Hospital evaluating AG Mukasey after collapse Nov 21, 2008
Two people walk near the emergency room entrance of George Washington University Hospital in Washington early on Friday ... Justice Department spokeswoman Gina Talamona briefed reporters Friday morning outside George Washington University Hospital, where Mukasey was rushed late Thursday after he collapsed ... It was not clear when the nation's 67-year-old chief law enforcer would be released from George Washington University Hospital, where he was admitted overnight for observation after briefly... (USA Today -- News)
Soprano family values Nov 21, 2008
Latest News, Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Opinions and Gossip - NY Daily News. NY Daily News Home Delivery. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Popular Radio Host Has Drug Company Ties Nov 21, 2008
Dr. Goodwin has authored an influential textbook on bipolar disorder and is an adjunct professor at George Washington University. In an extensive interview, Dr. Goodwin blamed a changing ethical environment for any misunderstandings between himself and Mr. Lichtenstein about his consulting arrangements. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Michael Mukasey 'Alert' After Collapse Nov 21, 2008
A senior law enforcement official said the attorney general appeared to be talking when he was taken away by ambulance to George Washington University hospital. An anonymous source said he was conscious during at least part of the ride to a hospital. (Click2Houston, TX)
U.S. Attorney General Mukasey Conscious, Alert in Hospital After Collapse Nov 21, 2008
The attorney general was being kept overnight at George Washington University Hospital for observation, Justice Department spokesman said in an e-mailed statement. His vital statistics are strong and he is in good spirits,'' Carr's statement said. (Bloomberg -- US)
Economic noosetightens around Iran Nov 20, 2008
Hossein Askari is professor of international business and international affairs at George Washington University. (Copyright 2008 Asia Times Online (Holdings) Ltd. All rights reserved. (Asia Times Online)
VIRTUAL 00003B9BMASTER Nov 19, 2008
Political Management, George Washington University. www. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Encore performances now playing at a theater near you Nov 19, 2008
It certainly can have a catalytic effect, says Richard Longstreth, director of the graduate program in historic preservation at George Washington University. It s certainly a likely thing that a theater can be a pioneer and then conservative businesses can say, Oh maybe this isn t such a bad idea. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Lessons From A New Gulf War Report Nov 19, 2008
WASHINGTON (WUSA) - In the midst of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, George Washington University Researcher Dr. Paul Levine applied for federal funding to clinically follow soldiers throughout their tour of duty. His request came after completing a study of Gulf War Veterans with a Possible Deployment-Related Syndrome. (W-USA News, DC)
Obama may give Clinton purview in area where they differed most Nov 18, 2008
"It would be a very politically mature move on his part," said Henry R. Nau, a professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University who has worked at the State Department and National Security Council. "It would reflect a great deal of self-confidence in his leadership role.". (Boston Globe)
Food parcels depleted in Gaza Strip Nov 17, 2008
They both want to reinstate the ceasefire without looking like they were being forced into it, as much for domestic audiences as for the other side, said Nathan Brown, a Middle East Affairs specialist at George Washington University. Since Nov. 5, after the latest violence began, Israel has prevented all humanitarian supplies from entering the Gaza Strip. (Globe and Mail)
A tighter rein on faith-based initiatives Nov 17, 2008
"They say 'here are the rules' and make the grants, but I think there's a lot of 'don't ask, don't tell' going on," says Ira Lupu, a law professor at George Washington University. The legal line can be ambiguous: A program that offers a meal and includes a voluntary grace would most likely be acceptable, he says, but the programs that deal with some sort of religious character transformation are problematic. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
With Defaults Rising, Is a Credit-Card Crisis Looming? Nov 16, 2008
"The securitization market for credit cards was operating for the first half of 2008 but is now shut down, making it harder to securitize credit-card debt," says Arthur Wilmarth, finance professor at George Washington University Law School. Banks, forced to keep more debt on their books, are less willing to lend to anyone who doesn't have a high FICA, or credit quality, score. (Time.com)
Clinton Administration Veterans Figure Heavily Among Obama Legal Picks Nov 15, 2008
Overton's husband, Spencer, a law professor at George Washington University, helped raise more than $500,000 for the president-elect, and Varney is on sabbatical with Obama's transition team. (Overton declined to comment, and Varney did not return calls or e-mails seeking comment. (Law.com)
Over the Hill ... No Way!: Service with a smile Nov 15, 2008
Next came George Washington University and a master s in clinical psychology followed by Northwestern University and a doctor of philosophy in counseling psychology. This background led him to educational psychology; i.e. evaluating students of all ages for learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder and setting up the proper treatment. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Young voters show their clout Nov 15, 2008
Tobin Van Ostern, a senior at George Washington University, knew it was all worth it as he and hundreds of other students raced down to the White House, cheering and chanting after their candidate s win Election Night. It was one of the most incredible feelings I have ever felt, said Van Ostern, the national co-director of Students for. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
David Shayt, eclectic Smithsonian curator Nov 14, 2008
He received a master's degree in American studies from George Washington University. After his Humboldt graduation, Mr. Shayt worked briefly at the Landor Museum of Packaging Antiquities in San Francisco. (Boston Globe)
When Mammograms Aren't Enough: New Innovations Help Catch Breast Cancer Early Nov 14, 2008
A similar study has been conducted by George Washington University, finding that MBI has high sensitivity in detecting breast cancers. For more information on these and other life-saving tests visit MedicalImaging. (Pekin Times, IL)
Perseverance paying off for local golfer Nov 14, 2008
Taylor, a junior economics major at George Washington University, credits his entire family for making him the man he is today. But it was his mother he chose to write about when he entered RSM McGladrey s Who s Behind Your Success. (Concord Journal, MA)
Gay activists protest Mormon church Nov 13, 2008
Since the LDS church says it didn't spend money itself its members did the church is unlikely to be penalized, says Robert Tuttle, a law professor at George Washington University. Related Stories 10/22/2008. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
What's next for cable news without a campaign? Nov 13, 2008
Frank Sesno, a former CNN Washington bureau chief and now a professor at George Washington University, recalled how his audience virtually disappeared when the first Gulf War ended. The networks will suffer some losses over the next few months, but he doesn't believe they will be dramatic. (MSNBC -- News)
Outgoing veep to host incoming veep Nov 13, 2008
Vice President Dick Cheney waves as he leaves George Washington University Hospital October 15, 2008 in Washington, DC. (Mark Wilson, Getty Images) WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President Dick Cheney is hosting a get-together tonight for his successor, Joe Biden. Cheney and his wife, Lynne, have invited Biden and his wife, Jill, for a tour of their soon-to-be official residence on the Naval Observatory grounds in northwest Washington and for dinner afterward. (FOX23.com, OK)
Amtrak Selects IntraPoint to Enhance Its Emergency Response Capabilities Nov 12, 2008
" IntraPoint's Crisis Manager, an industry-leading incident and crisis management solution, provides end-to-end planning, training, rapid response, decision support and recovery for all phases of incident and crisis management. IntraPoint continually leverages its thought leadership and innovation in the crisis management field to develop the most advanced, yet-easy-to-use solutions available on the market today. The company's comprehensive suite of products is designed to optimize the outcomes... (PR Newswire)
Iraq, Afghan war vets find a voice Nov 11, 2008
When lobbying for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Bowers, IAVA's director of government affairs, told legislators and their staffs that he had to drop out of George Washington University because the current version of the bill did not cover the high cost of tuition. 1. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
What happens to cable news without a campaign? Nov 11, 2008
Frank Sesno, a former CNN Washington bureau chief and now a professor at George Washington University, recalled how his audience virtually disappeared when the first Gulf War ended. The networks will suffer some losses over the next few months, but he doesn t believe they will be dramatic. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
BETTER LIFE: More news on keeping your heart healthy Nov 11, 2008
Photo by Evan Vucci, AP: Cheney waves from his car as he arrives at George Washington University Hospital on Wednesday. --By , USA TODAY. (USA Today -- Money)
Rite of Passage As Bush and Obama Meet Nov 11, 2008
Putting Campaign '08 in the rearview mirror, "Bush will turn on his boyish charm, and I think he's enough of a political pro not to take the campaign criticism seriously," said presidential historian Leo Ribuffo of George Washington University. As for past meetings between once and future presidents, Ribuffo said, "they've been bad, and they've been good and they've been in the middle.". (Newsmax)
Why banks are boosting credit card interest rates Nov 10, 2008
Securitization has helped large banks expand their dominance of the card market, says Arthur Wilmarth, a law professor at George Washington University. That, in turn, has given banks the "market power to charge such high fees to consumers.". (USA Today)
WU not among 25 most expensive colleges Nov 10, 2008
The top five colleges on the list were Sarah Lawrence College at $53,166, George Washington University at $50,182, New York University at $50,182, Georgetown University at $49,689 and Connecticut College at $49,385. Although U.S. wages have been flatlining since 2000, according to CampusGrotto, college tuition has increased by more than three times the rate of inflation for the last 20 years. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Rite of passage as once and future presidents meet Nov 10, 2008
Putting Campaign '08 in the rearview mirror, "Bush will turn on his boyish charm, and I think he's enough of a political pro not to take the campaign criticism seriously," said presidential historian Leo Ribuffo of George Washington University. Today in Americas. (International Herald Tribune)
Whiz Kids From New Jersey and Massachusetts Honored for Computer Science and Biology Research in Nation's Premier High School Science Competition Nov 9, 2008
"Mr. Metsky's creativity impressed the judging panel. He used variations in word order in a new way to address a critical problem in machine translation, which is producing good results for phrases that the system has not seen before." Among his various honors, Mr. Metsky has been named the New Jersey Governor's School of Engineering and Technology Scholar and has won the George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science Medal. Mr. Metsky enjoys independent software... (PR Newswire)
America has crossed bridge Nov 9, 2008
"White House!" they shouted to one another, and off they ran, along M Street NW, down Pennsylvania Avenue, picking up pretty much the entire student body of George Washington University on their way. I followed the car horns and the kids, and soon we were at the White House gates. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Young voters have some clout, and they used it Nov 9, 2008
Tobin Van Ostern, a senior at George Washington University, knew it was all worth it as he and hundreds of other students raced down to the White House, cheering and chanting after their candidate's win Tuesday night. "It was one of the most incredible feelings I have ever felt," said Van Ostern, the national co-director of Students for Barack Obama. (Yahoo News)
Cheney: Administration to make 'smooth' transition Nov 9, 2008
Cheney's office said the x-rays will be interpreted by the vice president's doctors at George Washington University Hospital. After the exam, Cheney boarded a helicopter and flew to his residence in St. Michaels, Md. (USA Today)
Dear Mr. President-Elect: 'Keep the Momentum' Nov 9, 2008
At George Washington University in Washington, D.C., fewer student loans and merit-based scholarships are available because of the downturn in the economy, said Ashley Mergen a political science senior at George Washington. Mergen recommends increasing innovation in America's work force and supporting free trade to improve the situation, she said. (ABC News)
Across the divide Nov 8, 2008
But a professor of Islamic studies at George Washington University in Washington, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, from Iran, reminded him that throughout history "various political forces" - both Christian and Muslim - had carried out violence. Christians in Iraq. (BBC News -- Europe)
Eyes only: Obama's spy briefing Nov 7, 2008
"It's a dynamic process," says Thomas Blanton, Director of the National Security Archive at George Washington University. "The President hears what the intelligence people want him to know, and the intelligence people learn what the president is interested in.". (BBC News)
Hwang, Drew, McKinney, Fawcett win Nov 7, 2008
While working for Governor William Donald Schaefer, Fawcett earned a master's degree in legislative affairs from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. In 2005, Kim attended the Women's Campaign School at Yale University, a training program for women interested in running for public office. She and her husband moved to Fairfield in 1999 from Maryland to Fairfield. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Bernanke's unenviable legacy Nov 7, 2008
Hossein Askari is professor of international business and international affairs at George Washington University. Noureddine Krichene is an economist at the International Monetary Fund and a former advisor, Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah. (Asia Times Online)
Woodcock Gains Support From Drugmakers for US FDA's Top Job Nov 7, 2008
Zuckerman also backs , a professor at George Washington University in Washington who previously was the FDA's assistant commissioner for women's health. Wood served on an Obama campaign advisory panel on women's health policy. (Bloomberg)
Should Kids Be Able to Graduate After 10th Grade? Nov 7, 2008
"You know that the kids sent in that direction are going to be from low-income, less-educated families while wealthy parents won't permit it," says Iris Rotberg, a George Washington University education policy professor, who notes similar results in Europe and Asia. She predicts, in turn, that disparity will mean "an even more polarized higher education structure and ultimately society than we already have.". (Time.com)
Plumber Prediction Nov 6, 2008
Tickets go on sale this morning for the George Washington University Inaugural Ball. If purchased by midnight, tickets cost $85 each rising in price Wednesday to $100, until such time they are sold out. (Townhall.com)
Seizures Following Parasitic Infection Associated With Brain Swelling Nov 6, 2008
1, 2008) In an article titled "Poverty and Neglected Diseases in the 'Other' America," Professor Peter Hotez (George Washington University and the Sabin Vaccine Institute) says that there is evidence that the. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Pope stresses religious freedom at forum Nov 6, 2008
Speaking for the Muslim delegation, Seyyed Hossein Nasr of Iran, a professor of Islamic studies at George Washington University in Washington, said earlier that both Christians and Muslims "believe in religious freedom.". However, he said: "We Muslims do not allow an aggressive proselytising in our midst that would destroy our faith in the name of freedom, any more than would Christians if they were in our situation.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
10 most expensive colleges Nov 5, 2008
George Washington University. Washington, D.C.. (CNN -- Money / Personal Finance)
Obama Wins Key 'Swing States' to Claim Victory Nov 5, 2008
"Republican candidates tend to do well in the deep South and in the Plains states. Democrats traditionally do well in the Northeast, along the West coast and in the upper Midwest.Sen. Barack Obama speaks during a rally in Jacksonville, Florida, 3 Nov. 2008This year, Barack Obama was able to turn several traditionally reliable Republican states, such as Colorado, Virginia and North Carolina into closely-contested swing states. Political analyst Julie Germany of George Washington University says... (Voice of America)
D.C. Erupts in Celebration Nov 5, 2008
Hundreds of people -- mostly students -- began gathering at Washington Circle, near George Washington University, as the evidence of an Obama victory mounted. They marched down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House. (ABC 7 News, DC)
> Final polls: Obama leading by 7 points, battlegrounds close Nov 4, 2008
A George Washington University poll has the race 48 percent Obama versus 45 percent for McCain. Obama has narrow leads in some states key to the 270 Electoral College tally, including Florida, Ohio, Virginia and Colorado. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Candidates Already in Trouble With FEC Nov 4, 2008
Tickets go on sale Tuesday morning, for instance, for the George Washington University Inaugural Ball. If purchased by midnight, tickets cost $85 each [-] rising in price Wednesday to $100, until such time they are sold out. (Human Events Online)
Credit Crisis, Economic Stimulus Will Not Wait For Inauguration Nov 4, 2008
Not very much, if history is any guide, says Stephen Hess, a George Washington University professor who has a forthcoming book on presidential transitions. He notes Franklin Roosevelt turned down President Hoover's request after the 1932 election to work together to confront the nation's economic and banking crisis. (Investors Business Daily)
Campaigns Head to Churches on Final Sunday Nov 3, 2008
Robert Tuttle, a professor of law and religion at George Washington University, said IRS regulations on politics deal only with conduct by churches. So leafletting by outside groups, announcements from Obama backers or McCain volunteers handing out pamphlets are not problematic for the IRS, he said. (Fox News)
Basketball Returns to 'The Burrow' Nov 3, 2008
Jarvis' accomplishments place him among the nation's elite college basketball coaches, having led three different programs into the NCAA Tournament during stops at Boston University (1985-90), George Washington University (1990-98) and St. John's University (1998-04) ... A veteran of nine NCAA Tournaments, his impressive resume includes coaching tenures at George Washington University, Drexel University, St. John's University and Duke University. (Fausports.com)
The mindset in the middle of the storm Nov 2, 2008
"That's a pretty heavy trip," said Jerrold Post, a professor of political psychology at George Washington University. "The nature of the relationship between leaders and the people around them is very important. It's a very heady experience and something happens when you become president.". (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
More Business Stories Technology Headlines Like never before, US voters plug into power of the Internet Nov 2, 2008
"If you've got a lot of time on your hands, there's the Federal Election Commission site," said Julie Germany, director of the Institute for Politics Democracy & the Internet at George Washington University. "All the information is on fec.gov it's just really hard to find.". (Yahoo! Asia News)
Matthew Vadum Nov 1, 2008
A native of North Georgia, he received his B.A. in History from the George Washington University in 2003. Matthew Vadum, Senior Editor Formerly a CRC research fellow, veteran journalist Matthew Vadum edits Organization Trends and Foundation Watch. (Harper's Magazine)
Coke executive to become college professor Nov 1, 2008
Tom Mattia, a retiring Coca-Cola Co. public relations executive, will join George Washington University next year as an adjunct professor, the Washington, D.C., school announced this week. Mattia, who joined Atlanta-based Coca-Cola in 2006, announced in September he would be retiring as Coca-Cola senior vice president of worldwide public affairs and communications. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Poll: Obama leads McCain by one point in battleground states Nov 1, 2008
The George Washington University Battleground Poll gives Obama and running mate Joe Biden 47 percent, with 46 percent for McCain and running mate Sarah Palin in those states and 4 percent undecided. The campaigns are focusing advertising and visits in those battleground states. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
A tighter rein on faith-based initiatives Nov 1, 2008
"They say 'here are the rules' and make the grants, but I think there's a lot of 'don't ask, don't tell' going on," says Ira Lupu, a law professor at George Washington University. The legal line can be ambiguous: A program that offers a meal and includes a voluntary grace would most likely be acceptable, he says, but the programs that deal with some sort of religious character transformation are problematic. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
Ten of the biggest election videos Oct 31, 2008
Julie Germany, George Washington University ... They can distribute a piece of media on YouTube faster in a 15-minute news cycle than traditional media can in a 24-hour news cycle" Both the candidates have used YouTube to promote their message, posting videos, ads and speeches to their own channels. Julie Germany, from the Institute for Politics, Democracy and the Internet at George Washington University, says YouTube has helped the McCain team deal with its funding gap relative to the cash-rich... (BBC News)
Vaginal/Caesarean Combo Delivery Of Twins Safe, Study Suggests Oct 31, 2008
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Ohio State University, George Washington University Biostatistics Center, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHHD), University of Utah, University of Chicago, University of Pittsburgh, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Wayne State University, University of Cincinnati, University of Miami, University of Tennessee, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio and Vanderbilt... (Science Daily)
Some question tech firms' human rights project Oct 30, 2008
Mark Feldstein, an associate professor of media and public affairs at George Washington University, noted that despite the well-meaning objectives of the project, there are strong economic incentives for technology companies to "play ball" with China so they can operate in the country's growing economic landscape. "Even if you give them the benefit of the doubt and view this as well-meaning, the reality is that when push comes to shove, these governments are going to make decisions in their own... (Computerworld)
This Senate race not expected Warner, the Democrat, and Gilmore, the Republican, have pulled few punches in criticizing each other, each suggesting the other is untrustworthy with a government checkbook. Oct 30, 2008
Education: George Washington University; Harvard Law School. Party: Democrat. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
New Poll Shows McCain Tied In Fla. Oct 30, 2008
"I think the McCain camp has two things to hope for: one is that the polls are underestimating Republican strength because perhaps Republicans are refusing to participate at slightly higher rates in the polls," said Bill Adams, with George Washington University. And the other possibility, he said, is that turnout will be lower than the unprecedented levels expected among African-Americans and younger voters. (KCRA 3, CA)
Oscoda has choices for supervisor, clerk, trustees Oct 30, 2008
He was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in health care sciences from George Washington University in 1978. I am seeking election because I care deeply about our township and its citizens, Pappas said. (Oscoda Press, MI)
Cora Foley Gives Energy to Living History Oct 30, 2008
Cora graduated with a bachelor of arts in economics from the University of the Philippines and a master s of business administration from George Washington University. For the future, Cora hints of projects involving the Filipino community. (South County Chronicle, VA)
