Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2010. Exciting developments in the movement to end marijuana prohibition keep flooding my inbox. Here’s just a sampling from over the weekend: Citing a new survey, Ryan Grim gives more credence to the idea that marijuana ballot initiatives could help Democrats drive “surge voters” to the polls[Read More…]
Month: August 2010
EPA Releases Second Phase of Toxicity Testing Data for Eight Oil Dispersants
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2010. The US Environmental Protection Agency today released peer reviewed results from the second phase of its independent toxicity testing on mixtures of eight oil dispersants with Louisiana Sweet Crude Oil. EPA conducted the tests as part of an effort to ensure that EPA decisions remain grounded in[Read More…]
Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill, August 1, 2010
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—August 1, 2010. PAST 24 HOURS Admiral Allen Provides an Update on the BP Oil Spill Response National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen provided a briefing to inform the American public and answer questions on the administration-wide response to the BP oil spill. A full transcript is available here.[Read More…]
Bay Valley Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg and Wheat in Cans of Mislabeled Chef’s Cupboard Chicken with Rice Soup
Westchester, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2010. Bay Valley Foods is voluntarily recalling 10.5 oz cans of Chef’s Cupboard Chicken with Rice Soup because some cans are mislabeled and may contain Vegetarian Vegetable Soup. The mislabeled product contains undeclared egg and wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs[Read More…]
Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill, July 31, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2010. PAST 24 HOURS Drilling of the Relief Well Continues Development Driller III continues to condition the first relief well in preparation for laying the casing line, a necessary step before beginning the static diagnostics test—pumping mud and cement in through the top of the well—which will[Read More…]