Read Top Government > National Headlines and Articles from http://www.governmentprnews.com en-us http://www.governmentprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2012/02/carlsbad-mayor-cdod-county-officials-respond-to-brc-report-260933.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Carlsbad and Eddy County officials say Southeast New Mexico's salt beds should play a key role in the country moving forward with the BRC's suggestions. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2012/02/family-abused-by-police-settle-for-700000-craft-v-flagg-06-c-1451-261095.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Innocent family members (including a disabled man and elderly woman) were routinely handcuffed and abused until money was handed over. Attorney Blake Horwitz settled this federal lawsuit on behalf of his clients. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2012/02/security-solutions-international-announces-speaker-for-its-annual-homeland-security-professionals-conference-at-the-gaylord-palms-on-november-5th7th-2012-260312.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The 7th annual Counter Terrorist Magazine's Homeland Security Professionals Conference expects record numbers - focus is on public and private partnerships in protecting the USA. Hosted by the Leon County Sheriff's Office Florida. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2012/02/difference-between-theft-burglary-and-robbery-260266.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Theft is a very broad term that can be applied to a number of crimes. In general, theft is the taking of someone else's property without permission or any intention of returning it. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2012/02/wrongful-death-vs-murder-260371.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The charge of murder is a criminal charge brought by the state against someone who has taken another person's life. Wrongful death is a civil charge brought by surviving family members against a person who has taken a loved one's life. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2012/02/transnational-government-of-tamil-eelam-dislodges-sri-lanka-260517.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Cabinet Minister of Transnational Government, Mrs Balambihai Murugadas Minister for Women, Children and Elderly Affairs of the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE), lodged the maiden question to the visiting Foreign Minister of Canada Hon John Baird at the Royal Commonwealth Society lecture on 23 Jan 2012 which took the Government contingent by surprise. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2012/01/new-york-civil-rights-violation-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-comments-on-nycs-attempt-to-remove-judge-from-fdny-race-discrimination-case-259768.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman comments on the city's attempt to remove Judge Nicholas Garaufis from a race discrimination case against the New York Fire Department. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2012/01/former-senator-domenici-dr-james-conca-join-list-of-confirmed-speakers-for-carlsbad-nuclear-summit-259387.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Carlsbad Department of Development announced that former state Senator Pete Domenici and Dr. James Conca will be speaking at the National Nuclear Fuel Cycle Summit taking place April 2-5, 2012 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2012/01/political-hand-fans-add-an-extra-marketing-dimension-to-campaign-promotions-258586.htm Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Hand Fans Direct manufactures the highest quality Custom Political Hand Fans with your custom design and information on our stock or custom shape for a unique campaign style. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2012/01/yall-come-back-ya-hear-extradition-in-florida-257896.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT When tourists have committed a crime while in Florida, Florida will seek extradition after they return to their home state. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2012/01/the-summer-olympics-is-exactly-what-is-needed-to-put-the-uk-back-on-its-feet-believes-the-per-dm-ceo-257263.htm Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT andquot;All of the world would be watching London and it was a chance for the UK to flex its muscles,andquot; explains the Per DM CEO. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2012/01/supreme-decision-life-sentences-for-juveniles-14-and-younger-256259.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Illinois is among 19 states that imposes life sentences to juveniles 14 and younger, according to the Los Angeles Times. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2012/01/register-as-a-sex-offender-for-a-nonsex-crime-conviction-256376.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT A recent ruling by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stopped the practice of the parole board assigning 'special condition x' also known as sex offender status to individuals who were not convicted of a Texas sex crime. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2012/01/ism-achieves-hp-software-specialist-partner-designation-256355.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Integrated Solutions Management, Inc. (ISM) recognized by Hewlett-Packard Company for superior customer service. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2012/01/ensil-technical-services-inc-lewiston-new-york-awarded-major-military-repair-contract-from-united-states-coast-guard--254772.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ensil Technical Services Inc. recently won a competitive best value repair contract from the United States Coast Guard a branch of the United States Department of Homeland Security. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2012/01/smartceo-honors-e-davon-kelly-and-novad-management-consulting-with-the-future-50-award-255908.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT On January 26, NOVAD Management Consulting's CEO E. Davon Kelly will receive SmartCEO's Future 50 Award. The award recognizes Washington DC area companies for continuous growth and excellence in entrepreneurship. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2012/01/360-diversity-is-backing-the-decision-to-legalise-same-sex-marriage-in-scotland-255322.htm Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Scottish Government is currently considering a move to legalise gay marriage. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2012/01/what-is-plea-bargaining-255074.htm Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Plea bargaining is an ideal way to avoid stiff punishments for several criminal charges. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/new-york-court-ruling-says-outofstate-sex-offenders-must-register-255001.htm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT The New York State Appellate Court ruled that out-of-state sex offenders must now register in NY once they have become a resident. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/patient-advocate-releases-new-book-quotfor-the-love-of-scottquot-at-olmstead-publishing-254863.htm Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT andquot;Jo, you have to tell people what they've done to me. You have to tell them!andquot; pleaded Jo Hamilton's little brother, as he lay writhing in agony. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/north-texas-authorities-scheduled-to-crack-down-in-2012-warrant-roundup-254830.htm Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Police agencies are teaming up serve thousands of arrest warrants in early 2012. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/carlsbad-mayor-cdod-positive-news-about-wipp-2012-budget-254117.htm Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Members of New Mexico's congressional delegation have shown their strong support of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant's safety record and operational success by fighting to keep the Department of Energy facility sufficiently funded. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/security-solutions-international-ssi-and-patriot-3-announce-partnership-for-elevated-tactical-training-253742.htm Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Homeland Security leader will provide worldwide training to Patriot 3 clients on special vehicles and elevated platforms' best practices. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/in-wake-of-gray-summit-collisions-ntsb-recommends-ban-on-cell-phone-use-while-driving-253400.htm Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT On I-44 in August of 2010, a massive collision involving a tractor, a pickup truck and two school buses heading to Six Flags killed two people and injured 35 others. This massive collision led to the NTSB issuing a series of recommendations. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/is-dna-evidence-alone-enough-to-convict-colorado-man-of-rape-252872.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT A recent Colorado case has legal experts wondering whether prosecutors can meet their burden of proof solely based on DNA test results. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/rural-america-onshore-outsourcing-wants-us-to-prepare-for-influx-of-millions-of-online-workers-in-rural-us-as-a-result-of-broadband-access-252570.htm Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT CEO Christopher Hytry Derrington points to National Rural America Jobs Creation Plan to provide capital for entrepreneurs as government commits $7.2 billion to broadband expansion http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/changes-to-federal-crimes-weaken-the-criminal-intent-requirement-252414.htm Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT In a system where ignorance of the law is not a defense and specific intent to commit a crime is no longer required, representation by a federal criminal defense attorney is especially important. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/bill-may-bring-pennsylvania-into-compliance-with-sorna-252101.htm Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT The Pennsylvania General Assembly is set to approve legislation that will bring Pennsylvania into compliance the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/botvin-lifeskills-training-program-earns-top-us-justice-department-rating-251774.htm Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT U.S. Justice Department selects LST as a top evidence-based prevention program for inclusion on their new CrimeSolutions website. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/jason-creasman-announces-the-establishment-of-a-consolare-office-in-italy-for-the-republic-of-aquitaine-251667.htm Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT The new Italian consolare helps establish the legitimacy and growing support for the country's independence. The consolare is available for discussions with anyone who is interested in learning more about the Republic of Aquitaine. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/economic-development-author-mark-lautman-presents-quotgumption-cyclequot-webinar-to-twentyeight-communities-251162.htm Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Lautman delivers once again with his knowledge and expertise in the area of economic development. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/the-counter-terrorist-magazine-will-be-easy-to-find-at-the-2012-shot-show-in-las-vegas-251253.htm Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Now in its fourth year, The Counter Terrorist Magazine's 22nd issue will be available at key exhibitor booths throughout the Shot Show. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/stand-your-ground-not-guilty-to-the-charge-of-murder-in-the-second-degree-250866.htm Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Ferrer Shane attorney Diana Gonzalez wins homicide acquittal for client. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/the-landscape-of-medicare-and-medicaid-contractors-250554.htm Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT With the attention of recent years focused on Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs), providers may be unfamiliar with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) other audit contractors. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/foresters-uk-encourages-a-more-caring-approach-250592.htm Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT According to the Chancellor's Autumn statement, the UK faces another 5 years of austerity and some financial commentators are predicting a decade of hard times. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/new-legal-standards-for-florida-powers-of-attorney-250315.htm Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Several important changes to Florida's Power of Attorney Act that took effect in October have important implications for future creation of living wills and other estate planning powers. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/maryland-prosecutors-try-to-jail-acquitted-man-with-probation-violation-250202.htm Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Although the double jeopardy clause of the Fifth Amendment prevents trying an individual twice for the same crime, the state is still after Stewart, taking advantage of its only other means of incarcerating an individual, a probation violation. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/12/south-carolina-manslaughter-conviction-reversed-due-to-selfdefense-249871.htm Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT The South Carolina Supreme Court recently reversed a voluntary manslaughter conviction, acquitting the defendant on the ground of self-defense. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/11/kdh-defense-systems-inc-announces-486-million-us-dhs-contract-award-249533.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Manufacturer of American-made custom body armor awarded prestigious five-year contract with the United States Department of Homeland Security. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/11/h1b-quota-met-november-22nd-2011-now-what-249548.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT The H1b visa quota for the 2012 fiscal year was met on November 22, 2011, the government announced on November 23, 2011, just before Thanksgiving 2011. However, there are other options available for those with talent. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/11/assess-the-latest-export-regulations-in-the-asian-market-249465.htm Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Defence exports Asia-Pacific 1-2 February 2012, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore . http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/11/fostering-people-launches-new-fostering-service-in-dublin-248844.htm Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Fostering People has launched a new fostering service in Dublin as the agency looks to recruit foster carers to meet the needs of vulnerable children and young people. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/11/supreme-court-considers-religious-exception-to-antidiscrimination-laws-248872.htm Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Court to decide if the ministerial exception, which allows religious institutions to discriminate for certain positions, encompasses the disabilities. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/11/new-study-illuminates-significant-discrepancy-in-witness-id-procedures-249007.htm Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Certain tecniques are less likely to produce false suspect identifications. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/11/360-diversity-supports-the-challenge-against-discriminatory-mental-health-law-248530.htm Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT 360 Diversity supports the Mental Health (Discrimination) Bill, which has been put together to revoke four pieces of current legislation which discriminate against those with mental health issues. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/11/filing-a-wrongful-death-claim-248046.htm Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT When your loved dies because of another person's negligence, the fallout is often nothing less than paralyzing on both an emotional and a financial level. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/11/economic-development-author-mark-lautman-offers-free-webinar-on-the-quotgumption-cyclequot-of-community-development-december-1-2011-247377.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Golden Shovel Agency sponsors webinar for communities who wish to interact with Economic Development specialist Mark Lautman. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/11/expunction-moving-on-from-past-crimes-in-texas-247236.htm Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT If you are cleared of criminal charges in Texas, or you complete court-ordered deferment programs, an attorney can help expunge any criminal record created during the process. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/11/occupy-oakland-business-fraud-verdict-246560.htm Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Oakland jury awards $9 million against multinational corporation for business fraud and breach of contract. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_national_articles/2011/11/michigan-elder-law-amp-va-accredited-attorney-christopher-j-berry-donates-his-time-and-legal-services-on-veterans-day-november-11-2011-246362.htm Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Michigan elder law andamp; VA accredited attorney, Christopher J. Berry, Esq. will be donating his time and legal services to any veterans that need assistance with their estate planning, elder law, or veterans benefits needs on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.