Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2012. This morning, President Obama received a briefing on impacts of Hurricane Isaac, which is currently affecting Gulf Coast states including Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi, and the ongoing federal response. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Rick Knabb, and[Read More…]
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Isaac Downgraded to Tropical Storm; Continues to Produce Life-threatening Hazards from Storm Surge and Inland Flooding, Aug. 29, 2012 – UPDATE 4 pm CDT
Tropical Storm Isaac Surface Wind Field Click image to zoom in – Download GIS data Click Here for a Printer Friendly Graphic Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2012 – UPDATE 4 pm CDT (2100 UTC). The National Hurrican Center reports that Tropical Storm Isaac is producing life-threatening hazards from storm surge and[Read More…]
International Overdose Awareness Day Is August 31st; Drug Overdose Remains a Leading Cause of Accidental Death in the U.S.
DPA Coordinating Events Nationwide to Remember Lives Lost and to Call for Expanded Naloxone Access and 911 Good Samaritan Laws Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2012. The Drug Policy Alliance will join dozens of organizations in the U.S. and abroad participating in International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31. The day honors[Read More…]
Survivors of Drug War, Community Leaders From United States and Mexico to Walk Across Historic Edmund Pettus Bridge to Call for an End to Drug War
In act of solidarity, U.S.-Mexico Caravan for Peace joins local leaders to condemn rampant violence and mass incarceration caused by failed War on Drugs. Selma, Alabama–(ENEWSPF)–August 29,k 2012. Today, the Caravan for Peace with Justice and Dignity—made up of Mexican survivors of the drug war and activists from both Mexico and[Read More…]
Obama Administration Takes New Action to Improve Public Health
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2012. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced new investments that will help strengthen the nation’s public health workforce and fight disease and illness. “These investments are part of our work to promote public health and they will help strengthen our efforts to fight[Read More…]
NEW VIDEO: Looming Automatic Spending Cuts Threaten Head Start
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2012. As children across the country head back to school this week, the Center for American Progress released a new video highlighting one way looming automatic cuts will impact future school children. With sequestration pending, funding for Head Start, a program of the Department of Health and[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Emanuel about Governor’s Veto of Casino Expansion Bill
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2012. “A Chicago casino would create thousands of crucial jobs for Chicagoans and provide resources that would be used to rehabilitate neighborhood schools. Chicago loses $20 million a month and countless jobs to casinos in Indiana. Those jobs should be here in Chicago, supporting the families of our[Read More…]
Hurricane Isaac Drenching Southeastern Louisiana; Dangerous Storm Surge and Flood Threat to Continue through Tonight, Aug. 29, 2012 – UPDATE 10 am CDT
Hurricane Isaac Surface Wind Field Click image to zoom in – Download GIS data Click Here for a Printer Friendly Graphic Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2012 – UPDATE 10 am CDT (1500 UTC). Hurricane Isaac is drenching southeastern Louisiana. Dangerous storm surge and flood threat from heavy rains is likely to[Read More…]
Debate Grows Over New Water Rules In California
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2012. Months after a highly publicized report concluded farming is responsible for underground water contamination in Central Valley, California, the state is poised to approve new groundwater rules to monitor underground water and control discharges of contaminants, such as fertilizers and pesticides. The new regulations, which may[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, August 28, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Jessica M. Wing, 42, of Alexandria, Va., died Aug. 27, in Kuwait City, Kuwait in a non-combat related incident. She was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 126th[Read More…]
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