FMCSA finds Utah-based trucking company to be imminent safety hazard WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2012. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered Utah-based Reliable Transportation Services, Inc. to immediately cease all transportation services, declaring the trucking company and its principal, Jay Zachary Barber, an imminent hazard[Read More…]
Day: March 30, 2012
Senate Passes Resolution Calling on China to End Crisis in Tibet; House Resolution Introduced
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2012. The United States Senate has approved a resolution which calls on the Chinese government to end repressive policies targeting Tibetans, address the legitimate grievances of the Tibetan people, and allow unrestricted access to foreign journalists and diplomats to Tibet. The resolution, S. Res. 356, was approved[Read More…]
Toy Truck Gifts with Purchase Recalled by Happy Shirts Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kohl’s
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2012. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Mississippi Public Service Commission Violates Law to Favor Mississippi Power, Disregard Public
Jackson, MS–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2012. In a closed meeting lasting less than one minute, two Mississippi Public Service Commissioners voted to issue a temporary authorization to Mississippi Power Company to continue spending $3 million per day building the Kemper County coal plant, with no opportunity for public comment. This authorization allows[Read More…]
Celebration of the Military Child Outdoors
Hundreds of military children gather to kick off Month of the Military Child TRIANGLE, VA –(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2012. April 1st marks the start of the Month of the Military Child. The Sierra Club, Armed Services YMCA, Blue Star Families, National Military Family Association, Outdoors Alliance for Kids and the National[Read More…]
Sierra Club Applauds President’s Announcement to Accelerate Great Lakes Wind Projects
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2012. Today, President Obama and the governors of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York and Pennsylvania announced a deal that will ensure efficient and responsible approval of offshore wind projects in the Great Lakes. These offshore wind turbines could produce as much as 700 gigawatts of energy —[Read More…]
Washington, DC, Announces Six Locations Medical Marijuana Will Be Grown
Announcement Comes as Obama Administration Escalates Attack on Medical Marijuana Patients and Caregivers in California, Colorado and other Medical Marijuana States; Drug Policy Alliance Commends DC Policymakers for Respecting Voters and Standing Up to Federal Government to Protect Patients, But Calls on Them to Allow Patients to Grow Their Own Washington,[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on 85th birthday of César E. Chávez
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2012. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today issued the following statement on the anniversary of the birthday of César E. Chávez: “Saturday, March 31, will mark the 85th anniversary of the birth of César E. Chávez, a man whose life of struggle for equality and justice is[Read More…]
State Land and Water Conservation Fund Creates or Enhances Nearly 200 Parks across Country in 2011, New Report Shows
$33.3 million derived from oil and gas leases revenue helps states permanently protect 33,000 acres of parkland WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2012. Revenue from leases for offshore oil and gas development in federal waters helped states build or improve 198 parks across the country in 2011, ranging from establishing a new park[Read More…]
U.S. Commerce Secretary Concludes India Trade Mission
Bryson highlights opportunities for Indian travelers to visit the United States Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2012. U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson today concluded his five-day business development mission in Mumbai, the commercial center of India. Today’s visit focused on promoting tourism for Indian citizens who want to visit America, as well[Read More…]
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