Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012. Japanese Government Panel Proposes Policy for Nuclear Phase-Out Industry/Regulatory/Political The Japanese government’s Energy and Environment Council last week proposed a goal of phasing out nuclear energy “in the 2030s.” The new policy follows recent public surveys that indicate support for ending the country’s reliance on nuclear[Read More…]
Day: September 17, 2012
Robin Hood Tax Bill Introduced In Congress
HR-6411: To Tax Wall Street; Real Revenue for Critical National, International Needs Learn More about the Robin Hood Tax! New York–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012. The U.S. Robin Hood Tax Campaign today applauded the introduction in Congress of a bill that would impose a tax on Wall Street speculation. Introduced[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Marine Casualties, September 17, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Sept. 15, while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Killed were: Lt. Col. Christopher K. Raible, 40, of Huntingdon, Pa., assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 211,[Read More…]
Two Romanian Nationals Plead Guilty to Participating in Multimillion Dollar Scheme to Steal Payment Card Data from US Merchants’ Computers
Defendants Agree to Serve Seven-year and 21-month Prison Sentences Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012. Two Romanian nationals pleaded guilty today to participating in an international, multimillion-dollar scheme to remotely hack into and steal payment card data from hundreds of U.S. merchants’ computers. Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the[Read More…]
Philadelphia La Cosa Nostra Capo Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 117, 2012. Martin Angelina, 50, of Philadelphia, was sentenced today to 57 months in prison for his participation in a racketeering conspiracy involving loan sharking and illegal gambling, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division; Zane David Memeger, U.S. Attorney for the[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest Aboard Air Force One, September 17, 2012
En Route Cincinnati, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012 – 10:43 A.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good morning, everybody. Happy Monday. I have a couple of opening thoughts. I know Jen has got a couple of things that she wants to say, and then we’ll take your questions this morning. This morning, United States Trade[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Salazar Statement on Shell Activities in the Arctic
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar released the following statement today after Shell announced it would not drill into oil-bearing zones in the Arctic this year: “The Interior Department will continue to work with Shell as it oversees the company’s preparatory drilling work and other data-gathering activities in the[Read More…]
Sierra Club: Shell Abandons Plans to Drill in the Arctic this Year
Oil Giant Still Ill-Equipped to Handle Extreme Arctic Conditions Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012. Royal Dutch Shell has announced that it will not move forward with plans to drill for oil in the Arctic’s Beaufort and Chukchi Seas this year. Known as the Polar Bear Seas, these waters are[Read More…]
Sierra Club Launches Billboards and Online Ads Calling on LIPA to Invest in Offshore Wind
“Let’s Turn, Not Burn” calls for new clean energy generation Uniondale, New York –(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012. Today the Sierra Club launched a robust new campaign calling on the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to choose clean, renewable energy like offshore wind for Long Island’s energy future. LIPA is currently debating[Read More…]
Fall Lawn Tasks: Here’s the Primer
MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012. Top-dressing the lawn with compost prior to overseeding serves several beneficial functions. In the northern half of the nation, the days are still warm, the nights are cool and Mother Nature usually provides plenty of rain. The humidity drops, biting insects take a break and garden[Read More…]
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