March 21, 2010
A number of North Texans are headed to Washington, D.C. for rally for immigration reform.
Dallas, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) – Many are gathering in Washington, D.C. Sunday to rally for immigration reform in the country. As reported by CBS 11 News, approximately 300 individuals from North Texas are expected to join thousands of others seeking to remind […]
December 23, 2009
The president recently spoke on possible passage of the measure before the holidays.
Washington (WiredPRNews.com) – A pre-Christmas passage of historical health care legislation may be in the works as a threatened Republican filibuster is blocked early Monday with 60-40 vote in favor of the measure. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), President Barack Obama […]
December 15, 2009
Annise Parker was elected as mayor of Houston Saturday.
Houston, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) – Houston voters elected the city’s first openly gay mayor on Saturday. As reported by CBS 11 News, Annise Parker won the election with 53.6 percent of the vote after a controversial election.
As noted in the report, Parker’s sexual orientation became a major focal […]
November 20, 2009
The state imposes new requirements for televisions to be energy efficient.
Sacramento, California (WiredPRNews.com) – California has adopted new requirements to make televisions more energy efficient. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the California Energy Commission voted 5-0 Wednesday to implement new standards that could lead to a ban on sets that use a large […]
November 16, 2009
The first vote held since its declaration of independence was held Sunday.
Pristina, Kosovo (WiredPRNews.com) – The first elections in Kosovo since its declaration of independence were held Sunday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the elections ended peacefully despite a previous call for a boycott of participation in the elections for city council and […]
November 9, 2009
President Barack Obama appealed to Democrats Saturday to pass historic legislation for health care reform.
Washington, D.C. (WiredPRNews.com) – President Barack Obama made a plea to House Democrats Saturday urging the passage of health care legislation that would provide insurance coverage for millions who may not have it. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the […]
September 23, 2009
The House voted to extend unemployment benefits Tuesday.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – The House voted in favor of a measure that would extend benefits for unemployed workers on Tuesday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the House bill passed in a 331-83 vote, and if enacted would provide a 13-week extension […]
August 20, 2009
Voter turnout in the country is low after Taliban threats.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – The Afghanistan presidential election saw low voter turnout in the south following threats from the Taliban. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), several attacks closed polling sites throughout the country, and militants threatened those who did show […]
May 23, 2009
The House rejected a measure to investigate Nancy Pelosi’s claims about waterboarding knowledge.
Wired PR News – Republicans have reportedly been calling for an investigation of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s claim that she was not aware that water boarding was being used against terrorism suspects. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Democrats were joined by […]
March 13, 2009
The funny man is petitioning NASA to get his name added to a new space station room.
Wired PR News – Stephen Colbert is moving on to new endeavors after failing to prove victorious in his mock presidential campaign. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the comedian is now enticing fans to submit his name […]
