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…]
Month: March 2012
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…]
Recent Death of Gay Man Highlights Need for Anti-discrimination Law in Chile – UN
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–30 March 2012. The United Nations human rights office today urged the Government of Chile to pass a law against discrimination, including on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity, following the recent killing of a young gay man in the capital, Santiago. “We also urge Chile to enact hate[Read More…]
Autism Awareness Day Should Spur Action to Combat Discrimination, Says Secretary General Ban
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–30 March 2012. UN Postal Administration releases postage stamps to honour World Autism Awareness Day. Photo: UNPA The annual observance of World Autism Awareness Day should spur global action to combat the “unacceptable” discrimination, abuse and isolation that people with the disorder and their loved ones face, according to[Read More…]
UN Warns of Increasing Attacks by Lord’s Resistance Army in Central Africa
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–30 March 2012. The United Nations refugee agency today spoke out about an increase in the number of attacks in recent weeks by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in central Africa, leading to the displacement of thousands of people. The attacks have taken place in the Democratic Republic of the[Read More…]
Over 100,000 People Displaced by Fighting in North-West Pakistan – UN Agency
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–30 March 2012. The United Nations refugee agency reported today that more than 100,000 people have become displaced since January by Pakistani military operations against militant groups in the north-western part of the country that borders Afghanistan. The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that 101,160[Read More…]
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