Thanks to new partnerships with Blue Ocean Institute and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Whole Foods Market is the first retailer to implement a comprehensive, science-based sustainability-ratings program for wild-caught seafood.

A new program from Whole Foods Market is funding salad bars for public schools across the country.

A new program from Nature Valley is raising funds to help preserve America's national parks.

The Toyota Camry tops this year's "American-Made Index" by Cars.com.

Through its "Photography in the Parks" program, Canon USA is, once again, offering photo workshops in national parks and sponsoring a related photo contest.

On behalf of Allergan, Dayna Devon discusses how treatment with a dermal filler can help women maintain their best appearance.

Walmart's "deep Rollbacks" will be helping Americans save millions of dollars on their groceries this summer.

Bart Conner and Nadia Comaneci discuss the new "Boomers Building a Better America" program from Elations®--which will award grants to community leaders who are dedicating their time to volunteerism.

A new contest from Beneful-brand dog food will allow one dog owner's community to enjoy a dream dog park.

Argonne National Laboratory is joining in celebrating the first-ever "National Lab Day" (Wednesday, May 12th).

On behalf of Dos Equis, find out how you can make your Cinco de Mayo dishes more interesting.

Holistic Select pet food from WellPet may help your pet lead a better and healthier life.

A new line of creamers allows coffee drinkers to enjoy the flavor of BAILEYS®--without the alcohol.

On behalf of Seventh Generation, a pediatrician and author discusses how natural and organic products have come a long way, over the past 30 years.

Proceeds from a contest help efforts by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) to support and assist the families of fallen firefighters.

A free new online service from ZipList can help you simplify both your grocery shopping and your meal planning.

Results from the latest "Women and Affluence" survey from Citi's "Women & Co." resource program show that, in response to the recession, women are using their growing financial knowledge and influence to foster a more-open dialogue about money.

Proceeds from a contest sponsored by Oshkosh Defense help efforts by the Armed Forces Foundation (AFF) to assist military personnel and their families.

Olympic swimmer Dara Torres discusses her involvement with a contest from BP Products North America that's looking for inspiring stories of how Americans maintain their youth and vitality.

The Jewelry Information Center (JIC) describes some of the trends in fine jewelry and watches that were featured at recent trade shows in Las Vegas.

According to Westwood College, career colleges help students meet the needs of a rapidly changing job market that requires specialized training and skills. (For this report in Spanish, click here.)

A recipe for Asian-flavored burgers wins the grand prize in this year's "National Chicken Cooking Contest", sponsored by the National Chicken Council.

A food-media seminar sponsored, in part, by the National Chicken Council looks at how the food industry is dealing with the recession.

The president of Seventh Generation is featured in an upcoming TV special called "Big Green Lies"--which aims to separate myth from reality, when it comes to the conventional wisdom of green living.

-- Current Events & Public Affairs --

According to the executive director of the New York State Petroleum Council (NYSPC), an increasing number of voters believe that the state should be developing energy from shale.

At both the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention, the president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute (API) has been emphasizing the importance of developing America's oil and natural-gas reserves.

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) urges both houses of Congress to start over on postal reform.

AARP Hawaii develops a voter guide for this year's primary election.

The state director of AARP D.C. discusses how HIV/AIDS continues to affect the 50+ population.

Officials representing various members of the National Association of Counties (NACo) discuss how their counties--and their constituents--are benefitting from the NACo/CVS Caremark "Prescription Discount Card Program".

HNTB Corporation believes that--while the new long-term transportation bill is important--more work needs to be done.

Now that Amazon.com is collecting sales taxes in Texas, the Alliance for Main Street Fairness (AMSF) reiterates its call for Congress to pass national "e-fairness" legislation.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce applauds the passage of long-term highway and transit legislation.

The American Nurses Foundation (ANF) believes that--after the Supreme Court’s healthcare decision--America's nurses will play a crucial role in the nation's healthcare.

AARP Massachusetts urges legislators to not repeal the state's prescription-drug gift ban.

The "Carrier Alert" program--which was launched, in part, by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC)--allows America's letter carriers to help their elderly or home-bound customers when something may be amiss.

AMVETS calls for America's veterans to be given affirmative-action status, under federal law.

The president of AARP Foundation discusses how her organization's "Drive to End Hunger" initiative is a co-sponsor of the National Association of Letter Carriers' "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive this year.

AARP Hawaii supports a proposal that would prevent insurers from becoming voting members on the Hawaii Health Connector Board.

Listen to statements from many of the participants in the 2012 National Association of Counties (NACo) Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC) "fly-in"--which was held April 17-19 in Washington.

The Coalition to Protect Missouri Jobs urges the U.S. Senate to take action against "ambush elections" in the workplace.

The Arizona branch of the Alliance for Main Street Fairness (AMSF) and the Arizona Retailers Association urge Governor Brewer to end the state's "special treatment" of Amazon.com.

The president of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) describes how letter carriers in several major U.S. cities are prepared to deliver medicines to residents, in the event of a biological attack.

Even during an election year, the Alliance for Main Street Fairness (AMSF) continues to push for "e-fairness" legislation.

Cubist Pharmaceuticals supports proposed legislation in Congress that's aimed at promoting the development of new antibiotics.

Listen to statements from many of those who are participating in the 2012 National Association of Counties (NACo) "Legislative Conference"--which is being held March 3rd-7th in Washington, D.C.

The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce applaud the approval of new reactors at Plant Vogtle.

The president of The Vernon K. Krieble Foundation discusses just what its "Red-Card Solution" proposal involves.

The Coalition to Protect Virginia Jobs is fighting what it calls Greenpeace's "unfounded attacks" against Mercury Paper.

AARP Georgia is against a proposal to restore the state's sales tax on groceries.

AARP Mississippi supports the state's efforts to develop a health-insurance exchange.

AARP D.C. is concerned about Pepco's rate-hike proposal.

AARP Arizona is concerned about Southwest Gas' rate-hike and decoupling proposal.

"Preserve Community Pharmacy Access NOW!" (PCPAN) continues to advocate against the planned merger between Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions.

Groups such as the Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) and "Pharmacy Choice and Access Now" (PCAN) are concerned about Texas' current implementation of a Medicaid managed-care model for pharmacy services.

A new survey from AARP Utah finds that Utahns don't want to see Medicare and Social Security cut.

The Alliance for Main Street Fairness (AMSF) continues to push for "e-fairness" legislation in Congress.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says that toys are safer this holiday season, due to stronger safety rules.

AMVETS urges Congress to reject a proposal that would ban military retirees under 65 from participating in "TRICARE Prime".

To mark this year's Veterans Day, the Call of Duty Endowment (CODE) receives a new donation of $3 million from Activision.

Speaking on behalf of the Alliance for Main Street Fairness (AMSF), a small-business owner urges senators to approve the just-introduced "Marketplace Fairness Act".

The American College of Radiology (ACR) urges Congress to avoid making more cuts to Medicare funding of imaging scans.

The executive director of the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) believes that Arizona, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Ohio all need to do more to encourage private investment in their water infrastructure.

The Coalition for a Fiscally Sound America (CFSA) urges Congress to focus on broad-based spending and tax reform.

AARP New Jersey urges Congress to not cut Social Security and Medicare benefits.

"Preserve Community Pharmacy Access NOW!" (PCPAN) urges the federal government to oppose the planned merger between Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions.

The president of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) says that drastically overhauling the U.S. Postal Service would cost jobs in many other industries--and harm the overall economy.

The Alliance for Main Street Fairness (AMSF) is urging Congress to pass legislation that would "level the playing field" between online and local retailers.

According to the president of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), drastically overhauling the U.S. Postal Service is both unnecessary and counterproductive.

AARP Arizona urges individuals to join in a national effort to lobby Congress to not cut Social Security or Medicare.

To help raise awareness of veterans-unemployment issues, the Call of Duty Endowment (CODE) has teamed up with Pro vs. GI Joe on the "Purpose-Driven Rehab" tour.

AARP Arizona believes that the state still has a long way to go in the delivery of long-term services and supports to older adults and people with disabilities.

According to HNTB, transportation investment does a lot more than just help create jobs.

The president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) says that authorizing a long-term transportation bill would improve America's infrastructure, create jobs, and stimulate the economy.

The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) discusses U.S. nuclear-plant security 10 years after "9/11".

Natural Gas for New Jersey commends Gov. Christie's conditional veto of a ban on hydraulic fracturing in the state.

On behalf of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), the head of U. S. Steel urges Congress to pass the "Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act".

Even with the new debt agreement, HNTB believes that investing in America's transportation system can still be a budget priority.

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) launches a campaign that targets "onerous" and "unpredictable" federal regulations.

According to AARP Hawaii, the state may not be preparing enough for the costs of its aging society.

AARP Minnesota will be delivering petitions urging the state's Congressional delegation to not cut Social Security and Medicare.

AARP Mississippi is concerned about proposals in Congress that may include cuts to Social Security and Medicare.

On behalf of the National Association of Children’s Hospitals (N.A.C.H.), families are meeting with members of Congress to discuss the importance of Medicaid and children's hospitals. (For this report in Spanish, click here.)

The leader of the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) describes how state and local governments are looking for new ways to tax their residents.

AARP Massachusetts is concerned about proposals in Congress that may include cuts to Social Security and Medicare.

A new report sponsored by the American Energy Alliance (AEA) finds that repealing tax deductions on U.S. energy companies would exacerbate the federal deficit.

AARP Pennsylvania is concerned about proposals in Congress that may include cuts to Social Security and Medicare.

A new study that was commissioned, in part, by the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) examined the impact on the American economy of the offshore oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico.

AARP Kansas is concerned about proposals in Congress that may include cuts to Social Security and Medicare.

AARP Missouri is concerned about proposals in Congress that may include cuts to Social Security and Medicare.

AARP Nebraska is concerned about proposals in Congress that may include cuts to Social Security and Medicare.

AARP Arizona is concerned about proposals in Congress that may include cuts to Social Security and Medicare.

"Reform Swipe Fees NOW!" urges the Federal Reserve to base its final swipe-fee regulations on its "fair and reasonable" proposed rule.

AARP New Jersey believes that continuing to restrict funding for senior property-tax relief is a bad idea.

The National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) criticizes the just-announced release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Reform Swipe Fees NOW! applauds Congress for protecting "commonsense" swipe-fee reform by voting against the Tester-Corker Amendment.

With long-term care in the Islands much more expensive than on the Mainland, AARP Hawaii believes that the state's residents should prepare more to meet their own care-related needs.

The president of the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) describes how the U.S. government should be responding to rising oil prices.

The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) discusses domestic nuclear-energy issues, in light of the current situation in Japan.

"Reform Swipe Fees NOW!" is urging Congress to reject proposed legislation that would delay the implementation of last year's reforms.

The president of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) explains how the U.S. Postal Service is currently showing an operational profit--and how repealing an unusual Congressional mandate would make it profitable on paper.

According to a recent study from AARP, only about one-third of older Georgians say that they have everything that they need to stay healthy.

AARP Alabama is supporting legislation that's designed to promote "complete streets" throughout the state.

AARP Hawaii is urging state legislators to avoid taxing pensions.

A recent study from AARP finds that the overwhelming majority of older Utahns worry about financial and consumer-protection issues.

According to a new survey by HNTB Corporation, most Americans are in favor of increasing federal spending to repair the nation's crumbling transportation infrastructure.

AARP Arizona warns of the potential economic consequences of "decoupling" utility rates.

AARP Arizona believes that "Taxpayer Bill of Rights" proposals would be very bad for the state.

A recent study from AARP finds that older New Yorkers don't have what they need to accomplish their most-important goals.

A recent study from AARP finds that the majority of Hawaii's older workers would delay their retirement, if the economy doesn't improve.

A recent study from AARP looks at the top challenges that are faced by older D.C. residents.

A recent study from AARP finds that older Mississippians don't have everything that they need to accomplish their most-important goals.

A recent study from AARP looks at the importance of long-term care services for older Hoosiers.

A recent study from AARP looks at how older Wisconsinites are concerned about their ability to remain living in their homes, as they age.

A recent study from AARP looks at the top problems and challenges that are faced by Virginians who are 50 or older--as well as at the ones that are faced specifically by the state's older African-Americans.

A recent study from AARP looks at how older African-Americans throughout New York are coping with economic difficulties.

New grants from the Call of Duty Endowment (CODE) aim to help America's veterans with career training and placement.

A recent study from AARP finds that New Mexicans who are 50 or older have very specific ideas on how the state should try raising revenues.

According to a recent study from AARP, older Pennsylvanians don't have what they need to accomplish their most-important goals.

The "Reform Swipe Fees NOW!" coalition of business owners is urging the government to avoid weakening reforms that are aimed at combating "excessive" swipe fees.

A recent study from AARP examines the top problems and challenges that are faced by older Missourians.

The president of the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) discusses his organization's lawsuits against the EPA over regulations on greenhouse-gas emissions and increased levels of ethanol in gasoline.

HNTB Corporation applauds President Obama's continued support of investments in high-speed rail.

The president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute (API) discusses a pair of recent reports that the organization believes show a path to job growth and more government revenue.

The American Petroleum Institute (API) argues that the newly announced extension of the ban on offshore drilling may halt both job creation and economic growth.

According to the Fetzer Institute's "Survey of Love and Forgiveness in American Society", most Americans believe that--if we better understood the values of people in other countries--there would be less conflict.

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are among those who are helping make progress in reducing explosive-based threats.

API believes that energy proposals that are currently being considered in Washington could, if approved, have major economic consequences.

A new, non-partisan Web portal from Votesane PAC aims to empower the electorate--including by accepting online donations to candidates.

The president of The Vernon K. Krieble Foundation believes that, in dealing with illegal immigration, separating citizenship from legal-worker status may be better and simpler than offering a basic "path to citizenship".

The just-released "'School Beverage Guidelines' Final Progress Report"--commissioned by the American Beverage Association (ABA)--finds that America's leading beverage companies have reduced beverage calories in schools by 88 percent.

The Center for Individual Freedom (CFIF) launches a new online campaign to oppose "Net Neutrality" rules.

According to a new study, proposed "Net Neutrality" regulations in the U.S. may end up killing jobs.

Toyota Motor Sales USA announces a comprehensive plan to fix accelerator pedals on recalled vehicles and ensure customer safety.

During the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Applied Materials is urging Americans to remember that promoting clean and sustainable energy must be a long-term goal.

According to the president of Business Roundtable, health-care reform should not include a public insurance plan.

Despite the current economic situation, a new report from Pre-K Now--a campaign of the Pew Center on the States--finds that most states are increasing or maintaining their funding of pre-kindergarten programs.

The president of the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) discusses how dermatologists are meeting with members of Congress on what's needed in health-care reform.

According to the National Grange, "network neutrality" and other regulations may make it more difficult for rural communities to enjoy broadband access.

An economist with the American Sugar Alliance (ASA) discusses a new study on how candy companies--including those that have moved operations out of the U.S.--are still enjoying healthy sales.

Listen to statements from many of those participating in the 26th International Sweetener Symposium--which is being held August 1st-5th in Park City, Utah.

The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) is concerned that proposed legislation concerning long-term-care insurance may cause problems for consumers.

Listen to statements from many of those participating in the 2009 Annual Meeting of the National Governors Association (NGA), being held July 17th-20th in Biloxi, Miss.

Members of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) will participate in a rally in Washington, D.C., to push for a health-care system that offers an option for public health insurance--and that does not tax employee health benefits.

According to a new report on behalf of the Health Industry Group Purchasing Association (HIGPA), "group purchasing organizations" can help promote greater efficiency and savings in the U.S. health-care system.

The Campaign for America's Wilderness applauds a new law that adds two-million acres of publicly owned land to the "National Wilderness Preservation System".

The latest MetLife "Survey of the American Teacher" finds both encouraging and not-so-encouraging news, when it comes to American education over the past 25 years.

The president of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) applauds the final Congressional approval of the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act".

-- Entertainment & Sports --

Tom Bergeron (in English) and Javier Colón (in Spanish) both discuss the 2012 edition of "A Capitol Fourth"--which will air on PBS on Wednesday, July 4th.

Jessica Sanchez and Joe Mantegna both discuss this year's "National Memorial Day Concert"--which will air on PBS on Sunday, May 27th.

According to a new survey from the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, over 20 million hot dogs are expected to be consumed at Major League ballparks during the 2012 season.

With the deadline fast approaching, Matt Light discusses how New England high-school seniors can still apply for this year's "Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship Program"--presented by Hood Milk.

A new section on American Greetings' website spotlights Taylor Swift.

On behalf of HP Hood, Miss Sprint Cup Kim Coon discusses how the VFW Foundation will be receiving a donation at this year's "Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400" (Sunday, June 19th).

Trevor Bayne teams up with Autism Speaks and HERSHEY'S Milk and Milkshakes.

MOG's new "All Access" digital-music service may forever change how you discover music.

To coincide with the theatrical release of "FAME" in September, MGM, Six Flags, and MySpace launch the "FAME National Talent Search".

A collaborative effort involving Nintendo of America and the National Association for Music Education (MENC) helps teachers incorporate "Wii Music™" into their lesson plans.