Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012. INPO Report Emphasizes Continuous Preparation for Unexpected Industry/Regulatory/Political An independent review of lessons learned from the Fukushima Daiichi and Daini nuclear plants in the aftermath of last year’s earthquake and tsunami, conducted by the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations at the request of Tokyo Electric Power[Read More…]
Day: August 6, 2012
Flawed Peace Process Fails in Darfur, Again: Enough Project Report
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012. The African Union and U.N. Security Council renewed Darfur’s hybrid peacekeeping mission, UNAMID, this week without acknowledging the glaring failures of the Doha peace process. The Doha Document for Peace in Darfur, or DDPD, signed in July 2011, is yet another attempt by the Khartoum regime to[Read More…]
ACLU Challenges Louisiana School Policy That Forces Out Pregnant Students
Policy Also Forces Girls Suspected of Being Pregnant to Undergo an Exam NEW ORLEANS–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Louisiana issued a letter today to Delhi Charter School in Delhi, Louisiana in response to a policy that requires female students even suspected of being[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Laws to Increase Fire Safety in Illinois
New Legislation to Help Communities Purchase Emergency Vehicles and Strengthen Dormitory Fire Safety CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn continued his commitment to increasing public safety in Illinois by signing several new laws that will help local fire departments purchase equipment and assist universities in installing sprinkler systems in student[Read More…]
Quinn Administration Releases Study: Without Pension Reform, Illinois Will Spend More on Pensions than Education by 2016
Property Taxpayers Far More Protected With Comprehensive Pension Reform That Includes Responsibility for School Districts Than Without CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2012. Governor Quinn released data today prepared by the Illinois Office of Management & Budget (OMB) that shows without comprehensive pension reform, Illinois will spend more on pensions than education by[Read More…]
Airmen Missing from Vietnam War Identified, August 6, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of two servicemen, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors. Air Force Lt. Col. Charles M. Walling[Read More…]
Interior and Defense Departments Join Forces to Promote Renewable Energy on Federal Lands
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012. As part of President Obama’s ‘all-of-the-above’ strategy to responsibly develop America’s domestic energy resources, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Defense are teaming up to strengthen the nation’s energy security and reduce military utility costs. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Secretary of[Read More…]
Gibson Guitar Corp. Agrees to Resolve Investigation into Lacey Act Violations
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012. Gibson Guitar Corp. entered into a criminal enforcement agreement with the United States today resolving a criminal investigation into allegations that the company violated the Lacey Act by illegally purchasing and importing ebony wood from Madagascar and rosewood and ebony from India. The agreement was announced[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, August 6, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012 – 11:57 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: I do have one quick announcement before I take your questions. The President just concluded a call with Prime Minister Rajoy of Spain. They discussed economic conditions in the eurozone. And we will have a further readout later today of[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Signing of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012 – 2:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I want to thank everybody who is here because they all did outstanding work to help us get this legislation completed. As you know, I think all Americans feel we have a moral, sacred duty towards our men and[Read More…]
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