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ON NPR NEWS MORNING EDITION FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2

November 1, 2007, Washington, D.C. – In his first public comments, Michael Battle, former director of the Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys at the Department of Justice, speaks with NPR justice correspondent Ari Shapiro on the controversial firings of 7 U.S. attorneys in one day.    » read more »

Chicago, Ill., Nov. 1, 2007 -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 will hold a public hearing on its objections to Indiana's draft wastewater discharge permit for U.S. Steel's Gary Works. EPA raised objections to certain parts of Indiana's permit in two letters to the state last month. EPA's objections must be resolved before the permit can be issued.

EPA plans to hold the hearing in northwest Indiana in mid-December. A formal public notice announcing the date, time and location will be issued at least 30 days prior to the hearing date.    » read more »

Tuesday, October 30, 2007, DETROIT -- Workers at MGM Grand Casino Hotel have ratified a new four-year labor agreement, with 53 percent of workers voting in favor of the agreement.    » read more »

Residential Energy Efficiency Solutions to Meet the Burden of Rising Energy Bills in Europe and Eurasia

Oct. 25, 2007 -- A new study by the Alliance to Save Energy on “Addressing Affordability of Utility Services in Urban Households: Energy Efficiency Solutions” is now available online.    » read more »

October 12, 2007, New York, NY -- Statement of former President Bill Clinton on Al Gore winning the Nobel Peace Prize:    » read more »

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2007 -- Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement congratulating former Vice President Al Gore for receiving the Nobel Peace Prize today for his work concerning global warming:    » read more »

Relationship recognizes efforts to sustain troops and their families

REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 9, 2007 — Microsoft Corp. today joined the America Supports You team as part of its ongoing commitment to recognizing the dedication of members of the U.S. armed forces and their families. Microsoft will work with America Supports You through engagement with many America Supports You programs.    » read more »

Washington, D.C., October 9, 2007 – Consumers facing higher winter heating costs of 4 to 22 percent – depending on which fuel powers their home – can use energy efficiency to keep those costs in check while remaining comfortable, advises the Alliance to Save Energy.    » read more »

October 9, 2007, Philadelphia, PA – Diego Ramos of Q012’s Booker Show was recently highlighted as one of “The 75 Greatest Living Philadelphians” in an article written by Stu Bykovsky, columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News. The list was created over the summer as Dunkin’ Donuts and the Philadelphia Eagles solicited nominations to tie in with the celebration of the Eagle’s 75th anniversary. Hundreds were nominated for the article and those chosen were selected based on their ability to “motivate, inspire and improve those around them.”    » read more »

Largest Military Social Network Connects over 400,000 Military Spouses Worldwide

October 3, 2007 -- Culinary historians, food lovers and cookbook readers will want to mark their calendars for Nov. 5, when Judith Jones, celebrated editor and the first to champion Julia Child, will speak at the Library of Congress.

Jones, author of "The Tenth Muse: My Life in Food," will start her talk at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.    » read more »

ABCNEWS.Com Launches Video Library on Breast Cancer Information Beginning October 1

Friday, September 28, 2007 -- On Monday's edition of ABC News' "Nightline," Jan Crawford Greenburg will sit down with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for a candid and wide-ranging interview. The interview will air at 11:35 p.m., ET, MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 on the ABC Television Network.

"Nightline" is anchored by Cynthia McFadden, Terry Moran and Martin Bashir. James Goldston is the executive producer.    » read more »

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