Day: April 11, 2013

Governor Quinn Proclaims ‘Innovation Day’ in Illinois

Brings Together Top Innovators to Drive Illinois Forward as National Hub for Research and Entrepreneurship SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed today “Innovation Day” in Illinois while hosting an annual innovation forum at the Executive Mansion. Today’s action is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to foster innovation and drive[Read More…]

Written Testimony of Secretary Jacob J. Lew Before the House Ways and Means Committee on the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2014

As prepared for delivery WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—April 11, 2013. Chairman Camp, Ranking Member Levin, and members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the President’s Fiscal Year 2014 Budget. The President’s Budget is based on a belief that an agreement to achieve balanced deficit[Read More…]

California Plan Falls Short of Reducing Soil Fumigants

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2013.   A report released Tuesday by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) lays out an “Action Plan” to reduce farmer’s reliance on toxic soil fumigants. The plan was created by the Nonfumigant Strawberry Production Working Group, which was made up of scientists, growers, and other[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, April 10, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2013 -12:43 P.M. EDT   MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.  Thank you for being here.  As you know, the President announced today from the Rose Garden that he has submitted — or is submitting his budget to Congress.  And you heard him make the very[Read More…]

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