ACLU Files Motion in Federal District Court to Stop Law That Would Disenfranchise Voters WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2012. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of South Carolina today asked a federal court to block South Carolina’s discriminatory voter identification law that would keep minorities and others from exercising[Read More…]
Day: February 24, 2012
Durbin Announces $1.6 Million for Flood Protection Efforts in Woodford County
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that Woodford County has been awarded a $1,579,493 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for flood protection efforts. “This project will protect the health, safety and welfare of Woodford County residents,” said Durbin. “By supporting flood control[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, February 24, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2012. New Rule Would Provide Home Health Workers with Minimum Wage The Alliance’s friends at American Rights at Work remind us that even in 2012, millions of workers are without minimum wage protections. More shocking is that 2.5 million of these unprotected workers are those who provide[Read More…]
Occupy Pittsburgh: Transit Demonstration on February 29 Port Authority Hearing
Pittsburgh, PA—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2012. Occupy Pittsburgh will join with Pittsburghers for Public Transit and other public transit supporters to demonstrate for affordable, accessible transportation on February 29th during the public hearing to be held all day inside the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The outdoor noontime rally is intended as[Read More…]
Kawasaki Recall of Certain Model Year 2008 – 2011 Ninja ZX-10R and 2009 – 2012 Ninja ZX-6R Motorcycles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2012 Summary: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ninja ZX-10R, and 2009-2012 ninja AX-6R motorcycles manufactured from December 14, 2007 through July 26, 2011. Due to a manufacturing error, the regulator/rectifier may insufficiently charge the battery. Consequence: If the battery discharges, the motorcycle may stall without[Read More…]
Nissan Recall of Certain Model Year 2012 Murano and Rogue Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2012 Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Murano and Rogue vehicles, manufactured from November 23, 2011 through January 11, 2012. During assembly, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) was not activated. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety[Read More…]
Porsche Recall of Certain Model Year 2011 – 2012 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid, and Cayenne Turbo Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2012 Summary: Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid, and Cayenne Turbo vehicles manufactured from March 8, 2010, through January 31, 2012 because the headlamps may come loose and detach from the fender. Consequence: A detached headlight could lead to loss[Read More…]
When (and Where) Work Disappears
Study: Overseas manufacturing competition hits U.S. regions hard, leaving workers unemployed for years and local economies struggling. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2012. The loss of U.S. manufacturing jobs is a topic that can provoke heated arguments about globalization. But what do the cold, hard numbers reveal? How has the rise in[Read More…]
President Obama Announces Funding for Breakthroughs in Natural Gas and Biofuels as Alternative Fuels for Vehicles
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2012. Yesterday, President Obama announced new funding to catalyze breakthrough technologies for two key alternative fuels – natural gas and biofuels – as part of his all-of-the-above energy strategy to reduce our reliance on foreign oil and provide American families new choices for vehicles that do not[Read More…]
Cannabis Use Not Associated With Alterations In Dopamine, Study Says
New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2012. The consumption of cannabis is not associated with residual alterations in the release of dopamine in chronic users, according to trial data to be published in journal Biological Psychiatry. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is responsible for reward-driven learning and behavior. Alterations in the brain’s[Read More…]
