Month: March 2011

Presidential Proclamation–National Donate Life Month

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011.   Americans have always been a generous people, willing to give to others in need.  In these challenging times, that spirit of service has been abundantly evident and has made a real difference in many lives.  As we observe National Donate Life Month, we reflect on[Read More…]

Report Reveals Potential to Generate Significant Clean Electricity and Create Jobs at Existing Dam Facilities

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011.  The Department of the Interior today released the results of an internal study that shows the department could generate up to one million megawatt hours of electricity annually and create jobs by adding hydropower capacity at 70 of its existing facilities. The report, Hydropower Resource Assessment[Read More…]

Court Shutters Telemarketers Peddling Bogus Timeshare Resales

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011.  At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal district court has issued a temporary restraining order against a Florida-based telemarketing scheme that allegedly tricked timeshare owners who sought to sell their timeshare properties. According to the FTC’s complaint, since at least 2006, Vacation Property Services, Inc.,[Read More…]

Two New Orleans Police Officers Sentenced in Post-Katrina Shooting and Burning of Henry Glover

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011.  Former New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) Officer David Warren was sentenced today in connection with the post-Katrina shooting death of Henry Glover, and current NOPD Officer Greg McRae was sentenced for the subsequent burning of Glover’s remains and obstruction of justice. Former NOPD Officer Warren was sentenced[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Proclaims April as Alcohol Awareness Month

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today proclaimed April as Alcohol Awareness month in Illinois as state, county, and city officials gathered with liquor licensees, teenagers, hospitality industry executives, and prevention professionals to raise awareness about the dangers of underage drinking. “We have a duty to ensure the safety of[Read More…]

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