Month: October 2012

Unions, Good Government Groups to File Ethics Complaint Against Romney for Failing to Disclose His Big Auto Rescue Profit

Groups urge Office of Government Ethics to make Romney disclose or divest WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012.  A coalition of community, labor and good-government organizations is calling on the U.S. Office of Government Ethics to investigate GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney for noncompliance with the Ethics in Government Act and compel[Read More…]

UPDATE: Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Investigation, October 31, 2012 4:00 PM EDT

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012 4:00 PM EDT At-A-Glance Status: Ongoing Investigation Infection: Fungal Facility Type: Outpatient Setting Case Count: 377 States: 19 Deaths: 28* *Virginia is now reporting 2 deaths, instead of 3 deaths. Last case update: October 31, 4 p.m. Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak – Current Case Count October[Read More…]

ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update October 31, 2012

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2012 – An Afghan and coalition security force killed Taliban leader Sajid during a security operation in Helmand province Tuesday. Sajid, also known as Abdul Hakim, was in charge of an improvised explosive device cell operating in the province and was believed responsible for attacks against Afghan[Read More…]

ISAF Condems the Killing and Wounding of Children by Roadside Bombings

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012 – The International Security Assistance Force condemns the four roadside bombings in Kandahar and Uruzgan provinces that killed three children and severely injured several other children yesterday and over the Eid holidays. “I condemn these terrible acts, which are an affront to Afghan people and their[Read More…]

Avoid GE Tricks by Buying Organic Treats

Washingtojn, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012.  On Halloween, scarier things then spooky ghouls and goblins may be lurking in places that you don’t expect; places like your child’s candy bag. Over 80% of processed food in the U.S. contains genetically engineered (GE) ingredients, and most major candy products are no exception. As[Read More…]

Update on the DoD and National Guard Response to Hurricane Sandy, October 31, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012.  The Department of Defense (DoD) continues to provide disaster response resources and capabilities as requested by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal agencies in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.   Given the size and scope of the storm and its continuing impact throughout the[Read More…]

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