$50 billion in high-speed rail applications submitted, money to be awarded this winterOctober 6th, 2009 $50B in high-speed rail applications submittedWASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Tuesday it has received applications from 24 states seeking $50 billion for high-speed rail projects, more than six times the money designated in the economic stimulus plan. A decision on which projects will receive funds will be made this winter, Joseph Szabo, head of the Federal Railroad Administration, said in a statement.
First domestic partnership certificate issued at Nevada state Capitol as status becomes legalOctober 1st, 2009 Domestic partnership certificates issued in NevadaCARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada's secretary of state issued domestic partnership certificate No.
Rahul effect - 1.3 mn want to join Youth Congress in Tamil NaduSeptember 25th, 2009 CHENNAI - A whopping 1.3 million youngsters have sent in applications for membership to the Congress party' youth wing in Tamil Nadu within two weeks of party general secretary Rahul Gandhi's visit to the state. According to Congress officials, the membership enrolment drive for the party's state youth wing started by Rahul Gandhi has got a huge response.
Users of immigration Web site can get texts, e-mails to check citizenship, other applicationsSeptember 22nd, 2009 Immigration agency launches new Web siteWASHINGTON — The Obama administration launched a new Web site on Tuesday that officials hope will make citizenship and other immigration services more accessible. The new Citizenship and Immigration Services Web site was unveiled Tuesday at an event with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, as well as White House and Homeland Security staff.
Wash. judge rejects effort to stop public vote on expanded gay partnership benefitsSeptember 8th, 2009 WA judge rejects challenge to vote on gay benefitsOLYMPIA, Wash. — A judge on Tuesday refused to block a proposed ballot initiative on expanded domestic partnership benefits for gay couples in Washington state.
Referendum on Wash.'s gay domestic partnership law wins spot on Nov. ballotSeptember 1st, 2009 Gay partnership referendum makes ballotOLYMPIA, Wash. — A referendum on an expansion of Washington's domestic partnership law for gay couples has qualified for the November ballot, election officials said Monday.
APNewsBreak: Referendum on Wash.'s 'everything but marriage' law qualifies for Nov. ballotAugust 31st, 2009 APNewsBreak: Gay partnership foes make ballotOLYMPIA, Wash. — A referendum that could overturn Washington state's "everything but marriage" domestic partnership law has qualified for the November ballot.
Wisconsin same-sex couples begin registering under state's new domestic partnership lawAugust 3rd, 2009 Wis. same-sex couples sign up as domestic partnersMADISON, Wis. — Same-sex couples in Wisconsin have started signing up for the state's new domestic partnership registry.
Opponents of Wash. domestic partnership turn in signatures in effort to overturn lawJuly 26th, 2009 Wash. gay partnership foes turn in signaturesOLYMPIA, Wash. — Sponsors of a campaign to overturn Washington state's domestic partnership law turned in their petition signatures Saturday and said they believe they have enough to force a public vote.
Equine advocates outraged over horse found abandoned in Nevada with brand cut out of hideJuly 10th, 2009 Horse found with brand cut out of hide in NevadaRENO, Nev. — A domestic horse found loose in Nevada with the brand cut out of its hide is drawing outrage from equine advocates concerned about the growing number of horses abandoned in the wild.
Top US diplomat William Burns to visit India June 10-13June 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs William J. Burns will visit India June 10-13 to "discuss a broad agenda to further strengthen partnership" between the two countries after the return of the Congress-led coalition government in India.
Nevada lawmakers reject governor's veto of domestic partnership billJune 1st, 2009 Nevada lawmakers reject veto of partnership billCARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada's Assembly voted Sunday to override Gov.
Nevada Senate rejects governor's veto of domestic partnership billMay 31st, 2009 Nevada Senate backs partnership bill over govCARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Senate has voted to override Gov.
Opponents to expansion of Washington state's domestic partnership law start referendum effortMay 4th, 2009 Challenge to domestic partnership expansion filedOLYMPIA, Wash. — Opponents of an "everything but marriage" bill for same-sex domestic partners have started their bid to overturn the latest effort to expand Washington state's domestic partnership law.
Patil congratulates Obama on assuming officeJanuary 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil Friday congratulated US President Barack Obama on his assumption of office and hoped that under his leadership 'India-US partnership will be further strengthened.'
In her message, Patil said, 'It is with great pleasure that I convey to you warm congratulations as you assume office of the President of the United States of America.'
'I am confident that under your leadership, the India-US partnership will be further strengthened and that we shall continue to work together for the many commonalities in our vision for our peoples and for international peace and stability.'
'We look forward to receiving you and Mrs. Michelle Obama in India,' she added.
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