Day: August 19, 2011

U.S. and Brazil Launch Strategic Energy Dialogue

Expanded energy cooperation to promote mutual economic growth, energy security BRASILIA, BRAZIL–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2011.  U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman joined with Dr. Márcio Zimmermann, Executive Secretary of Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy, on Wednesday to launch the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Brazil Strategic Energy Dialogue, a presidential-level[Read More…]

Department of Energy Finalizes $197 Million Loan Guarantee to SoloPower, Inc. for a Solar Manufacturing Facility

Project Expected to Create Over 700 Jobs and Create Greater Efficiencies in the Manufacturing of Photovoltaic Modules Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2011.  U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the Department has finalized a $197 million loan guarantee to SoloPower, Inc.  The loan guarantee will support the construction and operation of state-of-the-art[Read More…]

Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, August 19, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2011.   NRC Commissioners Direct Staff to Act Promptly on Fukushima Task Force Recommendations Industry/Regulatory/Political Issues The five-member U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a memorandum directing the agency staff to engage with staff experts and external stakeholders to provide the commission with options for agency actions[Read More…]

Jobless Rates Up in 28 States, Down in 9 in July; Payroll Jobs Up in 31 States, Down in 19

Washington, DC—(ENWESPF)—August 19, 2011.  Regional and state unemployment rates were generally little changed in July.   Twenty-eight states and the District of Columbia registered unemployment rate increases, nine states recorded rate decreases, and thirteen states had no rate change, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirty-seven states posted unemployment[Read More…]

FDA Approves Adcetris to Treat Two Types of Lymphoma

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2011.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) to treat Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and a rare lymphoma known as systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system. Adcetris is an antibody-drug conjugate that combines an antibody and[Read More…]

Compound Improves Health, Increases Lifespan of Obese Mice

Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2011.  Researchers have reported that obese male mice treated with a synthetic compound called SRT1720 were healthier and lived longer compared to non-treated obese mice. The experimental compound was found to improve the function of the liver, pancreas and heart in mice. The National Institute on Aging[Read More…]

Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, August 19, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2011.   Texas Gov. Rick Perry Runs into the New Hampshire Alliance on the Campaign Trail On Saturday, Texas Governor Rick Perry entered the race to win the Republican nomination for President in 2012. Five days later, his Thursday morning stop on the campaign trail was met[Read More…]

ISAF Joins President Karzai in Condemning the Attack of the British Council Compound in Kabul

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2011.  The International Security Assistance Force joins President Karzai in condemning the IED attacks today at the British Council compound in Kabul. Initial reports indicate a combination of multiple vehicle-borne and personal-borne IEDs were detonated. “This despicable act of murder and destruction today, on this day of[Read More…]

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