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Scientists Characterize Justification for Congressional Python Ban as 'Unscientific'

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WILMINGTON, N.C., Nov. 24 - WILMINGTON, N.C., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a letter to the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary an independent group of scientists today characterized a United States Geological Survey (USGS) report being touted as the justification for a ban on import and trade in pythons as “unscientific.”

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NVHR: New Data Finding Fewer than 1 in 5 Hepatitis C Patients Receiving Antiviral Therapy is 'Wake-Up Call' for Washington Tue Nov 24, 12:01 AM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New peer-reviewed data finding that fewer than one-fifth of the nearly 4 million Americans infected with chronic hepatitis C virus have received anti-viral therapy in recent years should be a wake-up call that Congress needs to move urgently on bipartisan legislation to support new state-based detection, research, and surveillance efforts, the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR) said today.
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for Nov. 24 Tue Nov 24, 12:01 AM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:
Pelosi Remarks Before Meeting With Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of the Republic of India Mon Nov 23, 8:45 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a brief press availability this evening with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of the Republic of India before their meeting in the Capitol. Pelosi extended an invitation to the Prime Minister to address a joint meeting of Congress during a future visit to the United States. Below are their remarks:
Infant Entrapment and Suffocation Prompts Stork Craft to Recall More Than 2.1 Million Drop-Side Cribs Mon Nov 23, 7:38 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia, Canada, today announced the voluntary recall of more than 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs, including about 147,000 Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. The recall involves approximately 1,213,000 units distributed in the United States and 968,000 units distributed in Canada.
Manmohan Singh -- Visiting Indian Premier Whose Government Has Refused to Prosecute the Perpetrators of November 1984 Genocide of Sikhs, Says Sikhs fo Mon Nov 23, 7:36 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by Sikhs for Justice:
'Family Health History and Genetics Privacy' is the Newest Addition to the ACMG Genetics & Your Health Video Series Mon Nov 23, 6:51 PM ET
BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 23 - American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) Encourages Families to Gather Family Health History Information on National Family History Day, Thanksgiving 2009
Detroit Spammer and Three Co-Conspirators Sentenced for Multi-Million Dollar E-Mail Stock Fraud Scheme Mon Nov 23, 6:47 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Four individuals were sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Marianne O. Battani in federal court in Detroit for their roles in a wide-ranging international stock fraud scheme involving the illegal use of bulk commercial e-mails, or "spamming," announced Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division Lanny A. Breuer and U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Terrence Berg.
Colombian National Pleads Guilty to Role in Defrauding the Export-Import Bank of the United States of More Than $1 Million Mon Nov 23, 6:28 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Febe Durango-Rueda, 52, a Colombian national, pleaded guilty on Nov. 20, 2009, to participating in a scheme to defraud the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) of more than $1 million, announced Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division Lanny A. Breuer and Acting Inspector General Osvaldo L. Gratacos of the Ex-Im Bank, Office of the Inspector General.
Alpharetta Man Pleads Guilty to Impersonation of National Security Agent Mon Nov 23, 6:27 PM ET
ATLANTA, Nov. 23 - Aprile Held Himself out to Alpharetta & Marietta Police Departments as Anti-Terrorism Task Force Leader
Governor Edward G. Rendell's Public Schedule for Nov. 24, 2009 Mon Nov 23, 5:57 PM ET
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Arizona Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Mailing Child Pornography Mon Nov 23, 5:34 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Robert Restuch, 70, of Bullhead City, Ariz., was sentenced today to five years in prison for mailing child pornography, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona Dennis K. Burke. Restuch was also sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge G. Murray Snow to serve a lifetime of supervised release following his prison term and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine.
Former World Vision Sponsored Child Named CNN Hero of the Year Mon Nov 23, 5:30 PM ET
SEATTLE, Nov. 23 - SEATTLE, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Efren Penaflorida, a schoolteacher from Cavite, Philippines, has won this year's CNN Hero of the Year Award.
Arms Dealer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Supply U.S. Fighter Jet Engines to Iran Mon Nov 23, 5:29 PM ET
MOBILE, Ala., Nov. 23 - MOBILE, Ala., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Jacques Monsieur, a Belgian national and resident of France suspected of international arms dealing for decades, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama to conspiracy to illegally export F-5 fighter jet engines and parts from the Untied States to Iran.
ASU Seminar: 'Many Facets of Climate Change in Arizona' Mon Nov 23, 5:28 PM ET
TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 23 - TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On February 2, 2005, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano signed an Executive Order stating that "Arizona and other Western States have particular concerns about the impacts of climate change and climate variability on the environment, including the potential for prolonged drought, severe forest fires, warmer temperatures, increased snowmelt, reduced snow pack and other effects." The Executive Order also recognized that "actions to reduce GHG emissions, including increasing energy efficiency, conserving natural resources and developing renewable energy sources, may have multiple benefits including economic development, job creation, cost savings, and improved air quality."
NAHRO Survey: Public Housing Authorities Using Recovery Act Dollars Responsibly and Efficiently Mon Nov 23, 5:23 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Public housing authorities (PHAs) are spending funds received from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in a timely manner to meet the capital needs of public housing, according to a new survey from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). "The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act & Public Housing: A Smart Investment in Our Economy" analyzes the use of $3 billion of Recovery Act dollars awarded on March 18, 2009 to PHAs for capital improvements of their public housing units, and was completed by more than 500 PHAs.
NPC Newsmaker Program: NPC Hosts Fleur de Lis Ambassador Program Founders Scott Cowen and Arnie Fielkow Mon Nov 23, 5:04 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tulane University President Scott Cowen and New Orleans City Council President Arnie Fielkow will highlight public-private partnerships that have achieved education and transportation breakthroughs as New Orleans recovers from Hurricane Katrina at a National Press Club Newsmakers press conference at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3, in the Lisagor Room, 13th floor, National Press Building, 529 14th St., N.W., Washington, DC.
Edmonds Elected President of the International Association of Political Consultants Mon Nov 23, 5:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International Association of Political Consultants (IAPC) elected Tom Edmonds, Republican media consultant, as its new president at its world conference in Panama City, Panama. Edmonds is president of Edmonds Associates, Inc., a nationally recognized Republican media consulting firm based in Vienna, Virginia.
Justice Department Sues Chicago Area Landlord for Refusing to Rent to African Americans Mon Nov 23, 4:56 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States has filed a lawsuit against Terence Flanagan, a Chicago area property owner and rental agent, alleging that he refused to rent properties he owned or controlled to African-Americans, in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act, the Justice Department announced.
U.S. Muslims to Mark End of Hajj With Prayers Mon Nov 23, 4:55 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following advisory was issued today by the Council on American-Islamic Relations:
DCED Celebrates Opening of Latest Crawford County Business Park Renovation Mon Nov 23, 4:46 PM ET
MEADVILLE, Pa., Nov. 23 - Former Brownfield Offers New Opportunities for Business Development
New Science Program Teaches High School Students About Blood and Career Opportunities in the Field of Hematology Mon Nov 23, 4:44 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Society of Hematology (ASH) and Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education, and media company, are launching "Explore the Mystery of Blood," a dynamic science curriculum designed to spark interest in the fields of science and medicine, in addition to exposing students to exciting career opportunities in hematology.
Governor Rendell to Address County Commissioners; Later Discuss Statewide H1N1 Vaccination Clinics, Future H1N1 Distribution Plans Mon Nov 23, 4:37 PM ET
Nov. 23 - Harrisburg – Governor Edward G. Rendell will address the County Commissioners Association Fall Conference at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the Hotel Hershey.
PA Lottery Introduces Six New Holiday Instant Games With Statewide Caroling Tour Mon Nov 23, 4:35 PM ET
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Nov. 23 - MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Lottery carolers will perform at six mall locations around the state from Saturday, Nov. 28, through Sunday, Dec. 20 to promote the Lottery's six new holiday instant games.
Arrests Made in Case Involving Conspiracy to Procure Weapons, Including Anti-Aircraft Missiles Mon Nov 23, 4:32 PM ET
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 23 - PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- David S. Kris, Assistant Attorney General for National Security, Department of Justice, and U.S. Attorney Michael L. Levy, together with Special Agent-in-Charge of the FBI Janice K. Fedarcyk, Special Agent-in-Charge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement John P. Kelleghan, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Internal Revenue Service Don Fort, and Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police Colonel Joseph R. Fuentes, today announced arrests in a case involving a conspiracy to procure weapons, including anti-aircraft missiles.
Media Advisory: Assistant Attorney General West to Participate in Las Vegas Mortgage Fraud Awareness Press Conference Mon Nov 23, 4:31 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tony West, Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department's Civil Division, will join U.S. Senator Harry Reid, Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto, FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz, and Marietta Rodriguez of NeighborWorks America, in a press conference on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2009, at 1:00 P.M. PT/ 4:00 P.M. ET to discuss national and local efforts in fighting mortgage fraud.
Report: Estate Tax Burden Falls Disproportionately on Same-Sex Couples Mon Nov 23, 4:23 PM ET
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23 - New Study by Williams Institute Finds that Exclusion from the Estate Tax Marital Deduction Will Cost Affected Same-Sex Couples $3.3 Million on Average
Terror Charges Unsealed in Minneapolis Against Eight Men, Justice Department Announces Mon Nov 23, 4:22 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Justice Department announced that terrorism charges have been unsealed today in the District of Minnesota against eight defendants. According to the charging documents, the offenses include providing financial support to those who traveled to Somalia to fight on behalf of al-Shabaab, a designated foreign terrorist organization; attending terrorist training camps operated by al-Shabaab; and fighting on behalf of al-Shabaab.
Pennsylvania Department of Health Announces Additional H1N1 Vaccination Clinics in Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh Counties Mon Nov 23, 4:18 PM ET
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 23 - Clinics Continue to Target Individuals in the Recommended Priority Groups