Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending April 17, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 456,000, a decrease of 24,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 480,000. The 4-week moving average was 460,250, an increase of 2,750 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010. In the fall of 1969, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson announced plans for a national “environmental teach-in” — one day, each year, of action and advocacy for the environment. His words rallied our Nation, and the first Earth Day, as it became known, saw millions come together[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010. Thank you all very much.  Thank you, Martin Gross, for your very kind introduction, and for your leadership as the Institute’s new president.  You have 25 years of Institute history to live up to…and 25 years of Institute presidents watching to make sure you get it[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Volcanic ash / Air travel improved / Consular officers continue to provide assistance to stranded Americans Prayers and condolences to victims and families of those affected by train accident near Pretoria / Ambassador Gips and embassy staff assess situation / 40 Americans accounted for[Read More…]