Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2012 A layer of Antarctic Bottom Water colder than 0ºC (colors, with darkest blue areas having the thickest layer, and white none) covers the ocean floor around Antarctica (center, shaded grey). Rates at which this layer is thinning during the study period (red numbers in meters per[Read More…]
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NOAA Science Supports New York’s Offshore Energy Planning
Study provides mapping, analysis for renewable energy planning, offshore habitat protection Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2012 The report, A Biogeographic Assessment of Seabirds, Deep Sea Corals and Ocean Habitats of the New York Bight is available online.Download here (Credit: NOAA) A newly released NOAA study will help New York state officials[Read More…]
7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Oaxaca, Mexico
President Obama’s 13-year old Daughter Malia and Schoolmates on Spring Break in Oaxaca Oaxaca, Mexico-(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2012. The United States Geological Survey reports that a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Oaxaca, Mexico, today. The quake hit today, Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 01:02:48 PM (CDT) – Central Daylight (Chicago) at a[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Kenny of Ireland after Bilateral Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2012 – 11:09 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is my great pleasure to welcome once again Taoiseach, Mr. Kenny, who has done, I think, extraordinary work during a very difficult time. Over the last several years, we’ve been able to strike up a friendship. And you’ll[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the White House LGBT Conference on Safe Schools & Communities
Arlington, Texas—(ENEWSPF)—March 20, 2012. As prepared for delivery Thank you, Dr. [Alejandro] del Carmen, for your kind words – and for welcoming me to this beautiful campus. I also want to thank President [James] Spaniolo – and the entire University of Texas community – for hosting this important conference. It[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Republican Budget Proposal
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2012. The budget proposed today by House Republicans is a blueprint of what our country would look like under their control – a government of, by, and for the 1%. There’s nothing courageous about worsening the imbalance in our economy by protecting only the wealthiest, most powerful[Read More…]
Radical Ryan Spending Proposal Would Cripple Key Federal Protections
NRDC: Ryan Budget ‘A Road Map to Social Dysfunction’ WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2012 – The following is a statement from Scott Slesinger, legislative director at the Natural Resources Defense Council, on today’s budget proposal from House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis. “The radical Ryan budget is a road map to[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Menendez Introduce Resolution to Affirm the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—March 20, 2012. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today introduced a resolution that would ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States[Read More…]
An Analysis Of Arguments Against Ending Marijuana Prohibition
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2012. Opponents of marijuana legalization always cling to the same arguments. Recently the legendary Russ Belville debated Dr. Kevin Sabet who has worked in the last three presidential administrations. If you didn’t get a chance to watch it, I suggest you do (I re-posted the video at the[Read More…]
AARP Launches National Conversation on Health and Retirement Security
‘You’ve Earned a Say’ gives Americans a platform to make their voices heard in debate about Medicare, Social Security RICHMOND, VA–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2012. AARP leaders at events across the country yesterday announced the launch of You’ve Earned a Say, a national conversation about strengthening health and retirement security. Through You’ve[Read More…]
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