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Nearly Four-in-Ten U.S. Adults Report They Are More Likely to Take a Vacation This Summer Compared to Last, Reveals New Couponcabin.Com Survey ; --Summer Vacationers Preparing Now to Save Money by Looking at Deal Sites, Cutting Back On Expenses and Using Coupons--; --U.S. Adults Share Their Worst Summer Vacation Memories--

WHITING, Ind., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As the economy continues to stabilize and gas prices start to rebound, more U.S. adults reveal they are planning to take a vacation this summer. A new CouponCabin.com survey finds that nearly one-in-five (17 percent) U.S. adults(1) said they are much more likely to take a vacation this summer compared to last. An additional 22 percent said they are somewhat more likely to take a vacation this summer compared to last. This survey was conducted online...

Texas Public Policy Foundation Leaders Stand with the American Legislative Exchange Council

Gramm/Rollins op-ed in Wednesday's Wall Street Journal defends ALEC against recent attacks AUSTIN, Texas, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The recent attacks on the American Legislative Exchange Council stem from its critics' fundamental opposition to limited government and economic freedom, write the Texas Public Policy Foundation's top leaders in today's Wall Street Journal.

Loans.Org Reveals Which State has the Most Relaxed Payday Loan Laws

LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent report by the Idaho Press made the claim that Idaho is one of the most lenient states when it comes to payday loan laws. While Idaho's laws are extremely loose, allowing short term borrowing of up to $1,000 with no interest rate cap, Loans.org set out to find whether Idaho truly is the worst in the nation. They found that one other state was much worse. Utah, best known for Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks, brings a new meaning to the wor...

Lung Cancer Alliance Announces Important First Step Cleared for More Federal Funding for Lung Cancer Research

Additional $10.5 million approved in FY2013 Department of Defense Lung Cancer Research Program for 5th Consecutive Year WASHINGTON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Lung Cancer Alliance announced that the first and significant legislative hurdle in securing new Department of Defense (DOD) funding for lung cancer research has been cleared. An additional $10.5 million was included in the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense FY2013 funding report.

Mega Millions(R) Ticket Worth $250,000 Sold in Delaware County

Jackpot-Winning Ticket Sold in California; Jackpot resets to $12 Million MIDDLETOWN, Pa., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One Mega Millions ticket worth $250,000 from the May 15 drawing was sold at Rite Aid, 169 W. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, Delaware County.

Legrand Achieves Over 20 Percent Energy-Intensity Reduction in Presidential Challenge ; Announces West Hartford Headquarters As Better Buildings, Better Plants 'Showcase' Site

WEST HARTFORD, Conn., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Legrand(R) announced a more than 20 percent reduction in energy intensity as the result of its first year as part of a Department of Energy (DOE) program to promote energy efficiency, realize energy and cost savings and spur job creation for communities across the United States. In its role as one of the world's largest manufacturers of electrical and data networking products for residential, commercial and industrial buildings, last y...

'The Time Is Now': G8 Must Act to Save Millions of Lives

Concern Worldwide Calls on G8 to Renew Commitment to Food Security and Nutrition NEW YORK, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the G8's 2009 $22-billion commitment to food security ("The L'Aquila Food Security Initiative") expires this year, Concern Worldwide calls on G8 members in a paper launched today to renew and scale up their commitment to food security and nutrition and make malnutrition history. Entitled "The Time is Now: The G8's Opportunity to Make Undernutrition History," Co...

Nurses to Lead Big May 18 Rally in Chicago On Eve of Summit with Plan to Heal Global Economies

CHICAGO, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Registered nurses, renowned musician Tom Morello, labor, community, and Occupy Wall Street activists will gather in a major rally in Chicago Friday, May 18 to kick off protests on the eve of the G-8 and NATO summits. The rally will be held at 12 noon in Chicago's Daley Plaza. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nurses-to-lead- big-may-18-rally-in-chicago-on-eve-of-summ...

Usw Urges Extending Advanced Tsa Screening to Flight Attendants, Cabin Crew

PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today urged the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Transportation Security to expand advanced Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening programs used by pilots to airline flight deck and cabin crew members. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080131/DC12982LOGO)

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Jordenne Mckay of Lacrosse, Wi As Youth Advocate of the Year

--Leadership in Fight Against Tobacco Recognized Nationally-- WASHINGTON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Jordenne McKay, 18, of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, has been named the Central Region Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for her leadership in the fight against tobacco. Jordenne is being honored at a gala in the nation's capital on Thursday (May 17) along with a national winner, three other regional winners and a group winner.