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U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for Nov. 23

Mon Nov 23, 12:01 AM ET

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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Majorities Reject Banning Defamation of Religion: 20 Nation Poll Mon Nov 23, 12:01 AM ET
COLLEGE PARK, Md., Nov. 23 - COLLEGE PARK, Md., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the UN General Assembly prepares to debate a proposal calling for nations to take action against the defamation of religion, majorities in 13 of 20 nations polled around the world support the right to criticize a religion.
Amid the Flu Epidemic, Don't Forget RSV in Young Children Mon Nov 23, 12:01 AM ET
BOSTON, Nov. 23 - RSV found to cause far more emergency department visits and hospitalizations than seasonal flu
Report Finds Girls' Schools in Afghanistan Face Highest Risk of Violence; Suggests Steps for Preventing Attacks Mon Nov 23, 12:01 AM ET
ATLANTA, Nov. 23 - - New study supports community-based approach to education in Afghanistan -
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for Nov. 22 Sun Nov 22, 12:01 AM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:
Congressman Fattah: Thanks to Specter, Casey for a Major Step Along History's Path Sat Nov 21, 11:14 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) issues the following statement upon the United States Senate's vote tonight to proceed to debate on Affordable Health Care legislation:
Leading Anti-Abortion Group Vows to Vigorously Fight the Senate Health Bill Sat Nov 21, 9:13 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 - "This bill provides for an unprecedented expansion of federally-funded abortion. What is health care about if it is not for preserving and protecting human life? If the bill is not amended, it must be defeated." Charmaine Yoest
Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine's Statement on the Senate's Vote to Proceed to Full Floor Debate of Health Insurance Reform L Sat Nov 21, 8:49 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- DNC Chairman Tim Kaine issued the following statement after the Senate voted to begin full debate of health insurance reform legislation.
FRC: Senate Votes to Proceed with Abortion Funding Debacle Sat Nov 21, 8:47 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tonight, in a partisan vote, the U.S. Senate voted to proceed to Senator Reid's version of the government takeover of health care. Among the several objectionable items included in this bill; like the public option, employer and individual mandates, is the government funding for elective abortion, which is the most onerous and morally objectionable. Additionally the bill provides subsidies for private plans that cover elective abortion. The "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to include elective abortion in the public option and subsidize health plans in the government run exchange that cover elective abortion.
Randall Terry and Team to Go on 13-City Tour to Fight Health Care Bill Sat Nov 21, 7:07 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Randall Terry and other pro-life advocates will take a 13-city, 7-state tour against child-killing in the "healthcare" bill from Nov. 23 through Dec. 4, 2009. They will hold rallies, protests, and press conferences and will perform skits.
River Blindness (Onchocerciasis) Reduced By Nearly One-Third In At-Risk Populations In Six Countries Sat Nov 21, 2:45 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A regional initiative launched in the 1990s to eliminate onchocerciasis (river blindness) in the Americas has substantially reduced the prevalence of the disease in recent years, as evidenced by a 31% decrease in the number of individuals requiring mass drug administration in six endemic countries. Results were reported today at the 58th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH).
AARP Hosts Rep. Bill Foster In Health Care Reform Forum Sat Nov 21, 12:00 PM ET
ST. CHARLES, Ill., Nov. 21 - Association Discusses Key Provisions of Legislation, Continues Push for Progress on Health Care Reform
Senate Poised to Advance Majority Leader Reid's Anti-Life Bill Sat Nov 21, 10:42 AM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 - AUL Action Campaign: Vote NO on Cloture
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for Nov. 21 Sat Nov 21, 12:01 AM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:
Baumann Bus Workers Vote To Join Teamsters Local 1205 Fri Nov 20, 11:41 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As a result of a major election victory today, more than 1,700 school bus workers employed at the Baumann transportation companies on Long Island will become members of Teamsters Local 1205, headquartered in Farmingdale, New York. The workers voted 906-644 in an election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board.
The Little Ambassador: 'Please President Obama, Lead the American People to Adopt Children's Human Rights' Fri Nov 20, 11:29 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by Ariana-Leilani Children's Foundation International:
MINDlink Foundation Launches to Connect the Cerebellum to Cures Fri Nov 20, 9:30 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 - Pioneering Neurologist Closer to Understanding Brain Wiring and Diseases
Zimbabwean Rights Defender and Movement to Receive RFK Award at White House Ceremony Fri Nov 20, 9:06 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Magodonga Mahlangu and her organization, Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA), will receive the 2009 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award at an evening ceremony to be held at the White House November 23rd, featuring remarks by President Barack Obama.
Monique Coleman to Illuminate UNICEF Snowflake at Lighting Ceremony in Beverly Hills Fri Nov 20, 7:12 PM ET
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 20 - BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Fund for UNICEF announced that actress and UNICEF supporter Monique Coleman will light the UNICEF Snowflake on Saturday, November 21 at the 2009 Beverly Hills UNICEF Snowflake lighting ceremony. The UNICEF Snowflake will grace the intersection of Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard during the holiday season. The ceremony highlights the City of Beverly Hills' annual holiday event and the season of giving.
U.S. Bishops Voice Disappointment in Abortion-Funding Provisions in Senate Health Bill, Urge Better Care for Immigrants and Affordability Fri Nov 20, 7:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops urged the Senate to make essential changes its health reform bill in order to keep in place federal law on abortion funding and conscience protection on abortion, protect access to health care for immigrants and include strong provisions for adequate affordability.
Actuaries to Senate: Strengthen Individual Mandate Fri Nov 20, 6:45 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Actuaries is urging senators to modify health care reform legislation released this week to contain stronger language regarding a health insurance individual coverage mandate. The actuaries said that an effective and enforceable mandate will minimize adverse selection stemming from more restrictive issue and rating rules prescribed by the bill.
U.S.-China Business Summit to Host World's Largest Symposium for Americans, Chinese Fri Nov 20, 6:40 PM ET
FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 20 - Assembly of American-Chinese businesses to be held in Las Vegas Jan. 3-5
Governor Rendell Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Staff Sergeant Glen H. Stivison Jr. Fri Nov 20, 6:13 PM ET
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 20 - HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell has ordered United States and Pennsylvania flags on state facilities in the Capitol Complex and in Indiana County to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, Nov. 21, to honor the memory of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Glen H. Stivison Jr., who died while serving on active duty in Afghanistan.
Nevada Health Care Association (NHCA) Supports Majority Leader Reid Fri Nov 20, 5:36 PM ET
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 20 - LAS VEGAS, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Charles Perry, Executive Director of the Nevada Health Care Association:
Healthy Oceans Can Help Save Us From Climate Change Fri Nov 20, 5:27 PM ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 - International coalition advances marine conservation as part of the solution to climate change
Insurance Department Takes Action in Commonwealth Court Against Kingsway Financial Services Fri Nov 20, 5:19 PM ET
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 20 - HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Insurance Department today filed a complaint in Commonwealth Court to force Kingsway Financial Services to unwind a set of sham transactions that negatively impacted one of its subsidiaries in Pennsylvania.
Why Holidays Don't Have To Be 'Happy' Fri Nov 20, 5:15 PM ET
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Nov. 20 - WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Samuel Gladding is no Scrooge, but he is on a mission to redefine what it means to be "happy" during the holidays. As a licensed professional counselor with a specialty in family counseling and chair of the Department of Counseling at Wake Forest University, Gladding says research shows that it is the pressure to be happy that often leads to sadness and even depression during the holidays.
Governor Edward G. Rendell's Public Schedule for Nov. 21-23, 2009 Fri Nov 20, 4:54 PM ET
Nov. 20 - Nov. 21, 2009
Coppley Workers Vote Overwhelmingly for Workers United over UNITE HERE Fri Nov 20, 4:48 PM ET
HAMILTON, Ontario, Nov. 20 - Workers at historic Hamilton apparel factory make it ten straight wins for Workers United against UNITE HERE raids in Ontario Labour Relations Board Elections