Stany Zjednoczone – USA

Statement Regarding the Situation in Georgia

Washington, DC (JBANC) — The Joint Baltic American National Committee, Inc. (JBANC), representing one million Americans of Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian descent, strongly condemns Russia’s invasion of Georgia. 

By militarily breeching Georgia’s internationally recognized borders, Russia has grossly violated Georgia’s national sovereignty. Furthermore, Russia’s unilateral invasion of South Ossetia was compounded by devastating and disproportionate military strikes deep within Georgia’s territory. Russia has unjustifiably escalated a minor border incident into a major confrontation resulting in numerous unnecessary civilian casualties. This aggression continues against Georgia, notwithstanding its announced ceasefire, which Russia chooses to ignore.

JBANC joins in the demands of the United States, the member states of the European Union, and other international bodies calling on Russia to cease its aggression against Georgia, to accept the ceasefire, and thereupon withdraw its military forces from Georgia.

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Senator Barack Obama o polskiej bohaterce Pani Irenie Sendler

Senator Barack Obama, prawdopodobny kandydat Partii Demokratycznej do Białego Domu jest inicjatorem rezolucji Senatu USA upamiętniającej bohaterską Polkę Irenę Sendler.

Senator Obama zgłosił rezolucję w tej sprawie 29 lipca 2008 r.

“W czasie największej tragedii XX wieku, Irena Sendler poświęciła się dla ratowania tysięcy dzieci przed tragicznym przeznaczeniem, w obliczu którego stanęli polscy Żydzi” – powiedział Senator Obama. „Miłowała ludzką godność, utożsamiała bezinteresowność, inspirowała nadzieję” – podkreślił Senator. Wskazał on, że w ciągu całego życia Pani Irena Sendler była podziwiana za nadzwyczajną odwagę i niezłomną postawę.

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(Rock Island, IL)—Adam Boyer, Burbank, IL, received a $500, scholarship from the Illinois State Scholarship Program of Royal Neighbors of America.

Royal Neighbors sponsors multiple scholarships each year and has provided more than $3 million in education funding.

Adam is a member of the Chicago, IL chapter of Royal Neighbors of America. He plans to attend Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, pursuing a career in Law Enforcement.

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Poor Phil.  Phil Cavanagh, that is.  When most politicians like to introduce their spouses and call them “my wife and my best friend,” he may be looking for a place to hide her.  At least until the  voting is over.

Cavanagh’s wife is turning out to be his own worst enemy.

Philip Cavanagh is a Michigan politician who hopes to unseat incumbent Wayne County treasurer Raymond Wojtowicz, 79, in the upcoming August 5th  primary. 

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Brooklyn, N.Y. … Meghan Milewski and Chris Rybkiewicz, Chairman of the Polish American Congress 2008 Voter Registration Drive, (seated) are shown aiding Boro Park residents complete their Board of Elections voter eligibility forms.

The PAC’s mobile registration unit greeted members of St. Frances de Chantal Church after Sunday morning mass and helped them prepare for November’s presidential election.

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[caption id="attachment_26741" align="alignnone" width="600"] A Crowded Vendor Row at RedBud – Credit Carl Stone[/caption]Round 6 of the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF

BUCHANAN, Mich. (July 7, 2008) – The 4^th of July weekend ended with a bang as the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF reached the halfway point of the 2008 season. A boisterous legion of motocross faithful welcomed the world’s best riders to RedBud Motocross USA for the 35^th Annual Monster Energy/Kawasaki Motocross National Presented by Scott USA. Kawasaki’s James Stewart and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto continued their respective dominance in each class.

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Rozmowa Ministra Radosława Sikorskiego z senatorem Barackiem Obamą przekroczyła ustalony wcześniej czas. Senator Obama wyraził gotowość odwiedzenia Polski w przyszłym roku, niezależnie od rezultatu wyborów prezydenckich. Minister Sikorski podziękował senatorowi za pisemną odpowiedź na ankietę […]

1-866-848-2067 will link people affected by floods with state

assistance programs

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich today announced that the state is setting up a toll-free hotline to provide flood victims with easy access to information and assistance that can help them begin the recovery process. The Governor said the hotline will link people with state assistance while the state awaits President Bush’s decision on his request for expedited federal disaster assistance. If granted, federal assistance would offer help with temporary housing and grants or loans to help with flood losses.

“People who have been forced from their homes by floodwaters need assistance right now,” said Gov. Blagojevich. “Many of our state agencies and offices have information and programs that can help flood victims get on the road to recovery. The Flood Recovery Assistance Hotline will give them prompt, easy access to these services. I am pleased that we are providing assistance in a unified manner with other constitutional offices.”

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SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich today added Knox and Madison counties to a state disaster declaration to help those areas respond to flooding issues along the Mississippi River. Since Wednesday, the Governor has declared 19 counties state disaster areas.

“We continue to plan for all possible situations as flood waters continue to threaten communities along the Mississippi River. We are mobilizing resources, not only to shore up levees to protect lives, homes, roads and critical infrastructures, but also to prepare for all contingencies should flood waters break through,” said Gov. Blagojevich. “We are working around the clock to protect residents and the communities they live in and to make sure they have the resources they need during this critical time.”

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Federal Agencies Support State and Local Governments Following Floods and Tornados

WASHINGTON– The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to support the states impacted by tornados and floods.

In each case, state and local resources are addressing the most immediate needs as federal resources support their efforts. FEMA is coordinating activities in Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, and Kansas.

FEMA Administrator David Paulison noted these activities are an example of the New FEMA’s commitment to “Engaged Partnerships” between federal, state and local governments, volunteer organizations and the private sector. “I have reached out to governors and local leaders to make sure we are responding to them quickly and efficiently. I am personally visiting some of the affected areas to make sure they are getting the support they need,” said Paulison. Paulison was in Iowa this morning with Governor Culver, Office of Management and Budget Director Jim Nussle, Acting Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza and members of the Iowa Congressional delegation. Paulison also will travel to Indiana and Wisconsin.

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