TOKYO–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2013. Today, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Japan’s intention to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact. This brings the number of negotiating nations to 12: The United States, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Brunei. In response, Sierra Club Trade Representative[Read More…]
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Department of the Interior Releases Assessment of Shell’s 2012 Arctic Operations
Recommends Shell Submit Integrated Plan and Undergo Comprehensive 3rd-Party Audit of Management Systems; Report Calls for Arctic-Specific Practices and Resource-Sharing Among Companies WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2013. As part of the Administration’s commitment to developing America’s domestic energy resources safely and responsibly and exploring the potential of frontier areas such as[Read More…]
Center for American Progress’ Conathan on the Department of the Interior’s 60-Day Review of Arctic Drilling
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2013. Yesterday, in response to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s release of its high-level 60-day review of Shell’s problem-filled 2012 Arctic offshore drilling season, the Center for American Progress released the following statement from CAP Ocean Policy Director Michael Conathan: Asking Shell to go back and[Read More…]
New Uniform Do-Not-Resuscitate Advance Directive Form Available in Illinois
Citizens now have more options in treatment level SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2013. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) created a new Uniform Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Advance Directive form that offers Illinoisans more health care options. An advance directive is a written statement you and your doctor prepare, about how you want[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Public Health Ensuring Safety of Residents as Long-Term Care Facility Suddenly Shuts its Doors
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2013. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), working in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Human Services, Office of the State Guardian, Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and others, is relocating 32 residents from Colonial Manor, an intermediate care facility for the developmentally disabled located[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel at his Ceremonial Swearing-In Ceremony
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2013. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. This kind of warm welcome. Last time I received something quite like this was in the United States Senate in my confirmation hearing. I’m a better person for it. Mr. Vice President thank you. Thank you for taking[Read More…]
Treasury Secretary Lew Visists Siemens Manufacturing Plant, Meets with Local Business Leaders in Atlanta
In first trip since taking office, Secretary Lew discussed the importance of growing the economy, creating jobs and strengthening the middle class to increase competitiveness ATLANTA–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2013. Highlighting the importance of investments in manufacturing, innovation and job creation in the United States, Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew today toured[Read More…]
Activists File Petition to Stop Pesticide Spraying in D.C.-Area National Park
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2013. March 15, 2013) A group of Washington D.C. area activist led by Alan Cohen, the president of Safe Lawns for DC Kids and Critters, and Beyond Pesticides delivered a petition to the National Park Service (NPS) that urges officials to stop the seasonal spraying of Rodeo,[Read More…]
GLSEN Applauds Reintroduction of the Bipartisan Safe Schools Improvement Act in House
New York-(ENEWSPF)- The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and the GLSEN-led National Safe Schools Partnership today lauded the reintroduction of the Safe Schools Improvement Act. Rep. Linda Sanchez introduced a House bill with bipartisan support that addresses bullying and harassment for all students, including the categories of actual[Read More…]
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