22Feb/16

Elected officials use campaign funds for private gain in Mississippi – The Sun Herald


The Sun Herald

Elected officials use campaign funds for private gain in Mississippi
The Sun Herald
“When you have virtual nonreporting, very lax or nonexistent laws about personal use and add to it that some candidates are virtually living off the money, that’s really adding pressure on candidates to listen to the lobbyist donors because it’s not

22Feb/16

Cara McCollum ‘gives the gift of life’ with organ donation – Press of Atlantic City


Press of Atlantic City

Cara McCollum ‘gives the gift of life’ with organ donation
Press of Atlantic City
“I want to dispel the myth that people are untreated because of organ donation,” Glennon said. The New Jersey Sharing Network is a nonprofit, federally funded organization that is responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue in the state

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22Feb/16

U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown used high-powered golf tournament to raise big money for obscure group – First Coast News


First Coast News

U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown used high-powered golf tournament to raise big money for obscure group
First Coast News
Brown, who touted One Door to donors as a charitable nonprofit, said the real winners of the golf tournament would be deserving children who stood to benefit from the substantial proceeds. It didn’t seem to … It’s unclear if that is related to Brown

22Feb/16

Rich country governments put national interests ahead of world’s poorest – CADTM.org


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Rich country governments put national interests ahead of world’s poorest
CADTM.org
“Governments say they have spelled out a series of safeguards to frame the use of aid for security-related activities. However … The definition is of great importance for the global goal that donor countries commit 0.7% of their GNI to development
Africa: Rich Country Governments Put National Interests Ahead of World’s PoorestAllAfrica.com

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22Feb/16

Blood donation events slated – Argus Press


Fremont News Messenger

Blood donation events slated
Argus Press
CORUNNA — During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to join in its lifesaving mission by giving blood. Since 1943, every U.S. president has designated March as Red Cross Month to recognize how the Red …
Red Cross announces blood drivesPlattsburgh Press Republican
Red Cross Month commemorated during MarchAnnanews

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