Day: October 13, 2011

Durbin Statement on South Korea, Panama and Columbia Free Trade Agreements

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2011.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement tonight after he voted in favor of the free trade agreements with South Korea and Panama and against the free trade agreement with Colombia:  “Exports can strengthen our manufacturing and agriculture sectors and create good paying jobs[Read More…]

Durbin: Federal Investment Will Help Metra Reduce Emissions

$5.2 million in funding will benefit three Metra routes WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2011.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today said that a $5,288,000 investment from the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program will help Metra reduce emissions and improve air quality in and around their trains. “Reducing[Read More…]

Renewed Effort Aims to Identify John Gacy’s Unknown Victims

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2011 —More than 30 years after 33 young men were murdered by serial killer John Wayne Gacy, detectives are relying on advancements in DNA technology in a new effort to identify eight victims who have never been identified, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced on Wednesday. The[Read More…]

Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, October 12, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2011.   U.S. Nuclear Energy Industry Aligned With Short-Term NRC Priorities Industry/Regulatory/Political Issues The U.S. nuclear energy industry is generally aligned with the short-term priorities for post-Fukushima safety enhancements recommended by a staff panel of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Charles Pardee, Exelon Generation’s chief operating officer, told[Read More…]

Aesthetics Matter on Wall Street Too

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2011, 6:51 pm As we’ve discussed on several occasions before on this site (here, here and here), managing the appearance or attire of those participating in nonviolent action is an important strategic consideration that is too often overlooked. Some movements are thankfully catching on. At the Tar[Read More…]

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