Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2011. Today’s older Americans enjoy longer lives and better physical function than did previous generations, although, for some, an increased burden in housing costs and rising obesity may compromise these gains, according to a comprehensive federal look at aging. The report, Older Americans 2012: Key Indicators of[Read More…]
Day: August 16, 2012
State Department Selects New Contractor for Keystone XL Impacts Study
While conflicts-ridden Cardno Entrix is out, agency still refuses to ditch the flawed review it produced WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2012. The State Department recently announced on its website that it has chosen a new third-party contractor to conduct the next round of review for TransCanada’s controversial re-application to build[Read More…]
New Report Documents Fiscal Impact of Amendment 64, the Initiative to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol
Nearly $60 Million Saved and Generated for Colorado in First Year; Up to $120 Million in New Revenue and Savings Projected after 2017 Denver–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2012. A new report released today by the Colorado Center on Law and Policy (CCLP), documents that Amendment 64, the Initiative to Regulate Marijuana Like[Read More…]
University of Minnesota Morris Clean Energy Investments Recognized by U.S. Department of Energy
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2012. Today, the U.S. Department of Energy released its second video in the “Clean Energy in Our Community” video series featuring investments by the University of Minnesota, Morris (UMN-Morris) in clean energy that are benefitting local residents and workers. UMN-Morris is working to reduce their energy waste and[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors Elgin Man as ‘Veteran of the Month’ for August
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2012. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) has honored Arthur “Doc” Sheehan, a resident of Elgin and US Air Force veteran, as its August 2012 “Veteran of the Month.” Sheehan was honored during a ceremony Thursday morning at The Watch City VFW Post 1307 in Elgin, Ill.[Read More…]
State, Federal Officials Announce New Projects within Millennium Reserve; Calumet Region of Chicago
12 new model projects begin shaping the Millennium Reserve through federal, state and local partnerships CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2012. U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin joined state and local officials and organizations in Chicago to announce 12 new Millennium Reserve conservation projects that will further[Read More…]
Army Releases July 2012 Suicide Data
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2012. The Army released suicide data today for the month of July. During July, among active-duty soldiers, there were 26 potential suicides: one has been confirmed as suicide and 25 remain under investigation. For June, the Army reported 11 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers; since the release[Read More…]
Justice Department Requires Changes to Verizon-Cable Company Transactions to Protect Consumers, Allows Procompetitive Spectrum Acquisitions to Go Forward
Resolution Preserves Broadband and Video Services Competition Between Verizon and the Cable Companies and Frees Spectrum To Benefit Consumers Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2012. The Department of Justice announced today that it will require Verizon and four of the nation’s largest cable companies—Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks and Cox[Read More…]
‘Caravan for Peace with Justice and Dignity’ Arrives in Phoenix to Denounce the Incarceration of Immigrants and the Incarceration of People Who Use Drugs
During symbolic visit to “Tent City” jail, Poet Javier Sicilia and other Mexican victims of war on drugs to condemn inhumane practices of Joe Arpaio, longtime drug war enforcer and anti-immigrant sheriff On third stop of cross-country journey, Caravan expresses its solidarity with those incarcerated and demands an end to[Read More…]
The Affordable Care Act Helps States Prevent, Fight Infectious Diseases
Awards will strengthen state epidemiology, laboratory, and health information systems Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2012. Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced awards of $48.8 million to bolster epidemiology, laboratory and health information systems in health departments in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Republic of Palau, the[Read More…]
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