Under the guise of “lowering fuel costs” legislation causes more air pollution and destruction of our public lands Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2012. The U.S. House of Representatives in a 248–163 vote, passed a bill today, H.R. 4480, an overreach that would weaken public health safeguards in the name of more[Read More…]
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Proposed State Permit for Baltimore City Storm Water Pollution
Environmental groups call for key permit to be strengthened to uphold state commitment to reduce pollution Baltimore, MD–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2012. A proposed new water pollution permit for Baltimore City issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment would fail to adequately reduce the severe pollution that continues to degrade Baltimore[Read More…]
United States, Canada Announce Next Phase of U.S.-Canada Clean Energy Dialogue
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2012. Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Environment Canada released the U.S.-Canada Clean Energy Dialogue (CED) Action Plan II, outlining the next phase of activities the two countries will undertake to jointly advance clean energy technologies. The new action plan renews the commitment between the United[Read More…]
Supreme Court Rules Fairer Sentences Apply to More Drug Cases
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2012. The Supreme Court ruled today that the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (FSA), which reduced the disparity in federal sentencing between crack and powder cocaine, applies to people whose offenses pre-date the law but who were sentenced after its passage. By passing the FSA, Congress reduced[Read More…]
Global Alliance Against Child Sexual Abuse Online Joint Statement
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2012. The EU and the U.S., at the EU-U.S. Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial Meeting attended by Attorney General Eric Holder, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, Denmark Minister of Justice Morten Bodskov, European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding , EU Commissioner of Home Affairs Cecilia Malmstrom[Read More…]
Joint Statement on the Negotiation of a EU-U.S. Data Privacy and Protection Agreement
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2012. Attorney General Eric Holder and European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding issued the following statement following the EU-U.S. Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial meeting in Copenhagen: “We reiterate our determination to finalize negotiations on a comprehensive EU-U.S. data privacy and protection agreement that provides a high level[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on College Affordability, June 21, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2012 – 1:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Everybody have a seat. (Applause.) Well, it is good to see all of you. AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! THE PRESIDENT: I love you guys back. (Laughter.) I have to say, the[Read More…]
‘1 is 2 Many’ Campaign Releases New Public Service Announcement on Dating Violence
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2012. Today, Vice President Biden, Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett and White House Advisor on Violence Against Women Lynn Rosenthal hosted an event to launch a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) about dating violence as part of the Vice President’s 1 is 2 Many campaign. Due to the[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Resignation of John Bryson as Secretary of Commerce
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2012. Last night I accepted the resignation of John Bryson as Secretary of the Department of Commerce. I want to extend my deepest thanks and appreciation to John for his service over the past months, and wish him and his family the very best. As Secretary,[Read More…]
Leasa Industries Co., Inc. Recalls Leasa Brand 6 oz Living Alfalfa Sprouts Because Of Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2012. Leasa Industries Co., Inc. of Miami, FL is recalling 433 cases of LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts with use by date 7/2/12, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product is in 6 oz. clear plastic containers with a UPC code[Read More…]
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