Forge, a non-profit organization affiliated with Strategic Applications International is hosting an affordable and accessible Humanitarian Inaugural Ball at the Torpedo Factory at 105 Union Street Old Town Alexandria, Virginia on January...
89 - Hip-Hop Icons, Artists, and Corporate Leaders to Celebrate the Inauguration of Barack Obama at Black Tie Charity Gala
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Russell Simmons, Valeisha Butterfield, Dr. Benjamin Chavis and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN), the world’s largest coalition of hip-hop artists and entertainment industry executives, announced today that Heineken is the Presenting Sponsor and...
90 - It’s Not Too Late to Witness History Attend Inauguration of Barack Obama
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - In celebration of the Inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States, HotelBlox announced today that it is now offering hotel and luxury coach transportation packages from $532 per person with double occupancy, for individuals...
91 - Ben & Jerry’s Launches “Yes Pecan!”
BURLINGTON, Vt.-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - Vermont ice cream company, Ben & Jerry’s, is wasting no time ringing in the leadership changes in Washington, D.C., by renaming its butter pecan flavor “Yes Pecan” in its Scoop Shops for the month of January, honoring the uniting theme of...
92 - United States Senate Candidate Assemblyman Chuck DeVore Endorsed by More Than Half of California’s Elected Republican Leadership
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - Chuck DeVore, a California lawmaker running for the U.S. Senate in 2010 against Barbara Boxer today announced that he has been endorsed by more than half of all of California’s elected Republican officeholders. “I am very gratified by the strong...
93 - Amazon.com Launches Inauguration Store
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - With just 15 days until a historic presidential inauguration, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced the launch of the Inauguration Store (www.amazon.com/inauguration). The store features everything customers need to get ready to attend the event...
94 - United States Senate Candidate California Assemblyman Chuck DeVore Supports Israel’s Gaza Operation
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 4, 2009 - Chuck DeVore, a California legislator and declared candidate for the United States Senate in 2010 against Barbara Boxer, announced his support of the state of Israel’s current military operations in Gaza. “For the last several years I have been...
95 - Happy News Release Resolutions to Kick Off Business Wire’s Award Winning Webinars in 2009
Business Wire’s award winning webinar series will kick off the New Year with a how-to session that coaches communicators on building better press releases. The webinar will take place Wednesday, January 21. “It’s not just about writing press releases anymore,” said Monika Maeckle, Vice...
96 - MaxID Completes Timely Delivery of 30,000 Voter Registration Terminals to South African Independent Electoral Commission
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa-(Business Wire)-December 30, 2008 - MaxID, the rugged handheld technology company, announced today that it has completed the delivery of 30,000 voter registration terminals for the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) in preparation for the South...
97 - American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Notes Top Wind Industry Accomplishments of 2008
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-December 22, 2008 - Reflecting on the wind industry’s third record year in a row, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today identified the wind industry’s top accomplishments of 2008, and highlighted key environmental and economic achievements. 20% by 2030...
98 - ''Yes, We Can 2009 Inauguration Cruise'' Seven Day Voyage to the Inauguration of Barack Obama
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-December 22, 2008 - HotelBlox announced today that it has partnered with Imperial Majesty Cruise Line and Yes We Can Cruise, Inc., to offer an exclusive sailing to the inauguration of Barack Obama, who will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America...
99 - Share the Ride to Obama Presidential Inauguration with TripVerde’s National Ridesharing Service
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-December 22, 2008 - Four million people are expected to make the trip to Washington DC for the January 20, 2009 inauguration of Barack Obama, an historic event also estimated to generate millions of pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. TripVerde’s national ridesharing...
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