Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012 In the sonar image from the 2009 expedition, the summit of the West Mata volcano (shown in red) is nearly a mile below the ocean surface (1,165 meters/3,882 feet), and the base (in blue), descends to nearly two miles (3,000 m/9,842 ft) deep. The eruptive activity[Read More…]
Day: September 17, 2012
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Obama Administration’s Action to Enforce Trade Laws with China
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012. Today, President Obama took decisive action against the Chinese government’s unfair trade actions to ensure that American workers can compete fairly – and win good jobs in the global economy. U.S. workers and businesses suffer when countries violate global trade rules. Unfair and imbalanced trade contributes[Read More…]
Shell Debacle Shows Oil Industry Unprepared to Drill in America’s Arctic
NRDC: “If You Can’t Even Test Your Safety Systems in Calm Waters … You’ve Got No Business Drilling for Oil in the Arctic.” WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012 – A series of problems, mistakes and mishaps has forced Shell to abandon its plans to drill in America’s Arctic this year. Following is a[Read More…]
Massachusetts Provider Settles HIPAA Case for $1.5 Million
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012. Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates Inc. (collectively referred to as “MEEI”) has agreed to pay the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) $1.5 million to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996[Read More…]
Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Hispanic Heritage Month
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012. “Beginning September 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the Latino community’s many contributions to our nation. At the same time, Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to renew our commitment to promote health and wellness in the Latino community.” “Good health is fundamental to[Read More…]
ISAF Recognizes Kabul Police
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012 — ISAF appreciates the proactive role of the Kabul Police today in maintaining control of demonstrations. This effort, led by Kabul Police Chief Lt. Gen. Mohammad Ayoub Salangi, clearly demonstrated the professionalism and skill of Lt. Gen. Salangi and his police force. “We watched his great[Read More…]
ACLU Trial to End Alabama’s HIV Segregation Policies in Prisons Begins
Alabama One of Just Two States that Still Practices this Form of Systematic Discrimination MONTGOMERY, Ala.–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012. Opening arguments began today in a suit by the American Civil Liberties Union that seeks to end an Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) policy to segregate all prisoners living with HIV. The[Read More…]
Obama Administration Challenges China’s Export Subsidies To Auto and Auto Parts Manufacturers in China
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2102. United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced today that the United States has requested dispute settlement consultations with the Government of China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning China’s auto and auto parts “export base” subsidy program. Under the program, China provides extensive subsidies to[Read More…]
Steelworks Praise Obama Administration’s Fight for American Workers by Filing New Case Against Chinese Unfair Trade Practices
Pittsburgh–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012. The United Steelworkers (USW) today praised President Obama for his commitment to workers in America’s auto and auto parts sector by announcing a new effort to fight Chinese unfair trade practices. In January, the USW, joined by other unions, U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown, Bob Casey, Debbie Stabenow[Read More…]
Study Estimates Rate of Intensification of Extreme Tropical Rainfall With Global Warming
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2012. Extreme precipitation in the tropics comes in many forms: thunderstorm complexes, flood-inducing monsoons and wide-sweeping cyclones like the recent Hurricane Isaac. Global warming is expected to intensify extreme precipitation, but the rate at which it does so in the tropics has remained unclear. Now an MIT[Read More…]
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